Soils for colour
Hydrangeas have large blooms that bring flamboyant colour to the garden in late summer and autumn. They're easy to grow, dependable and improve with age. Use them in big, bold groups in the border, or even in large containers. Mophead hydrangeas ... [... more]
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Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood'
Astrantias are superb perennials for light shade under trees and shrubs, on a stream bank or in a moist border. They will tolerate drier soils as long as the plants are surrounded with a thick layer of mulch in spring. 'Hadspen Blood' is a ... [... more]
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How to plant raspberries with pictures - page 2
October is the best month to plant raspberries, although planting can be done any time up to March if the weather and soil conditions are correct. Most soils are suitable for raspberries, but a little preparation will pay rewards, especially ... [... more]
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Garden soil - drainage, structure, plants & organic matter
Garden Advice's soil guide, includes information on the various types of soils, structure, drainage and plants Starting a new garden, If your soil is heavy it sticks to your boots. The GardenAdvice team show you to how get started and get ahead ... [... more]
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Rosa 'Silver Jubilee'
More than just a promotional or commemorative rose, this robust hybrid tea won numerous major awards in the 1980s, and is a dependable plant for all sites. It will tolerate poorer soils, and will grow successfully in a pot or under glass for ... [... more]
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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'
This is a tall bushy North American shrub with attractive brown stems, mahogany when young, and large rich green leaves. It is very hardy and tolerates most soils, although too much chalk turns the leaves yellow. The garden form 'Dart's Gold' is ... [... more]
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Primula sieboldii
One of the best woodland primulas it will grow happily on all but the driest soils provided it is planted in dappled shade. It looks great planted in informal drifts, and produces semi-evergreen rosettes of leaves that resemble lush lettuces. In ... [... more]
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How to discover the English rose
Roses grow best on heavy clay soils helping to keep the surface roots moist and wet, Garden advice introduce the English rose Originally they were roses that didn't fit into any of the other categories. Hybridizers in Europe, North America and ... [... more]
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Narcissus 'Lothario'
Find out how to grow Narcissus 'Lothario' Cultivar: 'Lothario' 'Lothario' bears attractive yellow flowers with vivid orange-scarlet cups. Its shorter height makes it ideal for the front of the border and containers. It can tolerate most soils ... [... more]
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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'
The common beech is a long-lived tree, and very large, more than 30m (100ft) high, which thrives on lighter soils, especially chalky ones. There are many decorative varieties more suitable for gardens, including 'Dawyck Gold', a seedling from ... [... more]
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Cornus mas
The Cornelian cherry is an undemanding and reliable shrub or small tree from central Europe, easily grown in most soils and positions. Its main season of interest is early spring, when small bright yellow flowers open all along the naked stems. ... [... more]
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Narcissus romieuxii
A small, low-growing daffodil with rough dark green leaves. It bears clusters of pale yellow funnel shaped flowers in early spring. It can tolerate most soils that are well-drained but moist during the growing season. It also makes an interesting ... [... more]
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