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the soi, and adding compostOrder onion sets and seed potatoesPlant new fruit trees, bushes and cane fruitsStart to plan next year's crop rotationPrune large fruit trees to control their shape and size, and to increase productivityCut out about a quarter

Keep harvesting root vegetables as they mature, including parsnips and leeksOrder seed potatoes, onion sets and shallotsStretch netting over brassicas to protect them from pigeonsCover clumps of rhubarb with buckets or terracotta pots to force early

Plant out leeks and brassicas raised in a seed bedSpread mulch around beans and other crops to help conserve soil moistureNet developing soft fruits to protect them from birdsSpray apple trees showing signs of powdery mildew or scabWater onions

their eggs on the leavesKeep sowing parsley to ensure a continuous supply Cut down unwanted raspberry canes at soil levelSow cabbages to pick as spring greensHoe a little fertiliser into the soil between rows of onions as you weedPeg down strawberry runners

the crawling female winter mothCut off whole trusses of unripe fruits from outdoor tomatoes before they're hit by frost and ripen in a sheltered spotPlant out spring cabbagesDig up onions and lay them out in an airy space to dry before storing

lawn and help keep it looking its best.Replenish gravel and grit mulches around alpine plantsPut slug barrier products around the tender new shootsDig plenty of compost into heavy clay soilsAround the gardenSprinkle granular fertiliser round roses

Lay turfFed up of your untidy, patchy lawn? Get instant results and transform a dull tired area of your garden into a lush, green paradise in five easy steps. Do it now and when the weather warms up you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of your

to early summer for best results. Remove winter grime from patios with a pressure washerSow new lawnsSnip plain green shoots off variegated shrubsAround the gardenPlant out perennials in groups of three, five or seven Sprinkle fertiliser around clumps

Plant lily bulbs in a potIf your garden suffers from gaps during the summer, why not use lilies to add a temporary, but timely, burst of colour? Plant bulbs into pots in spring and you can simply drop them - pot and all - into displays on the patio

Make glass jar lanternsEnjoy life outdoors longer through the summer evenings with the help of these simple jar lanterns. Perfect for a barbecue or party, they'll bring a sparkle to you garden in the evening and cost just a few pounds to make