Create a cornfield meadow

Alexandra Campbell provides a comprehensive growing guide to these easy, colourful and wildlife-friendly wonders

Easy ways to make your garden more nature-friendly

Spring bulbs bring a lovely splash of colour to grassy areas and provide nectar for early-rising pollinators

It’s time to begin the garden tidy up, but don’t leave borders bare and featureless. There’s opportunities to plant bulbs in pots, borders and lawns, sow sweet peas and take evergreen cuttings

Plant some daffodil bulbs into your borders to fill gaps and provide spring colour among shrubs and other perennials. Daffodils grow well in sun or part-shade, so are ideal for mixing with other plant

Feeding the soil and carefully selecting your crops will help make your veg garden greener