Give your plants space

Good spacing will help to reduce your garden feeling overgrown and crowded. Spacing also allows air to circulate freely around the leaves which keeps plants healthy. If you have a damp garden and have had problems with fungal diseases, one of the best remedies is to take out some plants and move them to a spot with more space as plants close together will spread diseases. Pruning can also give your plants some breathing space. Make sure you prune each plant at an appropriate time. The general rule is if a plant blooms on old wood, prune after it blooms (spring or early summer). If a plant blooms on new wood, prune it in late winter/early spring. Have a look at your plants and you'll soon see the difference.