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 April • Spring is properly here and this month we will be celebrating using the medium of song. There are lots of suitable tunes about April but I am settling on a PJ Harvey and John Parish song as it has the line, “April how could I’ve worn inappropriate clothing”. This is because I can vividly remember how cold April showers can be as they drip down the back of your neck. But, as we all know only too well, we need those rains because next month we plunge recklessly into summer – and we won’t get all those flowers without a good soaking.

Expert’s choice Grape hyacinths • They’re not grapes and they’re not hyacinths… but every garden should have some, says Graham Rice

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The Full Monty • Reflecting on the passing of time, Monty celebrates our renewed connection with nature and the benefits of planting for future generations

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

Over the fence • Can all plants grown in UK nurseries be peat free?

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

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Container of the month • Treat both your garden and early pollinators with plants to brighten up an area of dappled shade

More container inspiration • Give your garden an instant lift with these fresh and floral planting ideas

The high climbers • April is the perfect month to plant a clematis. Monty reveals his favourite varieties and shares his growing tips

Less bother more blooms • Beautiful, elegant and surprisingly tough, this selection of indoor plants is high on impact but low on effort, says Sarah Gerrard-Jones

Making a garden: A PLACE FOR PLANTS • Good planting combinations give your plot structure and impact – and getting them right is easier than it looks, says Alan Titchmarsh

Principles of planting • How to get impact and structure all year round

Meet your Experts!

What this competition could do for you • Our Gardens of the Year Competition has been a springboard to help many readers delve deeper into their passion for gardening – from TVappearances to changing careers. We caught up with some of our finalists from previous years to find out how life has changed since entering

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Could you be a winner? • Enter your garden into this year’s competition and you could win one of these fabulous holiday prizes

Thrifty DIY projects • In the latest of our series, Toby Buckland shows how to make the most of old materials in the garden

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