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container, with Chris BeardshawHow to maintain a garden pondCreating a summer patio pondMaking a bubbling water feature

If you're faced with huge piles of fallen leaves every autumn, you can make the sweeping and collection process a lot easier by using a combination of different tools. Learn different methods of gathering autumn leaves, below, then follow our video

If your shed has become a dumping ground and you've run out of space to store your gardening equipment, then it's time to take action. Follow our guide to clearing, cleaning and repairing your shed and making it secure.Tool rackWooden shelving units

some gentle warm up exercises before you start and stretches when you finish. More advice on improving soil Video guide to making compostImproving your soil with green manureMaking a soil sieveTips on making compost

late-flowering clematisDealing with clematis wiltHow to make a metal obeliskBrowse a variety of clematis plantsView plants by flower colour

in April or May, or after the last frosts.AdamMake sure that you protect the entire plant, leaving no gaps, to avoid exposure to cold air and frosts.More advice on caring for plantsSarah Raven shows how to check your bananas for frost damage.Insulate your

leaving a long 'snag' of stem which could encourage die-back. Allow 3mm - 4mm so as not to damage the bud itself.Where plants have alternately positioned buds on their stems, make the cut at a slight angle in the direction in which the bud is pointing

want the new growth.AdamAvoid spreading disease by always making sure your secateurs are clean and sharp.Always try to prune when the rose is dormant - after autumn leaf fall and before the buds break in spring.More advice on growing rosesPruning shrub

When planting, make sure that the top of the compost in the pot is level with the surrounding soil surface. Take time to plant carefully so that the plants all have a good start in life. Follow our step-by-step tips for success.Pot-grown plant

Mulching beds and borders - video project with Carol KleinMake your own compost - with video advice from Chris BeardshawImprove your soilHow to water your plants