Get out and do some pruning, says Sue Whigham – but don’t be tricked into thinking the only way is up.

‘It’s the first day of March so beware with a hint of sweet spring in the air you might be tempted into thinking winter has ended only to be caught by Jack Frost, unaware’.

Pulmonaria

Snowdrops are always a welcome sight

Snowdrops are always a welcome sight

Primroses and wood anemones

Primroses and wood anemones

Pulmonaria in flower Above: A riot of early spring flowers

Pulmonaria in flower Above: A riot of early spring flowers

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