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iceberg climbing rose

On 12/07/2012 in forum

to do everything in the first year after planting, only annuals do that and your rose aims to be around for a good few years, so will take time to get going.  Tie it is so that some of the branches are horizontal, this will also encourage flowering along


Overwintering perennials

On 02/11/2012 in forum

cut back the snapdragons to a few inches above the ground but not sure. Any help would be appreciated. ( The gerbera never flowered and in fact hardly grew at all although they are still living. ) Thanks. Snapdragons-antirrhinums -are an annual once


Hairy bitter cress

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

. Plants are also able to overwinter.Small short-lived annual plants which spread rapidly by means of small seeds dispersed from spring-like seedpods. Remove young plants before they get a chance to flower and set seed. Pull them out individually by hand


Wildlife flowers

On 29/02/2012 in forum

them out as plug plants later in the year. I don't know which wildlife flowers you intend to use, or if the bank already has grass growing in it, but grass and other plants can quickly smother wildflowers. If you're just sowing an annual mix on to bare


What to do now in your garden - week 17

On 31/10/2011 in Weekly checklists

after the wildlife in their garden and boost the balance between beneficial insects and pests.Mow lawns regularlyTreat problem weedsTidy up hedgesAround the gardenTie in young delphinium growth to plant supportsSow hardy annual flowers directly into beds


What to do now in your garden - week 35

On 31/10/2011 in Weekly checklists

Forcing narcissiEnjoy an early scent of spring by forcing narcissi. The bulbs are in the shops from late-August and if planted immediately you can have them in flower by Christmas.Remove suckers from roses, shrubs and treesTrim box hedging


What to do now in your garden - week 50

On 31/10/2011 in Weekly checklists

Grow hippeastrumThe huge trumpet flowers of hippeastrum, often called amaryllis, are sure to brighten up the dark days of winter. You might get one as a Christmas gift, but it's also worth treating yourself to one (or more!) of the massive bulbs


How to create an annual climber pot display

On 22/07/2011 in Pots & containers: Summer

have to trim its fig-like leaves to let the Spanish flag flowers truly shine. Set off these two annual climbers to perfection by planting delicate but colourful bedding plants around the base of the display. Don't be tempted to plant out tender young


Growing seeds

On 08/02/2013 in forum

and flamboyant from seed (better in my view. Seed can be grown without anything artificial, I managed without for many years and I don't use heat now. A lot of plants can be sown outside-most hardy annuals where you want them to flower this year-you can raise a


Monty Donn

On 16/09/2012 in forum

heads you will have short floweriing season I think the tough answer is that it is confusing and the presenters gloss over these ideas very quickly. Which is why so many people are asking for help on forums. Many annual plants will keep trying to flower


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