5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is a large South American shrub or small tree that produces a crop this time of year and makes a wonderful hedge.

Christina suggests giving fruit a gentle squeeze to test the freshness: it should have some give, but not much. "If it's super soft, mushy, or dried out, it's time for it to go", she said.