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Care of dahlias and roses

Get the best from these popular perennials, says Ruth

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

Summer clematis

Easy-to-prune group 3 clematis should be every gardener's first choice for colourful summer climbers, says Graham Rice

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

Sweet rocket has lift-off!

Sow this perfumed beauty for summer nights, says Ruth

Spikes and spires

Nectar-rich vertical plants take up little space, says Val

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

Keep the greenhouse cool

Managing the heat helps keep plants healthy, says Ruth

Months of 'Johnny' colour

These hardy violas are a long-lasting delight, says Ruth

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

Keep sweet peas blooming

These scented beauties need constant care, says Ruth

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

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

A plant for indoors and out

Coleus leaves will brighten home and garden

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

Dividing Siberian irises

Remove old growth to keep clumps productive

Annual report

Val looks at the joys of sowing and saving annual seed

Midsummer garden jobs

Do a little, often, to keep your plot flourishing

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

Pest controls

At the first sign of pests you may want to start spraying, but biological controls can be more efficient

Lawn care in the summer

Ruth looks at ways of helping grass cope with drought

Houseplants in summer

Feed, water and move some of them outside, says Ruth

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

Top bananas

Some 'pseudo' bananas are grown for their beauty, while others are transforming lives overseas, as Toby explains