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Guide to pruning forsythia

Planting the forsythia The best time to plant this shrub is in the autumn, then the plant has time to root properly until winter. The forsythia is a strong shrub which only needs watering in extreme heat and drought. Think of a period of 15-20 days. This shrub loves the sun and needs at least…

Columbine, the perfect but tough garden nomad

If you go and look in English gardens in the spring, you will frequently come across Aquilegia vulgaris. Our neighbours on the other side of the Channel do love this spring bloomer. Which is not surprising, as they are beautiful garden plants that can self-sow and keep popping up in different places. The Columbine is…

When to replant or move hydrangea?

The hydrangea is one of the most popular garden plants in our country and of course, the abundance of flowers is an important reason for this. A hydrangea which thrives in the garden can also grow considerably and if you do not want to prune much, it may be necessary to transplant or move a…