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Garden News

May 05 2026
Magazine

Garden News is Britain's most trusted voice in gardening with practical and informative advice features from experts, including Carol Klein. Plus, the step-by-step guides and how to tips and tricks are easy to follow and will ensure your garden is at it's best - whatever the weather!

Get cracking with the colour!

TOP OF THEIR GAME! • Monarch’s Chelsea garden to be devised by high-profile assistants, reports Ian Hodgson

Plants for pools and ponds • Editor at large Ian Hodgson's pick of new water garden plants and a tried and tested favourite

Gardened over time • Two resourceful gardeners have created a characterful plot using repurposed materials and lots of imagination

The secrets to STUNNING SUMMER POTS • Discover the expert tips and tricks to keep your tubs, baskets and boxes thriving all season long!

Sow pocket-friendly plants • Stretch your budget and your borders with easy-to-grow annuals that deliver waves of colour and a haven for pollinators

GEUM-BELIEVABLE BLOOMS! • Add vintage flair and easy colour to your garden with these long-flowering perennials

The quiet power of COLUMBINES • Aquilegias bring early charm with their lacy leaves and unique, pollinator-friendly blooms

Over the FENCE

PLANT UP YOUR HANGING BASKETS • Set your garden up for summer success by helping these to thrive

PLANT OUT DAHLIAS • Give your garden a multi-season-long splash of colour

SWEET TREATS! • The best scented sweet peas to sow now

CARE FOR CITRUS • Don’t let your citrus trees languish – keep your indoor lemons looking their best

The plot’s progressing • Careful planning and a few handy tricks keep the garden productive

Family favourite apple crumble

Spiky stars • Celebrate the bold shapes of exotic plants, bringing striking structure, height and a touch of the tropics to your garden

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

TEA BREAK • weekly prize crossword

Pick of the POST

Colourful cottage garden favourites

Roll out the savings with these great barrel planters!

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