Tag: Summer

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 have a sustainable summer

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Conserving water and nurturing soil health are on the to-do list for Chris Collins this summer Keeping your soil healthy, moist and regularly replacing nutrients...

Perfect peas, sowing seeds and fan training fruit trees

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Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks   Growing peas Every spring I dutifully sow peas for my plot. I’m well aware...

A busy summer garden

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Ruth finds that there’s lots to do, from dawn til dusk Much as I would like to spend the tail-end of July sitting in a...

Summer citrus care

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There are a few timely jobs to do if you want a good crop of citrus fruit this year, says Kris Pruning REMOVAL OF larger branches...

Be water-wise this summer

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Saving water unburdens your pocket and the planet We have just come through the wettest winter and spring I can remember, but the way our...
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Try growing some exotic flavours

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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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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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