September issue on sale 17 August

Take inspiration from the coast
We show you how to give your garden a sunny, wild and romantic look with shimmering eryngiums, poppies, sedums and driftwood treasures
Make space for euonymus
These handsome shrubs have such colourful September fruits. Val Bourne explains which ones to go for
Savour the last days of summer
Drought-proof planting ideas from Beth Chatto’s fabulous gravel garden in Essex
Jobs for September
How to keep the garden looking its best for a last hurrah of the season
Create a coastal corner
This month’s seaside theme uses shimmering eryngium, sedum and grasses
Plant up a vintage basket
Transform a car boot bargain by planting it up with lipstick-pink chrysanthemums, cyclamen and elegant grasses
Reader gardens
Three inspirational gardens prove that September is a time of plenty, if you choose the right plants for colour and longevity
Take the easy route for wildlife
Simple changes that will save you time and effort, and are great for welcoming garden wildlife
Enjoy salads all year
Late-season crops to sow now for tasty winter salads and spring greens
Ask Garden Answers
Reader garden problems solved plus design solutions for an elegant garden that’s nature-friendly too
Garden buys
What to look for when investing in pruning kit – power saws and telescopic tree loppers
Shopping
Buy a funky bird feeder now the cooler weather is approaching
Puzzles and prizes
Enter our crossword and wordsearch competitions to win a rustic Daisyboo garden lantern and Hayloft vouchers
Garden View
Telly gardening versus the real world by columnist Helen Billiald