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| The pink, double flowers of Dendranthema
rubellum `Anjas Bouquet` shine through shortening
days and delphiniums cut to ground in midsummer,
continue to bloom on secondary growth. Yellow
fruit clusters on Malus `Butterball` are outstanding
while curious-shaped fruits on the medlar tree
(Mespilus Germanica) are just beginning to
rot and are ready for use. |
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November used to be the time of year when
everything was cut back and tidied for the
winter, but although there are some tasks
that shouldn't be neglected-like raking up
leaves to ensure no pests are harboured-
we have found a new appreciation of the beauty
of seedheads in low winter light. Plants
survive better when treated this way and
it's good for wildlife.
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Use this time of low sap levels to remove
dead and dying branches from trees and shrubs,
Plant fruit trees and new hedges. Tender
shrubs will need protection in the form of
fleece or good mulch.
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Now is the time to plant Azaleas and Rhododendrons
to ensure spring colour in your garden.
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| In the potting shed pot up lilies of the
valley and clean and grease lawnmowers after
their active summer of use! The vegetable garden
should be ready to yield parsnips, Jerusalem
artichokes and horseradish. Open ended cloches
over herbs should keep them productive through
the winter. |
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