Autumn is the perfect time to shape plants for an abundance of blooms next year

Brighten the dark days — and lift your spirits — with the blazing colours of dogwoods, bamboos and brambles

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Use this straightforward method to multiply honeysuckle, wisteria and jasmine

Adding a magical element to any garden on a frosty winter’s day, topiary offers interest all year round, as well as the chance to demonstrate some creative clipping, says Jen Harbrow, senior gardener at the National Trust’s Hinton Ampner in Hampshire