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Quick Border Maintenance

Tidy beds and keep them weed-free, says Ruth

Let There Be Grow Lights

When it comes to grow lights, big isn’t always best, says Toby

How To Grow Pelargoniums

Drought-tolerant pelargoniums are ideal for beds and borders, says Anne Swithinbank

Plants That Cope With Dry Shade

Tamsin Westhorpe with advice on tackling one of the trickiest growing environments.

This Week It's Lobelia

Blue is the colour, but which varieties get Graham’s thumbs up?

Create Your Own Woodland Border

With a single tree and some carefully chosen spring bulbs, shade-lovers and ground cover stalwarts, you can replicate that leafy, ‘layered’ look in any garden, says Louise Curley.

It's The Big Sleep

There’s some very good reasons why you shouldn’t put the whole garden to bed says Val

Riddle Of The Compost

Sieved composts will go mulch further, says Bob!

How To Grow Cornus

Flowers, leaves and decorative stems… the cornus family has the lot, says Anne Swithinbank

Health And Safety?

Some gardening risks are not worth taking, says Bob

Root Them Out!

Stumped by how to remove an overgrown tree or shrub? Peter explains the easy way to do it

Potting Up Colour

Containers aren’t just for summer, so Ruth shows you which plants to use now, and how to care for them

Be dazzled by Dahlias

Plant tubers over the coming weeks and look forward to months of colour this summer

Floribunda Roses

When choosing bare root roses in autumn, don’t discount floribundas as recent introductions are perfect for borders or pots. Val Bourne reveals why.

Add Some Zinnia Zing

Zinnias are hard to beat for late colour but which ones would be best for you? Peter has some ideas.

An Apple A Day...

Store carefully to enjoy apples until spring, says Bob

Winter Houseplant Care

Ruth guides you through this testing time for greenery

Add Unbeatable Colour With Winter Iris

You don’t need to wait until spring to enjoy the sight and scent of iris in bloom. Select the right species and you will have unbeatable petal power from November until March – both outdoors and in – says Graham Rice

How To Grow Garden Lilies

Rediscover lilies with their beautiful blooms and sensational scent, says Anne Swithinbank

Dividing Pulmonarias

Boost the vigour of overgrown plants, says Ruth

Conifer Conundrum

Conifers are like Marmite – you either love them or hate them. However, as Val discovers, they provide seeds, nesting and shelter for many birds

Shape Of Things To Come?

Star-shaped peppers, heart-shaped cucumbers – fruit can be grown in all shapes and sizes, says Toby

Plants On The Move

Are you planning to move house this year? If so, Tamsin Westhorpe has advice on taking your garden with you.

What To Plant Now To Jumpstart Summer

Choose fast-growing, floriferous hardy and half-hardy annuals and our rainy spring need not put a dampener on your summer display, says Graham Rice.

Love Foliage? Fall For Ferns

With infinite variety and the ability to grow in tricky conditions, it’s little wonder that ferns have been captivating foliage fans for centuries, says Val Bourne.

Town Garden With A Difference

A wildlife-friendly garden that’s full of contrasts, says Sue Bradley.

All You Need To Know About Compost

Confused about how you can turn bags of muck into gardening magic? Let Ruth answer your questions!

Planning Your Summer Containers

You can start preparing for your summer displays now, says Anne Swithinbank

This Week It's Dogwoods

Bold-stemmed cornus are winter stunners, but which ones top Graham’s list?

Keep A Sharp Lookout

Plants with spines and thorns are hard to resist, says Toby