From slugs to staking, follow the expert advice to keep your plants thriving this season

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

Once dismissed as the naff staple of garage forecourts, the humble ’mum is enjoying a renaissance as the autumnal flower du jour . Naomi Slade explains why

Make sure your borders look as colourful as possible by promptly deadheading this month to encourage more blooms. Annuals such as cosmos and pot marigolds can run out of steam this month if the flower

Give rambling roses a prune now to keep the plant in good shape and attached to its support. They produce exuberant growth so will need a good annual cut now. First, spend time examining your rose and

1 ROSA Olivia Rose Austin (= ‘Ausmixture’) Roses are great for the vase if you cut them just as the buds have opened into a still-closed cup, and first thing in the morning when the plant is still hyd