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 ...

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

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

Get your garden ready for the season and look forward to the healthiest growth and your best blooms yet!

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