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It's that time of year, Valentine when red roses cost the earth. Instead of buying a bunch, why not give a red rose plant which will last for years.
The RHS has just finished 2021- 2024 a trial of red roses and four received the AGM, marked out for excellence R. Cayenne, Eternity, Lovestruck, and WB Yeats.
It may still be winter, but February is a busy pruning month
Winter prune Wisteria
Also, prune Winter Jasmine, Hydrangea, Buddleia, Cornus, Mahonia, Evergreen shrubs, Climbing and Bush roses.
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The Best shrubs and plants for late Winter Colour
Flowers for February
We are still in winter, but there is colour to lift the spirits. One of the most deliciously scented shrubs is flowering now, Lonicera fragrantissima, the winter flowering honeysuckle. It has a sweet honeysuckle scent in the depths of winter.
Snowdrop are in full bloom and look good planted with aconites and hellebores. Later in the month, crocuses will begin to bloom, signaling the end of winter.
Grab a gardening bargain.
Great offers from Suttons Specialist on line garden retailer.
February Offers
Grow something different suitable for patio and containers Native British Leaves 'Urban Forager Mix' more info
Start your own strawberry patch using bare rooted plants super economical- check out Suttons offer
Plant a butterfly friendly garden by Sutton's wide range of butterfly friendly plants many on offer
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Flowering plants and Perennials
There are so many perennials to choose from. Ideas and inspiration about the best spring and summer flowering plants, 20 great scented plants, and 10 easy grow plants.
How to beat the slugs and plant slug resistant flowers and shrubs.
Get more out of your plant with the best long flowering plants which bloom for weeks.
Pick up tips on drought-resistant plants and select the best climbing plants for your garden.
Plus detailed growing advice to get the right plant in the right place.
All About Shrubs
Shrubs are the backbone of the garden. They add form and structure all year round. There are shrubs for all gardens, soils and aspect and many are maintenance.
For growing advice, ideas and images of spring and summer flowering shrubs.
12 of the best evergreen shrubs and fast-growing evergreen shrubs.
Shrubs for autumn and winter interest
and shrubs for shade.
Wildlife friendly and sustainable gardening
The best plants to attract butterflies and bees into your garden. Which shrubs are most loved by birds.
Create a haven for birds and wildlife with a wildlife garden and natural planting.
Top tips for sustainable gardening and how to be a greener gardener.
The benefits of a garden pond as magnet for wildlife
Monthly gardening Calendar
The Sunday Gardener's monthly calendar is full of topical gardening tips
Month by month gardening advice to help you manage your garden.
Timing can be very important, especially around the tricky subject of pruning and what to plant out and when.
The month by month gardening guides will keep you on track and is a complete seasonal guide to gardening.
Growing your own veg.
Growing your own veg has become so popular, and rightly so. It lets you produce satisfying, fresh and wholesome veg and saves money.
It can be daunting at first. Why not start with the 10 easiest vegetables to grow?
Follow the Sunday gardener's step-by-step guides for individual veg growing requirement.
Short of space, check out the best veg for growing in containers.
Top Gardening tips
Top gardening tips including how to be a greener gardener plus 10 best ways to save money in the garden.
The 8 best ways to get rid of slugs and snails.
What is the Chelsea chop and how to use it.
Glossary: Frost Hardy. What does it mean and does it matter?
Make your own plant supports
