CATEGORIES
Fresh fruit all winter
Winter, we hear you cry! It’s nearer than you think, says Bob, so make sure you have fresh fruit to see you through it…
Don't get bamboozled!
Getting rid of invasive bamboo is a big job, says Peter
Chatterbox queens
Val explains how honeybee queens ‘toot’ and ‘quack’
How Do I Treat My Rose Problem?
Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: rose problems
Take summer herb cuttings
Ruth makes more flavoursome plants for the kitchen
Transform your plot with Golden plants
It’s not just large trees that supply a 24-carat hit of burnished colour from summer into autumn. Anne Swithinbank looks at the golden wonders that can brighten your garden
When plants could cure, kill... or shock
Old folklore judged some plants medically beneficial because of their appearance, but the consequences could be dire, explains Ian Morton
Plan future strawbs
You might still be eating this year’s harvests, but if you prep now you’ll get the best start on next year’s fruits, says Bob
Seize the day with Heavenly hemerocallis
They blaze brightly, providing a steady stream of colourful – often fragrant – summer flowers. That’s why you should always make room for daylilies, says Hazel Sillver
Thistle do nicely
Long-flowering, striking and loved by bumblebees, the plume thistle has pride of place in Toby’s garden
Roll out the red carpet
One of the best plants for wildlife is red valerian, says Val
Mophead summer glory
Plant hydrangeas to add colour to a street, says Peter
A suburban Liverpool garden
Pots inspired by her former home in Morocco take pride of place around Fatima Aabbar-Marshall’s plant-packed Liverpool garden, as Sue Bradley explains
Should I divide bearded irises?
Q We would like to rescue some bearded iris growing in a neglected and overgrown border. They look quite healthy, but haven’t been flowering. Will they need to be divided, when is the best time, and how is it done? Fran Dickinson, King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Lock down – grow your own
There’s still loads you can sow, grow and eat
The world's great roses
Arthur Hellyer MBE, VMH, tells the story of how modern roses were created
Make a big impact with Dinky dahlias
Short in stature, not on interest, compact and dwarf varieties are ideal for mid-border and patio pots. Hazel Sillver finds options for both classic and contemporary tastes
What to cut back in summer
Don’t neglect these essential pruning jobs,
Dealing with clematis wilt
Ruth deals with a devastating, though not fatal, problem
How to deal with aphids
Tim Rumball looks at products to tackle these pests when they get out of control
How to master Prairie-style planting
Popular with show garden designers, this relaxed look can be tailored to fit any size of plot and, once established, requires little maintenance,
Bees galore!
Val has found that the nepetas and salvias in her garden have attracted a lot of bumblebees this year
The beautiful game
Some peckish footie fans have taken up residence in Toby’s runner beans – but he finds he’s enjoying their company…
What next for tender perennials?
Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: tender perennials
Ultimate guide to The dry garden
As warmer weather becomes the norm, it makes sense to fill arid areas in your plot with plants designed to weather a dry spell.
Unexpected arrivals
Two insect species not seen before arrive in Val’s garden
The world's great roses
Arthur Hellyer, MBE, VMH, continues the story of how modern roses were created
Updating the cottage garden
Val Bourne explores the enduring appeal of cottage style and explains how to update it, and John Hoyland singles out hollyhocks as the perfect cottage flower
Feeding in midsummer
Ruth looks at the plants you should concentrate on now
Save those seeds
It’s time to tuck into the fruits of your labours, but spare a thought – and some seeds – for future harvests, says Bob