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Getting the best from Hydrangeas

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Growing Agapanthus

Agapanthus (African Lily or Lily of the Nile) are glorious, sun-loving plants which produce large, spherical flower-heads which brighten up any border, pot or container. Typically planted in late-March through to early-April, they tend to flower from mid-summer through to early-autumn bringing much needed colour into the changing season. Whilst agapanthus are easy to grow, getting them to flower is slightly trickier, but when they do, they look stunning....

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Dealing with tree stumps and unwanted saplings

It is all very well getting a tree cut down, but you are still left with the stump and the roots in the ground. Some species respond with vigorous regrowth and if you are not careful you could be back to square one in a few years if you do not prevent it. Another thing to look out for is a tree that produces abundant fertile seeds which go unnoticed in your garden until saplings develop and soon establish themselves into young trees. Dealing with them...

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Growing the best sweet peas

Of all the annuals grown in gardens, sweet peas are the most enduringly popular. Even if you do not grow any other flowers from seed, chances are you will have tried sweet peas at some time. Their soft, gently waved sweetly scented blooms are the delight of the summer garden, a pleasure to gather regularly and bring the best of the garden into the house. You could buy young plants in spring, but if you want the best results you should grow your own from seed...

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A guide to planting indoor bulbs

Brighten your home with colourful blooms and fragrant scents all year round with the HighGround Indoor Bulb Planner. Packed with information on when to plant each bulb, when it flowers, scented varieties and any health warnings, this comprehensive guide will see your home bloom with colour. Whether you like popular flowers such as crocuses, begonias and snowdrops, or looking for a more unusual flower like the Poppy Anemone, there is something to...

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How to kill lawn weeds

How to kill lawn weeds Even if you use a lawn feed, weed and mosskiller early in the season weeds persist and new ones appear in the grass as the year progresses. These can be controlled using a selective lawn weedkiller: one that is specifically formulated for use on lawns. If used according to the instructions it will kill the weeds, but leave the grass unharmed. As with any other weedkiller it is most effective when weeds and grass are growing quickly...

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Planting container grown roses

Roses are such rewarding plants, many bloom from early summer through to autumn bringing colour and fragrance to your garden. They fit into so many situations with other shrubs and perennials, in pots on the patio or alongside other roses in beds and borders. Traditionally they are planted in autumn and winter as bare root plants lifted from the fields where they are grown. Today they are also sold as container grown plants, enabling you to buy and plant them...

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Pruning Clematis

Pruning Clematis Clematis pruning can be very confusing. When you buy a plant the label often give reasonable advice about how and when to prune. However, when a plant has been in the garden for a season or two it is most likely that the label has gone missing and you probably cannot remember which variety it is. You could turn to the internet or a good reference book, which will tell you how to deal with the various types of clematis. But you may not...

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Making the most of clematis

Few can resist the allure of clematis, aptly referred to as “Queen of Climbers”, from the small flowered, prolific early flowering varieties that drape themselves through trees and over buildings, to the flamboyant large-flowered hybrids with their magnificent, saucer-like blooms that make dramatic impact from late spring to autumn. You may think of them as subjects to train on walls and fences, on wires or trellis. Or you may associate them with...

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How to prevent box blight and keep hedges healthy

You’ll find Buxus, Box or Buxus Sempervirens in most gardens, so keeping them healthy and bug free is essential. A staple for most gardens, Buxus Feed can be used as a structure, in pots or hedges. Unfortunately, as evergreens, they are susceptible to under-feeding and inclement weather such as frost. In recent years, there has also been an increase in 'Box Blight', a fungal disease, as well as caterpillars that thrive in Buxus plants. Learn...

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Planting Trees and Shrubs

Container grown trees and shrubs can be planted at any time of the year as long as you give them the best possible start and water regularly after planting. Traditionally the main planting season is from autumn through to early spring for good reason, the weather is cooler and there is more likelihood of regular rainfall. Also deciduous plants such as roses have no foliage to support so they put their energy into establishing a good root system. The earlier...

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