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Running wild

A self-taught gardener with an eye for self-seeders, Louisa Morgan has created a glorious garden in the Usk Valley

The bad and the beautiful

Gardeners have a fraught relationship with wild plants and weeds, but there is a growing movement to appreciate the charms and biodiversity benefits of these native plants and early colonisers. To offer a fresh perspective, we’ve elevated typical uninvited garden guests to be the stars of exquisite cut-flower displays, inspired by art and bound to change your mind

Rewilding minds

The Walled Garden at Knepp Castle in West Sussex, reimagined to a plan by Tom Stuart-Smith, is transforming how we think about gardening

WILD IDEAS

How wild is wild in the context of the average garden? And should we all be gardening differently to encourage more wildlife? Ken Thompson looks into the role gardens play as habitats for creatures great and small

ECHINOPS

With boldly coloured, nectar-rich flowers that are loved by pollinators, and striking foliage, these statuesque plants will add a touch of true drama to any planting scheme

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

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

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

Summer clematis

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

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

Sweet rocket has lift-off!

Sow this perfumed beauty for summer nights, says Ruth

Spikes and spires

Nectar-rich vertical plants take up little space, says Val

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

Keep the greenhouse cool

Managing the heat helps keep plants healthy, says Ruth

Months of 'Johnny' colour

These hardy violas are a long-lasting delight, says Ruth

Deer, oh dear...

They may look striking in the wild, but they can wreak havoc in gardens: Bob reflects on the derring-do of deer

Keep sweet peas blooming

These scented beauties need constant care, says Ruth

Small front gardens

Add plants to your front garden for year-round interest, says Anne Swithinbank, and you'll be helping to green up the street and improve the environment for wildlife

Confused by comfrey

Masterclass on: making more of comfrey

Wild and woolly

Sun-loving woolly leaved plants provide fantastic foliage and often beautiful flowers

Hydrangeas

Whether you plan to plant them in borders or containers, hydrangeas provide reliable colour in almost any garden

A plant for indoors and out

Coleus leaves will brighten home and garden

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