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

Now is the time to prune wisterias while the sap flow is low. The aim is to lightly trim shoots to reveal the flower buds, so they are not hidden by the foliage that emerges at the same time. Start by

Alongside wet and windy weather, February will often bring bright sunshine, not a cloud in the blue, blue sky. Suddenly the catkins are here, the days are getting just that little bit lighter, and spr

Kari-Astri Davies considers the challenge of dry shade and braces herself for some winter pruning

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

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