Reports in the past 24 hours suggested that the UK had recorded its biggest ever wave, at Penzance in Cornwall. It later turned out to be an anomaly. But how do you measure the height of a wave, asks Tom Heyden.
Trim away dead or damaged parts in spring. If you live in a place with heavy snows and harsh weather, your lavender bush is likely to lose a few branches over the winter. Examine the shrub in early spring, before it begins producing new shoots. Remove any broken or rotting branches to make way for new growth.
For a low-maintenance plant that looks good all year round, itâs hard to beat lavender [GETTY] Do this in late summer, rather than waiting until autumn, and the plants will have time to produce new shoots that will make the bushes look much more presentable through the winter.