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.

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We love October • There are so many glorious things about this month, from late flowers to laden fruit trees. It is the season of custardy crumbles and light knitwear. There are lots of poems about glorious October, but many of them are oddly out of date. They talk about falling leaves, but such is the state of our climate there are not many of those so far. While there is a hint of colour, we will have to wait until November for the full glory. In the meantime, I am off on the endless (and usually disappointing) search for the perfect pear.

Expert’s choice Shrubby salvias • Long-flowering, with a wide range of colours and pollinators love them. So what’s not to like? asks Graham Rice

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The Full Monty • More than just a barrier between neighbouring properties, hedges are valuable havens for wildlife and can be transformed into breathtaking works of art, says Monty

Have your say • The view from your side of the fence

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Over the fence • Should washing lines be included in garden design?

Digging deeper • Putting the spotlight on the biggest issues in gardening today

2 for 1 Gardens Beauty and bounty • Celebrate the harvest season and nurture your curiosity by visiting our selection of gardens offering autumnal produce, using your 2 for 1 Gardens entry card from the May issue

Container of the month • Combine chrysanthemums, ornamental cabbages, heather and pumpkins for a seasonal doorstep display

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Tulipa sylvestris • Cel Robertson suggests a deliciously scented addition to your spring garden – the woodland or wild tulip. They look superb naturalised in lawns or swaying under the light shade of a tree

TULIP TRIUMPH • As one of his best-loved blooms, tulips are in abundance at Longmeadow. Monty shares his favourite varieties and how he uses them

Hedges to bet on • Hedges are assets to any garden – Frances Tophill explains how to choose, plant and look after them

Why choose a living boundary? • Not only are hedges an attractive alternative to stark fencing, they also protect and provide for humans and the creatures that share our gardens. Here are some of the ways:

GUIDE TO GROWING HEDGES

My favourite hedging species

HURRAH for AUTUMN • This is a great time of year to prepare your garden for the months ahead, from bulb planting and mulching to planting shrubs and trees, says Adam Frost

CREATE YOUR IDEAL AUTUMN ACTION PLAN

Reach for the stars • Autumn is when asters really shine, offering a galaxy of star-like daisies. Carol Klein explains how to choose and grow these celestial favourites

Autumn’s GRAND FINALE • Take seasonal inspiration from Sussex Prairie Garden as Lucy Bellamy selects plants for an autumn spectacle

Paradise found • Here are some of the world’s most beautiful garden destinations, so pack your sun hat and get ready to be...