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Quick Border Maintenance
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Quick Border Maintenance

Tidy beds and keep them weed-free, says Ruth

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February 3,2018
Let There Be Grow Lights
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Let There Be Grow Lights

When it comes to grow lights, big isn’t always best, says Toby

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February 3,2018
How To Grow Pelargoniums
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How To Grow Pelargoniums

Drought-tolerant pelargoniums are ideal for beds and borders, says Anne Swithinbank

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February 3,2018
Plants That Cope With Dry Shade
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Plants That Cope With Dry Shade

Tamsin Westhorpe with advice on tackling one of the trickiest growing environments.

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February 3,2018
This Week It's Lobelia
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This Week It's Lobelia

Blue is the colour, but which varieties get Graham’s thumbs up?

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February 3,2018
Create Your Own Woodland Border
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Create Your Own Woodland Border

With a single tree and some carefully chosen spring bulbs, shade-lovers and ground cover stalwarts, you can replicate that leafy, ‘layered’ look in any garden, says Louise Curley.

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November 18,2017
It's The Big Sleep
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It's The Big Sleep

There’s some very good reasons why you shouldn’t put the whole garden to bed says Val

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November 18,2017
Riddle Of The Compost
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Riddle Of The Compost

Sieved composts will go mulch further, says Bob!

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November 18,2017
How To Grow Cornus
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How To Grow Cornus

Flowers, leaves and decorative stems… the cornus family has the lot, says Anne Swithinbank

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November 11,2017
Health And Safety?
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Health And Safety?

Some gardening risks are not worth taking, says Bob

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November 11,2017
Root Them Out!
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Root Them Out!

Stumped by how to remove an overgrown tree or shrub? Peter explains the easy way to do it

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November 11,2017
Potting Up Colour
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Potting Up Colour

Containers aren’t just for summer, so Ruth shows you which plants to use now, and how to care for them

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November 11,2017
Be dazzled by Dahlias
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Be dazzled by Dahlias

Plant tubers over the coming weeks and look forward to months of colour this summer

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March 11,2017
Floribunda Roses
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Floribunda Roses

When choosing bare root roses in autumn, don’t discount floribundas as recent introductions are perfect for borders or pots. Val Bourne reveals why.

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September 23,2017
Add Some Zinnia Zing
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Add Some Zinnia Zing

Zinnias are hard to beat for late colour but which ones would be best for you? Peter has some ideas.

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September 23,2017
An Apple A Day...
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An Apple A Day...

Store carefully to enjoy apples until spring, says Bob

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September 23,2017
Winter Houseplant Care
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Winter Houseplant Care

Ruth guides you through this testing time for greenery

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January 13,2018
Add Unbeatable Colour With Winter Iris
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Add Unbeatable Colour With Winter Iris

You don’t need to wait until spring to enjoy the sight and scent of iris in bloom. Select the right species and you will have unbeatable petal power from November until March – both outdoors and in – says Graham Rice

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January 13,2018
How To Grow Garden Lilies
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How To Grow Garden Lilies

Rediscover lilies with their beautiful blooms and sensational scent, says Anne Swithinbank

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January 13,2018
Dividing Pulmonarias
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Dividing Pulmonarias

Boost the vigour of overgrown plants, says Ruth

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May 5, 2018
Conifer Conundrum
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Conifer Conundrum

Conifers are like Marmite – you either love them or hate them. However, as Val discovers, they provide seeds, nesting and shelter for many birds

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May 5, 2018
Shape Of Things To Come?
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Shape Of Things To Come?

Star-shaped peppers, heart-shaped cucumbers – fruit can be grown in all shapes and sizes, says Toby

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May 5, 2018
Plants On The Move
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Plants On The Move

Are you planning to move house this year? If so, Tamsin Westhorpe has advice on taking your garden with you.

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May 12, 2018
What To Plant Now To Jumpstart Summer
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What To Plant Now To Jumpstart Summer

Choose fast-growing, floriferous hardy and half-hardy annuals and our rainy spring need not put a dampener on your summer display, says Graham Rice.

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May 12, 2018
Love Foliage? Fall For Ferns
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Love Foliage? Fall For Ferns

With infinite variety and the ability to grow in tricky conditions, it’s little wonder that ferns have been captivating foliage fans for centuries, says Val Bourne.

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May 12, 2018
Town Garden With A Difference
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Town Garden With A Difference

A wildlife-friendly garden that’s full of contrasts, says Sue Bradley.

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May 12, 2018
All You Need To Know About Compost
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All You Need To Know About Compost

Confused about how you can turn bags of muck into gardening magic? Let Ruth answer your questions!

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January 27,2018
Planning Your Summer Containers
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Planning Your Summer Containers

You can start preparing for your summer displays now, says Anne Swithinbank

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January 27,2018
This Week It's Dogwoods
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This Week It's Dogwoods

Bold-stemmed cornus are winter stunners, but which ones top Graham’s list?

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January 27,2018
Keep A Sharp Lookout
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Keep A Sharp Lookout

Plants with spines and thorns are hard to resist, says Toby

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January 6,2018