A modest pond can attract frogs, dragonflies and birds. Choose a sunny spot, use a butyl liner and add native plants for shelter.
Salad leaves, radishes and dwarf beans thrive in pots. Use loam-based compost and water daily during warm spells to keep crops productive.
Combine evergreen shrubs with herbaceous perennials and spring bulbs. Layered planting reduces weeding and gives structure through every season.
Spread well-rotted manure in autumn and avoid digging wet clay. Adding grit and organic matter slowly creates crumbly soil that drains freely.
Cut back to outward-facing buds and remove crossing stems. Feed after pruning and mulch well to encourage strong new shoots.
Start sowing hardy annuals, chit potatoes and prune summer-flowering shrubs. Check stakes and ties after winter gales before new growth begins.
Choose compact cordon varieties for limited space. Pinch out side shoots, water consistently and feed weekly once the first trusses set.
Fill pots with lavender, salvia and nasturtiums. Provide shallow water and leave seed heads standing to support pollinators through the cooler months.
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