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Greenhouse design basics

The Victorians knew the need for ventilation, says Peter

Time to think about watering

Don’t be caught unprepared this summer, says Ruth

Deal with spring pests

A mild winter has left our plants vulnerable, says Ruth

Create a glorious display with Heavenly hanging baskets

Planting a basket (or two) is a colourful way to take you from spring into summer – and beyond. Choose long-flowerers and combine them creatively, says Hazel Sillver

Foolproof ways to Win the weed war

While some of them may look pretty, weeds will rob your garden plants of the moisture and nutrients they need to survive. It’s time to send them packing, says Paul Williams

Busy Lizzies back in business

Nine years ago a fungal disease decimated stocks of busy Lizzies, but this year a new range of disease-resistance plants will be back on the shelves, as Martyn Cox explains

Beat them at their own game with Slug-proof plants

Sick of molluscs making a meal of your precious plants? Give pellets a miss and opt for ones they don’t like – there are lots of garden-worthy options, says Louise Curley

Help Wildlife With Early Nectar Plants

Provide a feast of flowers and blossom, and your garden will soon be abuzz with hungry bees and butterflies. Hazel Sillver reveals the top picks for pollinators

Late Winter Greenhouse Jobs

The last days of winter are busy under cover, as Ruth reveals

Focus On... Planting Garlic

Before you crack out the cloves, let Lucy help you with planting, soil conditions and seasonal considerations to ensure you grow and harvest the finest garlic possible…

New for 2020

AG reader Lesley Upton chooses a selection of the new plants and seeds available this year, from onions that don’t make you cry to a compact perennial verbena

It's easy to have a heart

Ruth’s guide to adding this popular perennial to your garden

Fall for the foliage of Euphorbias

The perfect addition to any garden, spurges couple lovely leaves with unusual flowers and look great with many spring and summer favourites, says Louise Curley

Your ultimate guide to growing

Sow and grow your own tomatoes for tastier fruit at a fraction of the supermarket price. Camilla Phelps recommends new varieties for guaranteed success

How to grow... Fuchsia

Want to bring your baskets and borders to life with continuous bursts of dancing fuchsia flowers? Anne Swithinbank looks at buoyant bushy types, uprights and trailing beauties

Undiscovered sweet peas

Don’t just plump for the same old sweet pea varieties. From tumblers and dwarf types to long-stemmed lovelies, the choice has never been greater, says Graham Rice

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, says Martyn Cox

Plant Your Own Mini Meadow

You don’t need rolling fields to enjoy the romance of a wildlife-rich meadow. Whether you want cornfield annuals or perennials, all you need is a sunny spot in the garden.

Ultimate Guide To Choosing Fuchsias

Fuchsias are steadfast summer plants, but not all of them are blowsy enough for baskets or can tough it out in the border. Ensure yours are fit for purpose, says Graham Rice

Rake Expectations

The grass is always greener with a Springbok, says Toby, as he celebrates the longevity of this truly lawn-loving rake

It's never to late to learn

Did you know that you can gain a horticultural qualification without leaving the comfort of your own home? Tamsin Westhorpe explores distance-learning courses.

Grow cottage garden favourite Aquilegia

Name-checked by Shakespeare, aquilegias have been grown here for centuries, but they’re under threat. Louise Curley reveals how to keep these beautiful blooms healthy

How Green Are Your Pots?

Tim Rumball looks at the best options to help the environment and save on plastic

Exotic And Colourful Summer-Flowering Bulbs

Lilies and gladioli are the obvious choices – but if you want bulbs to plant now for summer, they are only just the start, as Tamsin Hope Thomson reveals…

Set The Garden Abuzz With Climbers For Wildlife

Want to do your bit for bees, birds and butterflies? Coating walls, fences and buildings with climbers is one of the best ways to attract and help wildlife, says Hazel Sillver

Seed Tapes And Growing Mats

If you find sowing seeds fiddly or awkward, seed tapes could be the answer, says Tim

How To Create A Jungle Style Garden

Take your cue from Great Dixter’s Exotic Garden and embrace lush leaves and flowers in bold, tropical shades. It’s easier than you might think, says Hazel Sillver

The split-level garden

Teamwork has enabled Graham and Judy White to transform the challenging plot around their Staffordshire home into a garden to be proud of, says Sue Bradley

Mammoth undertakings

Toby taps into his inner mammoth as he makes a few cuts that are reminiscent of prehistoric coppicing creatures

Should you sow or plant?

There are pros and cons with both methods, says Peter