How to bring a flooded garden back to life

Communities whose gardens were ravaged by this winter's floods are to be considered for a special Britain in Bloom award to recognise the efforts they've made to bounce back.

The Royal Horticultural Society will have a new category this year for towns, villages and cities that have overcome adversity.

Amanda Thackeray, head gardener at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth gave PM presenter Eddie Mair her top tips for what to do while beginning the process of repairing your garden.

(Photo: Flooding in Cockermouth. Credit: John Moore)