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Top Ten Lilacs
In recent years, traditional lilacs have been joined by many new varieties and there are so many good ones,
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What to plant for Instant May colour
Flowers can be few and far between this month – but they do not have to be. Sally Jenner reveals the plants you need to glam up your garden right now
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Get set for courgettes
Sow courgette and squash seeds now to enjoy bountiful harvests throughout the summer, says Sue Bradley, as she reveals varieties ideal for all garden situations
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Floral rockstars
They may not be easy and they might not stick around for long, but rockstar plants are giving Toby a great show
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The white-themed garden
A white theme represents a different approach for award-winning gardener Marion Powell, making her Usk plot an especially calm space, says Sue Bradley
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Caring for potted lupins
Q The large herbaceous perennials at our local garden centre were expensive, so we bought a few smaller ones including a tiny lupin.
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Hardy geraniums
Easy and dependable, hardy geraniums provide us with months of flowers and effective groundcover, says Graham Rice
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Perennials with staying power
Discover the best perennials to plant now for interest and impact throughout the summer months so you can enjoy a long season, says Tamsin Hope Thomson
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Showstopping Hanging baskets
Summer wouldn't be summer without at least one hanging basket. Whether your style is classic or modern, Louise Curley has clever combinations for all situations
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Focus on... Broad beans
Want to cultivate the best broad beans for the tastiest pickings? Lucy shows you how to guarantee happy harvests of fava bean flavour - and even plant some now
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Golden brown
Val explains how a ‘brownfield rainforest’ is helping bees Golden brown
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Sweet freedom
Sweet freedom Make this your year for enjoying spuds that won’t fall foul of blight. Bob reveals how to grow sweet potatoes crops from molluscs
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Easy-to-grow courgettes
‘Black Beauty’ is a must for beds and growbags, says Ruth
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How to handle with care
Potting small seedlings needs a gentle touch, says Ruth
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Get wise with watering
Get wise with watering Work with the climate to help your garden, says Ruth
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Small spaces for your veg
I'm going to maximise my patio growing area, says Ruth
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Think before you plant
Choosing the right position can make a big difference
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A perennial performance
It's time to plant, move divide and take cuttings, said Ruth
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Frame academy
Every garden is capable of being a work of art, but the right lawn regime can give your art the edge, says Toby
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Making a herb garden
We've decided to make our small, Q sunny, south-facing back garden into a herb garden with edible flowers. For this, we'll need a lot of plants. What perennial herbs can we raise from seed? Sam Whittaker, Andover, Hampshire
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Understanding plant hormones
Steve and Val explain the role of plant hormones in growth and dormancy
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Watery wonders
Got a small garden and want a water feature along with the plants that will bring it to life? Not a problem, says Martyn Cox, as he lists the ideal plants for a compact pond
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Trees and shrubs from seed
Alan Toogood looks at propagating from seed, particularly trees and shrubs that can be raised under glass and in the open garden
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Flowering and fruiting currants and gooseberries
Graham Rice lists his top ten currants and gooseberries
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Cheerful and charming Sunflowers
From skyscraping stems to container-friendly options - all in a range of warm colours - it's little wonder that helianthus are hot favourites for late summer, says Louise Curley
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Light and airy Umbellifers
Loved by gardeners, florists and pollinators, umbellifers are the frothy favourites that add a natural feel to borders and bouquets. Camilla Phelps reveals the best to try
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Alternative compost challenge
AG’s Steve Bradley explains the current situation and offers his thoughts on the benefits and challenges of finding an alternative that satisfies the needs of gardeners
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Focus on... Growing peas
If you know the secrets of soil care, watering and root growth, then you can harvest peas from June to October. Lucy explains how to pick the perfect pods
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Come what May
Fill the May gap with flowers for our pollinators, says Val
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Beware honeydew
Honeydew may sound like a harmless problem, but it can stunt and smother plants. Bob explains how to tackle it