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

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

Roses have earned their place as one of the UK’s all-time favourite flowers thanks to their beguiling and often highly scented blooms, wildlife-friendly features such as nutritious hips, and their wid

Remove the tall old stems of Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) to encourage strong new growth. Use secateurs to cut each stem to 15cm from ground level, which might seem drastic but will result

Planting schemes should never stand still, so let’s reassess, reshape and reinvigorate

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