As early autumn arrives, thoughts are beginning to turn to next year’s garden. Watch as Monty sows hardy annuals for earlier blooms in spring, plants wild daffodil bulbs and gives his lawn some TLC.

More seed sowing advice

Sowing hardy annuals

September is a great time to sow hardy annuals. In this clip, Monty sows larkspur and cornflowers in the cutting garden.

Planting wild daffodil bulbs

Monty plants wild daffodil bulbs on a bank and discusses when to cut grassy areas to give these plants the best chance of self-seeding.

Sowing grass seed in bare patches

In this Gardeners’ World TV clip, Monty shows how easy it is to sow grass seed to repair bare areas of lawn.