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When the compost is black and crumbly it's ready to be spread over the shrub borders which will hold in valuable moisture and keep the weeds at bay, though be prepared for the Blackbirds to make a mess of the edges looking for tasty grubs and insects.聽

If you are planning to plant a new hedge and want a slow growing unusual shrub then why not use Griselinia Littoralis which is a tender evergreen fleshy light green plant from New Zealand. this lovely plant makes a great hedge or screening shrub. If you want something a little different then plant the variegated variety "Dixon's Cream" which is quite striking especially if you want flowering plants to stand out against a light background. Griselinia makes a welcome change from the shrubs we usually associate with making good hedges.聽

Now is a good time to plan which varieties of Clematis to plant. There are many to choose from, however I recommend three new varieties which will make a colourful splash in the garden C. "Sweetheart" has beautiful large Mauve-Pink petals that flower June - September, C. "Celebration" is a summer double flowering type with cobalt Blue flowers which fade to white from May - September and C. "Tie Dye" with its large Violet Blue blooms with marbled Mauve - White rippling through the petals. This variety will grow to 10ft and will suit any aspect.聽

Remove dead flowers from Roses making sure you cut well down the stem to an outward facing bud. This will encourage more flower buds to develop and will ensure good flowers throughout summer.聽

Happy Gardening.