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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

Want To Grow But No Seed?

You don’t need packet seeds to grow food, says Bob

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

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

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

It's easy to have a heart

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

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

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

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

Late Winter Greenhouse Jobs

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

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

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…

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.

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

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

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

Scarlet fever

It’s the colour of passion and danger, but don’t be wary of using red in your borders – just remember that a little goes a long way, says Hazel Sillver

How to grow...Begonias

Whether you fancy a cascading trail of dainty blooms, exotic specimens, or just some striking and unusual foliage, begonias really do have it all, says Anne Swithinbank

Focus on... Planning the plot

Want to get more from your plot? It’s all about the planning, and now’s the best time to give thought to the best spots for shade and sun, rotation and timings, as Lucy explains

Coming up roses

Thanks to ‘healthy rose’ breeding programmes, there’s no need to grow poor-performing plants, as Val explains

Care for your rockery

Time to replant, add gravel and tidy things up, says Ruth

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

Year of the rat

While 2020 is the Year of the Rat in the Chinese calendar, Val says it’s the year of the rat every year in her garden

Wake your pond for spring

Ruth tidies her aquatic plants and looks out for some frogs!