At RHS Garden Harlow Carr the spectacular ribbons of daffodils and drifts of hyacinths, scillas, chinodoxa, and trilliums all burst with colour. The Woodland Walk is a must with cherries, magnolia and rhododendrons all coming into blossom.

Late spring brings carpets of bluebells in the woodland, wildflower meadows and the wonderful blue meconopsis poppy bursts into flower.

Create a mini meadow by not mowing an area of lawn in spring and early summer.

Allowing clover, daisies and other lawn plants to flower provides food and habitat for insects as well as breaking up your lawn with a point of interest. In autumn, rake the area after mowing and add wildflower seed to enhance the area for next year.