Gardening expert reveals the four jobs you must do now for vibrant blooms in spring
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Experts at the Royal Horticultural Society are urging people to look ahead to spring and start prepping their gardens for the warmer months - despite frost and snow sweeping the UK. Taking a few simple steps in the winter not only guarantees a beautiful and vibrant yard in summer, but also helps support local wildlife, according to the charity.
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Green-thumbed enthusiasts are being encouraged to provide food for birds as well as leaving certain areas of the garden uncut to offer shelter to animals during the colder months. In addition to these wildlife-friendly tips, the RHS has outlined four key gardening tasks that can make a real difference come spring.
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Here's how to make the best use of the colder months to give your garden the ultimate summer glow-up:. While the UK braces for sub-zero temperatures, experts at the Royal Horticultural Society are urging gardeners to start planning now for a flourishing garden when warmer months arrive (stock image).
Pruning apple and pear trees can seem intimidating, but it's critical for encouraging and maintaining healthy fruiting. The RHS recommends trimming between 10 to 20 per cent of the overall canopy during winter, as this promotes strong growth and a better harvest when the weather warms.
'Work around the tree evenly and keep an eye on your pruning pile - if it's looking a little big, STOP - you can always go back next year and do some more,' experts at the gardening charity advise. They also suggest staggering these pruning cuts throughout the canopy, as well as creating 'an open centre to your tree'.
