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Spring bulb aftercare

Lift if necessary, but always water them says Ruth

Fill the garden with colour

Ruth looks at the many options for summer bedding

Sweet September

You can give wildlife an autumn and winter boost by growing late-flowering nectar plants, says Hazel Sillver, and now is the time to get them in the ground

Biological pest control

Our gardens can be devastated by chafer grubs, leatherjackets, slugs and vine weevil larvae. Steve and Val Bradley look at a natural solution in the form of nematodes

Rising from the ashes

Val considers why the willow tit is a modern-day phoenix

Cutting back early colour

It’s time to tackle winter heather and aubrietia, says Ruth

Better butternuts

Think you don’t have space for squash? Expand your horizons and grow some beautiful butternuts, says Bob

AG's compost head-to-head

Editor Garry is conducting his own peat-free trials

It's time to face the chop

Ruth offers an easy way to keep plants neat and in bloom

Next step for seedlings

Keep an eye on them and keep them healthy, says Ruth

Ramblers' association

Relief at the progress of his rose cuttings prompts Toby to make plans for the future of his vigorous ramblers

Tomatoes in the family

The Devon gardener who created his own variety

Freeze company

Beware a late frost on your veg bed and plan accordingly. Bob shows you how to keep the essentials covered

Superfast borders

It’s not too late to sow a mix of annuals that will provide a cheering block of colour well into the autumn months, says Hazel Sillver, as she reveals the best seeds to sow now

Beauty queens

Val is excited about her first tree bumblebee queen

All strung up to grow

You can adapt ideas from the professionals says Peter

Better French bean harvests

Better French bean harvests

A close look at cranesbills

Whether you want to plant up a shady area or smother some weed growth, there is a cranesbill, or hardy geranium, that will meet the task, says Anne Swithinbank

Can You Resist Chocolate?

Chocolate is a much-loved treat for many, so why not include some chocolate-scented flowers and chocolate-coloured foliage in your garden

The beautiful game

Gardening is a lot like football, says Toby, as he presents some clever tricks you need to try before the final whistle

Time to get tough

Do you understand hardening off, or know if you’re doing it right? Bob explains how to ‘toughen up’ your plants

Rooms with a view

Plan your plantings to favour your windows

The coming of cosmos

Warmer temperatures, new varieties and the greater accessibility of plugs have made comos a must-have plant for gardens this summer, says Graham Rice

Half-hardy Asters

While not true asters, half-hardy China asters come in a gorgeous array of tastefully soft colours and can be planted straight into the ground in May, says Graham Rice

Focus on... Vertical gardening

If space is tight, worry not, as you can still grow fruit and veg if you are prepared to raise your game. Lucy explains how you can take edible gardens to new heights

It's time to water

After a dry spring, Ruth shows how to maximise water It’s time to water

Dealing with late frosts

Don’t pack away garden thermals just yet

Pruning early bloomers

Ruth cuts back the year’s first flowering shrubs

Sweetcorn sense

Don’t believe all you’ve been told about sweetcorn, says Bob, as he reveals the correct cultivation for success

Essential jobs for now

Use the holiday to keep the garden tip-top