by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2022 | Sophie's Tips
Rose tip “Repeat flowering roses need to be pruned in winter and to do this you need a good pair of sharp secateurs, a pair of good thorn proof gloves or gauntlets, and maybe a pair of loppers or a good pruning saw. The reason we prune is to assist the rose’s natural...
by Tim Blake | Mar 10, 2022 | Sophie's Tips
Plant now “Plant now. This is the best time of year to plant most plants, both native and exotic, as it gives them 6 to 9 months to get their root systems growing and become established prior to the next summer’s heat. The choices are fantastic in nurseries and garden...
by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2021 | Sophie's Tips
Sophie’s tip for Christmas plants “If you want to give a plant with a Christmas theme you can’t go past a poinsettia, in either the traditional red, or one of the other pretty shades. They are great value and although I treat them as annual, I still enjoy them ’til...
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