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17 September 2014
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4 - Buying plants
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Once planted, most people put the plant label next to the plant, and this is a good idea, but in time the label will fade, so for future reference record the plant’s vital statistics in your garden notebook. And if you’re feeling really clever, why not create a plant database? Plant label
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Name: Latin and common
Height: Average size after five years (will vary according to conditions)
Spread: Average size after five years (will vary according to conditions)
Flowering time: Use a number corresponding to month or months
Soil type: Acid, neutral, or alkaline
Moisture: Moist, well drained or dry
Light: Sun, half sun or shade
Special instructions: For example, pruning time, how to propagate
Watch clipsWatch the clips on choosing healthy plants, planting preparation and sealing your fertiliser.
PlantlistsFind a list of suggested plant types for your garden here.
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