Amateur Gardening - March 25, 2023

In this issue

“Follow my combination plan and you can have clematis for months,” says Tamsin

“Great shrubs for food, drinks and wildlife,” says Graham

“See my top selections of these gorgeous gladioli,” says Camilla

Repair lawns after winter

Ruth starts getting her lawn ready for summer

2 mins

Greenhouse spring cleaning

I’ve washed ours and checked over the plants, says Ruth

1 min

Take basal shoot cuttings

Use young growth to make robust new plants, says Ruth

2 mins

A glorious start to summer

These exotic climbers like a sunny spot, says Ruth

1 min

Make a clean sweep

If you’re planning to re-use your pots, canes and labels, make sure they are given a clean bill of health, says Bob

2 mins

All about amphibians

Val looks at the lives of our declining frogs and toads

3 mins

Focus on... Compact plots

Even the smallest spaces can successfully home a variety of plentiful harvests, says Lucy, as she explains how to make the most of even compact gardens

3 mins

Glorious Gladioli

Gladioli are fabulously flamboyant flowers that are making a comeback, so why not add them to your borders and containers for a bit of glamour, says Camilla Phelps

6 mins

Take three clematis

... and enjoy flowers month after month. Tamsin Hope Thomson’s combinations provide blooms in spring, summer, autumn and beyond and are ideal for small spaces

5 mins

The new natives

Finding the right words for non-native plants is tricky: even native’ requires a fresh perspective, says Toby

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.