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2009
Articles from 25th Jul 2009
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Graham Porter: Plan before you plant your dream garden
Jul 25 2009 | Gardening Tips
HAVING recently completed a garden design for a neighbour of mine I thought it was about time I let you know my feelings on the complex and sometimes frightening process of designing the use of that outdoor space that many of us are lucky enough to have. Read
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Gardening: Jobs to do
Jul 25 2009 | Gardening Tips
1Summer pruning – now that the first flush of summer flowering shrubs have finished, it’s a good idea to get in and prune out one or two pieces of older wood as well as cutting back some of the excessive summer growth they have made. In particular, take a look at Weigela, Philadelphus and Deutzia. You can, while you have the secateurs and loppers handy, carry out some post-harvest pruning of raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants and gooseberries. Garden trees might also need a few lower small branches removing if they have dropped over a path or lawn or are hiding another plant or a view. Remember to either shred and compost your prunings or take them to one of the household recycling centres that are available in our area (visit www.kirklees.gov.uk or call 01484 414700 for more details). Read
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Gardening: Diary
Jul 25 2009 | Gardening Tips
WITH only about eight weeks until the gates open on the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, you can order your reduced price tickets online now. Read
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Gardening: Saffron harvest time almost upon us
Jul 25 2009 | Gardening Tips
CROCUS sativus will be coming into flower within a couple of months and the annual saffron harvest can begin. Read
