How do you treat winter aconites after flowering?

Kari-Astri Davies considers choosing tulips to fire up her beds in the wake of bulb-buying frustration

Spring starts now! Pop in some bulbs for BURSTS OF COLOUR when you need it most

When their beautiful blooms are over, these plants keep on giving all the way through winter

Onions and garlic are allotment essentials in the autumn months. They also serve you well throughout the rest of the season, with the delicious, flavour-packed bulbs, perfect for drying and saving for

September is a sweet spot for gardeners. There might not be the frenzied burst of activity you see in spring or the bold drama of midsummer in full bloom, says Martyn Cox , but there’s plenty to do before the colder months come round

Cheerful and versatile, the daisy-like flowers of rudbeckias fill the garden with vibrant colour through the final weeks of the floral year