Richard Atkin

To begin with, prune those roses before they start growing vigorously—cut back to outward-facing buds. This will make them bushier and result in plenty of flowers by summer. We have fresh stock available if you're interested. Next, apply mulch —distribute bark or compost around the garden beds to suppress weeds and retain moisture. The soil is warming up, so apply it while the ground is still damp. Alternatively, you might need to add some soil improver first, and now is the ideal time to do...

Spring has arrived, and with it, the enchanting season of renewal and rebirth. As the frost melts away and the days grow longer, the gnomes have finally emerged from their long winter hibernation. With the arrival of spring, the gnomes take on their seasonal roles, tending to the gardens that they protect and nurture. They can be seen busying themselves among the tulips and daffodils, planting seeds and ensuring that the soil is rich and fertile. Their laughter and chatter fill the air as...