BBC Gardeners' World

Gardeners' World Magazine is the authoritative voice in gardening, the clear market-leader since it launched in 1991. The award-winning editorial includes topical, practical advice in the readers' favourite 'what to do now' section, and regular contributions and features from the top names in BBC gardening. Packed with fresh ideas and clear advice - the innovative approach offers creative, practical and problem-solving solutions to all keen gardeners.

Welcome to August

The home of gardening expertise you can trust

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We love August • This is a good month for lying on your back and looking at the stars. We concentrate so much on what is going on at soil level that we seldom take the time to look upwards – too much time on our knees planting and weeding. For a change, pick a warm, clear night. Take a drink and a friend, and go and lie on the lawn and breathe. Enjoy the darkness and the unfathomable emptiness of space. If that gets a bit heavy, then there is a meteor shower peaking on 12 August, so keep your eyes peeled for shooting stars.

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The Full Monty • After visiting gardens of all shapes and sizes around the world, Monty finds that plants don’t always play a starring role in inspiring spiritual reflection

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Expert’s choice Fuchsias • For hardy garden fuchsias that survive winter you need to go for an H4. Graham Rice explains all and picks his favourites

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2 for 1 Gardens Family favourites • With the school holidays in full swing, there are lots of family-friendly 2 for 1 Gardens to explore this summer – here’s just a small selection

Take a deep at breath • As the evocative aromas of summer fill the garden, Monty explores the role scent plays in our lives, gardens and memories

NO-FEAR GARDENING PART 4: TACKLING SUMMER PROBLEMS • Get your garden and crops into better shape by prioritising a few simple but effective jobs this month – Frances Tophill explains how

The 5 senses of gardening… SIGHT • Arit Anderson explores how our senses affect the way we interact with our gardens. Here she explores the role sight plays in decision-making using colour and design

Master your mix Nick’s guide to combining plants • Growing edible plants with ornamentals makes the most of the space you have, says Nick Bailey, and provides you with a garden that is lovely to look at… and eat!

Join Alan at Highgrove • BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event with GW favourite Alan Titchmarsh at Highgrove Gardens on Tuesday 14 October from 3.15pm

Root of the matter • ‘What is the importance of soil when starting a garden from scratch?’

WHAT TO DO NOW • 50 things to do this month from the Gardeners’ World team

AROUND THE GARDEN

PRUNING • Ashley Edwards shows you what to prune in the garden this month

WILDLIFE • NEW: Kate Bradbury’s top tasks to do this month to make your garden more wildlife-friendly

FLOWERS

HOUSE PLANTS

FRUIT & VEG

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Make a Metre Matter

Square-metre composting tips • Nic Wilson explains how to start making your own garden compost and the many benefits it brings

Taste of the tropics • Bring exotic drama to your garden with 19 pages of inspiration

Jungle adventure • Dreaming of having your own slice of paradise without needing to go abroad? Then take inspiration fromAbu and Leti Sidhanee’s tropical-inspired family garden, created in suburban London

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