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Entries from July 2008

News from Helen!

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Just received a postcard from Scotland - Helen has been beavering away in her brother Bruce’s garden - and has footage to show us!  I can hardly wait.

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Tags: General News

Deadheading & Cutting Back Perennials

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments

While it is not essential to cut back or remove spent blossoms from your perennials - in many cases it will make your garden look much tidier.  In the first photo you can see a picture of an Aruncus dioicus - a very hardy shade plant.  It does not produce seeds for the birds and I [...]

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Tags: Garden Maintenance

3 Steps to Perfect Pots

July 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Hopefully you’ve followed along with our video and have started your own container garden, or perhaps purchased a pot fully planted from the garden centre.  In order to keep them looking fabulous, here are just 3 steps to follow:
1.  Water frequently - Most pots will have to be watered daily, unless they are out in the yard and there’s [...]

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Tags: Pots and Containers