Prune buddleja

Once bush roses have finished flowering, prune them by between one-third and a half. Cutting them back will reduce the risk of them being rocked in windy weather through autumn and winter, which can l

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

Autumn and winter tend to be the seasons when the structure of a garden is most appreciated. Frost picks out the shapes of evergreen shrubs and hedging, and sun pierces through a filigree of bare bran

Privet makes a resilient, versatile hedge that is easy to care for and beneficial to wildlife

Great shrubs for pretty pots

There are many shrubs with magnificent autumn leaf colour that are easier to find room for than trees