This one pretty flower needs to be planted now, and even though it won’t grow for another year, it will be worth the wait. According to Country Living, May is the perfect time to sow foxgloves - although they flower the year after being sown. Foxgloves are popular in cottage-garden planting schemes and loved for their spires of bell-shaped, bee-friendly tubular flowers.

The flowers are biennial, which means they put on root and foliage growth in year one, and then flower and set seed in year two, before dying. While it might seem strange planting something you won’t see for a while, foxgloves make a colourful addition to the garden and add character to your home.

When the soil is moist and warm is the best time to plant foxgloves to encourage new root growth.

If you buy a plant in summer, plant it straight away, and take care to water regularly while it settles in, especially during hot, dry weather.

When you’re thinking of where to plant the foxgloves, most thrive in dappled shade.

However, it’s important to note that some species require full sun to be at their best.

According to BBC Gardener’s World, foxgloves require very little care, and will flower and seed without any intervention from the gardener.

It says you should do some research to find the right foxglove for your garden and save the seeds of the varieties you like.

Warmer weather gives you the chance to upgrade your garden and planting flowers isn’t the only way.

You can also do other bits of maintenance in your garden to help give it a more put together look.

One gardening job you could do is to sow grass seed or lay new turf by the end of this month, to create a new lawn or repair damaged patches.

If you’re also planning on pruning your shrubs, you should check them for nests before you start any pruning, to avoid disturbing nesting birds.

By following these easy tips, you can ensure your garden will be looking its best this summer.