In the garden

With AG’s gardening expert Ruth Hayes

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

Hardy fuchsias bring jewel-like droplets of enduring colour delicately suspended in borders to brighten the September garden

Plant with sunny hues to weave rhythm, softness and sparkle through your garden borders

Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen

Liz Zorab picks her favourite self-seeding and spreading plants for easier gardening