Enjoy the last of the frangipani flowers in float bowls.

Plant strawberries now

Feed citrus with a good pelletised manure (Organic Life).

Trim back Chinese star jasmine.

Plant legumes: broad beans, peas (podded, snow and sugarsnap) and sweet peas!

Liquid feed dahlias to prolong flowering. Tie in new flowering shoots to support stakes.

Spray roses for Black Spot (Rose Shield)

Dig, divide and replant tall bearded iris

Caterpillar activity increases in April so watch young cabbages and broccoli for caterpillars, spray with Yates Success. Band White Cedar to stop the procession of caterpillars. Protect young trees from defoliation by wrapping hessian around the trunk for the caterpillars to congregate in during the day. Check regularly and destroy.