No-fear gardening part 4: tackling summer problems

Your hard work in the garden is paid back this month – but keep on pruning and planting to enjoy even more fruits from your labour

Flowers look amazing in the garden, and they have the added benefit of attracting and nourishing pollinators, who badly need our help, so maximising our flower power is really good for us and the crea

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

It’s crucial to water, water, water this month! Irrigate in the evening or morning, and consider an automated system if you’re tethered to the tap. Quick-maturing crops (e.g. salad leaves and summer r

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour