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•April 2, 2021•

FREESIAS

The Freesia is a corm (bulbo-tuber) and is indigenous to South Africa.  Their flowers have a unique, strong scent.  Plant your freesias out in sunny areas and their stems will remain short.  Plant them out in partial shade, and their stems will stretch, sometimes long enough to require support.  Protection from the heat will extend...
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•April 2, 2021•

DAFFODILS

Daffodils – sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.   These beauties are extremely hardy to frost and it’s very important to only plant them out once temperatures have dropped sufficiently (especially at night).  This is usually only towards the end of April.  Plant your daffodil bulbs in well-drained soil, to which compost and bone meal...
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•April 2, 2021•

ANEMONES

Eye-catching and productive winter and spring bloomers. Anemones are one of the easiest ways to add colour and beauty to your winter and spring garden. Plant the bulbs in a semi-sunny spot that receives shade in the hottest part of the day and in rich, light, well-drained sandy loam. Anemone bulbs often benefit from a...
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•April 2, 2021•

FROST PROTECTION

If you’re new to gardening, or have relocated to an area that experiences winter frosts, the topic of frost-proofing plants may be new to you.  If that’s the case, we’re here to help and this article should bring some clarity.  However, please remember that if we haven’t covered everything you’d like to know, just pop...
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