Camellia
Camellias need shelter if they are to thrive. An area in dappled shade under trees is ideal, but they will tolerate a more open position if shaded for part of the day. A west-facing aspect is perfect as strong early morning sun on frosted flower ... [... more]
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Make A Free Box Hedge
Box cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn will root quickly and be ready for planting out the following spring. Put pot in shady place and speed up rooting by covering with a plastic bag and securing with an elastic band Free draining ... [... more]
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Plants For Bumblebees
Many wildflowers have become more scarce in farmland through loss of hedgerows, hay meadows, chalk grassland, and because of pesticide use. As a result, gardens have become a stronghold for some bumblebee species. Wherever you live in the UK, you ... [... more]
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Tulip
With the wide range of colours available, tulips are often useful for formal displays in public places. They make a real impact when planted in large numbers. Densely planted, single colour displays intensify the effect of the colour and shape of ... [... more]
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Creative Ways With Clematis
There's a clematis for every season and every colour scheme, and plenty of options for displaying the beautiful flowers. Whether you train your plant to climb over a pergola or trellis, through a tree or up a freestanding gazebo, here's how to ... [... more]
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Cyclamen
All hardy cyclamen are tuberous perennials but are best bought as pot-grown plants in leaf, rather than being planted as dormant tubers in the autumn or spring. Despite taking a while to establish, once settled, a hardy cyclamen will soon ... [... more]
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Dry Weather
Greenhouses are useful for protecting tender plants and providing extra heat. However, the glass magnifies the sun's rays, which makes plants vulnerable to being scorched by the sun. It also means that soil dries out ... [... more]
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Make A Sunflower Screen
Use sunflowers to make an attractive screen that will fill your garden with colour through the summer. Plant two or three rows with larger varieties at the back and dwarf sunflowers at the front. How to transform a sunny patch of ground by ... [... more]
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Growing Peas
Sow seeds in a flat trench, 5cm (12in) deep and 25cm (10in) wide. Water the trench first, then sow the seeds 5-7cm (2in) apart in three rows along the trench. Do not pull the plant after harvesting, as the roots are full of nitrogen-fixing ... [... more]
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Hibiscus
Pruning and training: Hard spring pruning isn't difficult and promotes a mass of stunning, large flowers. You can also train hibiscus plants as standards, which make magnificent focal points in sheltered gardens. In spring, be bold and reduce a ... [... more]
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Growing Aubergines, Chillies And Peppers
Aubergines, chillies and sweet peppers are ideal plants for pots and growing from seed is foolproof. All three of these delicious crops are grown in the same way and there are lots of great varieties to choose from - follow our guide and sow ... [... more]
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Hippeastrum
All hippeastrums are perennial bulbs that produce strap-like leaves. About 75 species have been recorded, growing in a wide range of conditions from lush river banks to hills in Brazil, Peru and Chile. Commonly known as amaryllis they are often ... [... more]
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