Spring

Late winter and spring flowering shrubs bare their flowers on wood they produced the previous growing season. That means they're best pruned (if at all) immediately after flowering, before next seasons flower buds are formed. In cold climates it's wise to delay pruning until the risk of frost damage is...

A vase of freshly picked roses more than compensates for any extra effort required in growing them. Rose planting is traditionally done in winter, but container grown plants for spring planting are an increasing trend. Garden centres stock a limited selection of the most popular varieties. A more extensive range...