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Leaf, leaf-bud and eye cuttings
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Leaf, leaf-bud and eye cuttings

Alan Toogood describes how to increase many popular indoor and outdoor plants from leaves and leaf buds, as well as vines and other climbers from eye cuttings

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4 mins  |
March 18, 2023
This week... Pieris
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This week... Pieris

This acid-loving evergreen provides months of interest with new growth and flowers

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4 mins  |
March 18, 2023
Nicotiana for borders and containers
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Nicotiana for borders and containers

Great for adding for long-lasting summer colour and scent, and sometimes height and drama too, ornamental tobaccos can be sown now, says Camilla Phelps

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6 mins  |
March 18, 2023
Dahlias and roses in spring
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Dahlias and roses in spring

Ruth gets her popular perennials ready for the summer

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3 mins  |
March 18, 2023
The latest on lupins
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The latest on lupins

Popular with show-garden designers, lupins can be overpowering in a border. But don’t be deterred – it’s all about choosing and using them well, says Graham Rice

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4 mins  |
March 18, 2023
Shape shifting
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Shape shifting

Some trees can’t help growing out of control, but Toby has some tricks to keep those in small spaces in check

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2 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Long-flowering shrubs
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Long-flowering shrubs

Christopher Lloyd explains which shrubs provide the longest flowering seasons throughout the year

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3 mins  |
February 25, 2023
This week... Spring clematis
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This week... Spring clematis

Plant a spring clematis against a fence, a wall or let it scramble though a mature tree

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5 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Your ultimate guide to growing Tomatoes from seed
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Your ultimate guide to growing Tomatoes from seed

Why not grow your own tomatoes for tastier fruit at a fraction of the supermarket price? Camilla Phelps recommends some great varieties for guaranteed success

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4 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Japanese-style design
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Japanese-style design

If you want a calming outdoor space, try taking inspiration from Japanese garden design, says Louise Curley, with its emphasis on foliage rather than flowers

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6 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Focus on... Herb propagation
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Focus on... Herb propagation

While you can buy herb plants from garden centres, you can save money if you are willing to try home propagation. Find out how to learn new skills, as Luey explains

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3 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Laconic lapwings
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Laconic lapwings

Val delights in the languid flight of flocks of lapwings

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3 mins  |
February 25, 2023
The spice of life
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The spice of life

If you are having issues growing your own wasabi, but still crave that fiery kick, Bob has some great alternatives…

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2 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Bringing up 'Baby' pinks
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Bringing up 'Baby' pinks

Grow divine Dianthus for colour and scent, says Ruth

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1 min  |
February 25, 2023
Get soil ready for planting
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Get soil ready for planting

Preparing beds for this year’ s cultivation, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Restarting dahlia tubers
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Restarting dahlia tubers

Ruth pots up last year’s healthy roots to make cuttings

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2 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Why plant snowdrops now?
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Why plant snowdrops now?

In the green is the way to get the best results, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Be successful without peat
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Be successful without peat

Treat composts differently, says Nick Hamilton

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2 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Prepare for the peat ban
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Prepare for the peat ban

We are here to help you garden without peat, says Ruth

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3 mins  |
February 25, 2023
Taking stem cuttings
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Taking stem cuttings

Alan Toogood describes how to increase many popular plants by softwood, semi-mature or half-ripe, and hardwood or fully ripe cuttings

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6 mins  |
March 11, 2023
Focus on... Weed control
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Focus on... Weed control

If you need to prevent the chaos and destruction of weeds in the most organic way, fear not. Lucy reveals the kindest controls for maintaining order on the plot

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6 mins  |
March 11, 2023
Seeds of doubt
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Seeds of doubt

Saving and sowing seeds can be fun, but there are times when it is best not to use self-saved seed, says Bob

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2 mins  |
March 11, 2023
Feeding made simple
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Feeding made simple

Q I have a lot of plants that have been growing in containers for some time. Some look needy, but there’s no way I can repot them all. How (and with what) can I feed them to bring the plants back to good health?

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1 min  |
February 18, 2023
Long-cane raspberries
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Long-cane raspberries

Steve and Val explain the quick way to juicy raspberries

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2 mins  |
February 18, 2023
Time to move a hollyhock
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Time to move a hollyhock

Ruth relocates a mature plant that needs more space

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1 min  |
March 11, 2023
Sow something simple & cheap
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Sow something simple & cheap

Cornflowers, marigolds, sunflowers and similar old favourites are cheap and easy flowers to grow in these difficult times, says Tony Venison. Choose them now for April sowings

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3 mins  |
February 18, 2023
Time to plant summer bulbs
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Time to plant summer bulbs

Started now they will give colour until autumn, says Ruth

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1 min  |
March 11, 2023
Welsh wonder
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Welsh wonder

Val profiles the 2022 RHS Award-winning partner garden

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3 mins  |
February 18, 2023
This week... English roses
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This week... English roses

With a long flowering season and disease resistance, English roses are a great choice

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5 mins  |
March 11, 2023
Grow something aristocratic
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Grow something aristocratic

‘Duchess’ will provide bountiful border colour, says Ruth

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1 min  |
February 18, 2023