Prune lavender

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

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

Looking after roses Cut back shrub ...

Toby explains how plants and trees set up natural defences and outlines what we can do to help

I’ve had a great year with many of my fruit and veg crops

Herb growing is a very enjoyable aspect of gardening for many of us, so if you have a herb garden, why not consider expanding your herb collection? Or if you haven’t started yet, now is the time! For