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January 21, 2019
•January 21, 2019•

IT’S HYDRANGEA PRUNING TIME

Many gardeners make the error of pruning back hydrangeas in winter when they are dormant. This initiates healthy new spring growth, but unfortunately no flower buds are produced by the time summer flowering season arrives. Hydrangeas must be pruned immediately after flowering is complete, which is usually around mid-January to mid-February. Firstly, remove all spent flower...
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•January 21, 2019•

WHAT TO DO WITH POINSETTIAS AFTER CHRISTMAS

Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima hybrids) are used for indoor décor during the Christmas and festive season.  After spending a number of weeks indoors, the colourful bracts come to the end of their functional period and the plants need to be removed. Many are simply thrown away or added to the compost heap. However, with a little...
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