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When should damson trees be pruned?
John will reply personally to all your gardening questions every week
Vine art appreciation
Creating height and intimacy is a tall order but Toby wants the right support for his grapes, so he is building a pergola
Tasty tomatoes
F1 hybrids will give you consistency of harvest, says Peter
Cluster-flowered roses
Arthur Hellyer, MBE, VMH, concludes his choice of the finest cluster-flowered (floribunda) rose varieties and we’ve included those that are still available today
Spring anemones:For a carpet of colour, plant
Undemanding, inexpensive and with options for sun or shade, these compact gems make a great addition to your spring bulb planting mix, says Graham Rice
Care of roses in autumn
The dormant months are ideal for nurturing and planting, says Ruth and national rose expert Kerry Austen
A Healthy Start To Autumn
Warmth and damp need not lead to problems, says Ruth
Prep Houseplants For Winter
Prep houseplants for winter
Set Boundaries Ablaze With Colourful Climbers
No trees? No problem. You can still enjoy the classic autumnal colour palette by clothing walls and fences with fiery leaves, berries and flowers, says Hazel Sillver
Looking After Garden Structures
Tidy up after summer and protect for winter, says Ruth
Summer harvest successes
These varieties have really proven their worth, says Peter
The bellflower bee
Val looks at a tiny black bee that relies on bellflowers
Cluster-flowered roses
Arthur Hellyer, MBE, VMH, describes his choice of the finest cluster-flowered (floribunda) rose varieties. All those listed are still available today
Lilies with a difference
Autumn is the best time to plant Turk’s caps and Madonna lilies – two beautiful additions to a flower border that will also suit container growing, says Graham Clarke
Make gardening inclusive
Minorities should be encouraged, says top food producer
Lawn breakers
Trouble-making bunnies have demolished Toby’s lawn, so it’s time to set things straight and fix his tattered sward…
Get Blooms Into Autumn With Late-Flowering Clematis
Whether you want it to cover a fence or scramble through a shrub, the right clematis will do the job beautifully. Anne Swithinbank offers options for September and beyond
Better safe than sorrel
Thanks to a visiting elephant, Toby has a problem with a feisty pink sorrel. Luckily, he’s found a way to deal with it
Seasonal bedding rethink
Longer-flowering new plants create a challenge, says Peter
Create a bee-loved glade
These woodland gems thrive in tricky areas, says Ruth
Grasp the nettle!
Grow nettles to attract butterflies and caterpillars, says Val
Add some sparkle with Shrubby salvias
Late-season gems in vibrant shades – given the right conditions these plants have a surprisingly long flowering season and may even survive the winter, says Val Bourne
A tough nut to crack
If you want to go gathering nuts, try picking slightly unripe ones before the squirrels get them, says Bob
A Japanese water garden
Creating an oriental-style idyll with harmonising water features has truly been a labour of love for Dorset couple Terry and Dawn Heaver, as Sue Bradley discovers…
For Fabulous Flowers Think Pinks
Versatile and varied, floriferous and far from fussy, dianthus offer options that are as at home in a contemporary scheme as in a classic cottage garden, says Camilla Phelps
Easy But Effective Ways To Garden For Wildlife
Forget chemicals and focus on encouraging more wildlife into the garden to take care of pests for you. Val Bourne reveals how to take a more natural approach
Purr-fect catmint
Peter looks at one of the best new garden plants in 10 years
Late-summer greenhouse
Misting, water, humidity and feeding are all key, says Ruth
My favourite plant, and why
In these extracts from 1939, AG readers reveal their favourite plants and explain why they wouldn’t be without them in their gardens
Wind of change
Val looks at a report aiming to reverse the decline of insects