Dynamic duo

3 Look out for interesting summer flowering bulbs for planting now. I love gladioli, like the beautiful dark 'Espresso, which can be started off in pots for planting out in a month or so. Eucomis is also a cracker, 'Sparkling Burgundy looks superb with a burnt orange dahlia such as 'Jescot Julie. This duo will look good for the whole season in a large pot together.

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Keep an eye out for gladioli varieties that will look fantastic this summer (Steve Parsons/PA)

Lawn prep

4 To get it into good order for summer lounging, your lawn may be in need of attention. If it hasnt been cut over the winter, give it a raking to remove dead grass, moss and leaves. Brush the lawn to scatter worm casts, then cut the grass with the mower blades set high.

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Golden in winter

5 The unsung aconite needs to be lifted, divided and replanted. This looks best en masse, so find a corner under shrubs and replant the bulbs at the same level, spacing them at three bulbs every six inches. Within two years, theyll have merged into a solid golden carpet flowering in February the worst month of the year.

Replant aconite now for future success in the garden (Jonathan Buckley)

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