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Top Ten Lilacs
In recent years, traditional lilacs have been joined by many new varieties and there are so many good ones,
What to plant for Instant May colour
Flowers can be few and far between this month – but they do not have to be. Sally Jenner reveals the plants you need to glam up your garden right now
Get set for courgettes
Sow courgette and squash seeds now to enjoy bountiful harvests throughout the summer, says Sue Bradley, as she reveals varieties ideal for all garden situations
Floral rockstars
They may not be easy and they might not stick around for long, but rockstar plants are giving Toby a great show
The white-themed garden
A white theme represents a different approach for award-winning gardener Marion Powell, making her Usk plot an especially calm space, says Sue Bradley
Caring for potted lupins
Q The large herbaceous perennials at our local garden centre were expensive, so we bought a few smaller ones including a tiny lupin.
Hardy geraniums
Easy and dependable, hardy geraniums provide us with months of flowers and effective groundcover, says Graham Rice
Perennials with staying power
Discover the best perennials to plant now for interest and impact throughout the summer months so you can enjoy a long season, says Tamsin Hope Thomson
Showstopping Hanging baskets
Summer wouldn't be summer without at least one hanging basket. Whether your style is classic or modern, Louise Curley has clever combinations for all situations
Focus on... Broad beans
Want to cultivate the best broad beans for the tastiest pickings? Lucy shows you how to guarantee happy harvests of fava bean flavour - and even plant some now
Golden brown
Val explains how a ‘brownfield rainforest’ is helping bees Golden brown
Sweet freedom
Sweet freedom Make this your year for enjoying spuds that won’t fall foul of blight. Bob reveals how to grow sweet potatoes crops from molluscs
Easy-to-grow courgettes
‘Black Beauty’ is a must for beds and growbags, says Ruth
How to handle with care
Potting small seedlings needs a gentle touch, says Ruth
Get wise with watering
Get wise with watering Work with the climate to help your garden, says Ruth
Small spaces for your veg
I'm going to maximise my patio growing area, says Ruth
Think before you plant
Choosing the right position can make a big difference
A perennial performance
It's time to plant, move divide and take cuttings, said Ruth
Frame academy
Every garden is capable of being a work of art, but the right lawn regime can give your art the edge, says Toby
Making a herb garden
We've decided to make our small, Q sunny, south-facing back garden into a herb garden with edible flowers. For this, we'll need a lot of plants. What perennial herbs can we raise from seed? Sam Whittaker, Andover, Hampshire
Understanding plant hormones
Steve and Val explain the role of plant hormones in growth and dormancy
Watery wonders
Got a small garden and want a water feature along with the plants that will bring it to life? Not a problem, says Martyn Cox, as he lists the ideal plants for a compact pond
Trees and shrubs from seed
Alan Toogood looks at propagating from seed, particularly trees and shrubs that can be raised under glass and in the open garden
Flowering and fruiting currants and gooseberries
Graham Rice lists his top ten currants and gooseberries
Cheerful and charming Sunflowers
From skyscraping stems to container-friendly options - all in a range of warm colours - it's little wonder that helianthus are hot favourites for late summer, says Louise Curley
Light and airy Umbellifers
Loved by gardeners, florists and pollinators, umbellifers are the frothy favourites that add a natural feel to borders and bouquets. Camilla Phelps reveals the best to try
Alternative compost challenge
AG’s Steve Bradley explains the current situation and offers his thoughts on the benefits and challenges of finding an alternative that satisfies the needs of gardeners
Focus on... Growing peas
If you know the secrets of soil care, watering and root growth, then you can harvest peas from June to October. Lucy explains how to pick the perfect pods
Come what May
Fill the May gap with flowers for our pollinators, says Val
Beware honeydew
Honeydew may sound like a harmless problem, but it can stunt and smother plants. Bob explains how to tackle it