Deadhead spring bulbs

From slugs to staking, follow the expert advice to keep your plants thriving this season

Brighten up the season with a collection of cheerful, chirpy and colourful containers

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

Get in early so you can snap up the very best, newest and most sought-after varieties

Make sure your borders look as colourful as possible by promptly deadheading this month to encourage more blooms. Annuals such as cosmos and pot marigolds can run out of steam this month if the flower

Give rambling roses a prune now to keep the plant in good shape and attached to its support. They produce exuberant growth so will need a good annual cut now. First, spend time examining your rose and