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Best plants for clay soil
Clay soils can be challenging, but are among the most fertile. Anne Swithinbank explains how treat clay soils right and reveals those plants that suit them the best
Magic roundabouts
Roundabouts growing wild are nature reserves, says Val
Future potato planning
There is a knack to selecting the best potatoes for next year's planting. Bob reveals which tubers to keep
Annual with eternal charm
Dwarf larkspurs are traditional favourite, says Ruth
Think about going organic
This month is the time to start eco-gardening, says Ruth
What to do this month
I'm planting, clearing and prepping for autumn, says Ruth
Autumn perennial care
Autumn is one of the best times for planting, says Ruth
Winter crops and plan ahead
It's time to replenish empty soil for next year's plants
Fruit and veg in autumn
I'm eking out the last tasty scraps of summer, says Ruth
Agapanthus under attack
A gall midge is spreading across the country ruining our agapanthus. Toby explains how to thwart it
Pretty polyanthus
August is the time to sow seeds of polyanthus to give you masses of colourful blooms in 20 months' time, says James Cobbold, as he reveals his top tips
Hornets and wasps
Val looks at two insects that are important pollinators
Prepare for winter harvests
Now's the time to start planning for winter, says Bob, as he explains what will survive the colder months
All our gardens are valid
Monty and Alan must move with the times
Rose care in late summer
There is still time to get more flowers
Miracle-Gro peat-free vs peat
'Trial by tomato' to pit Erin peat compost against peat-free
Spike your interest with Éryngiums
Loved for their sculptural shapes and cool colour palette, sea hollies will give gardens a border boost from late summer into autumn
Nature's way
Graham Rice asks why force climbers up obelisks and poles when they can grow naturally and more spectacularly in shrubs?
Top Ten Phlox
In a kaleidoscope of colours, many with a fantastic fragrance, phlox are a must-have for borders and rock gardens
The power to poison
Take care when buying farmyard manure, says Toby, as it may contain herbicides that can damage your plants...
Year-round interest
It's possible to fill your garden with plants that provide interesting flowers or foliage throughout the year, says Arthur Hellyer, VMH, as he reveals some of his favourites
Focus on... Dessert grapes
It's easy to grow delicious dessert grapes that are brimming with vigour and vitality. All you need is the right soil and a sunny garden spot or greenhouse
The rain bird
Val looks at a woodpecker that predicts when it will rain!
By the light of the moon
This Thursday is the ideal time to go on a moonlit mollusc hunt, thanks to a super blue moon
Sowing 'granny's bonnets'
Aquilegias give effortless interest and beauty
Summertime problems
No let up from pests and disease
Pot up summer cuttings
Rooted cuttings will need more room to grow
Should garden centres do more to help?
Matt Appleby asks whether there is enough guidence on peat-free at point of sale
A busy holiday weekend
There is plenty to do, but remember to enjoy it
For autumn colour, plant Hesperantha
Why not grow the crimson flag lily for long-lasting flowers in pinks, white and red? It's just the thing to add interest in the months to come