According to Pollyanna Wilkinson, July is the perfect time to prune the all-rounder (for scent, pollinators, colour and more) of our summer gardens: lavender.

There are more of them than you might think, in this built-up day and age. For starters, try Lakes of Darlington in Mahwah, Highlands Natural Pool in Ringwood, Hooks Creek Lake in Cheesequake State ...