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Feeding and watering well

The right care should keep plants on track, says Ruth

Avoiding silver leaf disease

Pruning now can help reduce a common fungal problem

Why we prune in summer

Ruth looks at the reasons for pruning at this time of year

Summer clematis

Easy-to-prune group 3 clematis should be every gardener's first choice for colourful summer climbers, says Graham Rice

This week it's Broccoli

Regular or sprouting, purple, white or green, the cruciferous veg broccoli is full of nutrients and easy to grow. Choose from Graham's top six for guaranteed goodness

Drought-tolerant heroes

Tamsin Hope Thomson suggests a range of fantastic drought-friendly plants you might not have thought of that will transform your garden this summer

The late, late show

Changing seasons are affecting plants and birds, says Val

Thinning strategies

Is it too late to thin? When ensuring the healthiest, tastiest and most generous crops, it's never too late, says Bob

Sweet rocket has lift-off!

Sow this perfumed beauty for summer nights, says Ruth

Taking greenwood cuttings

An easy way to propagate shrubs and climbers, says Ruth

Tending the herb garder

Create a flavourful and colourful garden, says Ruth

Sow some biennial beauty

It's time to start thinking about next spring, says Ruth

Care of dahlias and roses

Get the best from these popular perennials, says Ruth

The Show must go on...

Chelsea Flower Show 2023 had echoes of past treasures as well as fascinating spectacles with weeds

Top Ten Impatiens

A few years ago busy Lizzies were hit by downy mildew, but now mildew-resistant impatiens are on sale again

Add the wow factor with Garden-ready dahlias

Forgot to plant dahlia tubers in spring, or simply want to squeeze in a few more? Invest in ready-grown specimens and you'll have instant colour for months

Scented-leaved pelargoniums

Try growing scented-leaved pelargoniums - a fascinating group of plants whose dainty flowers open against scented leaves in a range of fragrances

Annual report

Val looks at the joys of sowing and saving annual seed

Pest controls

At the first sign of pests you may want to start spraying, but biological controls can be more efficient

Dividing Siberian irises

Remove old growth to keep clumps productive

Midsummer garden jobs

Do a little, often, to keep your plot flourishing

So many cuttings to take!

This is the prime time for plant propagation

Between the roses

To make the most of your roses - and the space they need - choose planting partners that will enhance the display before, during and after blooming

Protecting plants from birds

Steve and Val Bradley offer options for stopping crop damage

Top bananas

Some 'pseudo' bananas are grown for their beauty, while others are transforming lives overseas, as Toby explains

Peonies

With their large, bowl-shaped flowers, peonies are long-lived perennials that come in a range of colours

A long battle

Val reports on a successful prosecution following ecological vandalism on Herefordshire's River Lugg

More peas and beans

Think it's too late to sow beans and peas? Think again! Bob reveals how to start legumes on the plot in summer

Poppies for a sunny spot

These citrus colours bring summer delight, says Ruth

Houseplants in summer

Feed, water and move some of them outside, says Ruth