TWO newly planted rose beds are establishing well, in spite of some quite demanding weather. Both are from bare-root bushes, set out earlier this year when the heavy soils were pretty wet and not in the ideal condition for planting.
One in my own front garden replaces a rather worn-out bed of Rose ‘Bonica’ that had given good service for 40 years. In its place, I have planted one of the new disease-resistant, fragrant and ‘good for cutting’ varieties, Rose ‘Timeless Charisma.’ It is from the Florist Series, and to overcome the possibility of replant disease I swapped the soil with some from the vegetable garden.
“I could have saved moving 30 barrow loads of soil!”
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters
