Spring-Clean Action Plan
Reach for the secateurs. This is the time of year
when plants grow fastest, so they’ll soon recover
from over-zealous chopping.
Cut off the dead stems of perennials to expose
new, fresh growth, shape up shrubs and cut back
overgrown climbers.
Lighten dense canopies of shrubs and trees and allow the light to get to
any plants underneath.
Wage war on weeds now to save time later – pull up seedlings by hand,
but dig out perennials such as dandelions to keep them from regrowing.
Dig out intruders before they get a stranglehold, you’ll show up the bare
patches, too.
What is a Crocus
Prepare the garden’s soil for spring and summer planting by forking it
over and digging in organic matter. Finish with a thick mulch of chipped
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bark or leaf mould, which will smother weeds and help retain moisture.
Prune summer fl owering deciduous shrubs such as buddleia, lavatera,
It’s your fi rst step to stamping
jasmine and hardy fuchsia in early spring to encourage growth.
out breast cancer. Organising a
Crocus Walk is a great way to
Take hardwood cuttings of woody shrubs to make new plants.
enjoy the open outdoors this
Plan your borders and stock up on new seeds. Please remember to feed
spring with friends, family and
the birds and keep feeders and water supplies clean and fresh.
neighbours while raising money
for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
The best thing is that it’s so easy
to organise. Just decide where
you’d like to hold your walk, pick
a date, fi nd some walkers and
start fundraising! It’s fun, healthy
and – even better – your Crocus
Walk will make a huge difference
for the 46,000 women diagnosed
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with breast cancer each year.
Firstly, you need to set the date
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of your walk and choose your
location. Tell friends and family Jury’ Camellia J
and make sure they pencil it in
their diaries.
Lustrous Camellias
Visit the website at www.
In Victorian times, the oriental glamour
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of camellias was confi ned to heated
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conservatories. However, there are many
information pack
varieties that, with careful siting, will
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fl ourish outdoors. Camellias are classic
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spring-fl owering shrubs with colourful
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waxy fl owers and glossy, bright, evergreen
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leaves which, after fl owering, provide an
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attractive feature for the remainder of
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the year. All camellias need acid soil and
Camellia ‘Grand Slam’
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should be positioned in a sheltered spot to
avoid cold winds and late frosts.
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