Take rose cuttings

Propagating plants from your own cuttings is a fantastic project, and a really satisfying skill to have. You can increase your plant count without breaking the bank, and can share your cuttings with g

Looking after roses Cut back shrub ...

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

In your flower garden

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

With drier springs becoming the norm, autumn is now the prime season for action in the garden