Amateur Gardening - May 06, 2023

Bu konuda

“Here are some great plant combinations for hanging baskets,” says Louise

“They are great for groundcover and long-lasting,” says Graham

“I’ll show you the best perennials for a prolonged season of colour,” says Tamsin

A perennial performance

It's time to plant, move divide and take cuttings, said Ruth

2 mins

Think before you plant

Choosing the right position can make a big difference

1 min

Small spaces for your veg

I'm going to maximise my patio growing area, says Ruth

2 mins

Get wise with watering

Get wise with watering Work with the climate to help your garden, says Ruth

1 min

How to handle with care

Potting small seedlings needs a gentle touch, says Ruth

1 min

Easy-to-grow courgettes

‘Black Beauty’ is a must for beds and growbags, says Ruth

1 min

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

2 mins

Golden brown

Val explains how a ‘brownfield rainforest’ is helping bees Golden brown

3 mins

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

5 mins

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

5 mins

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

5 mins

Hardy geraniums

Easy and dependable, hardy geraniums provide us with months of flowers and effective groundcover, says Graham Rice

4 mins

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.

2 mins

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

3 mins

Amateur Gardening dergisindeki tüm hikayeleri okuyun

Amateur Gardening Magazine Description:

Every week, Amateur Gardening is the first choice for both beginners and knowledgeable gardeners looking for advice and easy-to-follow practical features on growing flowers, trees, shrubs as well as fruit and vegetables. Be inspired, by our beautifully illustrated features covering plant and flower groups, both home grown and exotic, and take a sneak peek into some of the most beautiful private gardens around the country. Plus, every week we feature expert opinion and tips from some of gardening’s most influential exponents including Toby Buckland, Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank, Peter Seabrook and Jo Whittingham.