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. These hairs protect the plant against dehydration and intense sunlight.S. arachnoideumThe attractive purple rosettes of 'Irazu' are offset beautifully by their silver leaf margins. The leaves can fade to a duller pink during winter.S. 'Irazu

. It appears in March and dies back in winter. It will partially disappear in very hot conditions, but will grow again when temperatures fall.Callitriche vernaMore about garden pondsFor more information on pond plants and water lilies visit the Waterside

Plants for small gardensSmall gardens can accommodate a wide range of plants, from spring bulbs to small trees. We spoke to Monty Don and James Alexander-Sinclair at Gardeners' World Live to discover their top 10 plants for small gardens.A small

it at the base of a slope, as this is often a frost pocket where coldness lingers – that doesn’t make for successful winter growing.Level groundIf you want to grow crops all year round, it’s best to line up the ridge of the structure to run east

and winter, most plants don’t grow much so reduce watering and, as ever, feel the compost if in doubt.Seasonal differences with house plantsWhile these rules work for most regular house plants, there are a few groups that need special treatment. Carnivorous

Small treesSmall trees can be used to create impact in gardens of all sizes, adding height, structure and year-round interest. We caught up with David Hurrion, Acting Horticultural Editor of Gardeners' World magazine, to discover his top 10 trees