After scorching summers and sodden seasons, certainty is no longer part of the forecast. But with the right choices, your garden can bend rather than break. Greg Loades offers practical ideas to help you protect your soil, shelter your plants and create a space that works in sunshine, storms and everything in between

Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to boost results naturally for the benefit of garden and gardener

Make more plants this month by dividing perennials, sowing hardy annuals and planting summer bulbs

Whether you have a small garden or some unused corners you would like to improve, there is no shortage of ideas to make the most of the space and create your dream outdoor retreat

Don’t let winter blues dim your love for your plot. Our clever tweaks will help you keep your garden groove going so you’re still frolicking with your plot right through the frosts!