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Thistle do nicely

Long-flowering, striking and loved by bumblebees, the plume thistle has pride of place in Toby’s garden

Roll out the red carpet

One of the best plants for wildlife is red valerian, says Val

Mophead summer glory

Plant hydrangeas to add colour to a street, says Peter

A suburban Liverpool garden

Pots inspired by her former home in Morocco take pride of place around Fatima Aabbar-Marshall’s plant-packed Liverpool garden, as Sue Bradley explains

How Do I Treat My Rose Problem?

Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: rose problems

Perceptive Plants?

In a new series, botanical enthusiast Martyn Baguley takes a deep dive into the intelligence of plants

Should I divide bearded irises?

Q We would like to rescue some bearded iris growing in a neglected and overgrown border. They look quite healthy, but haven’t been flowering. Will they need to be divided, when is the best time, and how is it done? Fran Dickinson, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Lock down – grow your own

There’s still loads you can sow, grow and eat

The world's great roses

Arthur Hellyer MBE, VMH, tells the story of how modern roses were created

Make a big impact with Dinky dahlias

Short in stature, not on interest, compact and dwarf varieties are ideal for mid-border and patio pots. Hazel Sillver finds options for both classic and contemporary tastes

What to cut back in summer

Don’t neglect these essential pruning jobs,

Dealing with clematis wilt

Ruth deals with a devastating, though not fatal, problem

How to deal with aphids

Tim Rumball looks at products to tackle these pests when they get out of control

How to master Prairie-style planting

Popular with show garden designers, this relaxed look can be tailored to fit any size of plot and, once established, requires little maintenance,

Bees galore!

Val has found that the nepetas and salvias in her garden have attracted a lot of bumblebees this year

The beautiful game

Some peckish footie fans have taken up residence in Toby’s runner beans – but he finds he’s enjoying their company…

What next for tender perennials?

Anne Swithinbank’s masterclass on: tender perennials

Ultimate guide to The dry garden

As warmer weather becomes the norm, it makes sense to fill arid areas in your plot with plants designed to weather a dry spell.

Unexpected arrivals

Two insect species not seen before arrive in Val’s garden

The world's great roses

Arthur Hellyer, MBE, VMH, continues the story of how modern roses were created

Updating the cottage garden

Val Bourne explores the enduring appeal of cottage style and explains how to update it, and John Hoyland singles out hollyhocks as the perfect cottage flower

Feeding in midsummer

Ruth looks at the plants you should concentrate on now

Save those seeds

It’s time to tuck into the fruits of your labours, but spare a thought – and some seeds – for future harvests, says Bob

Reasons to grow Lavender

With its fine fragrance and flowers, it’s little wonder that this evergreen shrub has become a summer garden essential. Tamsin Hope Thomson traces its rich history

Drying home-grown herbs

Tim Rumball explains how to preserve your herbs so you can use them all year round

Graham's achievement

AG reader Elizabeth praises her disabled gardener son keen photographer

Make the most of water

Ruth considers your options after the hot, dry spring regular watering

It's time you discovered Eupatoriums

This often overlooked perennial has long-lasting flowers that attract pollinators, and they now come in more colours and forms than ever, says Graham Clarke

Why are alliums not flowering?

Why are alliums not flowering?

The benefits of trialling

There are some great new plants to try, says Peter