Tag: Perennials

Planting a late summer container

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Hardy perennials offer the best potted value, says Ruth Early in the summer I planted a couple of patio containers of bedding, with nicotiana, petunia,...

How to grow your own perennials

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Finding ‘the wow factor’ with homegrown plants from seed You can call me thrifty, frugal or penny-pinching about the way I try and grow everything...

Always save some space for salvias

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These varied plants bring so much to the garden After all the rain we've received so far this year, the garden is looking fresh, full...

How to remove weeds from a perennial

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Ruth ‘cleanses’ a weed-infested dwarf red hot poker While we all set time aside for the ‘big’ gardening tasks such as planting, pruning, mowing and...

Five quick jobs to improve your garden

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Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks   Are you an asparagus grower? Record the first date you cut those supremely...

How to get free plants from sprouting perennials

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Basal cuttings are a cheap and easy form of propagation As plants start to grow again we can begin to take new growth as cuttings...

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Keep plants healthy by dividing

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A bad year for the tomatoes

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Say hello to the Heuchera family!

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There’s a stunning variety for every spot Have you grown...

Top three seasonal recipes

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Some lovely edible inspiration from The National Garden Scheme Although...

Keep plants healthy by dividing

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Splitting plants saves money and helps fill border gaps As...

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