Swift And Sure Return

A wildlife-friendly Bristol plot is a major pull for swifts and a wide range of other species.

Securing An Exposed Plot

Has gardening on a hill-top taken the wind out of your sails? Tamsin Westhorpe has some calming advice.

How To Have A Low Maintenance Garden

Gardens needn’t be hard work. With the right plants, and a few tips and tricks, you can cut the workload and up the enjoyment, says Tamsin Hope Thomson.

Companion Planting

Mix things up and make it as difficult as possible for pests to target crops, says Val

Your Ultimate Guide To Mail-Order Seeds

Planning next year’s seed sowing? Whether you want flowers or veg, old favourites or new arrivals, Graham Rice reveals where (and how) to shop for what you want.

Winter's Wonderland

Toby looks at the science behind colourful winter stems.

Here's To Hawthorne

Hawthorn hedges have so much more to offer wildlife says Val

Hedges To Suit Every Garden!

Whether you want extra privacy and security, a haven for wildlife, fine fragrance or fabulous flowers, a hedge can provide the answer, as Louise Curley reveals.

How To Grow... Peonies

Plant peonies and grow a big swathe of happiness, says Anne Swithinbank

How To Grow Clematis

With such a small footprint yet huge flowering potential, clematis are a must for any garden, no matter what its size

Plant Fragrant Favourite Lily-of-the-valley

With a daintiness that belies their hardy nature, the perfumed bells of Convallaria make this shade lover a must-have for May, says Graham Rice

Watery Wonders

If you want a fantastic focal point to your garden, why not add a pond? Martyn Cox looks at the best plants to use for year-round interest

Think Global, Act Local

How many pound miles are involved in the meals you eat? Val finds out as she tots up the miles for her Sunday lunch

Success With Salads

Grow your own leaves for fresh feasts all summer long

How To Harden Off Tender Plants

Toughen up tender plants gradually to help them withstand the weather, says Ruth

New Advances For 2018

Peter gets a look at all that’s new in the gardening world

Encourage Ground Beetles

Make ground beetles feel at home and they’ll provide defence against slugs, says Val

Reasons To Make Leaf Mould

Transform autumn leaves from a nuisance into a multipurpose garden essential – for free! – with Tamsin Hope Thomson’s useful tips and tricks

A Winning Combination

Fred and Bonny Bainbridge’s use of exciting plants and inspiring design has captured the attention of gardening judges on more than one occasion

Arts and Crafts Garden

A garden for all seasons has been created around a former private estate house in Gwent

How To Grow Garden Pinks

With their evocative clove-like scent, garden pinks are available in a range of colours and last all summer long

Dark-Leaved Dahlias

Love dahlias but craving something with a bit more drama than your average cheery tuber? It’s time to come over to the dark side

27 Ways To Make Your Garden Eco-Friendly

Reduce the environmental impact of your horticultural habit

How To Store Fruit

Ruth explains how to get the best from your fruit crop and prevent it from rotting when it is placed in storage

How To Create Your Own Wildflower Meadow

Ruth extols the benefits of a nature-friendly lawn

Insect Attraction

Val uses valerian to woo her favourite nectar collector, the hummingbird hawk-moth

Get Ahead With Hardy Annuals

For spectacular border plants that virtually look after themselves, hardy annuals take some beating – and now is a great time to sow them, says Val Bourne

How To Grow... The Sun Rose

Looking for summer colour? Don’t overlook helianthemums, says Anne Swithinbank

Taking The Long View

The Osborne’s garden is a masterclass in making the best of a long and narrow plot

Small Wonder

Susan Coelho’s modern wildlife-friendly garden is small in size but big on character.