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Begonias that dazzle

Explore the wealth of fabulous begonia hybrids ready to brighten borders, containers, window boxes and tubs with their bold colours this summer, says Anne Swithinbank

Caring for ornamental grasses

You can plant and cut them back now, says Ruth

Clematis to cut back now

Trim early and summer-blooming varieties, says Ruth

Preparing to pickle

This week, Ruth transforms into the lady of shallots

Beat weeds in style with Glamorous ground cover

It might be practical, but ground cover needn't be dull. Tamsin Hope Thomson explains how to transform tricky planting areas, and delight flower and foliage fans

Ericas

These small, sun-loving, evergreen shrubs provide a colourful display

Quick-change container planting

Steve and Val Bradley show you how to have constantly blooming container!

Focus on... Cloches and covers

Want to help cropping plants transition smoothly from inside to open ground, harden off crops, or warm up the soil for the healthiest seedlings? Lucy has you covered

It's great to grow your own

Ruth looks at the pros and cons of homegrown produce

Which way to sow?

Bob Flowerdew considers the relative merits of sowing crops in multi-celled trays versus sowing in situ

Restarting dahlia tubers

Ruth pots up last year’s healthy roots to make cuttings

Get soil ready for planting

Preparing beds for this year’ s cultivation, says Ruth

Bringing up 'Baby' pinks

Grow divine Dianthus for colour and scent, says Ruth

Your ultimate guide to growing Tomatoes from seed

Why not grow your own tomatoes for tastier fruit at a fraction of the supermarket price? Camilla Phelps recommends some great varieties for guaranteed success

Be successful without peat

Treat composts differently, says Nick Hamilton

Prepare for the peat ban

We are here to help you garden without peat, says Ruth

The spice of life

If you are having issues growing your own wasabi, but still crave that fiery kick, Bob has some great alternatives…

Focus on... Herb propagation

While you can buy herb plants from garden centres, you can save money if you are willing to try home propagation. Find out how to learn new skills, as Luey explains

Laconic lapwings

Val delights in the languid flight of flocks of lapwings

Why plant snowdrops now?

In the green is the way to get the best results, says Ruth

Japanese-style design

If you want a calming outdoor space, try taking inspiration from Japanese garden design, says Louise Curley, with its emphasis on foliage rather than flowers

This week... Spring clematis

Plant a spring clematis against a fence, a wall or let it scramble though a mature tree

Long-flowering shrubs

Christopher Lloyd explains which shrubs provide the longest flowering seasons throughout the year

Shape shifting

Some trees can’t help growing out of control, but Toby has some tricks to keep those in small spaces in check

Buying the right composts

There's a growing medium for every job, said Ruth

Feeding made simple

Q I have a lot of plants that have been growing in containers for some time. Some look needy, but there’s no way I can repot them all. How (and with what) can I feed them to bring the plants back to good health?

Dealing with waterlogging

There are ways to mitigate flood damage, says Ruth

Long-cane raspberries

Steve and Val explain the quick way to juicy raspberries

Sow something simple & cheap

Cornflowers, marigolds, sunflowers and similar old favourites are cheap and easy flowers to grow in these difficult times, says Tony Venison. Choose them now for April sowings

Grow something aristocratic

‘Duchess’ will provide bountiful border colour, says Ruth