Gardeners across Britain have been warned they have just days left to rescue their plants before autumn arrives.

Despite the calendar showing we're still in summer, many gardens are displaying signs of what experts call "false autumn" - a stress response triggered by this year's extreme weather conditions.

The Met Office confirms that severe heat can cause plants to behave as though the seasons have changed, even whilst we're technically still in summer.

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With astronomical autumn officially starting on 22nd September, there's precious little time remaining to undo the damage.

"False autumn isn't a picturesque seasonal change. It's a warning sign that gardens are in distress," warns Liam Cleary, gard

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