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Seasonal TipsHydrangea in June: care at peak flowering time
June is high season for hydrangeas. They reach full bloom, droop under weight, demand plenty of water. Learn how to care for them now for weeks of blooms.
PlantingHow to prune Solanum jasminoides: potato vine care
Solanum jasminoides (potato vine) grows fast and wild. Learn when and how to prune this beautiful climber without losing flowers.
PlantingHow to prune Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese hibiscus) in containers: guide
Potted Hibiscus flowers most abundantly with regular training pruning. Learn to create a compact, full plant that blooms for months.
Plant CombinationsCombining verbena bonariensis: height and lightness in any border
Verbena bonariensis (purple top verbena) is not aggressive, not invasive, but breaks all rules by becoming thin, tall and full of purple-pink flowers. It's the perfect centrepiece plant for borders: you see through it, but it brings structure and bloom.
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