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Early-blooming shrubs need a good chop back now to give them time to rejuvenate over the summer months

Add structure, colour and foliage interest with pretty summer-blooming shrubs

Viburnums have deliciously scented flowers in spring, which add a pop of colour when many other plants are still slowly waking up. You’ll often see them in winter gardens and they take centre stage wh

Get these flowers in prime condition now for a super summer display

Start deadheading the flowers in hanging baskets as soon as they fade. Snip them off at the base of the flower stem. This keeps them producing more flowers right through the summer, providing you reme

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS