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Focus on... Currant care
Traditional black fruits, vibrant reds or striking pinks and whites – whatever you prefer, it’s easy to grow your own juicy currants
Buddleja vision
Planting a butterfly bush for pollinators is not that simple, says Bob, as he explains the needs of their caterpillars
Can you dig it?
Weathered they may be, but Toby’s trowels are still very useful, helping protect his plants from weather extremes
Get summer feeding right
Give plants a boost for flowers and fruits
Cosmos
Sun-loving plants with a long flowering season, cosmos are great for colour, cutting and even fragrance
Transform autumn
Whether you're looking for late flowers, fantastic foliage or succulent berries, we have the best plants to transform your garden this autumn
The butterfly effect
With native butterflies in serious decline - and some facing extinction - Martyn Cox suggests steps you can take to attract these delightful creatures to your garden
Birthday blues
When it comes to butterflies, blue is the colour
Getting to grips with pests
Lots of plants crammed together are more vulnerable
Summer pots and baskets
Food, water and pest control are so important, says Ruth
A plant for indoors and out
Coleus leaves will brighten home and garden
Top Ten Delphiniums
Grow classic perennial delphiniums and annual larkspurs for elegant and dramatic summer colour, says Graham Rice
Prairie beauties
Echinaceas, also known as coneflowers, are North American prairie plants that provide colour in the garden from summer into autumn, says Camilla Phelps
Heighten interest with Clever climbers
The only way is up if you want a crowded plot to feel more spacious. You’ll also attract wildlife, and enjoy walls of colour and scent in the months to come, says Hazel Sillver
Food for thought
Val looks at the pros and cons of feeding garden birds
Make room for elder
The elder may not be top of your list for garden shrubs, but it's good for blooms, berries and wildlife, says Bob
Foxed by charming pastels
Add easy height and elegance with foxgloves, says Ruth
Veggies for the whole year
Sow some now and treat existing problems, says Ruth
Grow some autumn colour
Plant autumn bulbs and tidy spring ones, says Ruth
How to deal with drought
Changes to help the garden survive tough, dry conditions
Keep tabs on everything!
There is almost too much going on out there, says Ruth
Confused by comfrey
Masterclass on: making more of comfrey
Wild and woolly
Sun-loving woolly leaved plants provide fantastic foliage and often beautiful flowers
Hydrangeas
Whether you plan to plant them in borders or containers, hydrangeas provide reliable colour in almost any garden
Small front gardens
Add plants to your front garden for year-round interest, says Anne Swithinbank, and you'll be helping to green up the street and improve the environment for wildlife
Spikes and spires
Nectar-rich vertical plants take up little space, says Val
Deer, oh dear...
They may look striking in the wild, but they can wreak havoc in gardens: Bob reflects on the derring-do of deer
Months of 'Johnny' colour
These hardy violas are a long-lasting delight, says Ruth
Keep sweet peas blooming
These scented beauties need constant care, says Ruth
Keep the greenhouse cool
Managing the heat helps keep plants healthy, says Ruth