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Focus on... Currant care
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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

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6 mins  |
July 29, 2023
Buddleja vision
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Buddleja vision

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

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1 min  |
July 29, 2023
Can you dig it?
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Can you dig it?

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

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2 mins  |
July 29, 2023
Get summer feeding right
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Get summer feeding right

Give plants a boost for flowers and fruits

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2 mins  |
July 29, 2023
Cosmos
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Cosmos

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

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4 mins  |
July 29, 2023
Transform autumn
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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

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6 mins  |
July 29, 2023
The butterfly effect
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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

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3 mins  |
July 29, 2023
Birthday blues
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Birthday blues

When it comes to butterflies, blue is the colour

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3 mins  |
July 29, 2023
Getting to grips with pests
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Getting to grips with pests

Lots of plants crammed together are more vulnerable

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1 min  |
July 29, 2023
Summer pots and baskets
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Summer pots and baskets

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

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1 min  |
July 29, 2023
A plant for indoors and out
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A plant for indoors and out

Coleus leaves will brighten home and garden

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2 mins  |
July 01, 2023
Top Ten Delphiniums
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Top Ten Delphiniums

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

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3 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Prairie beauties
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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

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6 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Heighten interest with Clever climbers
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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

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5 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Food for thought
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Food for thought

Val looks at the pros and cons of feeding garden birds

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3 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Make room for elder
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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

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2 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Foxed by charming pastels
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Foxed by charming pastels

Add easy height and elegance with foxgloves, says Ruth

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1 min  |
July 22, 2023
Veggies for the whole year
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Veggies for the whole year

Sow some now and treat existing problems, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Grow some autumn colour
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Grow some autumn colour

Plant autumn bulbs and tidy spring ones, says Ruth

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1 min  |
July 22, 2023
How to deal with drought
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How to deal with drought

Changes to help the garden survive tough, dry conditions

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2 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Keep tabs on everything!
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Keep tabs on everything!

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

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2 mins  |
July 22, 2023
Confused by comfrey
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Confused by comfrey

Masterclass on: making more of comfrey

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2 mins  |
July 08, 2023
Wild and woolly
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Wild and woolly

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

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5 mins  |
July 08, 2023
Hydrangeas
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Hydrangeas

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

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5 mins  |
July 08, 2023
Small front gardens
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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

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6 mins  |
July 08, 2023
Spikes and spires
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Spikes and spires

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

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3 mins  |
July 08, 2023
Deer, oh dear...
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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

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1 min  |
July 08, 2023
Months of 'Johnny' colour
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Months of 'Johnny' colour

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

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1 min  |
July 08, 2023
Keep sweet peas blooming
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Keep sweet peas blooming

These scented beauties need constant care, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
July 08, 2023
Keep the greenhouse cool
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Keep the greenhouse cool

Managing the heat helps keep plants healthy, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
July 08, 2023