Spread a bulky mulch on top of the soil surface around the base of young apple trees to condition the soil, hold in moisture and suppress weeds. This will all help the tree to establish well. Use well

With spring finally here, it’s easy to assume the worst of the cold weather is over. However, as any UK gardener knows, the climate can be unpredictable and late frosts are still a real possibility du

At what stage do apple flowers become sensitive to frost? Flower buds are amazingly resistant to frost. Even apricots and peaches will be unharmed by severe cold, below -10°C, when the trees are leafl

Lucy highlights some of the most pressing jobs she’ll be tackling this fortnight

Snip now and your flowers will thank you later as a small trim can work wonders, says Joe Swift

Add support to peonies that have, large, heavy flowers such as ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ and ‘Duchesse de Nemours’. Special tapered, cone-shaped supports for peonies are available and can be simply pushed int