The final stages of winter are upon us as we are just a month away from spring.
People's gardens will soon be coming back to life once the cold spell is behind us. However, an expert has told gardeners there's a few things they can do now to get their plants in tip top shape at the change of the seasons.
Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “Now is a good time to lay the foundation for a thriving garden space come spring. Starting the preparations in February offers an opportunity to utilise the lengthening daylight hours and relatively mild temperatures.
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“Make a start on essential tasks such as pruning, improving soil, cleaning the greenhouse and clearing out debris. You can also start chitting seed potatoes so they’re ready for planting in March or April.”
Mr Bonnet shared three plants you should prune now to get the best results in spring. He added: "Prune your overgrown shrubs, trees and climbers when they’re still dormant.
"Otherwise, it can be challenging to remove the old growth without damaging the new."
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