Take cuttings for garden blooms

Your hard work in the garden is paid back this month – but keep on pruning and planting to enjoy even more fruits from your labour

Summer! The time of year when the greenhouse has accomplished most of its work, up to a point. But the great thing about your miniature Crystal Palace right now is that it can become a pleasure dome.

With these tools and tricks of the trade, you can prepare your plot for any heat and drought conditions

A cutting patch, whatever the size, will give a warm glow of satisfaction in the garden, says Sue Fisher

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour