TV's Monty Don has shared his expert advice for what plants and shrubs need to be pruned in January to encourage new growth ...

The shrubs and trees that need pruning during December and January ... but this is not essential. Some gooseberry bushes can have very long growth that almost becomes pendulous in its habit ...

Thick growth helps to keep the birds away and you can be sure of pruning back to a living bud. Standard gooseberries make excellent plants for tubs. Choose a pot 35cm (14in) deep and wide and fill ...

Pruning soft fruits at the right time is essential to keeping plants productive. Follow our guide to get the most out of your fruit bushes and vines. Grapevines are exuberant climbers, so if you ...