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Origins</h2>
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The Choisya Ternata commonly known as The Mexican Orange is an evergreen shrub which is native through much of Mexico and up into some of the Southern States of North America. It is named in honour of the Swiss clergyman and botanist Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859). Breeders have created several different varieties some of which are usually available in nurseries and garden centres</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">CLICK</span> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=lifebetweethe-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d8304ae15772931b95c23087b27b7c95&camp=1634&creative=6738&node=4275659031" target="_blank">PLANTS, SEEDS, and BULBS on AMAZON</a> <span style="color: red;">HERE</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Choisya ternata is a bushy evergreen shrub which is grown as much for its glossy green aromatic foliage as they are for its scented white flowers which are glorious in late April through May. It is not unusual for them to have a second flush of flowers in the Autumn. Without pruning Choisya Ternata can grow up to 2.5 metres (8 feet) wide and 2.0 metres (6.5 feet) high, but growing habit does somewhat depend on the particular variety. Popular choices in Britain include Choisya Ternata 'Sundance' which has brighter yellow leaves and Choisya Dewitteana which has narrow leaves and is more compact. Choisya's can be planted as an informal hedge</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">CLICK</span> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?_encoding=UTF8&tag=lifebetweethe-21&linkCode=ur2&linkId=26fba0f67c4219b153f78b87c21289ca&camp=1634&creative=6738&node=27928012031" target="_blank">GARDEN FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES from AMAZON</a> <span style="color: red;">HERE</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Probably the best time to plant Choisya is in the early Spring but if purchased in a pot you can plant at any time of the year. Take special care in Winter making sure the soil is frost-free and in Summer that there is some moisture in the ground. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot and add in a general purpose compost and a handful of fish blood and bone or similar fertilizer. Water thoroughly especially during the summer months and continue until you are confident the plant is established. There is really very little pruning required except to keep your shrub in shape. This is of course more important if you have planted an informal hedge. As with most shrubs prune after flowering has finished usually in June. Where Winters are hard with snow Choisya can look a bit jaded and bare patches can develop. Cut out all the dead and poor branches in early Spring to encourage new growth but do not cut back hard the entire shrub otherwise, you will miss out on the year's flowers<br />
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Yellow Spring flowering Shrub Kerria Japonica Pleniflora is also known by its two more common names of Jews Mantle or Batchelor's Buttons. It is a native of China, Japan and The Korean Peninsula. The cultivar Pleniflora is named after William Kerr a young Scottish Kew gardener, plant hunter and collector. Kerria Japonica was one of the numerous plants he sent back to The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew in London, as part of an expedition organised by the East India Company to China to find new and undiscovered plants in 1804. It was the Kerria shrub which was subsequently named in his honour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Kerria Japonica Pleniflora tends to grow in a thick clump of numerous stems. It is a vigorous grower and will reach a maximum height of around 3.5 metres (12feet) in 8-9 years It produces suckers around the thicket increasing the shrubs width year on year but this seldom reaches beyond the 3 metre mark (10feet). They are however easily maintained and because of their tolerance to most conditions are an ideal shrub to plant in those 'difficult' garden places. Deciduous during Winter, they are prolific flowerers from mid Spring their yellow blooms creating an enormous amount of cheer in celebration of the new growing season.</div>
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Kerria Japonica Pleniflora will tolerate most soil conditions providing it is reasonably drained. It is happy in full sun or partial shade and can cope with almost all aspects and exposed conditions. To plant a new shrub from a pot you can give it the best start by digging a hole twice the size of the pot. Add in plenty of compost and a handful of fish blood and bone meal. Water well in and continue to keep moist for the first year or until the shrub becomes established. this is particularly important over the Summer months. It is important to prune Kerria straight after flowering. In Britain that means ideally not later than the second week of June. The reason for this is that they flower on growth from the previous year, so the new shoots that emerge through the Summer will have plenty of time to develop ready to flower the following Spring. They should be cut back quite hard removing old flower stems and dead wood. This should encourage new growth from the base.</div>
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Photinia is an evergreen shrub that many people will recognize and know by the common cultivar Red Robin. However, Photinia make up a genus of over 50 shrubs and small trees. In 1943 a Photinia seedling was discovered at the Fraser Nurseries in Birmingham Alabama in America. This tiny seedling was a hybrid of Photinia glabra and Photinia serratifolia. So Photinia x fraseri was born and the cultivar Red Robin by far the most popular of the species here in Britain, was bred in New Zealand. Photinias found wild have a wide natural range which spans from North America to the Himalayas, through India, and on into Thailand. Several species can also be found in Japan. It is now cultivated and planted in gardens and municipal parks throughout the World. Photinia is a name that comes from the Greek word Photeinos meaning glossy, probably because of its shiny leaves.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Photinia x fraseri Red Robin can be grown either on its own as a specimen shrub or combined as a hedge. I have also seen them looking very handsome as a standard. Red Robins grow quite fast, on average 12 inches (30cm) a year, and can reach as high as 15- 18ft (5mtrs +) and over time can spread equally as wide. Here in Britain, the shrub starts sprouting its shiny red new shoots in mid-March. By April the red leaves have fully opened and white flowers with a pink tinge appear from May. There is also the similar Photinia x Fraseri Cracklin Red Parred which is smaller and grows to around 5-6ft (2 mtrs) and a dwarf shrub Photinia x Fraseri Little Red Robin 2-3ft (60-90cm). </div>
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Red Robin is a shrub that is very easy to grow and once planted requires minimal maintenance. They are happy in either full sun or partial shade and will tolerate most soil types if reasonably fertile and well drained. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot or bare root and add plenty of compost with a handful of fish blood and bone meal. Water well in and keep watering until the plant has become established. Watering is particularly important during the Summer months in the first year. Pruning is only required to keep the shape of the shrub so a light trim now and again through the Summer should be fine. This is especially important if you want to keep a hedge in shape. If a more substantial prune is required to reduce height or width it is best done in the early part of the Summer after the best of its flowers are over. Occasionally you may notice in Spring as the new shots appear that some leaves have brown-purple spots on them (see picture 1 top). This is a sure sign the plant has become stressed over the Winter by harsh conditions or cold winds. Give the plant a good feed of Growmore or similar and mulch some humus-rich compost around the base.</div>
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Origins</h3>
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Named in honor of William Forsyth (1737-1804) the Scottish Royal Head Gardener, prominent horticulturalist and founding member of The Royal Horticultural Society, Forsythia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Olive family (Oleaceae). There are around a dozen species in the genus, originating mostly in the Far East.</div>
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Forsythia is a deciduous shrub which bursts into prolific bright yellow bloom in early Spring and largely before the emergence of its leaves. They are very easy to grow preferring places in full sun or partial shade.</div>
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Planting</h3>
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Forsythia will tolerate most soil types as long as they are reasonably fertile and well drained. As with all shrubs dig a hole twice as large as the pot or bare root. Add in plenty of compost and mix in a handful of fish blood and bone meal. Water well in and be sure to keep the plant moist during it's first year or until its roots have established. This is especially important during the Summer months.</div>
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Pruning</h3>
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Forsythia requires very little maintenance. However this shrub is a fast grower, so care should be taken when choosing the location to plant Forsythia as it can become overwhelming in just a few years. It is likely pruning may be required to give the shrub some shape depending on its situation. This will be important if you intent to plant Forsythia as a hedge rather than a stand alone shrub. Pruning is best done straight after flowering in late Spring. It is essential that you prune the plant then if you want to have flowers the following season as Forsythia only flowers on growth from the year before. Pruning in Summer or Autumn will only cutaway next seasons blooms. First remove old dead wood. Trim the stems to shape as required and then every five years cut out around one third (30%) of the old stems right down to the ground especially if they have formed crowns from previous pruning. Feed and mulch as required.</div>
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Commonly known as The Christmas or Lentern Rose because of its flowering time from the Christmas period into Lent, Hellebores are not actually related to the rose family but to the genus Helleborus. This genus consists of over 20 species of perennial mostly evergreen herbaceous flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. </div>
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Many species of Hellebore have their origins in South Eastern Europe on the uplands and lowlands of The Balkans. Other original species can be traced in Turkey through Syria and into China. However most of the popular varieties you see in gardens around Britain are the creations of nurserymen and are Helleborus orientalis hybrids.<br />
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Hellebores are a perfect plant for dappled partial shade. Full shade may inhibit flower numbers so planting in and around deciduous trees or shrubs is ideal. They will tolerate most soil types but their ideal will be humus rich, loamy and well drained. They should not be planted in areas that become waterlogged especially through the Winter as they are likely to rot off. If the area becomes hot, baked and dry during the Summer this equally should be avoided.<br />
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To plant your Hellebore dig a hole twice the size of the pot or bare root. Add in plenty of compost and a handful of fish blood and bone meal and water well in. During the plants first year or at least until its root system has become established keep it well watered, especially during the Summer months. In Spring be sure to lightly fork in a top dressing of fish blood and bone or a compound fertilizer. Growmore is a popular one here in Britain. It is a good idea to mulch round the plant in the Autumn. You could use mushroom compost, leaf mould or chippings of bark for this purpose.<br />
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Here in Britain, Hellebores tend to flower from mid February through to April. Although they are semi evergreen throughout the year leaves gradually die back to allow for newer fresher ones. Its a good idea to cut these dead ones away from the plant for its overall tidiness and to prevent disease. This is particularly important in late Winter prior to the flower stems emerging to make sure they are not hindered or covered. Once flowering stems have finished they should be cut down to their base.<br />
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Most Hellebore tend to form large clumps after several years growth. At this stage they can be divided. Lift the whole plant and slice into sections with a spade or put two forks back to back and gradually prize apart whichever you find easiest. These bare root sections can then be replanted elsewhere. This process is best done either straight after flowering in Spring or in early Autumn. Make sure your new plants are kept moist through the first year or until new roots have established.<br />
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In addition to splitting large clumps, Hellebores tend to self propagate with little seedlings growing around the parent plant. These can be left where they are to mature but as they may be quite dense it's best to thin them and pot the seedlings on to grow into new plants.<br />
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The Iris gets its name from a Greek word meaning rainbow. This could be because of the many colours of a genus nearly 300 strong. Perennials, Iris grow from either rhizomes usually forming a creeping clump or sprout from a more bulbous type root.<br />
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In this post we will concentrate on two very popular Iris's grown in the gardens of Britain. Iris Sanguinea commonly called and indeed one of the species considered to be a Japanese Iris. It is widely found naturally not just in Japan but from Mongolia to Korea and China too. It is also widely know as the blood red Iris largely because of its red inner colour spilling on to deep blue. The other Iris we will talk about in this post, and they are sometimes difficult to tell apart is Iris Sibirica commonly known as the Siberian Iris and is naturally found from Russia through Eastern European Countries. The way to tell them apart is by their stems. Sanguinea has unbranched stems, while Sibirica has branched stems. Iris Sanguinea has been hybridized with Iris Sibrica in modern times to extend the blue to a greater colour range.<br />
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Both Iris Singuinea and Sibirica are very easy to grow. They do best in loamy humus rich areas, but will tolerate most locations. Moist but not waterlogged ground next to a garden pond or watercourse would be an ideal spot. However they do equally well in a border and look particularly effective grown in clumps. Plant your Iris buy digging a hole twice as large as the pot or bare root. Add in a generous amount of compost and a handful of fish blood and bone meal to give your Iris a good start. Water well in and keep your plant moist especially during the summer months in its first year. Note! Check before you use artificial fertilizers if you are planting near a water course as there may be a risk of contamination to fish and other aquatic life.<br />
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The are happy planted in either full sun or partially shaded locations and tend to flower from May until the end of June here in the UK. <br />
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Their green narrow leaves die back in the Autumn and will need to be cut away when they have gone completely brown. New shoots start to appear again in mid March and it is a good idea to lightly fork in a handful of fish blood and bone meal to give the plant a good start to the growing season.<br />
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<span id="goog_1348966944">When clumps become to large over a few years they can be split. This is best done by either digging up a section or lifting the whole clump out of the ground and placing two forks back to back and prising the clump apart. This can be done several times until you have small enough plants. These can then be replanted elsewhere or given to friends, the village fete and so on.</span><br />
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Molehills on the Lawn</h3>
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following morning to find a mole has left crumbly mounds of soil on your carefully tended grass. Although it may look like you have had an invasion of dozens of the little (and some might say cute) furry critters at work on your lawn. Most often it can be the work of only one or two moles, even though there may be multiple heaps of soil on your lawn. They are very efficient at tunneling given their shovel like front claws, and can quickly excavate a large amount of soil . As you walk over a lawn where a mole has been working it feels spongey under foot where their tunnels are.</div>
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All About Moles</h3>
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Moles are not nocturnal and will dig every few hours day and night. They tend to live solitary lives and are rarely seen above ground. They are very territorial, getting quite aggressive when defending their underground tunnel network from other moles. But while they are reluctant to share their tunnels, inevitably burrows do sometimes cross over and are jointly occupied but only as travelling routes. There are different levels of tunnels the deeper ones are living quarters and where they raise their young. The shallow ones are usually the feeding tunnels the network of which can travel many metres. </div>
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Moles are not blind but it's their amazing sense of smell they use to find their prey and get around. Moles favourite food are earthworms but they will also eat a wide variety of invertebrates including beetle and leatherjacket larvae. The are exclusively carnivorous and although they may undermine the root systems of plants they are unlikely to eat any shoots. Mole activity in a flower border nonetheless is very undesirable as all that rummaging around below the surface can seriously affect plant growth.</div>
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Mole control Products</h3>
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Some mole catchers say strong scents can deter moles from lawns. Undetectable by humans these bulbs give off a pungent smell that moles are said to hate.<br />
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Mole repellant scatter granules contain caster oil which penetrates deep into the tunnels and taints the moles food sources. Without harming the moles it makes them move away to untreated areas. The manufacturers say it is totally harmless to pets and children.</div>
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Mole Traps</h3>
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Traps are best placed in a feeding tunnel which runs from/to a molehill. Cut the lawn turf open to expose a section of the tunnel and place the trap in the tunnel making sure that there is no loose soil obscuring the entrance to the trap. Recover the trap with turf so there is no possibility of any sunlight or difference in air current in the tunnel. Then wait. It may take a day or two for the mole to spring the trap but they MUST be checked daily. </div>
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There are several different types of trap on the market. Lets start with a humane one which captures the mole alive so it can be released away from your garden. <br />
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If you have a large infestation it may be necessary to use traps that humanely dispatch the mole. There are two basic types. The scissor claw trap. Placed in the tunnel running to/from the molehill the unwary mole is caught in a scissor action as it moves through the trap.<br />
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The other type is the tunnel type trap and as the name suggests sits in the tunnel running to/from the mole hill. Which ever type you decide to use make sure the entrance is clear of soil and covered so that no daylight enters the trapping area.<br />
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The evergreen shrub Garrya Elliptica is commonly known as the The Silk Tassel Bush. It brings much needed Winter interest to a garden, largely because of the silver grey catkins which appear from around December through to early Spring here in Britain<br />
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Garrya Elliptica originates from North America, principally from coastal California. It has a compact habit and can be planted as a single free standing specimen, or together as a hedge, and can be a very effective espalier or fan trained against a wall. .<br />
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The Silk Tassel bush is a dioecious shrub. That is to say there are both male and female plants. The difference is reasonably easy to determine and its all about the tassels. Male Garrya's have greener grey tassels with some cultivars growing as long as 12 inches (30cm). The females tassels tend to be shorter at around 3.5 inches (9cm) with a more silvery grey look.<br />
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This particular evergreen doesn't require a great deal of pruning especially if your specimen is free standing. However should you wish to reduce its size pruning is best done in Spring. The silk tassel catkins that have provided a wonderful show over Winter will have begun fading and the shrub will be shedding any yellow or brown leaves in preparation for new growth so now is the time to shape it. Spring is also the time to cut Garrya hedges.<br />
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Garrya Elliptica prefers soil that is well drained and loamy. As with all shrubs soak the root ball and dig a hole twice the size of the pot backfilling with plenty of compost and a handful of fish blood and bone. This will give your Silk tassel bush the best start. Ideally you should site it in a sheltered position away from frosty winds as the leaves are susceptible to scorch.<br />
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Britain is well known as a nation of wildlife lovers and in gardens large and small up and down these Isles birds and animals happily share the green spaces around our homes. The European Robin is probably Britain's most favourite bird. In the 1960's in a vote published in The Times of London the robin was voted the UK's unofficial national bird and in 2015, the robin was again voted Britain's national bird in a poll organised by birdwatcher David Lindo.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxT-DbuOiY_Es1pALAt4Y1XssPRQvMgqaKAzvo78ZGupZDwnT81yfXGVd-I46HMMEywdbYB54Lrke5Nbm_yILxX4gkaqSOXYQ6JQh1GtIE75oxSP04nQqSqYArVKU4M5mFislsQ0Y4ev7r/s300/European+Robin+Bird.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="265" data-original-width="300" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxT-DbuOiY_Es1pALAt4Y1XssPRQvMgqaKAzvo78ZGupZDwnT81yfXGVd-I46HMMEywdbYB54Lrke5Nbm_yILxX4gkaqSOXYQ6JQh1GtIE75oxSP04nQqSqYArVKU4M5mFislsQ0Y4ev7r/w400-h353/European+Robin+Bird.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> An old English folk tale seeks to explain the robin's distinctive breast. Legend has it that when Jesus was dying on the cross, the robin, then simply brown in colour, flew to his side and sang into his ear in order to comfort him in his pain. The blood from his wounds stained the robin's breast, and thereafter all robins got the mark of Christ's blood upon them.</div>
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Robins are unmistakable with their bold red chests which are the same for both male and female birds. They are very territorial and will defend their patch aggressively. Flashing its red breast and singing from the highest tree is sometimes enough, but all to often intruders are met by combat. This is especially so in the breeding season.</div>
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Junior birds have a golden brown speckled chest which prevents adults seeing them as a threat to their territory (as picture above) Mature birds will only defend their territories against other robins. All other birds it seems can come and go in the patch without hindrance.</div>
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Robins like to nest fairly near the ground and can often be found in all manner of unusual locations. A flower pot lying on its side, a pile of logs, old tins and tree stumps are among many things that robins will nest in. Robins usually have several broods in a season.</div>
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If you want to encourage Robins to nest in your garden you could try putting up a nest box which needs to be open fronted rather than having a small hole. Place the box around a metre from the ground (higher if there are a lot of cats around) and hide it amongst dense Ivy, or wisteria or similar climber against a wall or trellis. Do not be tempted to take a peak during the building of nests and laying and hatching of eggs. Robins have been known to abandon sites if there is to much human activity. Robins start looking for a suitable mate as early as January, but breeding usually starts in earnest around March here in the UK.</div>
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Robins eat a wide variety of insects, spiders, beetles and worms. During the winter months when food is scarce they will supplement their diet with berries and remaining fruits from the hedgerows.</div>
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They will readily visit a bird table to eat seed mixtures especially during cold and frosty weather.</div>
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Mealworms are a real favourite of robins, so much so that given a little time for them to get used to you putting them out on the bird table they will begin to take them from an outstretched hand.</div>
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Robins are wonderful singers and are amongst the first to join in the dawn chorus to herald a new day. It is not unusual to hear robins sing at night especially in suburban areas where the streets are artificially lit. </div>
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Robins are seldom shy when humans are around especially if you are turning over a vegetable patch or weeding. Most gardeners will be familiar with a robin waiting patiently in a nearby tree or even perched on the wheelbarrow ready to swoop down when your work uncovers a worm or beetle.<br />
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Most British robins stay within the UK and defend their territories all year round but a few migrate south in winter to the European Continent. The robin has become strongly associated with Christmas, taking a starring role on many Christmas cards since the mid 19th century and has appeared on many Christmas postage stamps. The association with Christmas more probably arises from the fact that postmen in Victorian Britain wore red jackets and were nicknamed "Robins"; the robin featured on the Christmas card is an emblem of the postman delivering the card.<br />
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The Origins of Winter Jasmine</h3>
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Jasminum Nudiflorum Winter Jasmine is a popular shrub with its origins in China where it was found by the great plant collector Robert Fortune in 1845. No amount of frost it seems dulls this plants spirit as its yellow flowers, which emerge from bare green stems, are a bright and cheerful sight in the dark days of Winter when they appear. Its leaves are narrow and an unremarkable oval shape and appear in the Spring.</div>
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Where to grow Winter Jasmine </h3>
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Jasminum Nudiflorum can be found grown against the walls of grand houses, cottages and suburban houses alike here in the UK. Surprisingly it is not a climber as such, however Winter Jasmine does seem to do best against some kind of support where it can scramble over a wall or trellis</div>
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Winter Jasmine cultivation and maintenance</h3>
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Winter Jasmine can tolerate almost all soil conditions and seems happy growing in sun or shade. It is a tough shrub but as with all shrubs soaking the root ball and adding compost together with a handful of fish blood and bone meal when planting will give it the best start.</div>
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Train those first few stems of a new plant by tying them to horizontal wires on a wall or tie the shoots to wooden trellis or a vertical frame. This will help the shrub climb and maintain its shape.</div>
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Winter Jasmines growing habit does make it look a little straggly after a few years of growth and although they don't require a great deal of maintenance pruning is desirable to keep it in some semblance of shape. Pruning should ideally be done after flowering has finished in late February-March. For a light prune to keep the shrub in shape trim back the bright green flowering stems to where they emerge. It may be necessary to cut the shrub back harder as it expands from its support. Only the outer new stems flower so a more substantial cut back is required after a few years especially if bare patches have started to appear.</div>
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Stachys Byzantina more commonly known as Lambs Ear, Rabbits Ear, or sometimes woolly nettle is a popular perennial found in many grand herbaceous borders around Britain where it is cultivated. It originates from countries at the Eastern edges of the European Caucasus such as Armenia through to Turkey and on to Middle Eastern Countries like Iran There are quite a number of different cultivars and varieties of Stachys. </div>
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Its Silver grey green leaves remain throughout the year and are a soft furry velvet like to the touch, hence its common lambs ear name. Whilst the leaves do last fairly well through the winter they are not truly evergreen and will certainly not withstand heavy frosting or snow. New leaves always emerge in the Spring to replace the old.</div>
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Lambs ear has a dense ground covering habit and can spread quite quickly during the growing season. It is and ideal weed suppressant or ground cover plant and is particularly effective softening the edge of a terrace. It is best planted in the Spring in well drained loamy soil but will tolerate poorer positions. It prefers to be in full sun but will grow fairly happily in partial shade.</div>
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Lambs ear is mostly grown and planted for its silvery green leaves which are valued because of the great contrast they make to other plants in a border. However Stachys Byzantina does produce small pinkish flowers on tall felt covered stocky stems (60cm/ 24inch/2 feet tall) from early summer. They are a great favourite of Bees. Note: some choices of Stachys Byzantina flower more rarely than others</div>
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After a few seasons the original plant will probably need to divided as dead patches can appear and is best done in Spring. Lambs Ear also self seeds from the flower heads so it is not unusual to find a few volunteers springing up in your border. Remove brown dead leaves periodically especially in Autumn to prevent rot and cut back flower stems to their base when finished. </div>
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Polemonium Caeruleum is an hardy herbaceous perennial border plant which is commonly known as Jacobs Ladder or sometimes Greek Valerian. </div>
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They are from the Polemoniaceae family a genus of over 30 species. Most Polemonium are native to the cooler temperate areas of Europe where they can be found growing wild on untouched grassland. There are several cultivated varieties of Polemonium Caeruleum the most commonly found of which in the herbaceous borders of the UK have lavender blue or white flowers.</div>
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Polemonium Caeruleum (Jacobs Ladder) are generally easy plants to grow since they are very tolerant to most soil types and PH values. They are happiest in a sunny border but will happily thrive in a partially shaded spot. </div>
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Plant using a generous amount of compost and keep watered well for 3 months or until your plant becomes established. They don't tolerate boggy or continually damp places that well so planting in these areas is best avoided.</div>
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Jacobs Ladder flowers from early to mid summer and grows up to 3ft or 90cm. They are fairly self supporting and don't usually require staking. Their leaves are somewhat ladder like which is probably where they get their common name 'Jacobs Ladder'. Whilst the original plant will slowly grow larger, the flower heads produce seeds which can spread throughout the border. Whilst this may be desirable up to a point by bringing on new plants, which can easily be transplanted, cutting the stems soon after flowering has finished will make them more manageable. All flower stems should be cut in the Autumn as a matter of course.</div>
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Creating a living willow Igloo</h3>
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Creating a living willow (Salix) sculpture is one of the most exciting projects you can do in your garden. Because this particular customer has children we decided to create something simple so they could take part in it's construction, and practical so they could have plenty of fun playing in it.</div>
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So we decided to build an Igloo.</div>
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When should I plant my Willow Igloo</h3>
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This is a project that is best done over the winter months, when the willow has no leaves and is in it's dormant state. You can plant from the end of November until the end of March providing there is no frost. This will give the willow a chance to develop a root system for the growing season in Spring and Summer. It is best not to plant after the end of March, as your willow may not do so well.</div>
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Where can I get a Living Willow Kit</h3>
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The Igloo you see here is now several years old, and the grass has now grown somewhat scraggly round the base. However when you first plant your willow you should remove all the turf in the shape of the structure you want to create. Then dig in as much compost as you can to give your new willow a good start. The actual planting is then easy, simply push your willow canes into the ground. You should make sure that you keep the area around the new canes weed free. Some people put a heavy mulch or matting down to help with weed control. There are many willow growers who now supply kits. Our igloo was a kit which came with ready cut to length stems of fresh willow and a plan which was helpful. We got our kit from JPR environmental (follow link <a href="http://www.jprwillow.co.uk/kits.htm">HERE</a> ) There are other suppliers to visit and online for example Musgrove willow <a href="https://www.musgrovewillows.co.uk/diy-kits/LIVING-WILLOW-DIY-URL">HERE</a> or Yorkshire willow <a href="http://www.yorkshirewillow.co.uk/">HERE</a></div>
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Caring for my Living Willow Igloo</h3>
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Once established your willow structure will require minimal maintenance. However during the Summer it will grow vigorously in all directions. You should tie in any new shots that will make the structure thicker and stronger and use a sturdy pair of secateurs to trim excess growth back to it's original shape.</div>
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Of course there are many ways to enjoy living willow. The structure pictured above is called The Cathedral. You could create an arbour, fence, windbreak, tunnel, indeed whatever idea you can come up with. Have fun!</div>
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Roses are a delight in any garden but some varieties can be susceptible to a virulent fungal disease commonly known as Blackspot. The good news is that it is completely treatable by a range of fungicides that are readily available here in the UK. I will also give you a few tips below should you want to take a more organic approach.</div>
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Symptoms are easy to spot with fungal black spots appearing on the leaves which as they grow larger turn the foliage on which they are spreading yellow. Eventually the leaves fall off which leads to a dramatic effect on the overall health and vigour of the rose and how many blooms it produces. The disease can quickly spread to other plants so early treatment is recommended.</div>
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Fungus Clear ultra is one of the products I use and as with most fungicides is systemic. That is to say that it is absorbed by the leaves when applied and moves freely through the plants sap treating the existing disease and more importantly helping to prevent further fungal growth. A kind of 'immunization' if you like against further infection. Ideally you can start applying fungus clear as soon as new leaves emerge in the spring which should prevent the disease taking hold through the season but certainly as soon as you notice black spots appear. This product comes as a concentrate so a small quantity needs to be measured (measure supplied) and mixed with water and applied every 2-3weeks through summer. You will need a suitable sprayer with which to apply the mixture such as the one above which comes in 5L 7L(as picture) or 10litre capacity. Both Fungus clear and Sprayer come with full instructions.</div>
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Roseclear Ultra is another equally good blackspot fungicide. It is also systemic, controlling the existing fungus and preventing further infection to your roses from the inside out.
In addition Roseclear has an added insecticide, which is helpful if you have an infestation of greenfly or blackfly which usually congregate under the leaves and around newly forming buds. I always take a bit more care when spraying Roseclear (or any garden insecticide) to avoid contact with bees. With this in mind spraying is usually best done in the evening when bees are less active. The product comes both as a concentrate that you mix with water and apply with a sprayer such as the one above. And in a mixed ready to use gun applicator, which is more suitable for smaller gardens with one or two roses.</div>
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Another great all round fungicide is Bayer's Fungus Fighter, giving excellent control of blackspot. Again this product is systemic but does not include an insecticide. The product comes both as a concentrate that you mix with water and apply with a sprayer such as the one above. And in a mixed ready to use gun applicator, which is more suitable for smaller gardens with one or two roses.<br />
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Blackspot is caused by a fungus which releases spores. Collecting infected and fallen leaves will help in preventing the disease spreading to other plants. This is particularly useful in Autumn when roses shed most of their leaves. You should safely burn all that you find. A good idea is to then cover your rose border with a mulch such as mushroom compost or bark chips. This will help spores reaching new shoots as they emerge in the Spring. This is not a 100% cure unfortunately as spores can blow in on the wind from other infected gardens. The Organic community seems to have many different ideas and recipes on controlling blackspot including solutions containing milk, baking soda, vinegar etc. I haven't tried any of them but it must be said I don't discount any. Always worth a try if you don't want to use chemicals. Please share any success's you've had in comments.<br />
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Part of the Lamiaceae family of flowering plants, there are quite a number of different varieties of Nepeta commonly known as Catmint, but we will focus on probably on of the most popular, easiest to grow and most widely available variety here in Britain. Nepeta Gigantea 'Six Hills Giant'. </div>
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A vigorous perennial, Six Hills Giant requires up to 80cm x 80cm of space due to its rather floppy nature. It's leaves are a greenish grey and when flowering it throws up long spikes of mauve Lavender like flowers. It is one of the longest flowering plants of Summer and can bloom for months with little or no attention. Not surprisingly it is a great favourite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbird moths.</div>
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Depending on the season some gardeners decide to cut back Nepeta in the middle to late July in order for fresh growth to emerge and to bloom on into late Autumn. It has to be said I tend not to do this, finding enough colour if a little faded in late summer, but it is purely my personal preference. That said however and as with most perennials, old growth should be cut back and cleared in Autumn ready for new shoots next season. <br />
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Nepeta grows best in a light loamy soil which is well drained and is happiest located in full sun. It is ideally located at the front or toward the middle of a large border and is well suited as a terrace of path edging. Feeding Catmint is not necessary as this only encourages the plant to become leggy and floppy but be sure to water well new plants at least for the first few weeks. <br />
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Nepeta of course is commonly called Catmint or Catnip for a very good reason best known to cats themselves. Our feline friends simply adore the stuff. Nepeta cataria with it's tall white flowers is the variety that seems to have the greatest effect. Cats rub themselves around the plant and play and roll on the leaves which makes them happy and relaxed in equal measure. My cat is always particularly eager to greet me if I've been working with Catmint that day. I should be noted that the effects are completely harmless.<br />
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Lavender (Lavandula) is one of the easiest shrubs to grow. It is grown the World over with well over 200 varieties. Quite a few are stocked by local garden centres here in the UK. More varieties including dwarf and variegated foliage Lavenders as well as white and pink flowering cultivars that can usually be obtained at specialist nurseries. Popular here in Southern English gardens are the more common violet-blue flowering Lavender angustifolia Hidcote and Lodden Blue, which can grow in excess of 2ft (60cm) in height and width and are ideal for a low border hedge.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt99aJmP0s-NnZr7A02vBgEyKTEniF2tFL8QrlMUGgv4okcGaw_q7TxTZYzXAAd0M4I-cemN9YXm0dIN2h6-kbwYnUnpA2DNyTDqY0KNscwELGRAjzbQPV02oCbO3qturHd8rrFcw1LwiL/s300/Bees+love+English+Lavender.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt99aJmP0s-NnZr7A02vBgEyKTEniF2tFL8QrlMUGgv4okcGaw_q7TxTZYzXAAd0M4I-cemN9YXm0dIN2h6-kbwYnUnpA2DNyTDqY0KNscwELGRAjzbQPV02oCbO3qturHd8rrFcw1LwiL/w400-h268/Bees+love+English+Lavender.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /> For a standalone shrub or in a container the smaller more compact Munstead is still a popular choice. Lavender's greyish leaves remain evergreen in winter and in spring vigorous new growth emerges eventually leading to sprouting stalks of up to approx.12''(30cm) in height on which fragrant flowers begin to bloom in June.<br />
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English Lavender through the Ages</h3>
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There are many historical references to Lavender through the ages, indeed it is mentioned in the Christian Bible under the generic name Spikenard, a blend of essential oils which in those days included Middle Eastern Lavender. The Egyptians are thought to have used it as a perfume at the time of the Pharaohs. Traces of Lavender was found in urns discovered among their mummified remains in the tombs of the pyramids. The Greeks also used Lavender in times before Christ.</div>
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English Lavender in Roman Times</h3>
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It was Romans who really took Lavender to their hearts using it to infuse and scent their bathing water hence the origins of the it's name Lavender coming from the Latin verb 'Lavare' which means 'to wash'. They are thought to have been responsible for introducing the plant to Britain during the Roman occupation which began in AD 43. It was grown in Monastery herb gardens in the Middle Ages, the monks using it mainly for medicinal purposes. And later in England's grand country houses. Queen Victoria is said to have enjoyed a Lavender scented bath. Today one can buy Lavender essential oils to use as a natural soother for a wide range of ailments and indeed to bath in.</div>
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English Lavender Cultivation</h3>
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Cultivating your Lavender plant is relatively easy. They prefer an alkaline loamy soil so if you have a more clay or peaty garden be sure to work in some loamy sandy soil first. It should be well drained, Lavender does not tend to do well in damp shady areas, indeed you will probably find the roots rot in the winter. So be sure to plant in full sun. Once planted just a light dusting of fish blood and bone fertilizer will help growth in the spring. Pruning should ideally be done in late summer by removing the tall stems of flowers down to the main plant. Sadly Lavender plants only last up to five years before they becoming old and woody. The only option then is to replace them.</div>
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Down at Sir Humphrey and Lady Binoche's plans are afoot to create our own Lavender hedge of Hidcote blue. Lady B and I are down at my one of my favourite nurseries for professionals buying containerised plants and are looking forward to having a heady aroma of scent wafting across the garden on those long summer evenings.</div>
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Verbena Bonariensis Origins</h3>
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Verbena bonariensis lilac-purple flower heads look spectacular swaying gently in the breeze in the late summer sun. It is part of the Verbenaceae family and a wild growing native of South America where it is commonly called Argentinian Vervain. Indeed the name bonariensis is thought to derive from the Latin meaning 'from Buenos Aires'.</div>
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Verbena Bonariensis Cultivation</h3>
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Cultivated here in the UK as a herbaceous perennial, Verbena bonariensis can grow to over 4ft tall given the right conditions, and spread to a large clump of slender stalks which have clusters of flowers at the top which are slightly fragrant and loved by pollinating butterflies and bees.</div>
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Verbena bonariensis flowers from August through to October here in Southern England so is ideal if you want to add late summer colour. It is ideally placed in the middle or back of your herbaceous border given it's height. They are reasonably easy to grow, largely pest free although mildly susceptible to powdery mildew in Autumn. Readily available in the UK as a potted plant or from seed they do best in well drained loamy soil in full sun and are fairly drought tolerant. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground in early spring.</div>
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Verbena Bonariensis Propagation</h3>
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Once your semi hardy Verbena has finished flowering and has succumb to the first frost you should cut your plant down two thirds. Propagating Verbena bonariensis is fairly easy as every following Spring you will find that the dozens of seeds that your plant shed in autumn have sprouted shoots so you should have more than enough to transplant elsewhere or let naturalize if required.</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">Pictures : Top. The George Inn Pub, North Hampshire, Southern England, pictures 2-6 Verbena Bonariensis, Bottom. Enjoying a pint or a glass of wine at the George Inn.</span></div>
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Rambling Roses</h3>
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Rambling Roses as the name suggests are rampant growers, happily climbing on the walls of grand houses, country cottages, barns, trellis, pergolas, and stable blocks all over the UK. They are equally at home growing up trees and do particularly well growing through fruit trees in old orchards. They flower usually from late June to mid-September in the UK, and some varieties produce small red hips after flowering. Almost all are 'multiflora' that is to say they bear clusters of small flowers. They do best in full sun but will happily tolerate partial or dappled shade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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It's best to ask yourself the question 'have I got enough space' before you consider growing one, as they can grow to 20ft or more tall and wide. Planting: As with all roses make sure the ground is frost free, then dig a hole at least twice the size of the pot for a potted rose or a significantly sized hole to backfill with compost if you have a bare rooted plant. Mix in a handful of fish, blood and bone or similar to your compost and mix well. Most roses have been grafted on to a stock so make sure the union of the bud is buried around 2cm below the soil. Soak the rose in a bucket of water for a while before planting and soak the ground again when planted to give your rose a good start.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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White Rambling Rector</h3>
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The Rambling rector (above 2) is one of our most popular ramblers and is quite sweetly scented. The origins of this rose are somewhat vague but one perhaps can imagine a rather romantic scenario in that it began life in an English village, perhaps in the Vicars garden. Flowering from late June it is a good tree climber and ideal for a wall or pergola. It is shade tolerant, will cope with a North facing aspect, and is disease resistant although some blackspot may occur which will need treatment with a suitable fungicide. If you intend to grow this rose on a wall you should first affix some wires to support the main stems. These should be placed horizontally from 45-61cm (18- 24 inches) apart. Tie in the main stems as they grow and remove any dead wood and heads when flowering is finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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White Ramblers Kiftsgate</h3>
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Named after Kiftsgate Court Gardens which is situated near the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford on Avon. The Kiftsgate rambler originated in this lovely Cotswold garden (which is open to the public for information on Kiftsgate Court Gardens follow this link: <a href="http://www.kiftsgate.co.uk/">here</a>). It was planted there by the well-known horticulturalist and rose expert Graham Stuart Thomas in 1938 and named by him in 1951. They claim to have the largest Kiftsgate rose in England and say that every year their rose produces huge growth and already covers three trees. It I'm sure is a magnificent sight when in full bloom. Kiftsgate then ( pictured above courtesy Hal Hambrook) is a giant of a rose, so you will need plenty of space for this beauty. I have two to look after, one on the side of a barn and the other on a grand country house. The main stems are sturdier than the Rector but do need support wires. Fairly disease resistant, but some blackspot fungus may occur. The need for pruning is limited to old growth but tying in stems and removal of flower heads and wayward shoots is desirable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Bobbie James is another of the great classic white ramblers. (above courtesy Kurt Stueber) It has a heady powerful scent from its billowing flowers and is notable for its long rather fierce spines. It is thought that this is another Graham Stuart Thomas rose. He of course was the famous collector of heritage roses of Sunningdale Nurseries who by chance came to discover this rose in 1961 as a seedling in the garden of Lady Serena James at St Nicholas, her house, nr Richmond in North Yorkshire. Thomas named it after Lady Serena's husband The Hon. Robert 'Bobbie' James the well-known Yorkshire horticulturalist who created the wonderful gardens at St Nicholas. (The gardens are open to the public for information on St Nicholas Gardens follow this link: <a href="http://stnicholasgardens.co.uk/">here</a> ) Suitable for shaded areas, it flowers from late June onwards and is like other ramblers resistant to fungal diseases. Needs support if on walls but will happily climb up trees and over arches. Lady Serena James incidentally died at the turn of the Millennium aged 99 and Graham Stuart Thomas passed on in 2003 having been awarded the Order of The British Empire OBE.</div>
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The Wedding Day rambling rose must surely cover the front porches of many an English cottage since it is so often given as a gift to remind a couple of their special day. (above courtesy Kurt Stueber) It has a small creamy five-petal pointed flower which is very well scented. Again this Rose was discovered as a seedling in Worthing, in Sussex England. It is thought that Sir Frederick Stern first introduced the rose sometime in the 1950s. Ideally, as with all roses it should be planted in humus-rich soil but is really tolerant and will thrive in a north aspect and in partial shade. Eventually, your Rambler may need to be restored as over a period of years some of the original stems may get old. It is a good idea every few years then to thoroughly remove any dead wood and strip the main stems back. Cut out approx. one-third of the old stems particularly if they are showing signs of dieback or disease to the base, that will encourage new growth. All roses benefit from a handful of fertilizer in March and again in June, lightly dug in around the base.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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When Prince William married his bride Kate Middleton at the Royal Wedding in Westminster Abbey in London, one of the five flowers in Kate's bouquet was Lily of the Valley (<em>Convallaria majalis</em>).</div>
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It is a native of the more temperate parts of the northern hemisphere and can be found in some regions growing wild in the clearings of woods and forests, since it tends to do best in partial or full shade. The national flower of Finland it is sometimes commonly called Mary's tears, this is because it is said that when Jesus died his Mother Mary cried at the foot of his cross and where her tears fell Lily of the Valley grew on the ground in abundance. Interestingly the name <em>Convallaria majalis </em>probably gets its name from the Latin convallis meaning steep or deep valley hence 'of the valley' and the Latin word maius meaning May which perhaps points to its flowering time in that month.</div>
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Once established Lily of the Valley it is a prolific spreader, so is an ideal ground cover plant. However it should be noted that because of the denseness and spread of its roots, in my experience, I have found it quite difficult to dig up and remove in it's entirety so make sure when you plant it, that's where you want it. The plant is highly toxic so obviously it is not wise to ingest any of it's leaves or flowers and sensible to wear gloves and thoroughly wash hands after handling.</div>
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Lily of the valley sprouts single flower stalks among it's many green leaves. Each stalk usually produces 8-12 bell like white flowers that are very sweetly scented which is much of the plants appeal. There are other cultivars notably 'Rosea' which have pink flowers. After flowering it produces green berries that ripen to orange or red fruits which are equally poisonous. Growing this plant is very easy, it will tolerate heavy clay or lighter loamy soils whether they are acid or alkaline. The only real note to mention is to plant it in a dappled shady spot which is mostly moist.</div>
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Alliums make a wonderful addition to the late Spring garden, their eye catching flower heads make for a striking impact to a perennial border and they are equally as dramatic in a deep pot or trough. Allium is the classical Latin name for garlic which is one of over 700 species of the genus which includes Leeks, chives, shallots and onions which is why cultivated alliums are sometimes commonly named ornamental onions. They come in white, yellow, and blue but by far the most popular colour grown is in a range between lilac and purple. <br />
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They are very easy to grow and since they are readily available in the UK in collections or individually, it is simply a matter of choosing the variety or mix that you want and planting the bulb in the soil with a trowel or bulb planter. Most Alliums tend to do best in well drained loamy soil in a fairly sunny position, but because there are many varieties some will tolerate cooler more shady spots. It is worth paying attention to the overall height of the variety you have chosen, particularly if you intend to grow them in a border. I usually scatter plant them across the whole bed in twos and threes which looks very effective.<br />
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Alliums flower in late Spring here in the UK and when finished dry off and produce lots of small black seeds. These can be left to fall into the border if required and will grow in following years as new plants. They can also be harvested when you remove the dead stems and grown in trays or pots. It can take up to three years for them to mature and flower. In addition Allium bulbs produce offsets, that is to say small bulb-lets on the side of the original. I usually lift my Alliums gently after a few years to separate these and make a cluster of flowers especially in a border.<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">Pictures from top: crowds at the lake during the annual Badminton horse trials one of the most prestigious in the World. Spectacular clusters of alliums in a woodland setting. Allium Giganteum white. Gentlemen stewards of the course in red livery. Allium Ampeloprasum. Allium Cristophill. Badminton House in </span><span style="color: #f1c232;">Gloucestershire, country seat of the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort. </span></div>
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Many of the Astilbes found in the British Isles today are hybrids. That is to say that they are a cross between two or more of the original wild species brought here by plant collectors from across the Far East where they are native. </div>
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Astilbes were first introduced in the UK in the 1800's largely from Japan and Korea where the species were predominantly white. In 1842 the Treaty of Nanking was signed to bring an end to the first opium war between Britain and the Qing Dynasty, which then opened up China to British plant collectors and travellers and it is then that pink species found there were introduced here. Possibly by Robert Fortune a famous plant hunter who was sent to China around that time by the Royal Horticultural Society. Most notable in the development of the Astilbe cultivars we find in our gardens today however, was probably a German nurseryman called Georg Arends (arendsii cultivars) who began crossing those early species in the 1900's. and is probably responsible for over seventy varieties. There are today Astilbes from pure white,shades of pink to deep red and mauve.</div>
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Perennials, Astilbes do best when planted in humus rich, moist boggy situations. Around ponds are ideal. They prefer light to partial shade but will tolerate full sun if kept well watered. They are kept at there best by giving them a feed with a compound fertilizer in the spring.</div>
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Astilbes are very low maintenance. There are not any real pest or disease problems affecting Astilbes so if yours are looking a little sad, start with a moisture check, and then giving them a feed should perk them up in most cases. Flowering takes place from late spring through the summer months, the feathery blooms still looking good after they have died and dried. Old or unwanted broken stalks can be cut and tidyed in late winter ready for the new spring growth. After a few years you should lift and split and replant your Astilbes to restore vigorous growth. This is best done in Autumn. </div>
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Hollyhocks are a charming sight growing in front of English country cottage's and make a wonderfully tall colourful addition to any garden, coming in a beautiful array of different colours from pastel pinks to deep purples, reds, white and pale yellow. Flowering from July through to September they are mostly thought of as a biennial, that is that the plant will flower on it's second year of growth. What this means in practice is that once your hollyhock has flowered through the summer it will shed a mass of seeds (in Autumn) which if left in situ' or potted up grow on to become small hollyhocks in spring. These new plants, which are very easy to grow will produce abundant foliage but, somewhat frustratingly will not flower until the following year. However it will be well worth the wait! The Original plant should have all its old woody flowering stems cut down to the crown of the plant. Generally the original will last several seasons but can sometimes die off completely especially if winters are severe. This is why it is sometimes referred to as a short lived perennial.</div>
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History is littered with references to hollyhocks. Pollen from hollyhocks were found in soil samples taken from the Shanidar cave, a Neanderthal (50,000BC) burial site in Iraqi Kurdistan, although there is some debate as to whether the pollen entered the grave by burrowing rodents or was from flower heads ritually put in by relatives during burial. A native to China, Central and Southwest Asia, the Chinese used hollyhocks in culinary recipes as well as for medicinal purposes. It is thought that the hollyhock may have been introduced to Medieval England as early as 1290 by Eleanor of Castile queen to Edward I. Certainly in Tudor England (1485-1603) the dried roots were used to stave of strokes and miscarriages.</div>
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Hollyhocks prefer a good loamy well drained soil. One should endeavour to plant them in a position that gets full sun although light shade will be tolerated. Despite their obvious height hollyhocks seldom require much staking except in excessive stormy conditions. They are well adapted to long dry periods but will not tolerate water logging especially over winter. Without doubt the problem that affects hollyhocks the most is the dreaded rust. This appears as yellow- orange spots and splodges on the leaves and as the summer progresses will cover the whole plant. Treatment however is relatively straight forward. Since the rust is a fungus spraying a systemic fungicide early in the season as foliage appears should do the trick. Also removing any infected leaves and burning them will help with prevention.</div>
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The Ribes flowering currant (Species Sanguineum) is a popular late spring flowering shrub, which is at its best in April and May here in the UK. The blooms are a prolific and spectacular red when in full flower. It was introduced in England c.1817 as a cultivated garden shrub by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), after 19th century Scottish Botanist David Douglas send seeds back to London from his plant finding expeditions in North America where it is native and grows mostly in the western coastal areas. By far the most popular here and indeed thought to be the first gardened cultivar grown in Britain is King Edward V11 but there are numerous different varieties.</div>
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Deciduous and fully hardy, Ribes prefers a sunny position in well drained soil. As with all shrubs, soak the root ball prior to planting. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot or bare root and add in plenty of compost and a handful of fish blood and bone meal. They will grow to approx 4/5 ft tall but I have seen some much higher. Pruning is minimal except for taking out dead wood and poor stems which is best done after flowering.</div>
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Ribes Aureum the golden currant is also a native of Canada and the United States, but they are not so cultivated here in the UK as ornamental shrubs. They too are Spring flowering, producing copious amounts of yellow blooms. They can reach a height of 2-3 metres and is notably very drought tolerant surviving the most exposed dry sites. It produces edible berries and if you are growing them specifically for the fruit then they will do best in loamy soil in full sun. They will tolerate partial shade but that of course is not so good for ripening the fruit.</div>
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After a couple of years it is beneficial to cut out some of the old stems back around 2/3rds. This will ensure some vigorous new growth. It's best to do this soon after flowering has finished, particularly to encourage a healthy crop of fruit the following year.</div>
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Hamamelis is probably one the earliest flowering shrubs that can fill Winter weary eyes with warmth and colour like no other. Especially given that it begins blooming spider like flowers that give off a slightly scented subtle fragrance, as early as chilly February. It is commonly called Witch Hazel. There are different varieties with colours of yellow, red and orange.</div>
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Hamamelis Mollis the yellow blooming shrub is probably the most commonly planted here in Britain</div>
Small black berries usually appear after flowering followed by greyish green leaves through the summer which fall in Autumn. It is the very early Winter-Spring flowers which gives this otherwise unremarkable shrub it's interest, but what a show they are, drawing the eye from an otherwise bleak Winter garden.<br />
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The shrub belongs to the Hamamelidaceae family of flowering plants, which is made up of almost all shrubs and small trees of approx 90 species native across Southeast Asia, North America and China. The origin of the witch hazel name is thought to come from the Old English word 'wyche' meaning a tree with pliant branches. . Indeed the stems of witch hazel as well as common European hazel are very bendy and have been used for water divining a somewhat mystical method of finding underground water springs.</div>
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Ideally witch hazel hamamelis shrubs prefer a rich loam on the acidic side (PH 5.5-6.5) but will tolerate slightly more alkaline conditions. Equally happy in full sun or partial shade this hardy shrub can grow to approx 12ft x 12ft unchecked. Pruning is minimal as this shrub is a slow grower, just trim to shape as soon as flowering has finished in the spring. Witch hazel is best planted in Autumn. As with all shrubs soak the root ball prior to planting. Dig a hole twice the size of the pot or bare root and add in plenty of compost and fish blood and bone meal. Keep watered through the summer months in the shrubs first year.</div>
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Different Coloured witch hazel hamamelis varieties are available. Hamamelis mollis is yellow whilst Hamamelis x intermedia Aphrodite for example is orange.</div>
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Hybridized and introduced to Britain in 1937 by Ann and John Bentall, Ballerina (Hybrid Musk parentage unknown) is a prolific flowering shrub rose that will, if regularly dead headed, provide clusters of pink and white flowers throughout the Summer.<br />
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They can grow quite tall (4-6ft) if allowed to and it is not unheard of for them to ramble into a nearby tree. Although best grown in full sun, Ballerina is probably one of the best roses to tolerate partial or dappled shade. It should be noted however planted in full shade they will become very leggy and flowering will be substantially reduced so is best avoided.</div>
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As with all roses planting should be in a humus rich soil. Roses have a PH value of 6.5 so slightly on the acidic side. Add a peat rich but not ericaceous compost and mix in a handful of fish blood and bone. The stock of the rose should be level with the soil and not buried. If you buy and plant a containerized rose almost all year round. Bear in mind not to plant if the ground is frozen. In summer or dry periods make sure you water regularly. The same applies if you purchase bare root roses which will usually only be available in winter.</div>
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Ballerina is reasonably resistant to mildrew and rust but although not as badly affected as some roses, Blackspot can be a problem in badly infected areas. In such cases spraying with a suitable garden fungicide is recommended. Pruning is required only to remove the dead flower clusters and to keep it in general shape.<span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">Pictures(copyright simon tinks davis) Top: Summer at The Cricketers Pub Tangley village. Other photos pink flowering shrub rose Ballerina. </span></div>
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