Around the garden

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

Keep watering pots, particularly those that are completely full as plants compete for the water and a sprinkling of rain has little effect. Check for moisture by pressing in a green split cane before

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

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

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

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