Once tulips and daffodils flower in the spring, you can cut off the faded bloom but leave the foliage to turn yellow so it can make flowers for next year. Then remember that these bulbs like to be kept dry all summer — the perfect solution for someone who would forget to water them anyway.

I have one of those flower gardens that people pause and take pictures of. But every time someone passes my garden and compliments my flowers, I have to stop myself from saying, “It’s really a lot easier than it looks.

AUTUMN is nearly upon us and if you want your garden to look beautiful and colourful in spring, there are some bulbs you should plant now in preparation. Doing work now to reap the benefits in

Squill are lesser-known spring bloomers, but these delicate white, blue or blue-and-white striped flowers are delightful. Plant them in large numbers; they also naturalize and spread readily. They’re extremely cold hardy and bloom in late winter to early spring.

'Daffodil and tulip bulbs are smooth and plump so don’t need soaking, whereas corms such as freesia, anemone and ranunculus are wrinkled and rock hard so benefit from plumping up before planting,' explains Angela.

Planting daffodil bulbs in autumn is a great way to ensure a beautiful spring garden. Here's exactly when you should plant them, according to our expert.

The online marketplace Yimbly.com is offering a stunning selection of spring bulbs that will keep gardens in beautiful colourful bloom from February through to July

The anticipation of cheerful spring bulbs can keep the gardener going through the dull winter months. John Hoyland advises on what to plant for every situation, from gravel to orchards, sun, shade or in pots.