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Making the most of perennials

Plants and shrubs | 15/04/2012

A perennial plant is a term for a plant that lives for more than two years, they can live for only a few years or for many, many years. They will commonly die off over the winter, especially flower...
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Pruning a woody lavender plant

Plants and shrubs | 15/04/2012

Lavender plants need to be pruned every year, cutting off a maximum of 1/3 of the branch to prevent it from becoming woody and gnarly looking. This also encourages new growth and keeps it healthy look...
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Protecting a magnolia tree from frost

Trees | 13/03/2012

The most dangerous times for a magnolia, especially young ones, are when the tree is starting to bud but there are still frosts around. Whilst the tree will most likely survive, it may well lose th...
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Taking a cutting from an euonymus

Plants and shrubs | 26/02/2012

Euonymus are easy to take cuttings from and grow easily enough. Here are two methods to take cuttings. Both methods should be done in spring, after hard frosts have finished. It is best to leave the c...
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Protecting plants from the frost

Plants and shrubs | 20/02/2012

Delicate and new plants can be supsceptible to frost so should be protected where possible. Using mulch is a great way of protecting these plants by insulating the soil from the cold, and with orga...
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