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Feeding and watering well
The right care should keep plants on track, says Ruth
Avoiding silver leaf disease
Pruning now can help reduce a common fungal problem
Why we prune in summer
Ruth looks at the reasons for pruning at this time of year
Summer clematis
Easy-to-prune group 3 clematis should be every gardener's first choice for colourful summer climbers, says Graham Rice
This week it's Broccoli
Regular or sprouting, purple, white or green, the cruciferous veg broccoli is full of nutrients and easy to grow. Choose from Graham's top six for guaranteed goodness
Drought-tolerant heroes
Tamsin Hope Thomson suggests a range of fantastic drought-friendly plants you might not have thought of that will transform your garden this summer
The late, late show
Changing seasons are affecting plants and birds, says Val
Thinning strategies
Is it too late to thin? When ensuring the healthiest, tastiest and most generous crops, it's never too late, says Bob
Sweet rocket has lift-off!
Sow this perfumed beauty for summer nights, says Ruth
Taking greenwood cuttings
An easy way to propagate shrubs and climbers, says Ruth
Tending the herb garder
Create a flavourful and colourful garden, says Ruth
Sow some biennial beauty
It's time to start thinking about next spring, says Ruth
Care of dahlias and roses
Get the best from these popular perennials, says Ruth
The Show must go on...
Chelsea Flower Show 2023 had echoes of past treasures as well as fascinating spectacles with weeds
Top Ten Impatiens
A few years ago busy Lizzies were hit by downy mildew, but now mildew-resistant impatiens are on sale again
Add the wow factor with Garden-ready dahlias
Forgot to plant dahlia tubers in spring, or simply want to squeeze in a few more? Invest in ready-grown specimens and you'll have instant colour for months
Scented-leaved pelargoniums
Try growing scented-leaved pelargoniums - a fascinating group of plants whose dainty flowers open against scented leaves in a range of fragrances
Annual report
Val looks at the joys of sowing and saving annual seed
Pest controls
At the first sign of pests you may want to start spraying, but biological controls can be more efficient
Dividing Siberian irises
Remove old growth to keep clumps productive
Midsummer garden jobs
Do a little, often, to keep your plot flourishing
So many cuttings to take!
This is the prime time for plant propagation
Between the roses
To make the most of your roses - and the space they need - choose planting partners that will enhance the display before, during and after blooming
Protecting plants from birds
Steve and Val Bradley offer options for stopping crop damage
Top bananas
Some 'pseudo' bananas are grown for their beauty, while others are transforming lives overseas, as Toby explains
Peonies
With their large, bowl-shaped flowers, peonies are long-lived perennials that come in a range of colours
A long battle
Val reports on a successful prosecution following ecological vandalism on Herefordshire's River Lugg
More peas and beans
Think it's too late to sow beans and peas? Think again! Bob reveals how to start legumes on the plot in summer
Poppies for a sunny spot
These citrus colours bring summer delight, says Ruth
Houseplants in summer
Feed, water and move some of them outside, says Ruth