Amateur Gardening Magazine - September 30, 2023

In this issue

“Here are the best perennials to plant for a fragrant garden next year,” says Hazel

“The work you do on your lawn now will pay dividends later,” says Ruth

Keep the lawn looking good

Remove dead material and keep the soil healthy

2 mins

Autumn rose maintenance

Cut back, mulch and remove diseased stems, says Ruth

1 min

Tidying-up before autumn

Take time out to get everything straight, says Ruth

1 min

For a scented summer eve

Grow these around a seating area

1 min

Better blackberries

Blackberries are some of the most reliable and prolific croppers in the garden so make more of them, says Bob

2 mins

Up the garden path

Wildlife and visitors love the plants growing in Val's path

3 mins

Foxgloves (digitalis)

Modern foxgloves range from tall and elegant, bushy and punchy to simply delightful - both close up and from afar

4 mins

Understanding photoperiodism

Steve and Val Bradley explain how daylength plays its part in plant growth

3 mins

Cutting back in autumn

Masterclass on: tidying up for winter

2 mins

Sugar high

When contemplating trees to blaze a trail in a garden, there is nothing sweeter than the sugar maple, says Toby

2 mins

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Amateur Gardening Magazine Description:

Every week, Amateur Gardening is the first choice for both beginners and knowledgeable gardeners looking for advice and easy-to-follow practical features on growing flowers, trees, shrubs as well as fruit and vegetables. Be inspired, by our beautifully illustrated features covering plant and flower groups, both home grown and exotic, and take a sneak peek into some of the most beautiful private gardens around the country. Plus, every week we feature expert opinion and tips from some of gardening’s most influential exponents including Toby Buckland, Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank, Peter Seabrook and Jo Whittingham.