Get your garden spring-ready

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

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

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

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

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

With these tools and tricks of the trade, you can prepare your plot for any heat and drought conditions