Make more plants this month by dividing perennials, sowing hardy annuals and planting summer bulbs

Pop bulbs in borders or pots now for stunning summer blooms year after year

Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring

Anya Lautenbach, bestselling author and Instagram plant whisperer – known to her one million-plus followers as Anya the Garden Fairy – shares her advice on how to keep the costs down

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Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now