Care for container plants

Cut back, feed, water and remove reverted stems

These proven performers can handle heat, shade, drought and more – but some do come with a warning!

There’s room for some - but not always for all with pushier plants explains Toby

With AG’s gardening expert Ruth Hayes

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

Anne reveals rewarding ways to maximise the edible potential of the garden in August