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. In general, the bigger and plumper the bulb, the better. It needs to be firm and undamaged. If there's brown rot at the base of the bulb, don't buy it. Blue mould may appear on tissue that has been slightly damaged, but you can cut it away with a clean, sharp

for extra stabilityOpen all vents and prop doors open on warm days to improve ventilationBring large-leaved houseplants into the garden and hose them down to clean off dust. Wipe dry and apply a leaf shine for an attractive glossy finish before bringing back

the plantsFork over bare patches ready for planting spring bulbsLift tubers of dahlias, gladioli, and begonias, clean them off and store them in dry compost in a cool, frost-proof placeSow sweet peas in pots and protect the plants in a frame over winter

you how to create a simple, economical container to get your heap going. Move plants from greenhouse to cold frameDig out new ponds and water featuresClean and sharpen secateurs and garden knivesAround the gardenTake cuttings from delphiniumsWash off

of beans, herbs and tomatoes Fruit & vegLine greenhouses with bubble polythene Clean staging and capillary matting to use next yearBring tender agapanthus and eucomis under coverGreenhouse30 minutesDiscover how to grow hyacinths in a pot

for autumn interestLift gladioli, clean the corms and store them FlowersMake a cross-cut in cabbage stems when harvestingSow broad beans for early crops next May and JunePut cloches over tender herbs like basil and corianderFruit & vegBring tender succulents

are working efficientlyClean staging and wash capillary mattingGreenhouse45 minutesFind out how to layer bulbs

FlowersClear away climbing beansPlant new fruit trees and bushesCheck fruits in storage Fruit & vegKeep pelargoniums looking good into winterClean glazing to let in the maximum amount of lightWash pots and traysGreenhouse30 minutesLearn how to take cuttings from

or bubble polythene and they'll reward you with lush foliage next season.Clean and sharpen pruning tools Repair and treat fencing and timber structures Bring all watering equipment indoorsAround the gardenPrune wisteria sideshoots to 10-15cm from their base

Plant bare-root rosesDreaming of the summer and a garden full of beautiful roses? Now's the time to plant them so that their roots establish well during the spring. Even newly planted roses will reward you with blooms in their first season.Clean