The garden is quiet in January and February, but there are plenty of tasks to get on with. Some jobs are needed at this time of year while others, if carried out now, will help you for the gardening y

Pruning at the end of winter ensures a number of flowering shrubs will reward with plentiful blooms in later months

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

Now is the time to prune wisterias while the sap flow is low. The aim is to lightly trim shoots to reveal the flower buds, so they are not hidden by the foliage that emerges at the same time. Start by

Spring isn’t too far away now and growers everywhere are gearing up for the new season ahead. We all hope for bountiful harvests from our trusty fruit trees and bushes, but what can we do to help them

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