Monthly Archives: January 2011

Sunflowers in Winter, a Garden nr Frenchay, Bristol

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Gareth

A winter scene with Yew hedges and sunflowers, a garden on the outskirts of Frenchay, South Glos. The advantages of leaving seedheads standing. The birds had been enjoying the food source, and the frost made an eyecatching scene.

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Planting a Laurel Hedge

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Gareth

Winter is the time to buy bare root hedgeing plants. In this instance, planting a Laurel hedge in Leigh Woods, Bristol.

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Winter Pruning of Raspberries, nr Hambrook, South Glos

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Gareth

Autumn fruiting raspberries can be cut to the ground now. This coming years crop will be produced on the current seasons canes. For a longer cropping period, leave some canes uncut. This will result in fruit being produced on last … Continue reading →

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