Amateur Gardening - August 05, 2023

In this issue

“Discover easy plants that take less effort in August,” says Sally

“Try my tips for looking after your houseplants in the summer,” says Ruth

Houseplants inside and out

Regular care will keep them happy all summer

2 mins

Not such prickly customers

Cacti and succulents are easy-going to grow and care for

2 mins

Post-holiday action plan

Prioritise what will keep your garden on track

2 mins

Time for the second shift

Ruth clears early summer plants for later varieties

2 mins

How to get the best toms

Pruning, watering and feeding are essential

2 mins

Sow some prairie beauties

Echinaceas are a must-have perennial

1 min

Know your onions

Get the most out of your ready-to-harvest onions, and sow some more now for next spring

2 mins

Meadows fit for a king

Val looks at the value of meadows to all kinds of wildlife

3 mins

Winter Greens

Make the most of the warmth of August to start sowing vegetable seeds and planting seed potatoes to harvest in the months to come

5 mins

Easy plants for a No-fuss August garden

Want to spend less time watering and more time relaxing in a deckchair this month? Resilient, low-maintenance border plants are the answer

4 mins

Top Ten Best lilies

With thousands of varieties to choose from, lilies provide a range of flower colours, some with scented blooms

7 mins

Dealing with drought

Steve and Val Bradley explain how to plan ahead to help our plants cope with the hot, dry conditions that are becoming more commonplace

4 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.