Give shrubs a prune

Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn

Bringing order from chaos is fundamental to gardening, especially after the summer holidays, so get stuck in, says Joe Swift

TV and radio broadcaster Martin is an RHS judge and former head gardener

OCTOBER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO TRIM BACK YOUR GARDEN’S HEDGE GROWTH – HERE’S HOW…

I need to get a move on with all those late-season jobs!

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