Winter fruit care

Spring isn’t too far away now and growers everywhere are gearing up for the new season ahead. We all hope for bountiful harvests from our trusty fruit trees and bushes, but what can we do to help them

The garden is quiet in January and February, but there are plenty of tasks to get on with. Some jobs are needed at this time of year while others, if carried out now, will help you for the gardening y

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Pruning at the end of winter ensures a number of flowering shrubs will reward with plentiful blooms in later months

Make sure enough natural food is available for birds during winter by growing berrying trees and shrubs, and leaving seedheads standing. Bird feeders and tables can spread disease, giving some birds a

Regal and fabulously fruitful with an irresistible charm, the sight and fragrance of citrus instantly transport you to warmer climes. Exquisitely fragrant flowers and attractive, colourful, edible fru