In gardening, September is the month of reckonings and new beginnings

Add colour and texture to the garden with these hardy perennials

Now is the time to plant bulbs that will give you armfuls of spring and summer flowers

There’s a plant for almost every type of shady spot, but it pays to give the soil a helping hand

Forget turning over a new leaf, be brave and turn over a completely new garden

Did your polytunnel get the better of you this summer? Never fear – there’s plenty of time to get it ship-shape and primed for year-round production

Varieties to plant and tips on keeping them happy and flowering