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Even better homegrown!

New varieties have come at the right time, says Peter

Shine a light

Want to boost plant life in interior spots? Bob considers why it’s worth investing in LEDs for plant-friendly light…

Help, holes in my peppers!

Help, holes in my peppers!

Choose Roses With Care

Viewing in summer and September is prudent, says Peter

Tulips For Every Garden

The multitude of options for this spring garden essential is overwhelming, but choose according to your garden style and taste and you can’t go wrong, says Hazel Sillver

What's Wrong With Compost?

Anne Swithinbank's masterclass on: sludgy compost

So You Think You Can't Grow Apples And Pears?

Then think again, says Sue Bradley. From top picks to pruning and planting pointers, our straightforward guide to these longed-for fruits has all you need to get started…

Fool Proof Guide To Autumn Pruning

There’s a lot more to autumn gardening than simply chopping everything in sight. Here’s how to be prudent with your pruning for the best results, says Graham Rice

Prep for the cold

Are your pots, tools and garden spaces ready for winter? Bob reveals how to make sure you’re ready for the big chill

Get the most from your soil

Even the smallest spaces have lots of potentials, says Ruth Hayes

For fragrance and charm, choose Beautiful Bourbons

With these old shrub roses, you not only get a floriferous display from early summer but you also get a sense of history. Anne Swithinbank explains why she’s such a fan

Focus on... Pumpkins

Lucy shows you how to nurture show-stopping fruits

Silver linings

Bringing the outback into his garden, Toby celebrates the glowing majesty of a special silver Australian export

Berries with a difference

Red may be the first colour that springs to mind, but fruiting plants come in a range of less obvious options that are equally – sometimes even more – lovely, says Graham Rice

Composting in winter

Keep going, mixing well and keeping it warm, says Ruth Hayes

Bare necessities

Now’s the time to plant bare-root apples, says Val

Weeding Out The Enemy!

Be brave, as we look at the worst weeds – ever

Make Your Own Soil Conditioner

Autumn leaves are an asset when converted into leafmould, says Tim Rumball

Focus On... Autumn-Planted Garlic

Garlic ‘Chesnok Red’ is one of several fabulous hardneck varieties guaranteed to reward your care with large bulbs

Topiary talk

Who said hedges couldn’t be used for lyrical means? Topiary poet Toby considers some unique talking points

Keeping Your Plants Cosy

Smaller structures are ideal when space is tight

What ails my potted conifer?

I love rescuing other people’s neglected plants and have just taken on a poorly conifer. It is in a small pot and stunted, so how can I make it beautiful again, and keep it in a container? Claire Birchill, Cannock, Staffordshire

Dazzling but deadly Aconitum

The brilliant blooms of the so-called ‘Queen of Poisons’ really are to die for, but if you handle with care then monkshood is sure to delight in your garden, says Hazel Sillver

Is It Safe To Repot My Elderly Strelitzia?

My bird of paradise plant is 25 years and has flowered every year despite never being repotted.

How Can I Help My Hydrangea In Winter?

Hydrangea buds are quite sensitive to cold weather and one way to protect them is to leave the old flower heads on the plant until late winter or early spring to act like a sort of umbrella, keeping the buds below protected from some of the cold weather.

Wild at heart

Toby argues the case for the garden guests that defy order, and urges us all to take a walk on the wild side…

Tongue twisters

A bee’s tongue determines the flowers it visits, says Val

Planting ornamental grasses

Ornamental grasses should not be planted or moved during autumn, as spring is the best time. Is this true?

The greenhouse in winter

Start preparations for its many cold-weather uses, says Ruth

The busy time begins!

The gardening season is very far from over, says Peter