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MandyCanUDigIt writer, DigIt Media, Vuelio top 10 #gardening blog, GMG/NUJ. Can't tolerate X & hate any more: find me with the same name on Mastodon! I'm out!
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Rodgersia – June plant of the month

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By Mandy J Watson 
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Rodgersia in full bloom next to my old pond If you like a lush, calming garden, Rodgersia is a key plant, often seen at the RHS Chelsea show gardens. The key to success is keeping it well watered. If you have a boggy area where other plants fail, or the edge of a pond, these are sites where Rodgersia will thrive. However, they will wither during drought or if you forget to water them, so beware. Rodgersia aesculifolia AGM, or the chestnut-leaved Rodgersia, is a large herbaceous perennial.
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Late-flowering tulips – May plants of the month

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By Mandy J Watson 
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Tulip Crown of Negrita backed by scented Rock Garden Mix daffodils, May 1 After a few years without new bulbs, I bought some late-flowering tulips, daffodils, alliums and iris to perk up my raised beds from March to May. The bulbs were bought in a sale from Farmer Gracy and planted very late, in mid-January. The selection has proved to be excellent value for money, and the scent is superb.
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Revamping a small front garden on a budget

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By Mandy J Watson 
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All cleaned up... my revamped front garden Revamping a small front garden can be daunting and often a paradox: it’s our face to the world, yet we often ignore it, and I’m guilty of that sin! Our house faces a busy main road, not somewhere you want to linger. It’s a place that’s passed through, usually without thought. As a contrast, our side/back garden is completely enclosed and private, and that’s where we spend our time and effort.
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