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Walking on the wild side

In prairie, naturalistic or ‘new perennial’ gardens, plants are chosen to suit their environment and grow in a more natural way, says Anne Swithinbank

Propagating flag iris

Steve and Val Bradley explain how to divide these colourful perennials

What to prune in midsummer

Give a post-flowering trim for shape and health, says Ruth

This week... Marguerites

Plant marguerites for lots of daisy-like flowers during summer in a range of colours

Red-hot Pokers

With their upright stems and sizzling colours, red-hot pokers are wonderful garden perennials flowering in summer and autumn. Anne Swithinbank reveals her favourites

Shrubs that flower throughout summer

There are plenty of shrubs that are great for adding colour, scent and structure to our gardens through summer, says Camilla Phelps, as she reveals some of her favourites

Sickly looking rhododendrons

Snapping away dead flower heads of rhododendrons is not strictly necessary, but if you have a sickly plant, relieving it from the burden of making seeds is a sensible plan

Time to prune ramblers

Rambling roses put on a gorgeous display but at this time of year they benefit from some careful pruning, says Toby

Love bugs

Val looks at the importance of insects for wildlife and man

Honesty is the best biennial!

Flowers and seedheads are both delightful, says Ruth

Thinning tree fruit by hand

You may need to step in after the June drop, says Ruth

Benefits of buying British

Keep the home barbecue fires burning

A garden for all reasons

A modern take on the cottage-garden style provides Mike and Geraldine Carter with a plot that's productive and rich in colour

Peter's tip for begonias

MAY I say how sad to lose Peter Seabrook. I for one continue to miss his gardening experience.

Planting against a shady wall

This north-facing wall of our house is in deep shade and colonised by a lax evergreen euonymus that produces small orange fruits. Though not that showy, its leaning nature and leafy cover are appreciated

How to grow grapes

Steve and Val Bradley explain that it's easier to grow grapes in Britain than you may think

Knowledge is power

Val looks at how local knowledge benefits wildlife

Strawberry fields

Now's the time to prepare your strawberries so you can enjoy a bumper crop of delicious fruit next year

Seeds to bring the butterflies

Sow now to help our struggling pollinators

Houseplants in summer

Some thrive in the garden, while others stay in

Getting ready for going away

Preparing the garden for holidays is important

Make the most of water

Ruth shows you ways of avoiding water wastage

Focus on... Vertical gardening

Think vertically, with even modest spaces, and you'll be amazed at what is possible. Lucy explains how you can turn those high hopes into game-changing fruit and veg

Combined forces

Grafting allows Toby to tap into his inner Frankenstein and give his favourite plants a chance to be even better

Propagation essentials

Anne Swithinbank's masterclass on: better propagation

Ask John Negus

John has been answering reader queries for 50 years. John will reply personally to all your gardening questions every week

Guide to hardy plants

In the first of a series on hardy plants, we look at how to use hardy herbaceous perennials in the garden and begin a comprehensive ABC of suitable plants

This week...Aquilegias

Try easy-to-grow aquilegias for a rainbow of spring colour

Blooming tasty

Some garden flowers are safe to eat, so why not use them to add flavour and colour to summer salads, desserts and cocktails? Hazel Sillver reveals which ones to pick

Time to refresh bedding

Get ready for a summer of brilliant colours, says Ruth