Amateur Gardening - May 20, 2023

In this issue

“My choice of dahlias that give the longest lasting blooms,” says Graham

“Heucheras make wonderful additions to borders,” says Graham

It's all go in the greenhouse

Undercover growing is going at full tilt now

2 mins

How to deal with diseases

Nip them in the bud before they spread

1 min

Cut back for more flowers

The Chelsea chop will help some perennials

1 min

Planting out seedlings

They’re hardened off, ready to go and grow

2 mins

Bringing you the sunshine

Colourful sunflowers provide cheery height

1 min

Managing molluscs

This is an exciting time for crops, and for rampaging slugs and snails. Bob shows you how to keep things in check

1 min

Ups and downs

Erratic weather has its good and bad points

3 mins

Be inspired and Plant a winner!

Chelsea’s Plant of the Year competition recognises reliability as well as innovation, and provides some of the best options for our gardens

5 mins

Everlasting Dahlias

Graham Rice reveals his selection of pompon dahlias, plus small and miniature ball and cactus dahlias, that easily fit in with other flowers and are particularly long flowering

5 mins

Botanical bumbershoots

For a natural high, every garden should feature living parasols, says Toby, as he praises the humble umbel

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.