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Restarting dahlia tubers

Ruth pots up last year’s healthy roots to make cuttings

Get soil ready for planting

Preparing beds for this year’ s cultivation, says Ruth

Bringing up 'Baby' pinks

Grow divine Dianthus for colour and scent, says Ruth

Your ultimate guide to growing Tomatoes from seed

Why not grow your own tomatoes for tastier fruit at a fraction of the supermarket price? Camilla Phelps recommends some great varieties for guaranteed success

Be successful without peat

Treat composts differently, says Nick Hamilton

Prepare for the peat ban

We are here to help you garden without peat, says Ruth

The spice of life

If you are having issues growing your own wasabi, but still crave that fiery kick, Bob has some great alternatives…

Focus on... Herb propagation

While you can buy herb plants from garden centres, you can save money if you are willing to try home propagation. Find out how to learn new skills, as Luey explains

Laconic lapwings

Val delights in the languid flight of flocks of lapwings

Why plant snowdrops now?

In the green is the way to get the best results, says Ruth

Japanese-style design

If you want a calming outdoor space, try taking inspiration from Japanese garden design, says Louise Curley, with its emphasis on foliage rather than flowers

This week... Spring clematis

Plant a spring clematis against a fence, a wall or let it scramble though a mature tree

Long-flowering shrubs

Christopher Lloyd explains which shrubs provide the longest flowering seasons throughout the year

Shape shifting

Some trees can’t help growing out of control, but Toby has some tricks to keep those in small spaces in check

Buying the right composts

There's a growing medium for every job, said Ruth

Feeding made simple

Q I have a lot of plants that have been growing in containers for some time. Some look needy, but there’s no way I can repot them all. How (and with what) can I feed them to bring the plants back to good health?

Dealing with waterlogging

There are ways to mitigate flood damage, says Ruth

Long-cane raspberries

Steve and Val explain the quick way to juicy raspberries

Sow something simple & cheap

Cornflowers, marigolds, sunflowers and similar old favourites are cheap and easy flowers to grow in these difficult times, says Tony Venison. Choose them now for April sowings

Grow something aristocratic

‘Duchess’ will provide bountiful border colour, says Ruth

Potting on pelly cuttings

Once they are established, move them on says Ruth

Welsh wonder

Val profiles the 2022 RHS Award-winning partner garden

Let’s talk about pot plants

Container plants need good drainage and lots of nutrients

Potting up tomato seedlings

‘Tigerella’ toms are ready for a bigger home, says Ruth

Bountiful buddlejas

Buddlejas produce colourful, nectar-rich flowers that attract many insects to the garden, including butterflies in search of a sugary treat

Vegetables in the border

Add a few attractive vegetables to your flower border this year

Afire with dancing dragons!

'Snappy Tongue' will bloom through summer

A zest for citrus

Oranges, lemons, limes and more - this diverse group of fruiting plants is great for adding a flavour of the Mediterranean to your house and garden

Focus on... Glasshouse tomatoes

Make this your year for the tastiest indoor tomatoes! Growing under cover is reliable, fun and much easier than you think

This week... Honeysuckle

Honeysuckles are fragrant climbers and shrubs with magnificent flowers and berries