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Better blackberries

Blackberries are some of the most reliable and prolific croppers in the garden so make more of them, says Bob

Up the garden path

Wildlife and visitors love the plants growing in Val's path

Tidying-up before autumn

Take time out to get everything straight, says Ruth

Keep the lawn looking good

Remove dead material and keep the soil healthy

Autumn rose maintenance

Cut back, mulch and remove diseased stems, says Ruth

Cutting back in autumn

Masterclass on: tidying up for winter

Sugar high

When contemplating trees to blaze a trail in a garden, there is nothing sweeter than the sugar maple, says Toby

Leaf-vein cuttings

Make new plants from leaf-vein cuttings with Nick Bailey's essential guide

Your wildlife month

Many gardeners extend their season of colour by growing late-flowering Verbena bonariensis, rudbeckias, Michaelmas daisies and sedums.

Small space big flavour

Homegrown squash are an early-autumn crop, full of delicious culinary potential. Rukmini Iyer teams them with baked gnocchi and goat's cheese

Hassle-free harvests

October may signify the end of the growing year, but there is still plenty of joy to be had, from harvests and glorious colour changes to planting overwintering crops for next year

Heavenly hedges

Evergreen or deciduous, large or small, hedges are the perfect way to bring structure to your garden - and now is the best time of year to plant one

Autumn made easy

Ensure your garden is in great shape for the colder months ahead - and next year's growing season - with Sue Kent's guide to hassle-free autumn preparation

Tender plants

A cold snap can wreak havoc in the garden if you don't protect frost-tender and borderline-hardy plants. Alan Titchmarsh explains how to do it

Tales from Titchmarsh

Sunday is a day for enjoying the garden in peace and quiet, says Alan, without the buzz, hum and drone of power tools

YOUR PRUNING MONTH

Frances Tophill shows you how to get greenery in shape ahead of the colder winter months

Winter greenhouse bounty Plant up winter veg

Keep your greenhouse fully stocked up with tasty salads and veg. In the second of our three-part series, Lucy Chamberlain reveals the crops to grow now

Plant out hardy youngsters

Most plants will fare better in soil than pots, says Ruth

Cuttings for plant security

Propagate tender perennials before winter, says Ruth

Bulbs to brighten winter

Forced bulbs provide indoor colour and scent, says Ruth

Spring bulb season is here!

Start planting now for a bright start to the year, said Ruth

Just sow and they'll grow

California poppies are great for poor soils, says Ruth

Bulbs flourish in containers

Growing in pots is the ideal way to brighten small spaces

In fine fettle

Comma butterflies are flourishing in fine weather, says Val

What's in store?

The hard work is over and the crops are gathered – but don’t let careless storage ruin your harvests, says Bob

Focus on... Compost heaps

Waste not, want not when it comes to recycling garden scraps, says Lucy – and the results of your endeavours will help to nourish the next generation of crops

Magic roundabouts

Roundabouts growing wild are nature reserves, says Val

Annual with eternal charm

Dwarf larkspurs are traditional favourite, says Ruth

Think about going organic

This month is the time to start eco-gardening, says Ruth

Winter crops and plan ahead

It's time to replenish empty soil for next year's plants