It's time to make the most of the fine weather,
here is what you should be doing this week.

Prune back shoots on mophead and lacecap hydrangeas to a pair of buds.
Trim all foliage from barrenwort (Epimedium) before flowers start to develop.
Plant lilies in pots.
Prune mahonia, removing old stems to make room for new growth.
Lift and divide congested clumps of snowdrops when in leaf, also known as 'in the green'.
Fix nesting boxes for birds to suitable trees around your garden.
Get petrol mowers and power tools serviced.
Keep indoor azaleas well-watered with rainwater.
Hang a fat ball among roses to encourage bluetits to feed off overwintering pests.
Clear away old plant debris from around the margins of ponds, and scoop out leaves that have fallen into the water.

And for those of you with greenhouses,

Hand pollinate the flowers of peaches and nectarine, with a soft brush.
Cut off hippeastrum flower heads, leaving the stalk.
Sow summer-bedding plants in trays in a heated propagator or in the greenhouse.
Plant dahlia tubers in trays to encourage shoots to develop, which you can use as cuttings.
Pot on houseplants and ferns into slightly larger pots.
Most of all, enjoy it!
Bryan.