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Plant of the month – Winter Flowering Honeysuckle

March 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Winter flowering honeysuckle is a great shrub for the border.Delicate creamy flowers with a wonderful perfume, are born in clusters on bare stems from January to March.Excellent as a border shrub or hedging plant, winter flowering honeysuckle will reach a Height: 2m (78"). Spread: 2.5m … [Read more...]

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Autumn garden tasks

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October 2, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Plant life slows, leaves take on glorious colours and the nights turn much colder, but Autumn can be a busy time in the garden.Depending on where in the world you are depends when Autumn starts. In the UK the cooler evenings and windy conditions often arrive mid-to late September.With … [Read more...]

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Plant of the month – Sedum

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September 4, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Sedum spectabile or ice plant, is a wonderful flower for adding autumn colour to the border and is loved by bees and butterflies.Growing to a height and spread of around 45 cm, Sedum Spectabile enjoys full sun in light to well drained soil and is hardy enough to survive British … [Read more...]

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