Spring

From slugs to staking, follow the expert advice to keep your plants thriving this season

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

It’s a time of plenty as your hard work is paying back this month – but it’s not too soon to look ahead to next year

Kim O’Brien explains why it’s important to be brave and cut deep to encourage a summer of bountiful blooms

Make sure your borders look as colourful as possible by promptly deadheading this month to encourage more blooms. Annuals such as cosmos and pot marigolds can run out of steam this month if the flower

Fill border gaps, spruce up container displays and divide perennials. Get ahead for next year by planting crocuses for spring and taking salvia cuttings