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Containers for summer colour

Create your own 'garden in miniature' using some of the summer container plants from the selection I have chosen, says Anne Swithinbank

Coming up roses!

The roses are blooming and Val is in her element

Early summer pruning

Trim back early clematis and other shrubs, says Ruth

Fond memorial to Peter Seabrook

Peter’s effects and “Peter Seabrook’ sweet peas on his memorial bench

Plants were back at Chelsea

This year’s show was a welcome return to ‘proper’ gardens

Summer lawn essentials

Feed, mow and take care of bald patches, says Ruth

Care of exotic perennials

Ruth sets her cannas and dahlias up for summer

Look forward to lilacs

Before the lilacs of this spring become simply a fragrant memory, why not think about the varieties you want to plant in autumn

Club tropicana

If you want to create a tropical mood in late summer and early autumn, then now is the time to get your jungle-style plants in the ground

Climbing companions

Toby delights at the companionable nature of his clematis and how they find their place even in the busiest borders

Drought-tolerant sun roses

With drier summers becoming more common, many people are looking for plants that will survive in dry soils with little rainfall - and cistus are an answer, says Graham Rice

Best alpines

Perfect for containers and drought-tolerant planting schemes, alpines are petite plants that add texture and jewel-like pops of colour, says Camilla Phelps

Root pruning container plants

Steve and Val Bradley explain how avoid repotting to ever-larger containers

Get better jostaberries

Several years down the line we have a large, vigorous shrub whose fruit are less plentiful than that of a gooseberry or blackcurrant.

Peat-free preferences

Val explains why she prefers plants in peat-free media

A pinch of salt

In small doses, salt can benefit your garden. Bob reveals how it can kill weeds, boost lawns and support crops

Troubleshooting for tomatoes

Ruth suggests ways of beating pests and diseases

Greenhouse health check

Keep on top of temperatures and plant health, says Ruth

Getting the most from bedding

Don't forget aftercare once you've planted, says Ruth

Caring for growing potatoes

AG editor Garry explains how to cultivate a healthy crop

Green ways of boosting soil

Expert praises homemade compost and green waste

Dealing with problem spots

Improve your soil and work with what you’ve got, says Ruth

Focus on... Growing cherries

Successful cherry growing is well within your reach and you don’t need a massive garden to reap the juicy rewards. Lucy reveals how to enjoy these lip-smacking summer fruits

The really wild show

Gardens used to be neat, but now the fashion showcased by the Chelsea Flower Show is for a wild look, says Toby

Guide to hardy plants

In part four of our series on hardy herbaceous perennials, we continue with a comprehensive ABC of suitable plants for your garden

Peonies

For stunning blooms in a variety of colours, plant peonies, says Graham Rice

Walls of colour

Clematis provide a mass of flowers for months, so plant these late-season varieties now for cheering blooms towards the end of summer into autumn, says Hazel Sillver

Fabulous Philadelphus

Robust in harsh weather, luxuriant in its profusion of white blooms and with a fragrance to die for, what's not to like about philadelphus? Graham Rice picks his top varieties

Tackling grassroots jobs

Be consistent with little tasks to get best results, says Ruth

Witches' thimbles

Enchanting and architectural, foxgloves are a wonderful addition to the summer garden. Anne Swithinbank takes a look at some of the best types to grow