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Think pink

Inject the garden with warmth and cheer by getting pink perennials in the ground now. From fiery fuchsia to pastel blush, there is a shade for every border, says Hazel Sillver

Get planting for spring

Bulbs are a brilliant way to add easy colour, said Ruth

Dividing Oncidium orchids

Steve and Val Bradley explain how to divide and repot Oncidium orchids

Our village sycamore

Val is prompted to find out more about local sycamores

Every last crop

Still got spuds, squash and roots to harvest? Bob explains how to squeeze every last drop from this year's crop...

True blue

Sea holly adds architectural structure to borders for months and provides bees with nectar, says Hazel Sillver, as she describes the best varieties to plant now

The clip show

Now’s the time to trim ornamental trees and hedges, says Toby, as he reveals the secrets of savvy snipping

Common lawn problems

Pests and diseases and how to keep on top of them

Autumnal lawn care plan

Get your grass in good nick before winter, said Ruth

Gorgeous grasses

Ornamental grasses will bring your garden to life with summer flowers, autumn tints and winter outlines, says Anne Swithinbank, as she reveals her top choices

Returning houseplants inside

Bring them back in before frosts strike, says Ruth

How to propagate ‘pellies’

Take pelargonium cuttings before winter, says Ruth

A vivid splash of true blue

Cornflowers are an essential garden addition, says Ruth

A host of daffodils

We all love the classic daffodil, but why not branch out and try something different? Graham Rice looks at the key groups and the best places to plant them

Planning for autumn days

The season for planting and making changes

Water wisdom

Water-saving measures don’t have to be complicated, as the simplest tricks can help your plants

Colour bombs

Enjoy a non-stop display of bright, bold colour next year by planting your spring bulbs now, says Hazel Sillver, as she describes the best for autumn planting

Sorting out beds and borders

Remove old plants, feed soil and then plan ahead

Create a hog highway this weekend

Hog highways join gardens so hedgehogs can travel safely

Drought shows ‘lost’ garden

Historic parterre appears after record-breaking weather

Prepping the greenhouse for overwintering plants

Wash shading paint offthe glass to let as much light in as possible

Growing blueberries in containers

Steve and Val Bradley reveal their top tips for growing this popular ‘super fruit’

The reclaimed garden

Preparation has been key for Steve and Marion Harrison as they set about tackling their Dorset garden a small section at a time

Easy-to-grow achilleas

Ideal for giving the garden a vibrant boost in midsummer, achilleas are a great option to keep the interest going for months, says Graham Rice, as he reveals some of the best

GROWING YOUR OWN IS FREEDOM

For deputy editor Emma Rawlings, working her patch is about far more than just growing crops. It's about connecting with nature and doing things her way

ANTICIPATING A WILD - Welsh winter

In preparation for a wild winter in her Welsh hillside garden, Stephanie Hafferty is busy lifting roots, planting garlic and securing the polytunnel

MAKE A SUPER SIMPLE Cloche!

Cloches are great for extending the season and for protecting plants from harsh weather and pests. Here Joyce Russell suggests some cheap and simple options

Land of the giants

We look at a range of large herbaceous plants suitable for the small garden

Petunias

Whether for baskets, borders or containers, petunias are a colourful summer staple

The pattern of a forest garden

In this extract from her book The Plant Lover's Backyard Forest Garden, Pippa Chapman explains the different layers that make up the forest garden and how these can help to accommodate different plants