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FLEXIBILITT is certainly the word to describe this week’s im pressive Home of Distinction. A spacious detached barn con
version; The Bam by the River has masses of flexible accommodation incorporating a self-contained an nex which could easily be converted back into one property. Situated in an idyllic rural loca tion close to Dinckley Hall and en
joying stunning views over the River Ribble, the property is set in large . gardens amounting to approximate-
ly. three-quarters of an acre fronting on'to the River Ribble with four- and-three-quarter acre paddocks- close by, plus outbuildings that in
clude a workshop and stables. Through the entrance door and
hallway, there is a handy downstairs cloaks before the main hall leads through to the large lounge. This has a Clearview multi fuel stove set in a feature stone fireplace and stone hearth, three double case ment windows offering superb views
of the river and French doors to a ' patio area. The su bs tan tial liv in g /d in -
ing kitchen is in keeping with the property in a traditional solid pine farmhouse style. Features include a Belfast sink and an oil fired Aga cooker which heats the domestic hot water. The dining area benefits from
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Karndean.flooring and has a door through to a separate annex. Upstairs, the master bedroom has
built-in wardrobes, beamed ceiling and two double casement windows affording superb views over the Riv er Ribble towards Hurst Green. It has an en-suite bathroom with four- piece suite.
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There are two further bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a sepa
rate shower room with Hansgrohe shower. In the annex, a hallway leads to
a dining room with double glazed French doors to the patio area and sliding doors into the kitchen which • has a range of built-in appliances.
There is also a study room with lam inate flooring and one of the bed rooms with a built-in wardrobe. A
three-piece shower room completes this floor. Upstairs, there is a large lounge
with an attractive feature stone fire place, and another bedroom with two sets of built-in wardrobes plus an en-suite bathroom. Outside, there is a wide entrance
driveway with remote controlled gate and ample parking. There is also an open garage/stable with electric light and power plus a work shop. The gardens include lawned and timber decked areas, paved pa tios and a vegetable garden. —
■ The ideal time to prune them is in' March just when you see the first signs of shoots. You can prune them hard down to 1ft (30cm) . • and theywill
re-shoot.This helps'’ encourage more growth from the base and a stronger plant. You can't prune this hard now, so just remove some top growth to help encourage basal shoots ready
. for nextyear. They are great for striking foliage colour and also tolerant of wet clay soils.
How do I get rid
of Bindweed in my ' garden?' :
, The best way to remove this weed is not to dig it out! Roots will get broken and re-shoot. The most effective way is to use round-up herbicide, but on the end of your sprayer attach an old drinks bottle with the bottom : cut off, then you can spray away
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. only targeting the weed and not • getting your other plants with- any drift.
What should I feed my pot plants with?
The best soil to use is a loam- based compost^ but also remember to give the plant
. some good fertiliser if you want stunning blooms! What we use at the nursery is slow release
. fertiliser which you mix in with the compost and it gradually releases all the food that plants
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thrive.Alternatively you . can give a top-dress with a pellet based fertiliser.
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GIVING great interest throughout the season Ciematis are a real gem in any garden. Whether it be the early Spring flowering hybrids
with stunning displays of flower, or maybe the large flowering varieties with their show stopping flowers in early Summer, the trick to success is knowing what to prune, when to prune it and where to plant to really get the most out of them. A general rule of thumb with all Clematis is, if
it flowers before June no need to prune! Summer flowering varieties require quite a hard prune in March down to approximately 1 ft. This includes the large flowering varieties, C. texerisis, C. Viticella and C. Orientalis. The eariy varieties of C. macropetala, C. alpina, C. montaha and C. armandii only require pruning if you want to shape the plant and do this after flowering. All Clematis appreciate being planted deeper than other plants; dig out the top soil and cultivate the next ' layer down when planting, and bury the stem by 6"(15cm), this helps to keep the roots cool and encourages shoots from the base. Placing rocks ■ around the base of the plant is not necessary if planted at the correct depth. If growing Clematis in pots, you can only really do this if you put the pot in a shady spot. However
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deep you plant in a pot, if it remains in sunshine then it will still heat up and make the plant unhappy. Use a loam-based compost in a pot to help the plant thrive. All Clematis love a partial shade location, but if growing in full sun plant deep, and also give a good mulch. Try to help shade the roots by growing behind other shrubs.
Jobs to d o ...
1 - Plant Out Bedding Now, after our flush of warm weather, it's a great time to get bedding plants out in the garden. Always waiting until |une 1 St is best as the chances of the frosts have gone by then!
Z -c l ip Box Hedging After having put on a flush of
new growth, trim any hedges or topiary to help keep its shape. Remember to feed to help maintain a rich green leaf colour.
3 - Re-pot Rooted Cuttings. Having now established a
root system, potting them on vvill help encourage them to grow bigger.'On some cuttings remove the main shoot to help encourage shoots from the bottom and a better shaped plant.
4 — Vegetable Feeding With new plants just having
been planted out, give a liquid feed with tomato feed to help
encourage compact growth and plenty of flowers to encourage a good crop
5 - Tidy up Spring Clematis With early flowering varieties
of Spring Clematis tie in new shoots or remove strong growth buds to help maintain a bushier piant. This will also encourage more flowers lower ■ down the plant nextyear and make a generally better looking specimen.
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Polemoniuxn ^Bressing- liazn Purple’
AN upright growing form of Jacob's ladder, but with masses of royal blue
flowers held over rich purple foliage its stunning!
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continuing throughout Summer it certainly gives.long lasting colour in any garden. A sunny aspect is required to help enrich the foliage colour.
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To cover a large wall C. Montana and C. armandii are great, reaching heights of around 16ft, or for a trellis or smaller area then large flowering hybrids C yiticella, C. alpina and C. macropetala are more suited, the latter providing fluffy seed heads. Now is a great time to plant Clematis as the season is still ahead of us, with most varieties are yet to flower!
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