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

Give them a trim and feed so they’re ready for spring

Work your way through your borders, removing dandelion flowerheads before they get the chance to set seed. Flowers of dandelions are a useful source of early nectar for pollinators but if they are abl

Looking after shrub and climbing roses Cut back, feed ...

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

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