Monty Don says the 'Chelsea Chop' is the secret for prolonging your floral displays well into the autumn months

composite image of monty don and heleniums in a garden.

There's nothing worse than working hard in the garden, tending to your flowers and investing in bulbs only to watch them wither away within a month. Luckily, gardening guru Monty Don has shared a professional hack to get the most out of your flowers this year. 

Whether you're into succession planting or are just simply looking for more sustainable garden ideas, finding ways to make the most out of the plants you have is a great way of transforming your garden on a budget.