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17/6/2019 0 Comments

Show no mercy

It is the time of year when the early-flowering perennials start to run out of steam: the sooner you chop them the sooner you will be able to enjoy the fresh regrowth!

In most cases it is best to be ruthless. Pictured are a Campanula, a Geranium and a Tanacetum, all of which have been cut down to a couple of inches, leaves and all.

Look out for more pruning posts here as the season goes on!

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14/6/2019 0 Comments

Tidying Clematis

If your montana Clematis have finished flowering now is the time to carry out any pruning.

The early flowering Clematis, which include montanas, alpinas and macropetalas, all flower on old growth so can be left uncut unless they need tidying or untangling from their surroundings.

Cutting off tips – just above leaf shoots, as pictured – is worth doing as it will encourage bushier regrowth.

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Gardening advice by Catherine McMillan

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