Choose new snowdrop varieties now, while they’re in flower. When the first snowdrops appear in your garden, you will be able to see if you need, or want, more. Many snowdrops are bought as bulbs in po

There’s not much happening outdoors at the moment, but if you follow the prepping advice of these RHS stars, you’re guaranteed a fabulous display later in the year – and you’ll save money too

Plants that return each year create a framework for borders

Start exotic climbers off now to enjoy cascades of flowers and foliage for five months

HOW TO GET GREENER...

Pick sprouting broccoli shoots before the tight buds open into bitter, bright-yellow flowers. The ones you want for harvesting grow as short shoots coming from the upright main stems. They tend to be