how to grow acacia dealbata

you’ll be rewarded with sweetly-fragrant yellow flowers.

Gardening With Pets

Create a space for you and your animals, says Ruth

Pots Are Great For Spuds!

Peter has some new year thoughts on which potatoes are most suitable for growing in containers.

Growing Cleaner Air

Plants can do a lot to improve our air quality, says Bob

Hard Time For The Birds

Plant more fruit bushes and trees to help birds, says Val

In Praise Of Peonies

From bowl-shaped blooms and tissue paper-esque petals to sumptuous scent and fine foliage, there’s more to this floral favourite than you might think, says Louise Curley

Making The Most Of … Winter Scent

Perfumed plants can add a whole new dimension to your garden in winter. Martyn Cox explains how

Easy Colour Boost

Martyn shows how straightforward it is to have colour throughout the winter even in the smallest of spaces.

Dressed to Impress

Colourful annuals and structural topiary in pots help soften the hard look of Iris Stanley’s patio

Scrub Up For The Greenfinch

Wash and scrub bird baths and feeders once a week to help maintain falling greenfinch numbers, urges Graham Clarke.

When You Smell A Rat

If rats are a problem in your garden there are things you can do to discourage them.

How To Plant Foxtail Lilies

Don’t think you can only plant foxtail lilies in the autumn; it can be done in the spring too.

A Rocky Start

Too many stones on a veg patch can cause trouble.

Early potatoes

Grow early cropping varieties for the best flavours and the best tuber count in a limited space

How to grow a Magnolia

If you’re looking for impressive plants with showy, often fragrant flowers, plant a magnolia 

Reasons To Grow Miniature Narcissi

When it comes to daffodils, small really is beautiful – not to mention weatherproof and easy to grow. Val Bourne reveals how these mini marvels came about.

Blight On The Landscape

Val looks forward to a bumper organic potato crop – if the blight stays away

How To Grow Viburnum

Winter-flowering viburnums are a favourite for scenting the office and garden, says Anne Swithinbank.

Embracing A Frost Pocket

Is it possible to garden in a frost pocket? Tamsin Westhorpe warms to the idea.

Secrets To Success With Christmas Roses

Want a hellebore that will flower for the festive season? Graham Rice reveals the varieties you need, and the tricks to keep them looking good well into the new year.

Pretty Edible

These fab greens taste as good as they look, says Peter

The Shell Seekers

Val isn’t the only one keen to track down garden snails

Which Secateurs Are Right For You?

Former editor Tim Rumball explains how to pick the perfect secateurs for different jobs

Autumn Pruning Made Easy

To chop or not to chop? It’s a question many gardeners struggle with at this time of year. Graham Rice offers pruning pointers to get you cutting with confidence

Autumn Shade Lovers

Pick the right plants and shady gardens need not be excluded from the autumn show. Tamsin Hope Thomson reveals the star performers that will stand out in the gloom

Great British (Veg) Bake Off

Turn excess veggies into delicious sweet treats, says Toby

Nurture Your Soil In Winter

Use winter’s ‘down time’ to improve your soil, says Ruth

Spring Fever!

It’s your last chance to plant bulbs for spring, but don’t settle for the same old displays. Hazel Sillver has the ideas and inspiration you need to give your garden real wow factor

Two Become One

An extended plot in Norwich now enjoys tranquil woodland.

Garden Ideas To Feed Africa

Keyhole gardens and ‘push-pull farming’ are key says Toby