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Bulbs on full-beam

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It is worthwhile trying to be quite adventurous with spring planting, looking beyond the standard crocuses, tulips and daffodils. More unusual spring plants include erythroniums, which have elegant flowers made up of several outspread, reflexed petals and come in several colours. One of the easiest to grow is the European species, Erythronium dens-canis. Gardeners may also wish to consider Fritillaria pallidiflora, a Siberian relation of the Snakeshead Fritillary.

United Kingdom, Facilities & equipment, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming, Home Gardening, Horticultural industry, Spring flora, Spring plants

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At the root of it all

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Herbaceous borders can often look unattractive in autumn, but it is easy to address this problem by planting perennials. The roots of perennials are capable of active growth in early autumn, and planting at that time of year allows plants the opportunity to grow well the following spring. Care must be taken to prepare the soil well, and the roots of a container-grown plant should be soaked before the plant is placed in position.

Perennials, Perennial plants

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There's a lettuce in the post

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It is becoming increasingly common in the UK for gardeners to purchase vegetables as very small plants in 'plug' or 'module' form, rather than growing them from seed. This approach is more expensive, but can save a lot of time.

Vegetables

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