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Check and prepare soil for planting evergreen shrubs. Now is a good time to plant if the soil is workable. Make sure your shrub is hardy and that it suits your soil and conditions. Variegated shrubs s

Plant some daffodil bulbs into your borders to fill gaps and provide spring colour among shrubs and other perennials. Daffodils grow well in sun or part-shade, so are ideal for mixing with other plant

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

Look ahead to next spring and prepare for a display to rival Chelsea!

Sue Bradley rustles up some enticing ways to enable you to enjoy, and benefit from, your garden over the months ahead

With drier springs becoming the norm, autumn is now the prime season for action in the garden