Some herbaceous plants are best lifted, divided and replanted if they get over crowded. This applies particularly to Crocosmia and Schizostylis (Kaffir Lilies) which flower sparsely if over crowded. Lift clumps with a fork, divide and replant smaller clumps 9”-12” apart.
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Other perennials which do not like being disturbed e.g. Paeonies or Orchids, benefit from a liberal dressing of blood, fish and bone with the soil being lightly forked around the clumps.
Slugs and snails are beginning to appear now so start using slug pellets or any other preferred method for their control especially your clumps of Hostas. We now stock organic slug pellets
Slugs and snails are beginning to appear now so start using slug pellets or any other preferred method for their control especially your clumps of Hostas. We now stock organic slug pellets
