Along with all your other garden chores this autumn, such as raking leaves and planting spring bulbs, you may need to attend to your perennials. But before cutting anything back, wait for the first ...

‘Dahlias should be cut back when the leaves turn black, to about 10 to 15 centimetres above the soil before you lift the tubers for winter storage,’ advises Julian. ‘This prevents the tubers from ...

You can leave perennials alone for winter interest and shelter for wildlife, but if you’d prefer to keep your garden looking tidy, October is the prime time to trim them. You shouldn’t be giving ...