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As the clocks move forward, the longer days of spring are welcomed by every gardener. It's a busy time in the garden and the longer daylight hours present a great opportunity to get on with larger gardening projects. Joe Swift joins Monty Don in his garden to get to grips with lining his newly created pond, giving plenty of advice for anyone wanting to use water in the garden.

Joe also continues his design series with a look at how crucial the choice of landscaping materials can be to a successful garden. He also illustrates how water can add atmosphere and surprise, and he shows us how we can apply these design principles to our own gardens.

From her garden in Devon, Carol Klein responds to a viewer's gardening dilemma by showing us how to select and propagate plants suited to a dry bank situation.

And Rachel de Thame visits the sensational camellia display at Chiswick House and Gardens, London, to find out the fascinating history of the collection held there.