YEAR ROUND gardening isn't for everyone.
Sometimes venturing outside in the blisteringly cold temperatures to check on your plants isn't all that appealing.
But when it comes to the warmer months even those of us who have never gardened before might be tempted to have a go.
As soon as the sun is out, gardening transforms from being a bit of a chore to an excuse to get out of the house and bask in the rays.
But what exactly should you be doing in your garden in that time?
Luckily, these pros have revealed exactly what you need to be doing, and some of the jobs that you can avoid.
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Helier Bowling is a self proclaimed gardening goddess from Hampshire, boasting 25.4k loyal Instagram followers, she knows a thing or two about gardens.
When it comes to getting outside right now, there's plenty to be getting on with.
Speaking to Fabulous, Helier said: "For flowers in May I love irises – they’re just starting to flower now and are a fabulous blue.
"Catmint (nepeta) is a really great plant too giving you loads of pretty flowers all through the summer.
"For something bigger, a lilac brings gorgeous colour in the garden in early May as well as delicious scent."
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She added: "Pansies or violas always look gorgeous, they flower for ages and you can easily update the look of the garden super quick."
"Now the tulips are over update your pots with a few cosmos seedlings, pop a few nasturtium seeds in as well and you’ll soon have flowers on the patio all summer."
And for gardening novices, it's always good to have a plan to get you started.
The gardening pro explained: "If you’re new to gardening it can be a bit overwhelming at the garden centre.
"Give yourself a colour scheme and think about if your garden is sunny or shady and choose a small selection that like those conditions.
"For a sunny spot I’d choose some Cosmos, Catmint and some Salvias which will give you flowers all summer plus a few stems for the house. "
I like to water in the evenings as it gives the plants maximum opportunity to have a good drink before the next warm day."
Of course, it's sometimes hard to find the motivation to get outside and get your fingers dirty.
Helier recommends cutting some stems of your garden blooms inside and putting them in a vase, "it will spur you on to having a garden full of flowers," she said.
Nicola Laird, 38, is another gardening guru who hosts podcast all about growing cut flowers called Let’s Grow, Girls.
When it comes to prepping your outdoor space for summer she says it's all about weed management.
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"Keep on top of the weeds! Little and often is best, I like to head out when I’ve finished work for the day with a glass of something and just spend 30 minutes tidying up here and there.
"I also like to water in the evenings as it gives the plants maximum opportunity to have a good drink before the next warm day."
And when it comes to flowers, Nicola's favourites are Dahlias "for added summer colour, blooming right the way to November and there’s so many colours and shapes that every gardener can find ones to suit their tastes."
A huge concern for any keen gardener is the surrounding wildlife.
it's not always an easy line to walk, trying to attract bees, hedgehogs and butterflies but keep slugs and other pests away.
"If you’re new to gardening it can be a bit overwhelming at the garden centre
Nicole says: "Try and allocate a patch of your garden to wildflowers.
"Lots of places sell wildflower mixes now and the pollinators will thank you for it.
"Lavender is also a favourite of bees and has the added benefit of looking and smelling beautiful in the garden."
And when it comes to pests, "slugs are a nightmare for everyone but there’s nothing we can do to completely get rid which isn’t going to be harmful for other wildlife.
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"I’d recommend trying slug specific nematodes and looking for natural fertilisers which taste bad to them like Grazers.
"Also if you have any of the wool food packaging that comes with food subscriptions you can put that around particularly yummy plants, the slugs really don’t like the texture!"
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