Purple people pleasers
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It is possible to achieve very attractive effects in the garden with tulips, of which there are many different varieties. Those who have very heavy soil in their garden may wish to consider growing tulips in pots, as adequate drainage is very important. Unsieved compost in the bottom of the pot improves drainage, while a layer of sieved compost on top of the bulbs can be covered with a top dressing of gravel to protect the bulb from slugs and birds.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Your garden is on top of a roof. How do you turn it into a jungle?
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Roof gardens present some unique gardening problems. The most common is turbulence, but this can be overcome by putting up some form of shelter. It is also often hard to ensure that a roof garden has some shade. In order to obtain a unified effect, it is a good idea to have a number of large containers, rather than a large number of small ones. It is also important to have enough greenery to act as background for flowers.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Some like it cool
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Commercial growers are able to care for indoor cyclamen in the correct conditions, but these plants often die once placed in ordinary household conditions. They must be kept in a very cool spot, well away from central heating, they must be in plenty of light and should not be exposed to draughts or sudden changes of temperature. They should be watered only occasionally with tepid water.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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