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Green ways of boosting soil
Amateur Gardening

Green ways of boosting soil

Expert praises homemade compost and green waste

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3 mins  |
June 11, 2022
Dealing with problem spots
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Dealing with problem spots

Improve your soil and work with what you’ve got, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
June 11, 2022
Focus on... Growing cherries
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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

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6 mins  |
June 11, 2022
The really wild show
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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

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2 mins  |
June 11, 2022
Guide to hardy plants
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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

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4 mins  |
June 11, 2022
Peonies
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Peonies

For stunning blooms in a variety of colours, plant peonies, says Graham Rice

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5 mins  |
June 11, 2022
Walls of colour
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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

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6 mins  |
June 11, 2022
Fabulous Philadelphus
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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

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6 mins  |
June 11, 2022
Tackling grassroots jobs
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Tackling grassroots jobs

Be consistent with little tasks to get best results, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
June 11, 2022
Witches' thimbles
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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

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7 mins  |
June 04, 2022
Smarter watering
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Smarter watering

Steve and Val Bradley reveal their tips for effective water use

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3 mins  |
June 04, 2022
The wraparound garden
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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

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3 mins  |
June 04, 2022
This week... Monarda (bee balm)
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This week... Monarda (bee balm)

If you want a distinctive perennial that attracts bees, grow monardas

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5 mins  |
June 04, 2022
Netting against garden pests
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Netting against garden pests

Ruth protects her brassicas from caterpillars and pigeons

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2 mins  |
June 04, 2022
Prune your stone fruits
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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

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2 mins  |
June 04, 2022
Easy hardy perennials
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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

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7 mins  |
June 04, 2022
Focus on... Outdoor tomatoes
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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

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8 mins  |
June 04, 2022
Creating a right Royal garden
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Creating a right Royal garden

Ruth shows you how to grow the Windsors' favourite plants

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5 mins  |
June 04, 2022
Bedding for now and later
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Bedding for now and later

Revitalise last year's plants and sow new ones, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
June 04, 2022
The benefits of multisowing
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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

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5 mins  |
May 2022
TOP JOBS FOR MAY
Kitchen Garden

TOP JOBS FOR MAY

ESSENTIAL TASKS FOR YOUR VEG PATCH AND PROTECTED CROPS BY BEN VANHEEMS

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6 mins  |
May 2022
Small space high yield gardening
Kitchen Garden

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

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5 mins  |
May 2022
ROB'S PLOT A month of two halves!
Kitchen Garden

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

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5 mins  |
May 2022
Troubled waters
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Troubled waters

Val looks at how climate change may affect watering

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3 mins  |
May 21, 2022
Shrubs for summer flowers
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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

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6 mins  |
May 21, 2022
Plant yourself a prairie
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Plant yourself a prairie

Large pink echinaceas are well worth growing, says Ruth

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1 min  |
May 21, 2022
Mind the gaps
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Mind the gaps

Strange holes in plants? Bob reveals the main culprits to help you dodge disaster and salvage your crops

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2 mins  |
May 21, 2022
This week... Alliums
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This week... Alliums

Ornamental onions will add an architectural dimension to the garden

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5 mins  |
May 21, 2022
Little bells of joy
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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

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6 mins  |
May 21, 2022
Beating pests and disease
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Beating pests and disease

Tackle garden problems by being proactive, says Ruth

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4 mins  |
May 21, 2022