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JOHN FOLEY


■ t is more noticeable than ever at this time of year


just what is left flower­ ing - most perennials . are starting to slowly die


down ready for the winter and Autumn colour from flowers can be few and far between. Along with this there al­


ways seems to be a abundance ofyellow, but ifyou’re looking for pink, white and red, then look no further than Schizo- stylis (Kaffir Lilies). Originating from South Af­


rica, along with Crocosmias and Agapanthus, Schizosty- lis are a hardy garden plant


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As the dark nights draw in, Kaffir If you want proof then just


have a look on our sponsored roundabout near the BP ga­ rage at the end of Chatburn Road, where you can see four different varieties in flower. Now there is one similarity to Crocosmias in my eyes, and that isn’t the leaf shape but the bad reputation that the com-' mon variety of Schizostylis causes! Straight Schizostylis coc-


cinea is a very vigorous vari­ ety and doesn’t always flower very profusely, just like the common Crocosmia referred to as Montbretia. However, the varieties


are totally different; yes they will form a clump about two feet across, but at this time of year they will be packed full of bursting buds coming into


aiiu a icai 5CUI1 laAlllg UllU I1UWC1 dllUpiUVlUcdgrcdlUlS* account the time that they play, sometimes right up until flower. As you will see in the Christmas, picture (right) they havea very A good hard frost below -7 showy open flower and look is what brings them to a halt, somewhattender.butdon’tbe then the following spring fooled-they will grow in both just trim back the old leaves sun or shade and a normal or to one inch and let them re­ moist soil, so the “dribble val- grow ready for the following ley” seems ideal!


Autumn. Giving them a top Spotlight


dress with either Vitax.Q4 or sulphate of potash is espe­ cially beneficial in Spring to encourage a strong display of flower. When planting in the gar­


den we always look to posi­ tion them around paths near to the house, because when


Jobs to do.... 1 - Cutting back Now you can start to cut back per­


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ennials which have finished flowering in the border. Prune right down to ground level as this doesn't leave an old stem which can rot into the heart of the plant. 2 -


Bi-weekly mow Now grass is starting to slow


down reduce grass cutting to every otherweek. At the same time look at applying an autumn grass feed, low in nitrogen but high in phosphorus, which will help the roots develop through the winter as well as giving a green flush 3-


Scarify lawns


After a while grass gets clogged up with thatch, scarifying basically


IT'S TIME TO GET


OUT IN THE GARDEN AND GET CRACKING WITH THOSE MUST- DO JOBS... BUT


WHICH ONES? HERE JOHN FOLEY SETS OUT WHAT NEEDS


DOING AND WHEN, AND HOWTO GO ABOUTIT


combs through the grass and allows the grass to breathe. Use a special machine for the best results and top


up bare patches with grass seed. 4 -


Divide primroses Dividing these plants allows them


to grow and establish again before theirspring flowering season. Always when replanting in the same place take out a couple of scoops of soil and replace with some soil from else­ where in the garden, as they like fresh bacteria. 5 -


Collect fallen leaves Don’t allow leaves to gather up in


the garden too much. Sweep or blow them up and use them on the compost heap to make great mulch for the - flower beds in the future. Don’t col­ lect leaves off plants that had mildew; dispose of these to help clear the area for next year.


they’re looking at their best your movement around the garden will be limited by the weather not being so nice. Every three years the same


applies as does to any other perennial; dig up in March and replant the younger clumps of shoots around the edge. This


• way it will keepthevigourand ensure the maximum amount of flowers along with feeding annually. So i f the garden is getting


very bare then treat yourself to a bit of colour this Autumn andlet the Kaffir Lillies bright­ en up your bare patches I


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When do I plant a fruit tree? Inaboutfourweeksisthebest time, at the endof October or early*"-- November, as you are always bet­ ter buying and planting a “bare root' plant as you get great value for money. Mix some bone meal into the hole ® and dig over a large hole, breaking up plenty of soil around the tree


allowing it to develop a strong new root system.


Can I cut my Yew tree now? If it is light pruning then yes, you can do it now, but if you are plan­ ning to prune it harder then wait until early Spring (around the end of February) as this is when the sap is rising, along with it being


Q & A


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Can I cut back my Hostas? If you've struggled with slugs this year, then you will more than likely be looking at a clump of lace-like leaves and the answer is... yes, you can cut them back. If you have any old established clumps now is also the time to lift themandcutthemupwithaspade then re-plant, allowing the roots to *" develop through thewinter ready fornextspring. With them being totally hardy, any badwinteror frosts won’t cause anydamage either.


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early enough to avoid any birds W nesting in it for the season ahead. ' Yews are one of the few conifers that can be pruned hard as they . have the ability to shoot out of old 0 wood.


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Just give a feed with a good pellet- basedshrubfertilisertohelpit


Schizostylis ‘Pink Princess’


Don’t be fooled by its “Pink Princess” name, as this is one of the best white flow­ ering varieties. It much stronger than S. alba, with long stems


ofmanywhiteflowers throughout Autumn. Plant in sun or shade and it provides a great contrast when planted with other red or pink varieties.


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