Green fingers

Geoff Hodge cuts through the undergrowth to help you choose a pair of loppers

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

DREAM PLANT GROW PICK MAKE BUY

Follow this simple advice for snipping, styling and keeping blooms fresh

Some summer product suggestions from the team at AG magazine

Bob explains how summer pruning can further boost results