Gardening Column

Shrubs looking good this month are camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas which will all provide early colour in the garden.

In all, it’s been a milder winter than we’ve had for a while, which is good news for getting out in the garden and preparing for spring growth.

The winter garden can be an important food source for our wildlife, especially if there’s snowfall.

The evenings are darker so add some autumnal colour to your garden. Cyclamen look cheerful in clusters of red, pink or white