Toby explains how to take action now to stop weeds in their tracks

Nick Hamilton explains why getting to know your garden’s sun, soil and shade situation will better help plants thrive

At the end of last year, the heavily tilting Cotoneaster cornubia in the shadiest corner of my garden finally slumped to the ground. There wasn’t a storm: the poor tree had simply spent too long veeri

Professor Buczacki is a borticultural expert, weiter and former chair of Gardeners Question Time

Learn to love the dim and shadowy corners of your plot – without the harsh glare of the sun’s spotlight, you can build an environment rich in texture, gentle colour and seasonal interest

This is the month of horticultural happiness, and with everything looking fresh, green and lush, even the burgeoning weeds become – briefly – delightful additions to the garden. Selfheal sprouts gaily