Plus why you should visit the gardens at Down House and check that your water butt is workingPlant this The heatwave was perfect for agapanthus, which love a well-drained, sunny spot and flower until the first frosts. Visit this The gardens at Down House, near Sevenoaks in Kent, were Charles Darwin’s outdoor laboratory. Check this Your water butt may have been empty most of the summer, but now is the time to check it is working and flush any debris. This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that Skimlinks cookies will be set.

Source: The Guardian September 22, 2018 09:56 UTC