How to propagate clematis

Cut back, feed, water and remove reverted stems

Brighten up the season with a collection of cheerful, chirpy and colourful containers

Pot up little offshoots and you’ll have a whole new bed of plants in no time

Hardy fuchsias bring jewel-like droplets of enduring colour delicately suspended in borders to brighten the September garden

These proven performers can handle heat, shade, drought and more – but some do come with a warning!

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!