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Sun 31 May 2015 11:00

Gardening tips with Colin Evans

Shrubs are always much sought after and I can rcommend Ceonothus "Blue Mound" which is the miniature version of the large deciduous flowering shrub so loved during the summer months with it's glorious vivid dark blue flowers and striking dark green foliage. This smaller ground hugging version makes a fair amount of outward growth but will not grow taller than about half a metre or so. The light blue flowers will fill the borders during May and June and the shrubs will grow in most well drained conditions.聽聽

Keep an eye open for grey mould on Grape Vines and spray with Boudreaux Mixture on a regular basis and if the infection is not too bad then simply remove the effected foliage with clippers and discard well away from the main plant.聽Trim back any invasive long green shoots to keep the vine from getting too big.

Early flowering plants like Aubrietia and Allisom can be trimmed back once they have finished flowering. If done now then there is a good chance of more flowers this summer.聽
Keep greenhouses well ventilated to allow pollinating insects access and to keep the air flowering through. Stale air in greenhouses will cause fungal diseases to get a hold.聽

Happy Gardening

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  • Sun 31 May 2015 11:00