Pruning

Autumn is the perfect time to shape plants for an abundance of blooms next year

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It’s sometimes said that a good plant dies gracefully, and that a plant that looks good in death is a valuable addition to the garden through the colder months. There’s truth in this and when autumn b

Right now, I’m pruning the roses. I hate them looking so straggly and forlorn, and he-who-has-opinions can’t bear their wayward stems trying to snag him as he makes his way to the shed. I feel the ros

Hardwood cuttings were probably one of the first things I was taught about propagation when I first started studying horticulture - and it's one skill I continue to value. Although this method require

Clear away flower stems on perennials that no longer look good in your borders or that have flopped over so are unable to provide structure to the garden in winter. Cut them off at the base so you can