Pop bulbs in borders or pots now for stunning summer blooms year after year

Make more plants this month by dividing perennials, sowing hardy annuals and planting summer bulbs

Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring

Divide, pot up, and get them into the greenhouse now for vibrant summer flowers

Louise Curley celebrates spring’s homegrown and low-carbon blooms, showing how to pick for months and arrange them in garden-gathered style

Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now