YOUR PRUNING MONTH

With summer a fading memory, now is the time to expect the first frosts, cobwebs and autumn colour. And with a regular pruning regime, you not only keep your garden tidy, but you also create dramatic effects with silhouettes and seedheads – and remember that brown is a colour to be enjoyed, too.

Right now, you need to focus on keeping your borders looking great for autumn and winter by getting them into shape. Collapsed, soggy or dying-back foliage should be removed to prevent the build-up of slugs, snails and diseases.