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level will rejuvenate it and, though it seems brutal, will allow the plant a fresh start. Once again there will be neat rosettes and, with luck,a few more flowers in late summer. More on growing ornamental poppiesMake a nettle feed in a container

be uninvited guests to the garden party, but often they make the difference between a monotonous gathering and an unforgettable carnival.All but the tidiest of gardeners experience the joy of finding new plants that have sown themselves. And although we may

by making use of pale, pastel colours.White, cream, pale yellow, lilac, light mauve and pale pink show up best. Add variegated plants for splashes of cream, yellow and white. There are various degrees of shade. Light shade means slight shade for all or most

Verbena bonariensisVerbena bonariensis flowers on tall, wiry stems and can be planted with a variety of different perennials, including grasses. It has a long flowering season, making it an ideal plant for low-maintenance gardens and herbaceous

of deadheading, they'll flower well into autumn.Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta White'This evergreen clematis is often sold tied to an upright stake, however, its trailing habit makes it perfect for the edge of a container. Partner the white blooms with spring bulbs

and beards making up the flowers are all in the same shade of caramel-yellow. Mid-season flowering, from May to June, height 90cm.Iris 'Butterscotch Kiss'Another tall bearded plicata iris, with ruffled petals. The standards are pale violet flushed with white

all summer long. Support them, feed and water them regularly, remove spent flowers and watch out for signs of pests and diseases. Our five tips, below, will ensure your roses put on a show-stopping display.Deadhead roses regularly, otherwise plants

Growing helleboresA must-have for the winter garden, hardy hellebores flower from late-winter to early spring. They also make great cut flowers - simply snip off flower heads and float in a shallow bowl of water.There are many varieties of hellebore

pretty display for the Christmas table. In colder situations it will flower prolifically until the first frosts, then bloom intermittently in warmer spells until the end of the year.Dig in plenty of organic matter before planting the bulbs and water them

intensively in show-off numbers, especially under trees or shrubs. Aim to make plantings look natural. When your bulbs arrive, keep them in a cool, dry place and plant them as promptly as possible. Check new bulbs to make sure they are firm - discard any