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    Pruning Currants, Gooseberries & Jostaberries

     Currants and Gooseberries are fruit plants all part of the Ribes genus. Jostaberry is a cross between two gooseberry species (R. uva-crispa and R. divaricatum) and blackcurrant (R. nigrum). White-currants […]
    Posted On: 29/03/19
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    Choosing The Perfect Cherry Fruit Tree

     When deciding on a cherry fruit tree, you have to decide on how big you want your tree. Rootstocks determine the size of you tree with dwarfing rootstocks producing smaller […]
    Posted On: 25/03/19
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    Pear/Quince Rootstock Guide

     Both pears and quinces are grafted onto quince rootstocks, such as “Quince A”, “Quince C”, and “Quince Eline”. The rootstocks that exert the greatest dwarfing effect will produce a 2.5-3m […]
    Posted On: 24/03/19
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    Planting Bamboo In Pots

     Growing bamboo in pots can be very easy, even some of the more vigorous, running types, although the slower-spreading clumpers are the best choices. It’s important to remember your chosen […]
    Posted On: 22/03/19
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    Pruning Raspberries, Blackberries & Other Hybrid Berries

     The pruning requirements of your bramble is dependent on whether it is a summer or autumn fruiting variety. We recommend you train your plants to a south-facing wall or fence […]
    Posted On: 13/03/19
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    What’s The Best Tree For Attracting Wildlife?

     Although crabapples and rowans are the best choice for attracting bees and birds to your garden, the trees that sustain the most wildlife are all native trees – oak, willow […]
    Posted On: 25/02/19