Some varieties are also prone to bleeding when cut, which is why it's important to prune your magnolia tree during the correct time of year. The main reason you might need to prune your tree is size.

"Pay close attention to when your honeysuckle flowers so you know how to care for it," advises Morris, who notes that, much like pruning magnolia, there are evergreen and deciduous honeysuckle ...

The start of spring signals the beginning of the gardening calendar for many Britons. Warmer weather, longer days and stable temperatures give plants the opportunity to thrive in gardens.