Sow some perennials for next year

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

IT’S easy to imagine the vegetable patch is winding down at this time of year – the tomatoes are ripening, courgettes are piling up, and the first leaves are beginning to yellow. But here’s something

Get ahead of the game for next year by sowing seeds now, says Joe Swift — and save yourself a fortune

The change of seasons from summer to autumn brings a riotous display of colour to the garden from late flowering perennials, jewel-coloured berries and leaves on the turn. If the weather is kind, whic

Nurture existing plants and see if you can snaffle some bargains!

September is a sweet spot for gardeners. There might not be the frenzied burst of activity you see in spring or the bold drama of midsummer in full bloom, says Martyn Cox , but there’s plenty to do before the colder months come round