Amateur Gardening Magazine - June 26, 2021

In this issue

Keep roses Blooming!
Top tips and best varieties for multiple flowering.

Late pruning: what needs to be done now.

Cherries: top growing tips and best varieties..

My peat-free update

Good start, but peat-free needs more watering, says Garry

2 mins

It isn't just for cats!

There are many benefits of Nepeta, says Ruth

2 mins

Next spring and every spring

There’s a lot of value in short-lived perennials, says Peter

2 mins

Persistent pests

Which are the worst pests – those with two legs, four legs, six legs or no legs at all? Bob investigates

2 mins

It's a kind of magic

Val looks at the relationship between bees and pollen

3 mins

Focus on... Cherries

Do you want to tuck into homegrown summer cherries? Lucy Chamberlain explains how new breeds and rootstocks have made it simpler to grow your own juicy fruit

7 mins

Repeat-flower rose care

You need the right varieties and careful nurturing if you want to enjoy consistent multiple blooms with repeat-flowering roses, says Anne Swithinbank

6 mins

Burning bushes

Now is the time to plant those shrubs and trees that will come alive with fire-bright colour during the autumn, says Hazel Sillver, as she looks at the best ones to buy

4 mins

Never-Ending Summer

After a tough year we all want a riot of colour to cheer ourselves up. Camilla Phelps suggests a range of summer blooms that will lift your spirits until autumn

5 mins

Five-Star Plant Selection

Percy Thrower looks at the best herbaceous perennials for the garden

5 mins

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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.