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Clematis Jackmanii and Clematis Nelly Moser Using Clematis to Extend the Flowering Season of Garden Shrubs Many gardens rely on spring-flowering shrubs such as Philadelphus, Choisya, Viburnum, Weigela, and Laurel to provide structure and...
Click Here for larger image Layering — One of the Easiest and Most Reliable Ways to Propagate Garden Plants Layering is one of the oldest and most reliable propagation techniques in the gardener’s toolkit....
Ceanothus, commonly known as California Lilac, is one of the most spectacular flowering shrubs for the garden, producing masses of blue, purple, or white flowers in late spring and early summer. While often regarded...
GardenAdvice Client using heated propogator Using Heated Propagators for Seeds and Cuttings Heated propagators are among the most beneficial tools for nurturing seeds and rooting cuttings, especially during cooler months. They create a warm,...
Growing Shrubs from Cuttings Using a Simple DIY Polytunnel If you want to grow shrubs for your own garden — or produce plants on a semi-commercial scale — one of the most cost-effective and...
Heated windowsill propagator Click Here At GardenAdvice, we’re always encouraging members and clients to grow their own shrubs and perennial plants from cuttings. Not only is it a rewarding process, but it can also...
Camellias are beautiful evergreen shrubs that produce glossy leaves and colourful flowers from late winter through to spring. One of the easiest ways to create new plants is by taking semi-ripe cuttings during the...
Old cardboard delivery boxes If you have borders full of annual weeds or large numbers of weed seedlings, using cardboard under a mulch is a simple, low-cost, and very effective solution. This method works...
A Holly-Specific Garden Solution If you’ve got holly or other evergreen trees and shrubs in your garden, you’ll know the problem well—those tough, waxy leaves that don’t rot down easily and seem to blow...
Fan-training stone fruit trees is an excellent way to enjoy reliable crops in a small space and to create an attractive feature against a sunny wall or fence. Nectarines and apricots, though closely related,...
