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Climbers dominate in the nicest possible
way! Varieties of Clematis montana cover
walls and pergolas with mounds of flowers,
whilst a totally different evergreen Clematis
armandii offers clusters of highly-scented
white blooms. Early roses emerge on the south
wall of the Rose Garden.
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| Meanwhile, up through the triple arches,
green and variegated forms of the herbaceous
forget-me-not (Brunnera macrophylla) are flowering,
and so is the tall comfrey (symphytum) in purple
and blue. Two notable shrubs, Viburnum opulus
(white, lace cap flowers) and the highly scented
lilac, are in full bloom but the stars of May
are most definitely Malus 'Red Sentinel' and
'Evereste'. What a floral spectacle they make! |
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No matter how busy you are with all of
the weeding, planting and watering of your
garden take the time to look around and enjoy
the garden at its best. It's all too easy
to forget to revel in the pleasures because
you are so caught up in all the hard work!
Take the chance to visit other gardens too
- you'll return inspired and enthused.
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Now is the time to leave greenhouse doors
open to harden off tender young plants and
to plant tomatoes in the greenhouse border.
It's worth staking your herbaceous perennials,
dahlias also can be staked when you plant
them out towards the end of the month. Train
your roses and clematis - we swear by the
flexi - tie available in The Garden's shop.
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A second sowing of carrots, peas and beans
should keep vegetable gardeners busy this
month. Fruit trees require some attention
too, check tree grafts, tie in peach shoots
and don't forget to water newly planted trees.
The spraying season begins now in earnest,
pay particular attention to roses and fruit
- the pay off will be in spades (pardon the
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| Dead heading also becomes a regular feature
in every gardener's day - we don't need to
tell you that regular dead heading ensures
beautiful blooms all summer long. |
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