Place the bulbs in the hole with their ‘nose’, or shoot, facing upwards. Space them at least twice the bulb’s own width apart Every garden has a final relocation post-show where communities around the country will gain from having a beautifully designed space. We are proving that great design and sustainability go hand in hand and I can’t wait to see all the gardens at the show.” Dig a hole wide and deep enough for your bulbs. Plant most bulbs at two to three times their depth. For example, for a bulb measuring 5cm (2in) high, dig a hole 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and sit the bulb in the bottom of it Established 45 years ago, Danilo is a leading publisher of licensed calendars, diaries, greetings cards, gift-wrap and bags. In partnership with the RHS, Danilo has created a stunning RHS 2024 calendar and diary collection.

Some bulbs, such as winter aconites, bluebells and snowdrops, are thought to be best planted, moved or divided ‘in the green’, when flowering is over but they are still in leaf. However, dried bulbs are often offered and can be successful. In containers For bulbs that are only going to spend one season in their container, use a mix of three parts multi-purpose compost with one part grit. For long-term container displays, use three parts John Innes No 2 compost mixed with one part grit Apply the fertiliser evenly across the lawn, ideally in cool, moist conditions when rain is expected, or lightly water it in afterwards

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Watering - particularly containers, and new plants, preferably with grey recycled water or stored rainwater This year at Chelsea, I am really looking forward to seeing some of our key RHS messages take centre stage,from education to science to community,”says show manager Gemma Lake.“We will have a bumper show,full of our favourite growers, designers, florists and scientists – the Great Pavilion will be overflowing with scent and colour.” All the main garden categories are returning in 2024. As well as the Show Gardens along Main Avenue, Sanctuary and Feature Gardens explore themes through horticulture, while the All About Plants area in the Floral Marquee focuses onplanting.

See the horticultural classification of genera with large numbers of cultivars (for example, which tulips are Fringed, Lily-flowered, Triumph or Parrot cultivars) Aim to plant in groups of at least six, as the more bulbs that are grouped together, the better the display. Typically, 25 to 50 bulbs may be needed to make an impressive show. Perpetual strawberries – sometimes called everbearers, they produce small flushes of fruit over a long period, from early summer until the first autumn frosts. The crops are not as large as summer-fruiting varieties, the fruits are smaller and plants are less likely to produce runners. First published in 1987, and providing a snapshot of British garden plants and trends for more than 30 years, the RHS Plant Finder is a horticultural bible.There are a number of calendar and diary formats within the collection that includes a square and slim wall calendar, family organiser, desk easel calendar as well as an A5 and slim diary. In the collection, there is also a special Gift Box Set, which contains the official 2024 calendar, diary and a beautiful branded pen in a stunning keepsake box.

If the ground is moist or the bulbs are autumn-planted, watering is not critical. Otherwise water straight after planting Summer-fruiting strawberries – these are the most popular type and produce the largest fruit. They have a short but heavy cropping period of two or three weeks. There are early-, mid- and late-fruiting cultivars, cropping from early to mid-summer. If covered with cloches or grown in a greenhouse from late winter, they will provide even earlier harvests. Still, although not essential, feeding will give your lawn a boost, especially if you want a lush, dense, all-grass lawn. When applying lawn feed:

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Originally compiled by Chris Philip and his partner Denys Gueroult, who were looking for interesting plants to grow in their garden and recording what nursery was selling what selection, the original Plant Finder listed 22,000 plants. Since then, the book has grown in terms of the plant groups it covers, its comprehensiveness and the number of genera, species and cultivars that are included. Plant strawberries in mid-spring or in late summer/early autumn – no later than the first week of September innorthern Britain and the second week of September in southern regions. Planting in August or early September gives them longer to get established before fruiting, so they should produce a better crop. We are proving that great design and sustainability go hand in hand”– Gemma Lake, Chelsea Show Manager The greenest Chelsea yet

Choose a specific spring/summer lawn fertiliser and apply it at the manufacturer’s recommended rate in mid-spring, while the lawn is green and actively growing (usually late March/April). These feeds are high in nitrogen, to boost leafy growth, and usually release their nutrients slowly over several months

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Be aware that artificial fertilisers take a lot of energy to manufacture and may have detrimental effects on the environment, so only apply if required and use the minimum amount to keep your grass in good shape – see our guide to using fertilisersand our guide to organic gardening For garden designers, RHS Plant Finder offers an indispensable list of ingredients, while horticultural writers use it for reference.” Danilo is working towards all its products being completely plastic-free in addition to being FSC certified and fully recyclable. Most bulbs are ideal for growing in containers, butthis especially suits those with large, showy flowers, such as tulips, lilies, arum lilies and alliums. Here are some tips for success: