Your pruning month

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

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

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

Add drama to your garden with potted exotics. Soak the plant, in its original pot, in some not-too-cold water. Then move the new, empty, pot into position; this saves you doing so when it’s full of he

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

The summer show is warming up – and plants just want to grow. Harness that energy now to enjoy flowers, food and pollinators