Last modified on Thu 1 Apr 2021 08.31 EDT
Whether youâre getting your outside space ready for family gatherings or planning a productive year of food growing, this is the month to move your gardening up a gear. As the soil warms up and days lengthen, thereâs plenty to be sowing and planting, provided you keep an eye out for late frosts.
Five things you should plant
Gladioli corms can go in now: 10cm apart and at least 10cm deep so they donât start to lean. Itâs up to you whether you opt for something understated like the white-flowered Murmansk or go gaudy with a mixed variety pack. Glads love sun and well-drained soil, so donât stick them in a dark corner.