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ANTI-PLASTIC LOBBY GETS TURFED OUT • Government reluctant to restrict sale of synthetic grass as ban petition is rebuffed, reports Ian Hodgson

RHS PLUMPS FOR REAL RATHER THAN FAKE GRASS

BE THE FIRST TO GROW • Editor at large Ian Hodgson's pick of the best striking salvias and a tried and tested favourite

AWARD WINNER

Add flamboyance with mopheads! • Plants to get in the ground right away...

Make time for moths

SMALL WAYS TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

Your garden GEMS! • Top gardening tips from our readers

A piece of paradise • Colour coordination and a cottage feel make this plant-packed plot a delightful haven

Jane’s favourite plants…

Plant now for BLOOMS UNTIL WINTER! • Transition the seasons with dazzling displays that can still be fulsome, frosty and floriferous

HOW TO KEEP THE BLOOMS COMING!

Get the best from your mini petunias • These undemanding plants can cope with sun or storms and will even deadhead themselves!

CREATE AN EASY EXOTIC PATIO DISPLAY • With the right plants and a little imagination you can enjoy your own tropical potted paradise

PLANT DISPLAY TIPS

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE • The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Over the FENCE

What to do THIS WEEK

GIVE HOUSEPLANTS A SUMMER SERVICE • Pay a little attention to get a lot from plants in the home

TAKE ERYSIMUM CUTTINGS • Pick out straggly plants and propagate for fresh blooms

MAKING THE MOST OF SLIM PICKINGS! • Putting together a blooming bouquet needn’t mean picking all of your flowers

The need for feed!

SOW CATCH CROPS • Fill space between other plants for quick and tasty produce

COLLARING AND SUPPORTING LEEKS • A good support frame will take the weight off the developing barrel

KITCHEN GARDENER • Helping you get your best-ever fruit and veg

Asparagus and cheese tarts

DIVIDE YOUR BEARDED IRIS • Reinvigorate these tired plants now to ensure bright and healthy borders

ALLOTMENTS ARE FOR EVERYONE! • Some choose to grow fruit and veg but we should all feel free to use the space as we wish

Thriving crops despite issues

Water and food are the name of the game • As begonias come into flower it’s important to keep on top of a good care regime

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

Quick QUESTIONS

Pick of the POST

Eye-catching agapanthus

Enjoy amazing new alstroemeria

People, Plants & Places • Horticultural things that have caught our eye this week...

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