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 July

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BBC Gardeners' World

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We love July • July is the month when the garden shakes off the last semblance of politesse. The ordered rows of bulbs are long forgotten and the tastefulness of June is fading. Instead, this is a riotous, swashbuckling time. The borders are no longer on their best behaviour – navigating the paths requires a machete, or at least a very firm pair of secateurs, as the greenery stages its midsummer coup. The sun lingers, the wine fows and the garden is settled enough to forgive almost any horticultural sin. The light has a golden, syrupy quality and this month can be glorious, chaotic and utterly, magnificently exhausting.

SAVE £15 on 3 plants

Expert’s choice Monardas • These vibrant blooms attract pollinators and humans alike, and Graham Rice has a trick that extends their resistance to mildew

FREE Alstroemeria ‘Gaspard’ • when you buy a salvia or penstemon collection

The Full Monty • It’s not just treasured plants that can hold fond memories for us, but other features in our gardens, too. For Monty, one of these is a large old pot…

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2 for 1 Gardens Where children roam free • This month, we’re spotlighting five gardens where children aged 16 and under go free as part of our 2 for 1 Gardens scheme, so the whole family can enjoy unforgettable days out for less this summer

TIME TO GET water wise • Discover how to water your garden with minimum waste and keep your plants thriving with Monty’s expert advice

The Useful Garden • Frances Tophill looks at why fruit trees are such valuable assets, both for us and for wildlife, and shows you how to plant and look after them

7 simple steps to planting a fruit tree

Root of the matter! • Summer is peak feeding season – but what’s the best natural way to nourish plants and what should you avoid?

Your Fair is back! • We’re heading to Essex!

WHAT TO DO NOW • 85 things to do this month from the Gardeners’ World team

AROUND THE GARDEN

FLOWERS

Save £10 on a Tulip Patio Mix • Create a sea of colour for next spring’s patio displays with this generous mix of four robust cultivars – also perfect for bouquets and indoor vases.

ADAM’S ESSENTIALS

PRUNING

SAVE 15% ON SPRING BULBS • With spring’s displays still fresh in your mind, now’s a great time to plan planting styles and combinations or choose something beautiful to plug gaps in borders. And ordering early gives you the biggest choice. With the right mix of bulbs – and a 15% discount – you can enjoy continuous colour from winter to late spring.

HOUSE PLANTS

GREENHOUSE

BACK TO BASICS

TEST YOUR SKILLS

MONET’S GARDEN, the Loire Valley and Provence

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

FRUIT & VEG

CLASSIC ENGLISH GARDENS to tropical Grenada

Gardening for the future PART 1: Dry by design • Create your own striking, low-maintenance borders using gravel, sand and drought-tolerant plants that will flourish in hotter, drier summers with minimal watering

Make your own dry garden •...