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We love April for its floriferous spectacle • Did you know that this month is National Pet Month in the United Kingdom? Why only one month, you may ask? It would be foolish to have a National Garden Month as we love our gardens (and our pets) every month of the year. It is true that a spring garden is easier to love than a January garden in the same way that it is (usually) simpler to adore a smiling puppy than an old and irascible cat. But, when push comes to shove, we gardeners cannot help ourselves and we are eager to see the good side in everything.

Expert ’s choice Fritillarias • With delicate bells and subtle patterns, these spring bulbs are as beautiful as they are varied, says Graham Rice

The Full monty • The future belongs to young people, argues Monty, so we should spend less time imposing our views on them and more time listening and learning

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

Over the fence • Should dogs be allowed in public gardens?

Clippings • Our roundup of the month’s latest gardening news and views

News in brief

My gardening world: Piet Oudolf

Grow your FREE seeds with us #GWsowalong • Join our SowAlong this month to get the best results from your seeds. We’ll help you support wildlife and get bright blooms, whatever the size of space you have. Link up with us on social media for help growing your seeds, with step-by-step advice and answers to your questions.

Let’s hear it for HERBS • You can’t beat the taste of freshly picked herbs. Monty shares how to produce bountiful harvests at a fraction of the price of supermarket buys.

Sarah Don’s pesto recipe

Dazzled by dahlias • Make this the year you start growing dahlias, says Carol , and discover her best choices for every location, from borders to patio containers

Carol’s best dahlias for every situation • Whether you’re looking for dahlias that are perfect for pots or brilliant in borders, Carol picks her favourites

How to plant

10 of the best for SPRING BLOSSOM • You don’t need to head east to see fantastic blossom. David Hurrion chooses the best destinations in the UK and Europe to see spring blooms right now

Keeping happy houseplants

Problem solving

Could you be a winner in 2020? • Our competition to find Britain’s best gardens is now on

Meet our judges

Small is beautiful • A small plot doesn’t have to be a barrier to having a beautiful garden. Just follow Alan’s expert advice to get the most out of yours – whatever its size

Small space solutions

“It transports you to another place” • A tiny urban backyard has been turned into a colourful oasis by garden designer Manoj Malde

Rich pickings • Short of space for growing your own food? Take inspiration from Joe Swift’s pots, which combine herbs, veg and flowers for pretty and productive displays

Table topper

See more of Joe

Let the sunshine in • Plant a trio of eye-catching pots for spring colour with Bob Purnell.

Step by step

Mini pond for wildlife • Pushed for space but want a pond? Adam’s project is the answer – just follow his step-by-step...