Amateur Gardening - August 19, 2023

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“Bring shape and cool colour into your border from late summer into autumn,” says Louise

“Time to think about improving soil for next year,” says Ruth

Miracle-Gro peat-free vs peat

'Trial by tomato' to pit Erin peat compost against peat-free

2 mins

Rose care in late summer

There is still time to get more flowers

2 mins

All our gardens are valid

Monty and Alan must move with the times

2 mins

Prepare for winter harvests

Now's the time to start planning for winter, says Bob, as he explains what will survive the colder months

2 mins

Hornets and wasps

Val looks at two insects that are important pollinators

3 mins

Nature's way

Graham Rice asks why force climbers up obelisks and poles when they can grow naturally and more spectacularly in shrubs?

6 mins

Spike your interest with Éryngiums

Loved for their sculptural shapes and cool colour palette, sea hollies will give gardens a border boost from late summer into autumn

4 mins

Top Ten Phlox

In a kaleidoscope of colours, many with a fantastic fragrance, phlox are a must-have for borders and rock gardens

6 mins

Pretty polyanthus

August is the time to sow seeds of polyanthus to give you masses of colourful blooms in 20 months' time, says James Cobbold, as he reveals his top tips

4 mins

Agapanthus under attack

A gall midge is spreading across the country ruining our agapanthus. Toby explains how to thwart it

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.