* Sow fast-maturing and late-flowering annuals directly into their flowering positions.

* Move overwintered hardy annuals to their final flowering position.

* Water and feed plants in the greenhouse regularly.

* Feed seedlings and young plants which are growing poorly or have pale, yellowing foliage.

* Remove faded flowers from daffodils, hyacinths and tulips.

* Stake border plants to provide support as they grow.

* Place clean straw or polythene around the base of strawberry plants when flower stems appear on them, so that the fruit will be kept clear of the soil as it develops.

* If you missed out on raising cabbage or cauliflower for transplanting, late crops can be had by sowing direct in the bed.

l Pinch out badly-placed new shoots on roses while they are still small.

* Protect crops from carrot fly.

* Prune clematis montana after flowering.