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Jing like still or running i garden. I fountains have a mes-
|on and the sound of trick- i delightfully soothing
Ing with a rockery planted Shrubs and trees such as or dwarf conifers, adds a l to a water garden. ■ for building a series of
Inot as complicated as it la t the same time you can I f the groundwork needed
lild a waterfall or rockery, | after you have created a
prised at the amount of
|excavating a pond. So to he trouble of transporting hp, use it to create your
Ifficient number of stones sion of a real rockery can
lely expensive if you buy pn centre. - is to use reproduction l eventually weather-in
best option is to buy nat-
|rom a quarry. Real rocks r so have them delivered
Jte as possible and hire a Imove the stones around
Id a waterfall and rockery
Iter from your waterfall Ind, form a small inlet at nd by leaving a large flap
banks at each side of the |th stones. ped watercourse going he pond. To retain water bng the watercourse cut lope towards the rear and
Ig the lip for the desired I produce a sheet of water,
la rippling cascade. 1 the work, test the water- jig water from a garden dt to adjust the angle of Intercourse lias been corn-
ding a rockery, select and ) create an illusion of lay-
fes placed haphazardly at to resemble a spoil heap Iting a natural looking
I rocks to form the front V, placing soil behind mid brm a flat, level platforin.
to make sure there are no | will damage the roots of
; layers of rock set back I not in a regular pattern,
late steep embankments, ” gradual slope of wide
|from planting alpines or r plants will from natu re stones, but plan larger lecimen shrubs and dwarf
• Monardas: Originally from north Ameri
ca, they are sun-lovers which thrive in any rea sonably fertile soil. Most seen in this country are the colourful and aromatic hybrid peren nials derived from crossing two species, M. didyma and M. fistulosa. Both have a rich, minty aroma, which marked them out for the attention of herbalists. • Daphnes: More than 100 species are doc
umented, their shapes and sizes varying enor mously. This is influenced by their wide geo graphical distribution, from the inhospitable wilds of the far east of Russia down to the sunny Mediterranean islands. They hate to be too wet in the winter and do not like to dry out in the summer, so need a moist, well drained soil in a shady site. • Sarracenias: These insect-eating perenni
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bier ancf climbing roses which have flowered as soon as they have faded. ■ Clear, areas'of summer bedding now to
make’.way"for spring bedding. ■ Tidy up borders, removing debris which
may harbour pests and diseases. ■ Plant blocks of Dutch iris in sunny posi
tions. , . !
■ T a k e hardwood cuttings of shrubs includ ing potentilla; berberis and privet.
. ■ Lift maincrop carrots and beetroot before
autumn rain causes the roots to swell and split.
- - < ■ Continue watering outdoor crops includ
ing tomato, beans and courgettes. ■ Continue to pick crops at their best,
including marrows, runner beans and spinach. ■ Sow-hardy annuals in mild regions where
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THE origin of a plant is something few peo ple consider when buying one'from a garden centre or nursery, yet it can teach us so much about how to get the best out of a species, especially if it is one we have not grown before. “The origin of a plant is so important in
helping understand what the plant needs,” says Rosie Atkins, curator of the famous Chelsea Physic Garden in London and editor of “Plant Profiles” (BBC Books, £25), which highlights a number of plant species and their origins. “ For instance, if you go anywhere with
rainforests and jungle, such as Colombia, you will find busy lizzies growing in the dark depths - this shows you that it’s a brilliant plant for shade, although we think of them as summer bedding in sunny situations in win dow boxes.” Of course, these days so many plants are
hybridised to incorporate disease resistance, more colour variety and climate tolerance to enable us to grow them at home - and that is not a bad thing, she says, although it does in some cases take us further away from the orig inal species. And, as has been displayed in the last few
years, particularly at the main horticultural shows including Chelsea, people want to go back to nature. Says Rosie: “ People want naturalistic
planting and are going back to the old species, which are often the strongest. It is possible to buy them in this country, but it can be confus ing., A hybrid has been created by the hand of man crossing different strains of plants to pro duce something better, whereas cultivars are plants which have cross-bred naturally in the wild, producing a new strain all by them selves. They are a force of nature. “Learning of their origins gives you a clear
picture of the conditions they like. Some can be pianted anywhere and will behave beauti fully while others are invasive thugs.” Here are a few of the plants featured in
Plant Profiles along with their origins and favoured positions:
CH AN D E L IE R S were once only for those with grand homes and large bank balances. Now they are the ultra chic light as glamour and decadence
return to interiors. Luckily there is a choice in
size to suit any room, and a price to suit most pockets. Just to prove it, one national
outlet reported that its imita tion crystal chandelier was the fastest selling home lighting product in its history, with more than 4,000 being sold in a month. Changing Rooms host Lau
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liers have been around for cen turies, they are a proven classic, providing glamour and romance. The great thing about them - and the thing that makes them a classic - is that they can be used in both tradi tional and modern interiors. “They add sparkle and inter est to any sitting room, dining
proportion to the table, and does not block your guests’ views or clash with any special centrepieces that you may use. ’ The style of the fixture
should be taken into considera tion too. An intricate crystal
• chandelier would look better hung at a higher height so that the various cuts of crystal can be appreciated, whereas a mini mal light fitting would be more appealing at a lower height. Mr Wray says: “Remember
that originally chandeliers were used with candles which pro duced a tiny amount of light. The original users then max- ■
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in dining rooms as they can enhance your dining table as well as be functional. Just make sure that the chandelier is in
blast with 60 watt bulbs can make your room look too brash and flashy,” he warns. “ Instead, go for low wattage bulbs - even as low as seven watts per bulb - to create a softer look more akin to that produced by the original chandeliers.Highlight your beautiful chandelier with a 21st century spotlight set to one side (or even a portable one placed discreetly on a surface).” Sally Storey also suggests
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