House plants

Transfer potted pelargoniums indoors for the winter. Take off all dead leaves and thin them out by removing wispy shoots to maximise the amount of light and air getting to the plant. Take off all the

Keep Christmas cactus plants (schlumbergera) at a steady temperature of 18-20ºC this month now that buds should have appeared and flowers are starting to open. This will encourage a good flowering dis

Bulbs to plant now for a rip-roaring spring show

It’s time to begin the garden tidy up, but don’t leave borders bare and featureless. There’s opportunities to plant bulbs in pots, borders and lawns, sow sweet peas and take evergreen cuttings

WANT YOUR PLANTS TO BOUNCE BACK TO LIFE AFTER WINTER? FOLLOW THESE EXPERT TIPS FOR SUCCESS…

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