Trim your roses Remove some of the heavy top growth of big bush roses in exposed sites to prevent wind rock.
Final cut Fast-growing evergreen hedges such as Lonicera should be given a last cut once they have virtually stopped growing. They will look neat until the spring.
Sow sweet peas Sow sweet peas, two or three to a pot, which will give them enough room to develop good root systems before they can be planted out.
In the bag Pick green tomatoes and bring them indoors. They don’t need a windowsill – just put them in a paper bag with a banana (the ethylene given off by the banana will ripen them).
Supporting role Check that tree ties and supports will withstand autumn and winter storms.
