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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Lift your spirits and your landscape with easy pops of colour in any border

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

Look beyond the usual suspects to find beautiful, sustainable bulbs that will bring colour and drama to your garden when spring comes around

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

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