Pots and planters aren’t just for summer patios. With a little care and creativity they can become the centre of attention for winter too. Geoff Stonebanks explains.

Geoff Hodge explains how to get your lawn into shape this autumn.

Martyn Cox has some advice on how your unruly autumn plot can easily be tamed within a few hours, leaving it in great shape until spring.

Don’t be scared, bats in the garden are a blessing not a curse. These little creatures mostly eat garden bugs as Bat expert Chantal Brown explains.

Add some creepy chills to your Halloween with Debi Holland’s guide to five spooky houseplants.

Don’t throw away your pumpkins after Halloween, use them to make this tasty chutney.

Leaves are the gift that keeps giving, says Jean Vernon. We need to change the language about leaves. They have an important role in nature and have many amazing attributes.

Apples are ripening in the orchards and gardens, so make the most of your apple harvest with this easy to make tarte tatin recipe from Lubera.

Announcing the winners of our summer photo competition. Thank you to everyone who entered.

Top tips and tricks for making the most of a small garden space from Michael Perry.

Royal Kitchen Garden Keeper at Hampton Court Palace Vicki Cooke explores the history and uses of the fascinating quince.

Some plants add a unique layer to the garden. Geoff Stonebanks explains how he uses ferns to augment his award-winning garden.