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Bulbs to plant this August
AUGUST is a great month for planting bulbs, especially spring-flowering hardy bulbs. Here are some bulbs to consider planting in August: Snowdrops (Galanthus): These delicate...
Late Bloomers That Are Worth The Wait
Rudbeckia Goldsturm THIS perennial pops up late in the border, hardly noticeable when spring is in full swing and summer begins. However, by early August...
It’s time to spruce up your greenhouse
IF you’ve had good use of your greenhouse this year, now’s the time to spruce it up. You should carry out maintenance on your greenhouse...
Tips on growing Penstemon, Agapanthus and Anemones
AGAPANTHUS and penstemon sit well together in a midsummer border as both of these semi-tender perennials share a dislike of winter wet. On the plus...
Tips for growing herbs
WHETHER you’re a serious foodie or you’re just starting out with your first herbs, there are five key plants you shouldn’t be without: rosemary, sage,...
Forward planning for some winter cheer
PEOPLE will pay a fortune at the garden centre for pots of prepared hyacinths and narcissi in December, but you can save yourself a lot...
Keep the colour coming with autumn flowering
I often feel, at this time of year, we’re lulled into a false sense that warm, summer days and blowsy borders filled with roses, hydrangeas...
Everything is coming up roses
FOR those of you who love roses, now is the time to plan ahead to choose next year’s varieties for your garden. To enjoy the...
Kniophofia ‘Tawny King’
THIS striking red hot poker is known for its tall spikes and grows to an impressive height of 1.25cm with a spread of a metre....
Gardening Jobs of the Week
ONCE lavender has finished flowering, trim back the faded blooms. Never cut too far back into old wood, as new growth rarely sprouts from it....