Peter Dowdall: Preparing your garden for the coming rapid growth

A garden should be a place of enjoyment not a source of stress or an ever-growing to-do list

Choisya, or Mexican orange blossom, is a fantastic choice, with glossy green leaves and scented white flowers that appear in spring and summer.

As we emerge from the depths of winter and early spring, a time when the garden has been relatively slow and quiet, we now find ourselves hurtling into the season of full speed ahead of garden growth.

The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and suddenly life is surging back into our outdoor spaces. Before we know it, the garden can run away on us, and for many, keeping up with its demands can feel like a daunting task.