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Did the weather cause mottled rose flowers? Why are apples rotting? Read on…

Looking after roses Cut back shrub ...

There is a plum tree growing wild on wasteland with delicious fruits borne on its many suckers. If I dig up a sucker can I grow this tree in my garden or do I have to make a graft? Self-seeded plum tr

Why were some of our sunflower heads deformed? ...

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

Sue Bradley rustles up some enticing ways to enable you to enjoy, and benefit from, your garden over the months ahead