As the weather warms watch the moisture content of soil – especially pots. Watch for thrips and aphids

Time for dividing. Do not let divisions dry out completely. Give them a seaweed tonic to help them recover. It is better not to fertilise divisions for 6 weeks.

Continue or start dividing if you haven’t already done so. Divide every one to two years.

Check moisture. Keep a look out for pests and diseases. Mulch gerberas grown in the garden. Keep away from the crown.

Hot months require attention to water, shade and mulch.

Continue to check on water and shade.