Amateur Gardening

Since 1884 Amateur Gardening has been the gardening ‘Bible’ for serious gardeners from all walks of life. With unrivalled levels of practical content written by seasoned experts, it remains the only media brand to win a coveted gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. We are passionate about all things horticultural and are dedicated to producing informative content that gives accurate and helpful advice. Amateur Gardening is a trusted fortnightly companion, offering guidance and advice for all green-fingered projects.

EDITORIAL

Nip problems in the bud • Prevention is better than cure in the garden, says Ruth

Keep the lawn looking good • Remove dead material and keep the soil healthy

Autumn rose maintenance • Cut back, mulch and remove diseased stems, says Ruth

Changing containers • Refresh compost for an economical changeover, says Ruth

Tidying-up before autumn • Take time out to get everything straight, says Ruth

Stihl GHE150 chipper/shredder

For a scented summer eve • Grow these around a seating area, says Ruth

Better blackberries • Blackberries are some of the most reliable and prolific croppers in the garden so make more of them, says Bob

Up the garden path • Wildlife and visitors love the plants growing in Val’s path

Focus on…Dessert apples • You can’t have too much of a good thing with eating apples, so let Lucy show you how to ensure the crunchiest, tastiest and most plentiful harvests year after year

The Indestructibles • Want a garden that requires very little attention? Anne Swithinbank looks at a number of plants that will look after themselves and still put on a good show

Perennials for Perfume • It’s prime planting time for perennials, and by choosing fragrant options you’ll fill your garden with scent next year. Hazel Sillver offers perfumed picks to delight any nose

Top Ten Foxgloves (digitalis) • Modern foxgloves range from tall and elegant, bushy and punchy to simply delightful – both close up and from afar, says Graham Rice

Ask JOHN NEGUS • John will reply personally to all your gardening questions

Shrubs for the mixed border • We look at shrubs that provide colour, foliage, fragrance or structure in the garden

Ficus as house plants • We look at popular plants suitable for growing indoors

This week it’s: Vegetables and vegetarianism • We look at the wonderful world of vegetables

AG’s Garden Wall

Word search

Crossword …just for fun!

Don’t be bamboozled by bamboo • Would you like to have a bamboo but are worried that it might get out of control? Martyn Cox considers the best to choose for your garden

Understanding photoperiodism • Steve and Val Bradley explain how daylength plays its part in plant growth

Cutting back in autumn

Danger lurking

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Sugar high • When contemplating trees to blaze a trail in a garden, there is nothing sweeter than the sugar maple, says Toby