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Rich tapestry

In west London, Butter Wakefield has created a timeless and immersive garden that's inviting to people and pollinators alike

Fleeting beauties

Cherry blossom is a cultural icon in Japan, and a school teacher there has made it his lifelong mission to ensure the longevity of the Japanese cherry tree by raising a series of remarkable hybrids

Granular detail

In work that explores texture and variation, wood artist Darren Appiagyei showcases the natural beauty of his raw materials warts and all

In at the deep end

A new nursery that specialises in water plants is facing one of its biggest and most exciting challenges this year exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time

A WIDER VISION

Landscape designer Chris Beardshaw has created a fresh garden and landscape on ahilly and neglected site in the Cotswolds

True to form

The sympathetic renovation of a historic garden in Cornwall takes inspiration from one of its most famous sons, the naturalist John Davies Enys

DISPORUM

These delicate woodlanders with fairy-bell flowers make the perfect companions to hostas and ferns, and are relatively easy-going provided you offer them a moist and shady spot

GROWING FOR GOLD

From first-timers to multiple medal winners, we talk to five of the nurseries exhibiting in Chelsea's Great Pavilion this year to find out more about the plans and preparations they are making to ensure a winning display

The new bedding

Talk of bedding can conjure images of gaudily coloured, over-fertilised blooms, but many annuals, biennials and even tender houseplants can help fill gaps and offer a sensational summer garden peak. Here, three experts recommend their favourites

Stone gold

With deceptively simple design and a masterful use of rock, Peter Berg has crafted a polished family garden froma steeply sloping site

SHOW GARDEN PROFILES

We talk to the designers behind a selection of this year's show gardens about what has influenced and inspired their choices

MANOJ MALDE

The garden designer, show judge, RHS ambassador and television presenter on changing careers, making a splash with colour, and promoting inclusivity and diversity within the gardening community

Cheerful and charming Sunflowers

From skyscraping stems to container-friendly options - all in a range of warm colours - it's little wonder that helianthus are hot favourites for late summer, says Louise Curley

Come what May

Fill the May gap with flowers for our pollinators, says Val

Beware honeydew

Honeydew may sound like a harmless problem, but it can stunt and smother plants. Bob explains how to tackle it

Important tasks to sort now

Ruth outlines some of this week’s most pressing tasks

Understanding plant hormones

Steve and Val explain the role of plant hormones in growth and dormancy

Watery wonders

Got a small garden and want a water feature along with the plants that will bring it to life? Not a problem, says Martyn Cox, as he lists the ideal plants for a compact pond

Frame academy

Every garden is capable of being a work of art, but the right lawn regime can give your art the edge, says Toby

Potting on leggy tomatoes

Bury stems for good growth and strong rooting, says Ruth

Sow cascades of colour

Little lobelia seeds produce big results, says Ruth

Making a herb garden

We've decided to make our small, Q sunny, south-facing back garden into a herb garden with edible flowers. For this, we'll need a lot of plants. What perennial herbs can we raise from seed? Sam Whittaker, Andover, Hampshire

Restoring potted bulbs

Feed and topdress for a summer of flowers, says Ruth

Come what May

Fill the May gap with flowers for our pollinators, says Val

Flowering and fruiting currants and gooseberries

Graham Rice lists his top ten currants and gooseberries

Trees and shrubs from seed

Alan Toogood looks at propagating from seed, particularly trees and shrubs that can be raised under glass and in the open garden

Alternative compost challenge

AG’s Steve Bradley explains the current situation and offers his thoughts on the benefits and challenges of finding an alternative that satisfies the needs of gardeners

Light and airy Umbellifers

Loved by gardeners, florists and pollinators, umbellifers are the frothy favourites that add a natural feel to borders and bouquets. Camilla Phelps reveals the best to try

Focus on... Growing peas

If you know the secrets of soil care, watering and root growth, then you can harvest peas from June to October. Lucy explains how to pick the perfect pods

Blossom watch

Forget watching flowers grow: if you want to see the most profound transition of the season, try hanami,