Embrace the fleeting beauty of autumn by planting a garden that bursts with seasonal colour. Abundant with fiery foliage and bathed in soft golden light, the English garden can be every bit as spectacular at the tail end of the year as its spring and summer zenith. With thoughtful and judicious planning, plus carefully selected plants, it is possible to extend the season of colour and interest all year round.
Seek inspiration from leading garden designers, specialist plant nurseries and their catalogues. Take time to visit some of England’s glorious gardens and marvel at the fanfare of vibrant colours set alongside smaller, intense details such as seedheads, fruits and berries. All these elements can be introduced at home to inject colour and add interest, whether on a small scale – such as a single well-placed planter – or
