Archive for the ‘Flowers’ Category
Caring for roses
March 6th, 2010
Helen Yemm describes how to care for your roses.
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Caring for roses
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‘Spectacular spring’ to follow the big freeze
February 17th, 2010
Britain is set for a ’spectacular’ spring this year as daffodils, crocuses and hyacinth burst into bloom simultaniously after the cold winter, gardeners have predicted.
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‘Spectacular spring’ to follow the big freeze
Tags: after-the-cold, cold, Flowers, national trust, spring, winter, year, year-as-daffodils
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Tropical extravaganza at Kew Gardens
January 30th, 2010
The Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens will shortly be brimming with vibrant orchid colours.
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Tropical extravaganza at Kew Gardens
Tags: Flowers, gardens, kew gardens, nservatory-at-kew, orchids, princess, vibrant-orchid, wales, wales-conservatory
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Days out with snowdrops 2010
January 28th, 2010
It’s time to celebrate the snowdrop, first sign of spring. Flowers may be later than predicted, so check before leaving home.
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Days out with snowdrops 2010
Tags: celebrate-the-snowdrop, check-before, first-sign, Flowers, garden lecture, hellebore days, open gardens, plants for sale, snowdrop, snowdrop day, snowdrop events, snowdrop walk
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Snowdrops bloom late due to Big Freeze
January 19th, 2010
The recent unseasonably cold weather has delayed the traditional January snowdrop display with the winter flowers only just beginning to blossom, according to gardening experts.
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Snowdrops bloom late due to Big Freeze
Tags: anglesey abbey, cold-weather, colesbourne park, delayed-the-traditional, Flowers, snowdrop-display, snowdrops, the-traditional, traditional, winter
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How to grow iris
January 6th, 2010
These beautful flowers are easy to grow, preferring poor soil and an open bed in good sun.
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How to grow iris
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Snowdrops – the outriders of spring
January 5th, 2010
This most delicate of flowers hints at brighter and warmer days
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Snowdrops – the outriders of spring
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Pond life and terrace-house traumas
December 2nd, 2009
Answesr to your questions on neighbouring garden construction, roses and local authority compost.
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Pond life and terrace-house traumas
Tags: garden-construction, local-authority, questions, Roses, your-questions
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Coping with Rose Diseases
November 21st, 2009
To ensure that your roses stay in good condition, follow these tips:
Black Spots on Leaves
This disease is commonly known as black spot. Black spots appear as circular with fringed edges on leaves. They cause the leaves to yellow. Remove the infected foliage and pick up any fallen leaves around the rose. Artificial sprays may be used to prevent or treat this kind of rose disease.
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When is the best time to prune roses?
November 21st, 2009
Autumn can be a little early to cut back your roses

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When is the best time to prune roses?
Tags: helen yemm, readers' letters, rose pruning, Roses, your-roses
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