Experts reveal eight plants you should prune this September – and those you can leave

If roses are looking leggy, cut them back lightly to prevent wind rock and then leave further pruning until spring, says Hamilton. - (Getty Images)

If you are keen to tidy up your outdoor spaces, autumn is the ideal time for some pruning. But be careful not to go too far with the secateurs.

Experts recommend nothing more than a gentle tidy, as the vast majority of heavier cutting back can wait until the spring months.