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Green ways of boosting soil
Expert praises homemade compost and green waste
Dealing with problem spots
Improve your soil and work with what you’ve got, says Ruth
Focus on... Growing cherries
Successful cherry growing is well within your reach and you don’t need a massive garden to reap the juicy rewards. Lucy reveals how to enjoy these lip-smacking summer fruits
The really wild show
Gardens used to be neat, but now the fashion showcased by the Chelsea Flower Show is for a wild look, says Toby
Guide to hardy plants
In part four of our series on hardy herbaceous perennials, we continue with a comprehensive ABC of suitable plants for your garden
Peonies
For stunning blooms in a variety of colours, plant peonies, says Graham Rice
Walls of colour
Clematis provide a mass of flowers for months, so plant these late-season varieties now for cheering blooms towards the end of summer into autumn, says Hazel Sillver
Fabulous Philadelphus
Robust in harsh weather, luxuriant in its profusion of white blooms and with a fragrance to die for, what's not to like about philadelphus? Graham Rice picks his top varieties
Tackling grassroots jobs
Be consistent with little tasks to get best results, says Ruth
Witches' thimbles
Enchanting and architectural, foxgloves are a wonderful addition to the summer garden. Anne Swithinbank takes a look at some of the best types to grow
Smarter watering
Steve and Val Bradley reveal their tips for effective water use
The wraparound garden
Multi-coloured flowers mixed with a hint of formality make Karl Suchy's hidden garden on the edge of Bristol a joy to behold, says Sue Bradley
This week... Monarda (bee balm)
If you want a distinctive perennial that attracts bees, grow monardas
Netting against garden pests
Ruth protects her brassicas from caterpillars and pigeons
Prune your stone fruits
If your plums and cherries need pruning, do it now until the end of July so they can heal quickly, says Bob
Easy hardy perennials
The simplest and best value-for-money plantings are direct summer-sown perennials, says Graham Rice, as he offers his choice of the best plants to grow
Focus on... Outdoor tomatoes
Whether you prefer rows of cordon-trained toms or fruity pots and baskets, it's time to plant tomatoes outside. Lucy Chamberlain shows you how to forge a feast
Creating a right Royal garden
Ruth shows you how to grow the Windsors' favourite plants
Bedding for now and later
Revitalise last year's plants and sow new ones, says Ruth
The benefits of multisowing
What is multisowing and what are the benefits? In this extract from his new book, no-dig expert Charles Dowding explains
TOP JOBS FOR MAY
ESSENTIAL TASKS FOR YOUR VEG PATCH AND PROTECTED CROPS BY BEN VANHEEMS
Small space high yield gardening
Just because you may not have a lot of space for growing your crops, that doesn't necessarily mean you have to put up with low yields. Becky Searle explains
ROB'S PLOT A month of two halves!
Sow, plant, and protect, all key words for the month of May, which can be a tricky time in the garden, says Rob Smith
Troubled waters
Val looks at how climate change may affect watering
Shrubs for summer flowers
Shrubs are back in fashion and are brilliant for low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly plantings, says Anne Swithinbank, as she reveals some of her top choices
Plant yourself a prairie
Large pink echinaceas are well worth growing, says Ruth
Mind the gaps
Strange holes in plants? Bob reveals the main culprits to help you dodge disaster and salvage your crops
This week... Alliums
Ornamental onions will add an architectural dimension to the garden
Little bells of joy
Campanulas are easy-growing bell-shaped plants with many varieties that will suit difficult parts of the garden, from dry walls to shadier corners, says
Beating pests and disease
Tackle garden problems by being proactive, says Ruth