SHOW YOUR LAWN SOME LOVE

A quick tidy of grass margins will freshen up your garden in an instant. For super-straight lines, mark where you need to cut with a plank of wood or string and follow with a half-moon edging tool. Alternatively, cut following your lawn’s curves.

‘Spraying your lawn with a microbial compost “tea” is integral for upping its nutrients,’ says Henrietta. To make it, fill a watering can with five litres of rain or filtered water, add a handful of compost and stir until mostly dissolved. Use straight away on a dull day in the morning or evening as direct sunlight can harm the microbes.

work in. Put down old newspapers or dust sheets on the floor to catch any spray-paint mist.

★ Wipe your terracotta pot with a damp cloth to remove any dirt and, if previously painted, prime using a fine-grade sandpaper. Bare plastic pots should be prepped with plastic primer: try rustoleumcolours.com for a good selection.

★ Use masking tape to protect any areas of your pot not to be painted, then, using your selected spray paint, hold the can approximately 30cm from the pot’s surface and spray in a steady back and forth motion. Slowly rotate the pot as you continue to spray. Apply several light coats.

★ Leave the pot to dry for at least three hours before using it to showcase your favourite plant.