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

Magic roundabouts

Roundabouts growing wild are nature reserves, says Val

Future potato planning

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

Annual with eternal charm

Dwarf larkspurs are traditional favourite, says Ruth

Think about going organic

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

What to do this month

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

Autumn perennial care

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

Winter crops and plan ahead

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

Fruit and veg in autumn

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

Agapanthus under attack

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

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

Hornets and wasps

Val looks at two insects that are important pollinators

Prepare for winter harvests

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

All our gardens are valid

Monty and Alan must move with the times

Rose care in late summer

There is still time to get more flowers

Miracle-Gro peat-free vs peat

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

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

Nature's way

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

Top Ten Phlox

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

The power to poison

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

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

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

The rain bird

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

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

Sowing 'granny's bonnets'

Aquilegias give effortless interest and beauty

Summertime problems

No let up from pests and disease

Pot up summer cuttings

Rooted cuttings will need more room to grow

Should garden centres do more to help?

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

A busy holiday weekend

There is plenty to do, but remember to enjoy it

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