With plenty of movement, colour, shape and texture, grasses really come into their own in autumn. But forget the big boys, there are varieties that are perfect for the most petite of plots.
WHILE they might conjure up images of prairie style planting and vast, rustling borders, ornamental grasses are every bit as impressive in a small space. The qualities they bring to large displays – movement, height, sound and colour – are also vital in gardens where space is at a premium and every plant must justify its place.
And tapping into those benefits is simply a matter of choosing the right varieties. Luckily, there are many beautiful, compact grasses available for planting now that won’t take over the garden, as well as upright ones that, while they may be tall, will take up little ground space.
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters
