Pruning

Pruning. There are so many different ways, and all seem so complicated! But we’ve put this handy guide together to get you started. In a nutshell, pruning improves the health and vigour of your fruit

Magnolias are best left to grow naturally, as they tend to form attractive, layered structures without intervention. They rarely need major pruning – just the occasional removal of dead wood, crossing

Your hard work in the garden is paid back this month – but keep on pruning and planting to enjoy even more fruits from your labour

TV and radio broadcaster Martin is an RHS judge and former head gardener

KITCHEN GARDENER

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la