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Growing Tips for Rudbeckia

By on June 9, 2008 in Flowers and Plants

Rudbeckia is a favourite of the cottage garden. Rudbeckia comes from the family Asteraceae whose members are commonly known as coneflowers; the others are Echinacea, Dracopis and Ratibida. The variety Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullvantii ‘Goldsturm is a favourite of gardeners for its very long flowering period. Rudbeckia are fairly easy to grow preferring Full sun [...]

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Sunlight Through Autumn Leaves

By on June 9, 2008 in Flowers and Plants

I took this photo in Autumn last year, outside Merton College, Oxford near to Christchurch Meadow. The natural sunlight highlights the colours of the changing leaves.

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Tip for Sowing Peas and Sweet Peas

By on June 9, 2008 in Flowers and Plants

An excellent way to start off sweet peas, is to use a piece of old guttering. Fill the gutter with compost and place seeds at appropriate intervals (3cm apart). They can be sown from March to May Place the piece of guttering at a slight angle so that excess water will drain away. Keep well [...]

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Growing Azaleas

By on June 9, 2008 in Articles, Flowers and Plants, Tips Hints and Ideas

All Azalea are Rhododendron but not all Rhododendron are Azaleas so now we have that as clear as a muddy pond what is an Azalea? An Azalea is an evergreen or decidious flowering shrub. It is a tender house plant and a hardy garden plant often grown in Scotland. Azaleas are scented or without scent. [...]

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Helianthemum give a Splash of strong colour

By on June 9, 2008 in Flowers and Plants

Helianthemum are related to Cistus and Halimium as part of the Cistaceae family. At four inches tall they are ideal for growing in rockeries or on the top of walls. Originating from the Mediterranean they love sun and thrive in poor soil. Plants flower profusely in strong colours of red, pink, yellow and orange. They [...]

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Growing Cistus Rock Rose

By on June 8, 2008 in Flowers and Plants

Cistus or Rock Rose are evergreen and provide a blast of colour in early summer. The flowers of rock rose are short lived, but, a healthy plant can provide a multitude of new flowers every day throughout high summer. Growing Requirements for Rock Roses Well Drained soil. Rock roses are susceptible to root rot. If [...]

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Growing Penstemon

By on June 7, 2008 in Flowers and Plants

Penstemon are one of the most underated herbaceous perennials. Relatively easy to grow they can give an uninterupted display of flowers for several months. The growing requirements of penstemon are fairly basic Like a well drained soil. Penstemon do not like a heavy waterlogged clay Like full sun. or at least sun for part of [...]

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Growing Roses Cultivation Guide by Month

By on June 7, 2008 in Articles, Flowers and Plants, Tips Hints and Ideas

Roses a Month by Month Cultivation Guide Growing good roses is not difficult and plants are reasonable and long lasting. Plant them in good soil feed and care for them and they will reward you with magnificent blooms, scent, cut flowers and a great summer show. As a guide to growing roses there is a [...]

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Creating a Fountain in the Garden

By on June 6, 2008 in Flowers and Plants

Fountain in Oxford Botanic gardens. One of the best ways to enhance a garden is through the addition of a water feature. Water brings a new element to the garden. In this photo the sunlight has caught the spray from the fountain, lighting up the picture. Benefits of Adding Water Feature to garden Water helps [...]

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How To Encourage Wildlife into Your Garden

By on June 6, 2008 in Flowers and Plants

Some Tips for Encouraging wildlife into your garden: Stack of Logs. If you make a small stack of logs and cones, you will provide shelter for a variety of small creatures such as frogs, insects and small mammals. The stack of logs can be attractive in its own right and helps to build up an [...]

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