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Focus on... Currant care

Traditional black fruits, vibrant reds or striking pinks and whites – whatever you prefer, it’s easy to grow your own juicy currants

Buddleja vision

Planting a butterfly bush for pollinators is not that simple, says Bob, as he explains the needs of their caterpillars

Can you dig it?

Weathered they may be, but Toby’s trowels are still very useful, helping protect his plants from weather extremes

Get summer feeding right

Give plants a boost for flowers and fruits

Cosmos

Sun-loving plants with a long flowering season, cosmos are great for colour, cutting and even fragrance

Transform autumn

Whether you're looking for late flowers, fantastic foliage or succulent berries, we have the best plants to transform your garden this autumn

The butterfly effect

With native butterflies in serious decline - and some facing extinction - Martyn Cox suggests steps you can take to attract these delightful creatures to your garden

Birthday blues

When it comes to butterflies, blue is the colour

Getting to grips with pests

Lots of plants crammed together are more vulnerable

Summer pots and baskets

Food, water and pest control are so important, says Ruth

A plant for indoors and out

Coleus leaves will brighten home and garden

Top Ten Delphiniums

Grow classic perennial delphiniums and annual larkspurs for elegant and dramatic summer colour, says Graham Rice

Prairie beauties

Echinaceas, also known as coneflowers, are North American prairie plants that provide colour in the garden from summer into autumn, says Camilla Phelps

Heighten interest with Clever climbers

The only way is up if you want a crowded plot to feel more spacious. You’ll also attract wildlife, and enjoy walls of colour and scent in the months to come, says Hazel Sillver

Food for thought

Val looks at the pros and cons of feeding garden birds

Make room for elder

The elder may not be top of your list for garden shrubs, but it's good for blooms, berries and wildlife, says Bob

Foxed by charming pastels

Add easy height and elegance with foxgloves, says Ruth

Veggies for the whole year

Sow some now and treat existing problems, says Ruth

Grow some autumn colour

Plant autumn bulbs and tidy spring ones, says Ruth

How to deal with drought

Changes to help the garden survive tough, dry conditions

Keep tabs on everything!

There is almost too much going on out there, says Ruth

Confused by comfrey

Masterclass on: making more of comfrey

Wild and woolly

Sun-loving woolly leaved plants provide fantastic foliage and often beautiful flowers

Hydrangeas

Whether you plan to plant them in borders or containers, hydrangeas provide reliable colour in almost any garden

Small front gardens

Add plants to your front garden for year-round interest, says Anne Swithinbank, and you'll be helping to green up the street and improve the environment for wildlife

Spikes and spires

Nectar-rich vertical plants take up little space, says Val

Deer, oh dear...

They may look striking in the wild, but they can wreak havoc in gardens: Bob reflects on the derring-do of deer

Months of 'Johnny' colour

These hardy violas are a long-lasting delight, says Ruth

Keep sweet peas blooming

These scented beauties need constant care, says Ruth

Keep the greenhouse cool

Managing the heat helps keep plants healthy, says Ruth