Finding plants that tolerate and ideally thrive in our increasingly extreme weather conditions can be a challenge, especially when they must stand baking summer heat and winter cold and wet. buff.ly/aukclsw

Delectable cherry-red Crataegus x media ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ is just one of many hawthorns recommended by Non Morris for their beauty and garden versatility. buff.ly/OdZGvqI

Plagued by green fly? Losing sleep over Black Spot? Holes in your rose leaves? Neil Miller, head gardener at Hever Castle and Gardens in Kent has the answer to good rose health this summer. buff.ly/E15WO3a

After strawberry plants have finished fruiting, give them a little attention to keep the plants healthy and in good shape, and ensure more delicious crops in summers to come 🍓 buff.ly/R5ppSju

Perennial vegetables return to deliver a crop year after year, making them a low-maintenance choice. Author and broadcaster Alys Fowler picks her favourites. buff.ly/dXbv7if

England’s capital city is much greener than you might expect. Exploration of its grand parks, smaller spaces and some very notable gardens will pay dividends. buff.ly/xiZN5Uw

Spells of warm, sunny weather make it a good year for garlic and in July it starts to become ready to harvest. Follow these simple steps to get the best crop of garlic. buff.ly/L8S70VO

The best fertilisers to help your indoor plants thrive 🌱 Most houseplants require additional fertiliser during the growing period, usually between March and September. buff.ly/MkFP5LT

Sow calendula seed and look forward to colourful flowers the same year. They’re loved by bees, they make great cut flowers and the petals are edible, too. buff.ly/e9thWVi

Now’s the time to start forcing your bulbs for Christmas and beyond – so make sure you pick a pretty vase to show them off at their best. Natasha Goodfellow has 10 blooming lovely ideas to choose from. buff.ly/sUEKq3E

Win a Cobra Lawn Rider Worth over £2,000! Take the effort out of mowing and win the ultimate garden upgrade – the Cobra LTX66HRL, a compact yet powerful lawn rider built for comfort and control. buff.ly/O0qMsdI

Non Morris explores the Casa de Pilatos in Seville. Inner-city retreat: A respite from the sun-baked streets of Seville, the lush, cool courtyards of the Casa de Pilatos are, says Non Morris, filled with tantalising ideas for framing views. buff.ly/8DU1j8Y

From spring to autumn, choose red flowers to add depth to hot-coloured borders - not much holds a candle to red for sheer vibrancy. buff.ly/BsmBeaN

Perfectly located for day trips from London, the Chilterns, one of Britain’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, beg to be explored. buff.ly/wg8VjDO

Many onions and shallots are ready to harvest from July, but how do you know when they are ready and how do you make sure they last in storage? buff.ly/1wW0Rwu

You may remember from your childhood A A Milne’s dormouse ‘who lived in a bed of delphiniums (blue) and geraniums (red)’. Since then, delphiniums have become the stars of the high summer herbaceous border. buff.ly/4cGoM1g

Polly Nicolaou’s wonderfully colourful and playful floral paintings are inspired by nature and the gardens around her Somerset home – not to mention the ceramic treasures she finds at car boot sales. buff.ly/UdmPxYe

It is difficult to think of another summer-flowering shrub that is in bloom for as long a season as the shrubby members of the salvia family. Salvia microphylla starts to flower in May, then keeps going, and going, until at least October. buff.ly/3Lw5tfc

Garden getaways: Lincolnshire’s most breathtaking green spaces. Discover watery fens, rich agricultural land and a fine cathedral city in Lincolnshire. buff.ly/8QAJV2N

Hot, dry weather makes it difficult to establish new plants, so embrace those languid, late summer days by sitting back and enjoying the garden, rather than labouring in it! buff.ly/S8LKXJ9