Make more thin-rooted perennials such as Japanese anemones, phlox and hardy geraniums with this method of root cuttings. Lift a clump of your chosen plant with a garden fork, select the best roots and

It is of course vital that crops are watered sufficiently, especially during the summer months, but it is surprisingly easy to give too much TLC to plants and end up overwatering them. Symptoms of thi

Starting your seeds too early can lead to issues and needing to make another round of sowings in spring anyway – however, if you are feeling the seed tin calling to you, and want to sow any of the bel

While light levels are low, you might be holding off sowing herb seeds until the warmer months are here. But if you’re feeling impatient, why not grow a few microgreens like basil, coriander and parsl

Lucy Hutchings looks at what you can be doing in the vegetable garden now, to get ahead of the game in the spring

Helping you get your best ever fruit and veg