BBC Gardeners' World

Gardeners' World Magazine is the authoritative voice in gardening, the clear market-leader since it launched in 1991. The award-winning editorial includes topical, practical advice in the readers' favourite 'what to do now' section, and regular contributions and features from the top names in BBC gardening. Packed with fresh ideas and clear advice - the innovative approach offers creative, practical and problem-solving solutions to all keen gardeners.

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Welcome

We love August

Expert’s choice Echinaceas • Coneflowers once had a reputation for being short-lived – but not any more, says Graham Rice

3 FREE Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ • with every order. PLUS get an additional 15% off all plants, bulbs, trees and shrubs at YouGarden.com

The Full Monty • Don’t curb your horticultural ambition. By working with your natural surroundings, says Monty, even the wildest dreams can come true

Have your say • The view from your side of the fence

Over the fence • Should we discourage or support guerrilla gardening?

Digging deeper • Putting the spotlight on the biggest issues in gardening today

2 for 1 Gardens Seaside escapes • If you’re heading to the coast this summer, why not enjoy some glorious gardens while you’re there? To tempt you, here are five 2 for 1 Gardens by the sea

Container of the month • Create the perfect succulent display with a tower of stylish sempervivums

Try a subscription to BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine • 3 issues for just £5 PLUS either Beginner Basics Guide or Small Space Gardening Guide – worth £7.99 each

For the love of shade • Far from being a limiting factor, the gift of shade cools, calms and brings so much variety to your plot. Here, Monty shares why he wouldn’t be without it

The subtlety of shade

Monty’s picks for damp shade

Amazing Winter Flowering Evergreen Special Scented Shrub • compact and perfect for pots!

The grand finale • If your garden is running out of steam as summer reaches its climax, take inspiration from Sue Kent’s pick of late-show plants to give your plot a boost

BUYER’S GUIDE Accessible tools • Overcome dexterity challenges, avoid muscular injuries and enjoy your gardening all the more with Reviews Editor Kay Maguire’s guide to smart, accessible tools

Meet Alan at Highclere Castle • 25 September 2023, £195pp (£185pp for subscribers)

Share the magic of Highclere with two special roses

Zero watering wonder • Drought-tolerant planting not only saves resources, it saves you hassle, too. Tom Brown shares the inspiring story of his new dry meadow at West Dean

Drought-tolerant plant heroes • This grouping of easy-to-grow plants thrives in open, sunny positions and copes well with prolonged dry spells, while also offering a complementary range of flower colours and shapes

What we’ve learned for the future

How drought-tolerant planting was used at Chelsea Flower Show 2023 • Planting with little need for water was popular this year at Chelsea, as these three show gardens illustrate

Summer problem-solving: GARDEN PESTS • The warmer months are not only enjoyable for gardeners, they’re also boom-time for pests. Help your plants shrug them off with Alan Titchmarsh’s easy guide

Companion planting

Save a plant • …and money, too, with Pippa Greenwood’s guide to bargain-bin plants

Poorly plant… healthy savings? • Here’s what to think about when bagging a plant-rescue bargain

Semi-ripe & heel cuttings • Nick Bailey shows you how to grow new plants now using two equally easy methods

How to take semi-ripe cuttings • Try this simple process on a wide...