GO FOR GOLD

Want your daffodils to shine this spring?

> Make sure you give them a liquid feed when buds first appear and repeat every couple of weeks until foliage starts to yellow. > Don’t allow the soil to dry out; water daffodils regularly until 2-3 weeks after flowering. > Don’t cut foliage off after flowering (or tie it in knots). Wait for it to die down naturally in order to supply the bulb with food for next season’s flowers.

> Bulbs should be lifted every 3-4 years and their clumps divided. Overly large clumps mean fewer flowers. Break up and replant with plenty of space between bulbs. Or store in a cool, dry place if you live in a frosty area.

> If growing in pots, check drainage holes are clear or bulbs will rot.