Combined forces

Grafting allows Toby to tap into his inner Frankenstein and give his favourite plants a chance to be even better

Propagation essentials

Anne Swithinbank's masterclass on: better propagation

Ask John Negus

John has been answering reader queries for 50 years. John will reply personally to all your gardening questions every week

Guide to hardy plants

In the first of a series on hardy plants, we look at how to use hardy herbaceous perennials in the garden and begin a comprehensive ABC of suitable plants

This week...Aquilegias

Try easy-to-grow aquilegias for a rainbow of spring colour

Blooming tasty

Some garden flowers are safe to eat, so why not use them to add flavour and colour to summer salads, desserts and cocktails? Hazel Sillver reveals which ones to pick

Time to refresh bedding

Get ready for a summer of brilliant colours, says Ruth

Containers for summer colour

Create your own 'garden in miniature' using some of the summer container plants from the selection I have chosen, says Anne Swithinbank

Coming up roses!

The roses are blooming and Val is in her element

Early summer pruning

Trim back early clematis and other shrubs, says Ruth

Fond memorial to Peter Seabrook

Peter’s effects and “Peter Seabrook’ sweet peas on his memorial bench

Plants were back at Chelsea

This year’s show was a welcome return to ‘proper’ gardens

Summer lawn essentials

Feed, mow and take care of bald patches, says Ruth

Care of exotic perennials

Ruth sets her cannas and dahlias up for summer

Look forward to lilacs

Before the lilacs of this spring become simply a fragrant memory, why not think about the varieties you want to plant in autumn

Club tropicana

If you want to create a tropical mood in late summer and early autumn, then now is the time to get your jungle-style plants in the ground

Climbing companions

Toby delights at the companionable nature of his clematis and how they find their place even in the busiest borders

Drought-tolerant sun roses

With drier summers becoming more common, many people are looking for plants that will survive in dry soils with little rainfall - and cistus are an answer, says Graham Rice

Best alpines

Perfect for containers and drought-tolerant planting schemes, alpines are petite plants that add texture and jewel-like pops of colour, says Camilla Phelps

Root pruning container plants

Steve and Val Bradley explain how avoid repotting to ever-larger containers

Get better jostaberries

Several years down the line we have a large, vigorous shrub whose fruit are less plentiful than that of a gooseberry or blackcurrant.

Peat-free preferences

Val explains why she prefers plants in peat-free media

A pinch of salt

In small doses, salt can benefit your garden. Bob reveals how it can kill weeds, boost lawns and support crops

Troubleshooting for tomatoes

Ruth suggests ways of beating pests and diseases

Greenhouse health check

Keep on top of temperatures and plant health, says Ruth

Getting the most from bedding

Don't forget aftercare once you've planted, says Ruth

Caring for growing potatoes

AG editor Garry explains how to cultivate a healthy crop

Green ways of boosting soil

Expert praises homemade compost and green waste

Dealing with problem spots

Improve your soil and work with what you’ve got, says Ruth

Focus on... Growing cherries

Successful cherry growing is well within your reach and you don’t need a massive garden to reap the juicy rewards. Lucy reveals how to enjoy these lip-smacking summer fruits