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How to fill gaps in the border

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Monday, 1 July 2019 at 10:23 am

Watch this Gardeners' World video clip featuring Monty Don to find out how he uses annuals to fill gaps in the border.

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As his oriental poppy finishes flowering, Monty cuts it back and fills the space with annual cosmos and tithonia. Watch this video to find out more about using annuals to fill gaps in the border, as Monty explains how he hopes that cutting his oriental poppy back will encourage it to reflower in autumn.

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