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Long-flowering shrubs

Christopher Lloyd explains which shrubs provide the longest flowering seasons throughout the year

Focus on... Herb propagation

While you can buy herb plants from garden centres, you can save money if you are willing to try home propagation. Find out how to learn new skills, as Luey explains

Shape shifting

Some trees can’t help growing out of control, but Toby has some tricks to keep those in small spaces in check

Japanese-style design

If you want a calming outdoor space, try taking inspiration from Japanese garden design, says Louise Curley, with its emphasis on foliage rather than flowers

Feeding made simple

Q I have a lot of plants that have been growing in containers for some time. Some look needy, but there’s no way I can repot them all. How (and with what) can I feed them to bring the plants back to good health?

Dealing with waterlogging

There are ways to mitigate flood damage, says Ruth

Long-cane raspberries

Steve and Val explain the quick way to juicy raspberries

Buying the right composts

There's a growing medium for every job, said Ruth

Let’s talk about pot plants

Container plants need good drainage and lots of nutrients

Potting up tomato seedlings

‘Tigerella’ toms are ready for a bigger home, says Ruth

Sow something simple & cheap

Cornflowers, marigolds, sunflowers and similar old favourites are cheap and easy flowers to grow in these difficult times, says Tony Venison. Choose them now for April sowings

Grow something aristocratic

‘Duchess’ will provide bountiful border colour, says Ruth

Potting on pelly cuttings

Once they are established, move them on says Ruth

Welsh wonder

Val profiles the 2022 RHS Award-winning partner garden

This week... Honeysuckle

Honeysuckles are fragrant climbers and shrubs with magnificent flowers and berries

Vegetables in the border

Add a few attractive vegetables to your flower border this year

Bountiful buddlejas

Buddlejas produce colourful, nectar-rich flowers that attract many insects to the garden, including butterflies in search of a sugary treat

Afire with dancing dragons!

'Snappy Tongue' will bloom through summer

A zest for citrus

Oranges, lemons, limes and more - this diverse group of fruiting plants is great for adding a flavour of the Mediterranean to your house and garden

Focus on... Glasshouse tomatoes

Make this your year for the tastiest indoor tomatoes! Growing under cover is reliable, fun and much easier than you think

Saving and sowing

Val flooks forward to sowing her self-saved seed

Care of roses in late winter

Get to work with some stinky manure

Taking care of cyclamen

HOW TO CARE FOR INDOOR CYCLAMEN: Anne Swithinbank offers her guide to plant longevity

Pond of delights

A timely frog chorus prompts Toby to clean up his garden water feature and ponder over some long-forgotten gems

The wildlife-haven garden

Borders in a cottage-garden style surround the verdant lawn behind Peter and Sheena Clark's 19th century home near Bristol, as Sue Bradley explains

Planting soft fruit bushes

Now is the perfect time to increase your stock, says Ruth

We're halfway there

Val enjoys the plants that show us spring is approaching

Keeping your plants healthy

Robust plants are low-maintenance and cheap!

Focus on... Planting garlic

Make sure you know the best planting, timings and soil conditions so you can grow the best garlic possible. Lucy explains how to best prep as you crack open the cloves

Get smart with wood chippings

Ask ANNE SWITHINBANK Masterclass on: using wood chippings