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and Lavender still in flower, plus new leaves coming on a deciduous Honeysuckle, and all our bulbs (Daffodils, Alliums, Spring Crocus and Dwarf Irises) all sprouting like it's Spring...amazing! The osteospermums I potted up to put in the greenhouse

many beautiful shrubs to chose from? I have an instant dislike to any plant labelled as 'good ground cover' - I know it will be a rampant thing and I will never be rid of it. A personal dislike is daffodils with pink trumpets - for heavens sake

are cheap in autumn. Deciduous plants such as Japanese Maples and Spirea are often sold for a fraction of their price in winter. Bare root plants will also be a fraction of their summer potted friends. Look for larger plants when buying with a view to divide

soil there are many flowers and shrubs I want to put compost down but do not want totake any plants out. Every article I read states "do not put it near the roots" which is going to be quite difficult. Any suggestions AdamCan you tell me when and how

Describes plants, principally trees and shrubs, that shed their leaves seasonally.

Follow Chris Beardshaw's video guide to transplanting shrubs. Chris explains the benefits of forward planning when transplanting a shrub, giving it the best chance of surviving the move.autumnMore advice on growing shrubsHow to plant a shrub

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Sarah Raven demonstrates how to plant a bare-root tree or shrub in a pot, before planting out in its permanent border position.October-November, February-MarchMore planting advicePlanting a bare-root rosePlanting a shrubPlanting a bare-root tree