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hydrangea petiolaris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Task<\/strong><\/td>Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pin back Hydrangea\u202fpetiolaris<\/em> to encourage it to grip the wall<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Feed the lavender with Miracle\u2011Gro (high nitrate)<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Cut back lavender after flowering<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Back Garden (Lawn & Beds)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Task<\/strong><\/td>Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Consider adding clover to the lawn (possibly after weed\u2011killing)<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Use a selective weedkiller on the lawn first before sowing clover <\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Guidance on John\u202fInnes compost types (No.\u202f1,\u202f2,\u202f3) vs\u202fericaceous compost<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Confirm which watering\u2011can rose (attachment) to use<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Potting houseplants in terracotta pots with John\u202fInnes compost<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Feed the roses with Miracle\u2011Gro (high nitrogen)<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Reminder to treat rose black\u2011spot later with Vitax Winter Wash in the winter<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
General garden feeding \u2013 liquid tomato food every 3\u202fweeks via hand sprayer<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Investigate reversion in the Euonymus<\/em> shrub under the mulberry tree<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Create a plant list for the shaded back wall (morning shade)<\/td>More info<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Vegetable Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Task<\/strong><\/td>Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Set up a compost bay using pallets<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Feed the existing compost heap<\/td>More info<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Timing and method for washing apple trees<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Install pheromone traps now to prevent codling moth<\/td>More info<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Create a planting plan based on Ali\u2019s preferred plant list<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Consider companion planting options<\/td>More info<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Plan and install drip irrigation to speed up crop growth<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
What can be grown in the greenhouse for shade (e.g. vine crops)<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Get Ali to water the paths regularly<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Consider installing a water tank in the greenhouse<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Remind Ali to refill watering cans so water warms up before use<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Start a melon plant now (show how to do it)<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Establish and train grape vines in the greenhouse<\/td>More info<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Training & Seasonal Tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Task<\/strong><\/td>Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Show Ali how to prune Philadelphus<\/em> (late\u2011spring\u2011flowering shrub)<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Identify and plan areas to sow wildflower meadows<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Remove grass via black plastic or digging<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Use removed turf to create a loam stack<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Suggestions for tree planting (Euonymus\u202f alatus <\/em>, Betula\u202fpapyrifera<\/em>, Amelanchier<\/em>, Liquidambar<\/em>)<\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Show Ali how to take cuttings from plants like Hydrangea<\/em> and Gaura<\/em><\/td>More\u202finfo<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Discuss pond installation (share example images; emphasise it\u2019s a 10\u2011hour job)If you go through Sallys Notes ( a Member ) you can see the stages of build a wildlife pond https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/sallyandkeith\/<\/a> and here is some notes on streams https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/?s=stream<\/a>  and a stream at the start of the building process posted by us on Pinterest Click Here <\/a><\/td>More info<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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