Garden Plants
Not sure which clematis to grow? We compare nearly 100 varieties. By situation, north-facing, pots, growing up roses, winter interest , colour, sise & scent. Written by someone who has grown clematis all his life.
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A complete guide to growing wisteria, covering the three main species in the Ashridge range, why grafted plants matter, wall training, pruning, feeding for flowers, and the most common reasons wisteria fails to bloom.
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Clematis Wilt: What It Is & What to Do Clematis wilt is dramatic — a healthy plant can collapse and blacken within days. But it's less common than most gardeners fear, and most plants recover if you act quickly and planted them deep enough. This guide explains how to tell true wilt from drought, slug damage, and other causes; which varieties are resistant; and the six things you can do to reduce the risk.
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Most clematis are deciduous, bare through winter and in flower for a few weeks in spring or summer. But three groups stay…
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When and How to Prune Clematis: All Three Pruning Groups Explained Every clematis belongs to one of three pruning groups; unsurprisingly numbered…
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Does Lavender Get Diseases and Pests? Lavender has an undeserved reputation for being disease-free. It is more resistant than most garden plants…
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Photinia Red Robin makes a really photogenic hedge plant, with blazing red young leaves that can be persuaded to reappear all summer…
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This post is a bit late for getting in a February trim, but since the weather has been fresh and plants slow…
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January-February is the ideal time to prune your Wisteria - have you?
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Or: How to Record a Gardening Video Using a Potato I am sorry everyone, really. I genuinely didn't realise how bad the…
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