Getting ready for the winter

Houseplants have had a huge revival and people are transforming their indoor spaces with living greenery. If you haven’t got a garden there is so much you can do to grow plants in your house and creat

… but others not so much! As our climate changes, so does the way we need to garden

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring

Nurture existing plants and see if you can snaffle some bargains!

September is a sweet spot for gardeners. There might not be the frenzied burst of activity you see in spring or the bold drama of midsummer in full bloom, says Martyn Cox , but there’s plenty to do before the colder months come round

Help them adjust to life inside and check them for pests