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Assorted, irresistible scents fill the
air. In the Ornamental Garden find the shrubby
mock orange (philadelphus), Jerusalem sage
(phlomis) and valerian (centranthus), all
of which are distinctive. And don't miss
the tall (8`) yellow scabiosa (Cephalaria
gigantea).
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| Highlight of the year for many is the first
and best flush of roses, which arrives around
Midsummers Day. Constant removal of spent blooms
keeps many of our 3,000 roses flowering deep
into autumn and what a range we have. Many
forms are represented, from the earliest dating
circa 1300, to David Austin's creation (English
Rose), the first of which was raised 30 years
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Everything is coming up roses this month
- from simple wild briar to the most opulent
garden rose the garden is wreathed in blossom.
Regular deadheading will keep your roses
in bloom for longer and a regular spraying
should keep the aphids at bay.
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In the vegetable garden it's a time of
plenty with early crops ready for picking,
perfect for that al fresco dinner you were
planning. Outdoor tomatoes can be planted
to supplement your greenhouse grown - youngsters
will enjoy picking the ripe tomatoes on a
regular basis.
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Remember to water your bedding plants
and pots - terracotta pots require more than
their plastic counterparts. One of our staff
actually lines her terracotta planters with
a plastic pot for ease and to help conserve
water!
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| Feed your lawn to ensure its lush state for
all those outdoor events, a regular mow should
help the lawn look tidy. |
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