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Best plants for clay soil
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Best plants for clay soil

Clay soils can be challenging, but are among the most fertile. Anne Swithinbank explains how treat clay soils right and reveals those plants that suit them the best

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7 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Magic roundabouts
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Magic roundabouts

Roundabouts growing wild are nature reserves, says Val

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Future potato planning
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Future potato planning

There is a knack to selecting the best potatoes for next year's planting. Bob reveals which tubers to keep

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Annual with eternal charm
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Annual with eternal charm

Dwarf larkspurs are traditional favourite, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 02, 2023
Think about going organic
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Think about going organic

This month is the time to start eco-gardening, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
What to do this month
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What to do this month

I'm planting, clearing and prepping for autumn, says Ruth

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1 min  |
September 02, 2023
Autumn perennial care
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Autumn perennial care

Autumn is one of the best times for planting, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Winter crops and plan ahead
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Winter crops and plan ahead

It's time to replenish empty soil for next year's plants

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Fruit and veg in autumn
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Fruit and veg in autumn

I'm eking out the last tasty scraps of summer, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
September 02, 2023
Agapanthus under attack
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Agapanthus under attack

A gall midge is spreading across the country ruining our agapanthus. Toby explains how to thwart it

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2 mins  |
August 19, 2023
Pretty polyanthus
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Pretty polyanthus

August is the time to sow seeds of polyanthus to give you masses of colourful blooms in 20 months' time, says James Cobbold, as he reveals his top tips

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4 mins  |
August 19, 2023
Hornets and wasps
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Hornets and wasps

Val looks at two insects that are important pollinators

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3 mins  |
August 19, 2023
Prepare for winter harvests
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Prepare for winter harvests

Now's the time to start planning for winter, says Bob, as he explains what will survive the colder months

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2 mins  |
August 19, 2023
All our gardens are valid
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All our gardens are valid

Monty and Alan must move with the times

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2 mins  |
August 19, 2023
Rose care in late summer
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Rose care in late summer

There is still time to get more flowers

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2 mins  |
August 19, 2023
Miracle-Gro peat-free vs peat
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Miracle-Gro peat-free vs peat

'Trial by tomato' to pit Erin peat compost against peat-free

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2 mins  |
August 19, 2023
Spike your interest with Éryngiums
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Spike your interest with Éryngiums

Loved for their sculptural shapes and cool colour palette, sea hollies will give gardens a border boost from late summer into autumn

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4 mins  |
August 19, 2023
Nature's way
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Nature's way

Graham Rice asks why force climbers up obelisks and poles when they can grow naturally and more spectacularly in shrubs?

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6 mins  |
August 19, 2023
Top Ten Phlox
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Top Ten Phlox

In a kaleidoscope of colours, many with a fantastic fragrance, phlox are a must-have for borders and rock gardens

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6 mins  |
August 19, 2023
The power to poison
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The power to poison

Take care when buying farmyard manure, says Toby, as it may contain herbicides that can damage your plants...

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2 mins  |
August 26, 2023
Year-round interest
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Year-round interest

It's possible to fill your garden with plants that provide interesting flowers or foliage throughout the year, says Arthur Hellyer, VMH, as he reveals some of his favourites

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4 mins  |
August 26, 2023
Focus on... Dessert grapes
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Focus on... Dessert grapes

It's easy to grow delicious dessert grapes that are brimming with vigour and vitality. All you need is the right soil and a sunny garden spot or greenhouse

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6 mins  |
August 26, 2023
The rain bird
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The rain bird

Val looks at a woodpecker that predicts when it will rain!

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3 mins  |
August 26, 2023
By the light of the moon
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By the light of the moon

This Thursday is the ideal time to go on a moonlit mollusc hunt, thanks to a super blue moon

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2 mins  |
August 26, 2023
Sowing 'granny's bonnets'
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Sowing 'granny's bonnets'

Aquilegias give effortless interest and beauty

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2 mins  |
August 26, 2023
Summertime problems
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Summertime problems

No let up from pests and disease

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2 mins  |
August 26, 2023
Pot up summer cuttings
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Pot up summer cuttings

Rooted cuttings will need more room to grow

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2 mins  |
August 26, 2023
Should garden centres do more to help?
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Should garden centres do more to help?

Matt Appleby asks whether there is enough guidence on peat-free at point of sale

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2 mins  |
August 26, 2023
A busy holiday weekend
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A busy holiday weekend

There is plenty to do, but remember to enjoy it

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5 mins  |
August 26, 2023
For autumn colour, plant Hesperantha
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For autumn colour, plant Hesperantha

Why not grow the crimson flag lily for long-lasting flowers in pinks, white and red? It's just the thing to add interest in the months to come

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4 mins  |
August 26, 2023