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Your free magazine full of garden inspiration, advice and ideas Spring +,’# VOUCHERS INSIDE DINING ALFRESCO ATTRACTING WILDLIFE THE POTTING SHED DISCOVER MORE AT WWW.OTTERNURSERIES.CO.UK Beautiful ardens Give your garden a colour boost Instant impact 55 stunning plant varieties to brighten your beds and borders Grow your own In our easy raised bed project Perfect pots 3 simple steps to container success

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Page 1: Beautiful gardens magazine 2015 ottery plymouth wincanton torquay

Your freemagazine fullof garden inspiration,

advice and ideasSpring

•VOUCHERSINSIDE•

DININGALFRESCO

ATTRACTINGWILDLIFE

THEPOTTINGSHED

DISCOVER MORE AT WWW.OTTERNURSERIES.CO.UK

Beautiful ardens

Give your garden a colour boost

Instantboost colour a garden your Give

Instantimpact

55stunningplantvarietiesto brighten yourbeds andborders

GrowyourownIn our easy raised

bedproject

Perfectpots

3 simple stepsto container

success

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Spring2015Contents

•DON'TMISS!

For fantasticin-store savingssee centre pages•

36Gardeners retreat

22 Lush lawn guide

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‘Exclusive’ in thismagazinemeans plants andproducts that are exclusivethis spring to the 11 independent garden centre companies that aremembers ofthe Tillingtonbuying group. Beautiful Gardens is a registeredtrademark of Beautiful Gardens Limited. Plants andproducts featuredare subject to availability andwhile stocks last. Dates andprices correctat time of going to press.

Beautiful Gardens is publishedbyHaymarketNetwork, telephone0208267 5000. Colourreproduction byHaymarket Pre-press. Printed by Polestar. All rights reserved.Materialmaynot be reproduced or transmittedwithout the publisher’s permission. Everycare has beentaken in thepreparation of thismagazine, butHaymarketNetwork cannot be heldresponsiblefor the accuracy ofthe information therein, or any consequence arising from it.

Consultant editorZiaAllaway EditorialAlisonKrog, SarahDyson, IanWhiteling,StephWilkinsonArtTorbenKrog,AlexFanningPicture editorDominiqueCampbellPhotographyTerryBenson.Covers and additional photographyFhFGreenmedia;ZiaAllaway;MarianneMajerus/MMGI;RachelWarne,CliveNichols,GeoffKidd,JohnGlover,RachelWarne,VictoriaFirmston,PatTuson,JonathanBuckley, LeeAvison,FionaLea,FriedrichStrauss, JacquiDracup,JohnSwithinbank,DaveBevan,CaroleDrake,MattAnker,TimGainey,HowardRice/GAPPhotos;TimSandall/RHS ;JonathanJames;BrianNorth/DorlingKindersley;MarieO'Hara/garden-collection.com;age fotostock/AlamyProductionTrevorSimpsonReproHaymarketPrepressAccountmanagementStephAllister, JustineLoehryEditorial directorSimonKanterManaging directorHaymarketNetworkAndrewTaplin

6/ SPRING INTOACTIONGet your garden in shape for the comingseason with our top tips and great offers

/REPEAT PERFORMERSFill your garden with colour year after yearwith the best cottage garden plants

/MAKEASPLASHWe've rounded up themost beautifulbegonias to brighten up your garden

/ POTSOF PERFECTIONFollow our three-step rule for guaranteedcontainer planting success

/ THEBRIGHTBRIGADETreat your garden to a springmakeoverwith a selection of vibrant shrubs

/ LUSH LAWNGUIDEPut the loveliness back into your lawn andmake your neighbours green with envy

Plants&plant advice

COMEDINEWITHUSEat alfresco in style with ourmost elegantcollection of garden furniture ever

THEBARBECUECHEFExclusive new barbecues plus a deliciouschicken recipe to try hot from the grill

/GARDENER'S RETREATHow to transform your potting shedintothe perfect place to escape

/WEED ITOUTDiscover how to get rid of and controlevery gardeners greatest enemies

/CREATEARAISEDBEDIn just an afternoon you can build a reallypractical space for growing in any garden

/GARDENDEFENCE FORCEEncourage an army of wildlife who willprotect your plants from common pests

Outdoor living

Garden care30 Come dinewith us

10 Repeat performers49Garden defence force

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plants&plantadvice

SPRINGINTO

ACTIONPrepare, plant and pamper

your garden now

GOWILDINDOORSThis ‘Willd’ orchidmakesa gorgeous gift, or why nottreat yourself to a plant ortwo for your home? Thestems are covered withmasses of dainty flowersthat last for manymonths.It’s ideal for a spot in awarm humid room, suchas a kitchen or bathroom,out of direct sunlight.

PLANT COLOURFULCONTAINERSForbright, beautifulblooms fromspringthrough to summer,tryCampanulasAdansaandAmbella.Inblue, pinkorwhite,starry-floweredAdansa (left) isperfect forpots andbaskets, or try thebell-shapedbloomsof themorecompactAmbella inapot.Bothworkwellwithaleafyhebe (seep.21).

INTRODUCE SOMEEARLY SCENTCan’twait foryour traditionalEnglish lavender to flower?Try ‘SpringbreakPrincess’,thebest varietyofpinkfloweringFrench lavender,whichblooms fromApril toJune.Plant it ina sunnysite infree-draining soil alongapathorborderedge.Or tryit inapotwithafrill ofhardyNemesia‘Confetti’(right) aroundthe sides.

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WHAT'S INSTOREDon't miss out on the great range of essential tools and gadgets in our garden centre this spring!

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Quick jobs todothismonth1. Prune clematis varietiesthat flower from Julyonwards to the ground

2. Cut back dead stemsof cottage gardenperennials andgrassesto make wayfor new growth

3. Plant spring bedding,such as pansies, violas,and primroses in gaps inyour borders.

4. Check your cuttingtools and clean rustyblades, or treat yourselfto a set of new tools

5. Plant baskets andpots with spring flowers

6. Power-wash yourpatio or deck

7. Sow summer annualseeds indoors

8. Stand seed potatotubers, blunt end facingup, in egg boxes on awindowsill to sprout(chit) before plantingoutside in April

9. Pot up dahlia andbegonia tubers inmulti-purpose compostand keep in a light,frost-free place until May

10. Remove the toplayer of compost frompots planted withshrubs or perennials,and replace with freshcompost mixed with ascoop of Miracle-GroSlow Release PlantFood Granules.

BRIGHTEN UP A SHADY CORNERNotmanycolourful flowers thrive in shade, butbegonias, suchas thebeautifulSummerwings‘DarkElegance’ (above) areexceptions.Choosefromour rangeofplants fromMayorplant thetubersnow– findoutmoreonpage 12.

MULCH INMARCHLock inmoisturebyplacinga layerof compostorbarkchipsoverbeds, leavingagaparound theplants’ stems.Or laygravel or slate chippingsaroundalpines, suchas thisdwarf shrub,Lithodora ‘HeavenlyBlue’ for amorenatural look.

GIVEBEDSALIFTSpring is theperfecttime togivebordersaboostwitha few freshplants.For year-roundcolour, try thegoldenevergreen shrubChoisya ‘AztecGold’(right),which sportswhite, scented flowers inMay.And includearangeof cottagegardenplants (seepage 10) tofill anygaps.

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◄ VERONICA ‘CHARLOTTE’Thedramatic spikesof coolwhitebloomscontrastbeautifullywithcolourfulplantswith spherical blooms, suchasalliums.Height and spread 60cm x 60cm; Soil Free-draining;Site Sun or part shade; Flowering time Summer

RepeatperformersFor a succession of flower colour from spring to lateautumn, you can’t beat perennial plants. These toughbeauties die down in winter, but return year after year

Themainstay of any flowergarden, perennial plants, alsoknownas cottage gardenplantsor herbaceous perennials,

provide awealth of colourful blooms yearafter year. Select carefully, and you canenjoy blooms in a range of colours, sizesand shapes fromspring till autumn, andthere are choices for gardens large andsmall, for sunor shade and all types ofsoil. Their habits are diverse, too, rangingfromdainty perennials perfect for thefront of a border, to towering giants idealfor the back of a flowerbed.

LOOKING AFTER PERENNIALSAlthoughperennials flower formanyyears,most take awinter break, so don’tbe alarmedwhen they start towithercomeautumn. Somedisappear altogetherin the coldmonths, before emerging againin springwith freshnewgrowth.Mostperennials growbest in reasonably fertilesoil, and you cankeep themhappybyapplying a thick layer ofwell-rottedmanure or garden compost around thestems in the spring. If any look lack-lustrelater in the year, try a dose ofMiracle-GroAll PurposeLiquidPlantFood..

NEWFOR

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REHMANNIA‘MAGIC DRAGON’After eight yearsofbreeding, aSussexnursery is launching this gorgeous‘ChineseFoxglove’ to coincidewitha2015RHSChelseaFlowerShowlaunch.Massesofpinktrumpet-shapedflowersopen fromsummer toautumn.Height and spread 70cm x 70cm;Soil Free-draining; Site Sun or part shade;Flowering timeMay to August

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Place later-flowering plants,like sedums and asters, infront of early flowers, suchas lupins and veronicas.

Designertips

The most dramatic effectsare produced whenperennials are set out ingroups of three plants ormore, producing swathesof colour that interlock tocreate a tapestry effect.Also, place plants thatflower in late summer orautumn in front of earlierflowering types, so thatthese late bloomers cantake over the show as theseason progresses andmask plants that are pasttheir best. The later flowerstake longer to grow to theirfull height in summer, soyou can use those that aretaller when mature in frontof shorter earlier-floweringplants, too. And try mixingand matching leaves andflowers with differentcolours and shapes, suchas daisies and spiky orbutton-like blooms.

BLACKMORE & LANGDON'SDELPHINIUMSTall spikesof richly coloured flowers.Height and spread 160cm x 45cm; Soil Free-draining;Site Full sun; Flowering time Summer

WESTCOUNTRY LUPINSThesegemshave longer-lasting flowers,come inawiderarrayof coloursandaremoredisease resistant thanother lupins.Height and spread 100cm x 75cm; SoilAny; Site Sun orpart-shade; Flowering time Early summer

ALSTROEMERIA 'SUMMER BREEZE'Elegantand ideal for flowerarrangements.Height and spread 70cm x 80cm; Soil: Free-draining; Site Full sun;Flowering time Summer tomid-autumn

COREOPSIS‘CALYPSO’Massesof smallyellow flowerswith redmarkingsappearovermanyweeks.Height and spread 40cmx 40cm; SoilAny; SiteSun or part-shade;Flowering time Latespring tomid-summer

KNAUTIA‘THUNDER ANDLIGHTNING’Small darkpinkpompomsandpretty leaves createa striking feature.Height and spread40cm x 40cm;Soil Free-draining;Site Sun or part shade;Flowering time Summer

IBERIS ‘MASTERPIECE’The flat clustersofpurewhite flowerswithpinkcentres that cover thisplant createabeautiful frilly edge foraborderorpot.Height and spread 30cm x 30cm; Soil Free-draining;SiteSunor part shade; Flowering timeSpring to summer

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BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENSRoundedbronze or green leavescontrast beautifullywithmasses

of smallwhite, pink, and redblooms.Ideal for pots, baskets or edging beds.

BEGONIA 'GLOWING EMBERS'►Darkmaroon-green leaves contrast

perfectlywith the fiery orange bloomsof this semi-cascading begonia

setting baskets and containers ablaze

Make asplash

With dramatic flowers and foliage tomatch, begoniasbrighten up any summer pot or bedding display

Versatile and easy to lookafter, begonias producemasses of bloomswell intoOctober (or until the first

frost).They thrive in shade, and theflowers come inawide choiceofcolours, shapes and sizes,while theirleaves canbeaspretty as theblooms.Some flowers are also lightly scented.Trypendulous types inhangingbaskets,moreupright tuberous typesof typical packbeddingbegonias inpatiopots, or the compactBegoniasemperflorens range,with its bronzeorgreen leaves and small flowers, asedging forbeds and summerpots.We’vepicked thebestof thebunch

foryou tochoose from.Somewill be inour stores fromApril; plantoutafterthe frosts.

BEGONIA 'BEAUVILIA' RANGEThesenewpendulousbegoniasproducebranchingstemsofdainty, starry flowers.Perfect forpatiopotsandbaskets, choosefromlemon, salmon, redorwhiteblooms.

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plants&plantadvice

BEGONIA 'LOVE BIRDS'This compact begonia has beenbredfor baskets, andproduces a domeofpretty pink flowers anddark green

foliage.Grow in sunor shade.

BEGONIA 'FRAGRANT FALLS'Available in shades of lemonand

peach (pictured), the trailing stemsofthis pendulous begonia are coveredwith scented, rose-like flowers.

RS'►ntrastoomsonia,blaze.

BEGONIA 'MAJESTIC' SERIESTheseupright begoniasboast large,frilly-edgedbloomsup to20cm(8in)indiameter.Choose frombicolouredformsor solid shades like this rich red.

Caring forbegonias

Growingbegonias

Begonias are happy inmostpositions, but only a fewwillthrive in full sun. Plant themin well-drained soil or multi-purpose compost in a pot orbasket, and don’t put themoutside until all threats offrost have passed. Apply adose of Miracle Gro 'Pour &Feed' every week when plantsare in full growth.

As well as buying plants, youcan grow begonias fromtubers. Just pick up a packand follow these simple tipsto produce beautiful plantsfor your summer displays:Fill a pot or seed tray with

multi-purpose compost.Place the begonia tuber

on the surface, ensuring thehollow side is facing up.Push down gently so the

bottom half is buried and thetop of the tuber is exposed.Store pots indoors in a light

place, out of direct sun.Keep the compost moist

and shoots will soon emerge.Repot after a month or so;

plant outside in late May.

BEGONIA 'GLOWING EMBERS'Darkmaroon-green leaves complementthe fiery orange bloomsof thissemi-cascading begonia, setting basketsand containers ablaze.

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Potsofperfection

Whatever the sizeof youroutside space, there’salways theopportunity toenlivena corneror create

a focal pointwith abeautifully plantedcontainer. Successwill dependon themixof plants youchoose, so tomake life easy,just include the following three types.Startwith aneye-catching ‘thriller’featureplant in the centre, surround itwith shorter ‘fillers’ tokeep it company,and thenadda few ‘spillers’ that cascadeover the sides. Simple!Youcan’t gowrong.

Create a spectacularsummer display ina fibreclay pot with

canna lilies, geraniums,Osteospermum and

trailing petunias

You’ll find other‘thrillers’, such asphormiums orcordylines in store

Creating sensationalcontainers is now easier thanever if you stick to our simplethree-step planting plan

1.THINKBIGPlace a few terracottapieces over the hole atthe bottom of the pot.Top up with multi-

purpose compost andadd your thriller plant.

2.ADDINTERESTPlace the thriller in thecentre or to one side ofthe pot, then plant your

fillers, such asOsteospermum andgeraniums, around it.

3.LEAVEATRAILEdge the pot with

trailing plants, such aspetunias and bidens.Firm the compost

around all the plantsand water well.

EXPERT’STIPFOODFORTHOUGHT

For best results, water your pot every day or two, and applyweekly doses of Phostrogen All Purpose Plant Food until theflowers form.When flowers are in bloom, substitute thiswith a weekly application of Miracle Gro Pour and Feed.

‘THRILLER

’‘FILL

ERS’ ‘SPILLERS

YOUWILLNEEDLarge container; Multi-purpose compost; Phostrogen All Purpose Plant Food;Plants such as: canna lilies, Osteospermum, geraniums, petunias and Bidens.

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Thebrightbrigade!

Inject some colour into your gardenthis spring with these vibrant shrubs,all available in store fromMarch

Welcomein the springwithagardenpackedwithcolourful shrubs.Most areveryeasy tocare for, and

will performyearafter year, given the rightconditions.Makea sparklingdisplaywith theflamboyant flowersof rhododendronsandcamellias, togetherwithbeautiful foliageplants, suchashebesand the sacredbamboo(Nandina), andsurround themwithacarpetof springbulbsandwallflowers.

Exclusivefor2015

1. Ribes ‘Amore’ (alsomain shot)

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. RIBES ‘AMORE’ OPPOSITEOrnamental currants are themainstaysof the springgardenandveryeasy togrow.‘Amore’ is a compact form, ideal for smallgardens,withmassesofpinky red flowers.Height & spread 1.2m (4ft) x 1m (3ft)Aspect full sun/part shade;Soil free-draining

. NANDINA ‘OBSESSED’Perfect for apotorgardenborder, theleavesof thisbeautiful evergreenshrubturn fromwarmred in spring togreen insummer, and thenpurple-red inautumn.Height & spread 60cm (24in) x 60cm (24in)Aspect full sun/part shade;Soil free-draining

. RHODODENDRON ‘TINKERBIRD’Awinner for apatio container, this elegant,compact rhododendronproduceswhitescented flowers frompinkbuds.Plant it inericaceouscompostoracid soil.Height & spread up to 1m (3ft) x 1m (3ft)Aspect part shade;Soil acid

. HEBE ‘REDWINE COLLECTION’Wehaveabeautiful rangeofhebes forthis spring, including thenew ‘RedWineCollection’,whichall have richly colouredevergreen foliageand flowerall summer.Height & spread 60cm (24in) x 60cm (24in)Aspect full sun/part shade;Soil free-draining

. CAMELLIA JAPONICACamellias come ina rangeof flower shapesandcolours, including red, pinkandwhite.Best grown inacid soil, theywill alsothrive in largepotsof ericaceouscompost.Height & spread up to 4m (13ft) x 3m (10ft)Aspect part shade;Soil acid

. DECIDUOUS AZALEATobrightenupshadyareas, thebloomsofthesedeciduousazaleasbringgardens tolifemid-spring.Azaleasareavailable inarangeofbright colours; plant inacid soil.Height & spread up to 4m (13ft) x 3m (10ft)Aspect part shade;Soil acid

Expert tipsFROM CHRIS YOUNG

Editor of the RHS ‘TheGarden’magazine

When planting in theground, dig over adding aslow-release fertiliser orcompost to help the shrubestablish and grow well.Keep shrubs in containerswell watered and feed themannually in spring.Check if a plant will thrivein sun or shade by lookingat the plant label or online.For acid-loving plants, suchas rhododendrons, azaleasand camellias, test your soilto check that it is acidic. Ifit’s not, plant in ericaceouscompost in a raised bedor container.Ensure your shrub isplanted at the same level asit was in its original pot. Ifthe stems are buried or leftproud of the soil surface,the plant maynot thrive.Mulches helplock in soilmoisture. Trygravel or slateor woodchippings.

New for2015

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Camellia japonica

Nandina ‘Obsessed’

Hebe ‘RedWine Collection’

Manycoloursavailable

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If your lawn wasn’t up to much last year, then take a few tips from our expertsto transform your grass into a beautiful, lush carpet of green this summer

Dreamingof a summer’sdaypicnickingoutsideon the lawn?If so, takea little timenowtoprepareyourgrass for the

seasonsahead. Just a fewhours spenttendingyour turfwill reallypaydividends,givingyoua lush lawntomake theneighboursgreenwithenvy.As soon as temperatures reach5°C

(41°F) and above in spring, your grasswill start to growagain. That’s the timetomow itwith the blades on their highest

THELUSHLAWNGUIDE

setting. Then rake over your lawnusing aspring-tined rake to remove anymoss anddebris that’s accumulated overwinter.

GET DOWN TO THE ROOTSRevitalise thegrassbypushinga forkorhollowtineaerator into thegroundatregular intervals toopenup the soil.Thisallowsmoreair to reach the roots andencourages strongergrowth, aswell asreducingmoss. If youhavea large lawn,hireamechanical aerator.Youcan then fill

theholeswitha special lawntopdressing,suchasWestland lawnand turfdressing.

WEED AND FEEDInMarchorApril, just after it’s rainedwhen the soil ismoist, orwhenrain isforecast, applya spring lawn fertiliser.Followthe instructions, takingcarenot tooverfeedor thegrassmay turnyellow.Acombinedmossandweedkiller andfertiliser, suchasEverGreenComplete4in 1, is ideal as it alsohelps retainmoisture.

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plants&plantadvice

MOWING AND TRIMMINGWhenyoustartmowingagain in spring,keep thegrass longer thannormal, andgradually reduce theheightof thebladesas theweather improves.Or leave thegrassa little longer throughout summer,whichwill help itwithstandperiodsofdrought.Mowinonedirection thenagainat90˚ tothe firstmow.Toachievecrisp stripes,you’ll needamowerwitha rear roller andagoodeye!Lineup themower toanedge ifyouhavea squareor rectangular lawn,orlayouta tapemeasureat thewidestpointof a circular lawn.Finally, trimtheedgeswith sharp shears, or installGardEdge,whichhelpsmaintainaneat edge.

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SAIGONHIGH-BACKCORNERSETThe classic lines of this premium dining setfrom Leisuregrow will never go out offashion. Its season-proof seat cushions(above) are water-repellent andUV-resistant, which means you don’t have toworry about taking them indoors every night.(Scatter cushions included.) £1,999.99

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Keep your tools neatby hanging them onhooks on thewallsand door. A shelffor seeds, pots andsundries is useful too,and personalise yourspacewith cushionsand artefacts. Youwillfind a great range ofproducts in store.

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Transformyourordinarygardenshed intoa secrethideaway,whereyoucanescapewithacuppa toadmireyourgarden,

whatever theweather.Aswell as acomfortable chair, squeeze inall your toolsandaccessories tomake the spaceyourown.Andremember todecorate theoutside, too,withwall pots andclimbers.

DRESSED TO IMPRESSBeforedecoratingyour shed,paint itwithacolouredpreservative, suchas thosebyRonsealorCuprinol.Thenplant a fewclimbers toenhance the sides– try rosesandclematis,whichwill camouflage thewallsbeneathablanketof flowersandfoliage.Bothplantswill needa support toclimbup, soattach trellis or gardenwiresto the shed, and tieon the stemscarefully.

TopoffyourshedwithanalpinegardenIf your shed’s roof is sturdyand doesn’t leak, why notplant an alpine garden onit? Youmay have to addextra cross-pieces inside tostrengthen the structure,but it’s well worth the effort.

1 Check roof timbers aresound enough to take theweight before you start andbe sure to work safely.

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gardencare

If weeds are ruining the look of your garden, follow ourtips to keep these pesky plants at bay

Weedit out

Somegardeners say there’snosuchthingasaweed, and that they’reonlyplants in thewrongplace.Butanyonewithagardenknows that

dandelionsandbindweedarealways in thewrongplace, and if left unchecked, theywillmarchall overyourprizedplants likean indomitablearmy.Weedsare, in fact, highly successful

plants that reproduce themselvesveryefficientlyby seedor throughanetworkofundergroundrootsor stems, orboth.Whenplantinganewbedorborder, it paysto removeall theweedsat theoutset– theywill still appearagain in time, but theproblemwill bemuchreduced.

DEALINGWITH ANNUALWEEDSAnnualweeds,whichgroweachyear fromseed, canbe removedwithaDutchhoe.Ensureyourshasa sharpblade, andona

Use a Dutch hoe (above left) to sever annualweeds’ roots, and buy a daisy grubber and0ther hand tools to lift deep-rootedweeds.

Paint Roundup gel onweed leaves (aboveleft). Dig out thewhole root system ofpernicious weeds or they will regrow. Or try aweed-suppressing fabric over the soil (below).

dryday, push theblade toand fro justbeneath the soil surface, severing theweedstems fromtheir roots.Youcan thenremoveandcompost thedeadseedlings.Special tools, suchasawirepatiobrush,

areavailable forprisingweeds fromcracksinpaving, orkeep thematbaybypouringboilingwaterover seedlingsas theyappear.

ATTACKING PERNICIOUSWEEDSMoreperniciousweeds, includingcouchgrass, dandelions, nettles, bindweedandbrambles, canalsobe removedbyhand.Usea trowel, spadeor specialweeding toollikeadaisygrubber, todigout thewholeplant, includingall of the root system,sincemanyweedscanregrowfromevenatinypieceof root.Cuttingdownperniciousweeds to thegroundeveryweekor soalsoreduces their impact andmaykill theminthe long run if youpersevere.Or tryadose

or twoofweedkilleron those that aredifficult to controlbyhand.PaintRoundupWeedkillerGelonto the leavesofweedsgrowing inbeds,where sprayingachemicalmayalsokill yourprizedplants.

THE BIG COVER UPAnother simpleway tominimiseweedgrowth is tocoverbare soilwithweed-suppressing fabric.Thisblocksout thelightneeded forweeds togrow,butallowswater to filter through toyourornamentalplants.Lay the fabricoverabed, andcutcrosses into itwhereyouwant toplant.Peelback the fabric, plantyour flowers,then tuck the fabric flapsaround theplant’s stems.Disguise the fabricwithadecorative layerofbarkorgravel.Youcanalsopackyourbedswith theplantsyoulove.Theirdense leaveswill depriveweedseedsof the light theyneed togerminate.

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GALLERYOFCOMMON

WEEDSTry to identify weeds whenthey are seedlings and

remove them immediately

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BRAMBLE The deep roots make thiswoody weed difficult to dig out; apply aweedkiller, such as SBK ToughWeedkiller, toestablished plants.

NETTLES These spread rapidly so digthem out as soon as the young shootsappear. Or try one or two applications ofRoundup or Resolva weedkiller.

HORSETAIL Dig out this pernicious weed– including all the roots – as soon as you seeit. Or apply a weedkiller, such as RoundupTree Stump & Root Killer Concentrate.

COUCHGRASS Dig out this perennialevergreen weed as soon as you see it,removing all the roots. Or try one or twoapplications of RoundupWeedkiller.

DANDELION Dig out before they flowerand try to remove the long tap root toprevent regrowth. Roundup Gel is a goodsolution for dandelions growing in beds.

HAIRYBITTERCRESS Keep an eye outfor this annual weed and remove it by handbefore it flowers and sets seed. Weedol 2 isan effective chemical control.

GROUNDELDER Using a chemical suchas Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer is oftenthe only way to remove this invasive weed.Attempting to dig it out canmake it worse.

SOWTHISTLE The annual sow thistle iseasy to pull out by hand or you can hoe offyoung seedlings. Weedkillers are generallynot required to remove this weed.

BINDWEEDAlmost impossible to eliminatecompletely; apply a weedkiller, such asRoundup or Resolva, or pull it out as soon asyou see it, taking care not to leave any roots.

If you see Japaneseknotweed, follow theEnvironment Agency’s(environment-agency.gov.uk) advice on the bestway to remove it. It cangrow through concreteand paving, so take actionas soon as you see it.

Japaneseknotweed

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Design a striking feature packed with flowers, fruit and veg for amedley of colours and delicious flavours fromMay to October

If yourplot is too small for a full-scalevegpatchoryouwant togrowsomething toeatonyourpatio, araisedbedoffers theperfect solution.

Mostbedscome inkit form, andcanbeinstalledonasoil surfaceorpavedpatio,or youcanbuyamangerorplanting tableif youwantplants closer tohand.Chooseamixof soft fruits, suchas strawberries,quick-growingvegetables, and long-floweringplants, suchasannuals, to lendcolourandacontinous sourceof freshproduceall summer.Createyourbeautifulfeature ina sunnyorpartly shadedspotbyfollowing these foureasy steps.

Followthese4simplesteps

1STARTTOBUILDLay some weed-control fabricbelow the raised bed. Followthe instructions for your chosenkit, screwing it together withlong galvanised screws and asturdy screwdriver.

2CREATEDRAINAGEAdd a layer of pea shingleto the base of the raised bedfor drainage, then fill it up toabout 10cm (4in) from the topwith John Innes No 3 compost.Break large clods with yourhands before planting.

3STARTINTHECENTREPlant taller herbs, vegetablesand flowers in the centre,firming the compost around all

the plants when they’re inplace. Add low-growing cropsaround the edges. Try lettucesand strawberries, and trailingflowering plants, likecampanulas or Bidens. Makesure you leave space for theyoung plants to mature.

4WATERANDFEEDWater the raised bed wellthroughout the summer.Apply Sulphate of Potash(following the instructions onthe pack) when fruiting plants– such as tomatoes andstrawberries – start to flower.Deadhead the floweringbedding plants to keep themblooming through summer andearly autumn.

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Gardendefenceforce

Although there are lots ofproducts to protect yourgarden frompests, you canalso recruit your ownarmy

of creatureswhowill do the jobnaturally.Simply create the right habitats and thesebeneficial creatureswill follow.Frogsand toads love slugsand, toa

lesser extent, snails.Theseamphibianswill bedrawntoanypondor small barrelpool; just ensureyourpondhas slopingsidesandsurround thebarrelwithflowerpots toalloweasyaccess inandout.Hedgehogs eat slugs and snails, and arenowendangered, somake ahome forthem in your garden. Set a log pile in aquiet corner to attract all the beastiesthey like to eat, and includeplants thatthey canhide beneath during the day.

ATTACK FROMABOVEBirdsaregreat gardenallies.Robins snackoncaterpillars,while tits and fincheseataphids. Song thrushes love snails, soprovide themwitha few large stones tobreak shells against.All birdswill bemorelikely tovisit if youprovide food– infeedersoronabird table–andawatersupply, suchasabirdbath,whilenestboxesencourage long-termresidence.

NATURAL DETERRENTSSomeothernaturalproducts to consider:Copper tape – detersmolluscsSlug GoneWool Pellets –made fromsheep’swool, slugsdislike the textureSharp grit – slugsandsnails find ituncomfortable tocross.

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Attract wild creatures thatsnack on pests such asaphids, slugs and snails

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Ladybirds provide naturalcontrol for aphids

Frogswill help to reduceyour slug population

Thrushes need a large stoneto crack snail shells

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