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Home & Garden > Perennials Growing delphinium

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The Delphinium, which is a hardy perennial, is very popular in cottage gardens where its tall spires compete with those of Verbascum and Hollyhock. They come in an ever growing variety of colours ranging from palest sky blue through gentian and indigo; pink through lavender to rich purple and brilliant white and white tinged... More..

Home & Garden > Perennials Growing clematis

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I first became aware of the clematis many years ago when the bus on which I travelled to school passed a house covered in huge blue flowers. I was so impressed that I made a point of finding out what the flowers were and made up my mind that I wanted to grow plants like that in my garden. Since that time I have indeed grown ... More..

Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Growing azalea

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If anyone were to ask me which was my favourite flower I would be hard put to give them an answer as there are so many that could fill that position. However, way up high on the list I would have to put Azaleas and Rhododendrons. In fact, although there is a massive variety, Azaleas and Rhododendrons are classified as being ... More..

Home & Garden > Perennials The different types of roses

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Shrub roses come in a great variety. There are types that grow tall and some that can be used as ground cover. Some are termed as old fashioned' having been around for many years, others are known as modern'. Generally speaking, shrub roses need less attention than other types. Although they do need some pruning it is usuall... More..

Home & Garden > Perennials Growing roses

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The sun is shining, the garden is beginning to dry up after being ankle deep in mud and I am thinking of roses! In fact, I planted a new one yesterday after being forced to wait for the ground to dry a bit. The first time I came across Hybrid Tea roses was when my parents decided to buy a dozen to line our front garden more ... More..

Home & Garden > Perennials Growing hydrangea

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The Hydrangea is a well known deciduous shrub native to China, Japan, the Himalayas and North and South America. They come in several different varieties. By far the most popular and well known is the variety Macrophylia and this is split into two groups: Lace Cap and Hortensia (also known as Mophead). Probably the best know... More..

Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Book reviews: Royal Horticultural Society's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers

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I don't claim to be an expert gardener far from it - but I can recognise a fair number of plants and name them and I can make a reasonable job of looking after a quite large garden. I know what I like and recently, I have been quite successful at growing what I like. When I have a problem I look it up in one of my many garde... More..

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2. The different types of roses
3. Book reviews: Royal Horticultural Society's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers
4. Growing hydrangea
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