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Gardeners World episode 24 2015

In Gardeners World episode 24 2015, whilst enjoying the late season colour in the Jewel Garden as the summer begins to fade, Monty Don turns his attention to his spring borders which are in need of refurbishment if they are going to pack a punch early next year. Gardeners World episode 24 2015:   Protect dahlias from earwigs Earwigs like to eat the flowers and leaves of dahlias, with the older foliage sometimes being reduced to a network of veins. The earwigs hide in sheltered places during the day and emerge after dark to feed. By filling upturned flower pots with straw or shredded paper and placing them on top of canes amongst your plants, you can trap the culprits by providing them with somewhere to hide. Check the pots daily and deal with any hidden earwigs as you see fit! Keep camellias & rhododendrons well watered At this time of year, it’s worth keeping your camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas well watered. The plants are forming their flower buds for next spring and it’s i