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Flowers
•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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•July 4, 2018•

ROSE PRUNING TIPS

These Rose tips are courtesy of Tarr Roses The best time to prune your roses is from about mid-July to the beginning of August. Pruning encourages sprouting, even during fairly low temperatures. Newly sprouted leaves are tender and could be burnt by late frost, in which case nothing is gained and important stored reserves are...
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•April 3, 2018•

GROWING DAFFODILS

Daffodils are one of the easiest spring bulbs to grow. Although we most often think of bright yellow daffodils, there in are lots of varieties available in shades and combinations of yellow, white and orange. Daffodils grow from bulbs and are a must have for a romantic or cottage garden. Daffodil bulbs should be planted in...
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