Behind the garden gate

Vibrant blooms for end-of-season splendour

It may be September but there’s plenty of life in the garden yet!

IF your garden is anything like mine, most of the borders and pots have peaked by this time, shifting from full-on florals to fading foliage. There are a few late-to-the-party dahlias, the cosmos are

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

Enjoy the hip parade

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