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How to prune in autumn

Ruth discusses the how, why, when and what of trimming

What's in a name?

Why isn’t the brightly berried Chilean guava plant more popular? Toby thinks the answer might lie in the moniker

To light up shade, choose Erythroniums

With colourful spring flowers and interesting patterned foliage, hound’s tooth violets are an invaluable addition to a shady spot, as Graham Rice explains

Best ways to grow shallots

Best ways to grow shallots

Keep Up With Seasonal Jobs

There’s always lots to do at this time of year, says Peter

Spring blossom

With their clouds of uplifting spring blooms, trees like cherry, apple and pear are undeniably beautiful, but will they work in smaller plots? Yes, says Louise Curley

Yet more cleaning to do…

Get to grips with pots, cans and gloves, says Ruth

Propagating verbascums

Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: Verbascums

Helping our hedgehogs

Hedgehogs are on the Red List so need our help, says Val

Fresh crops in cupboards

Keep those crops coming in the dark days ahead, as Bob rounds up a host of winter treats to grow and eat

Beating winter's problems

Ruth sets out to beat the season’s pests and diseases

After the fall...

There’s just enough time to admire the crunchy colours of autumn before Toby turns the fallen leaves to good use

A rainbow of Roses for scent

With breeders making it their mission to delight the nose as well as the eyes, the choice of fragrant roses has never been greater. Graham Rice picks favourites in very shade

What To Plant Now For Winter Fragrance

From winter honeysuckle’s strong scent to the subtle notes of mahonia, your plot can be home to a panopoly of perfumes during the colder months, says Anne Swithinbank

Last Chance To Plant Spring Bulb Containers

Daffodils might be off the menu, but there are plenty of gorgeous spring bulbs that can be planted in pots now for cheering colour next year, says Hazel Sillver

Pure and simple Wild roses

They may not be the showiest of roses, but these wildlife pleasers are surprisingly versatile and offer pretty single flowers plus autumn hips, says Louise Curley

Little twigs, big trees!

Ruth explains the simple brilliance of bare root planting

Pink sunshine

It might be cold outside, but as long as Toby has his favourite nerines to keep him company, he’s in the pink

Let it be…

Don’t put the whole garden to bed in autumn, says Val

Japanese maples in pots

Anne Swithinbank masterclass on: potted maples

It's time for a clean sweep

A tidy garden means fewer problems later, says Ruth

Common sense, please!

Not all environmental plans are beneficial, says Peter

Chicken run

Chicken run While they are valued for their eggs, there is something else chickens produce that is just as important, says Bob

Add Winter Interest With Evergreen Perennials

The best way to banish bare borders during the colder months is to plant easycare perennials with foliage that will add shape and structure, says Graham Clarke

Prep ponds for winter

Deal with fish, freezes and dormant plants, says Ruth

What to plant with Tulips

Add a little va-va-voom to your tulip display next year with perennials, biennials and bulbs that really bring out the best in this spring essential, says Hazel Sillver

Hot and bothered

Val looks at how climate change affects plants and insects

Help wildlife through winter

Gardens can be lifesavers in the cold months, says Ruth

Treat hungry birds with Berries and seedheads

As we enter the cold months, native and visiting birds need food and shelter to keep them going until spring – and our gardens can supply it, says Anne Swithinbank

The flower-packed garden

Roy Larder’s Worcestershire garden isn’t the biggest we’ve visited, but what he has is packed with colour, fun and lots of containers, as Sue Bradley explains