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Reed canary grass: where it grows, care and moths
Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea): a native bankside grass 0.5 to 2 m tall that flowers in June and July. Where it grows, planting, spread and moths.
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Reed sweet grass: planting and care at the pond edge
Reed sweet grass (Glyceria maxima) is a native grass 0.9 to 2 m tall for a wet pond edge. How to recognise it, plant it in a basket and keep it in check.
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Rosebay Willowherb: Planting, Care and Keeping It in Check
Rosebay willowherb (Chamaenerion angustifolium) grows 30 to 150 cm tall and flowers pink from July to September. How to plant and keep the clump in check.
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Sea buckthorn: where to plant it, berries and care
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides): a native thorny shrub of 1.2 to 4.5 metres with silver-grey leaves and orange berries. Site, price, pruning and problems.
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Silverweed: planting and caring for a silver ground cover
Silverweed (Potentilla anserina) is a native, creeping ground cover 5 to 30 cm tall with silvery leaves and yellow flowers. Where it grows, price and care.
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Small scabious: how to recognise, plant and care for it
Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) is a native perennial 30 to 90 cm tall with lilac-blue flowers from July to September. Where it fits and what it costs.
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Soapwort plant: identification, spread, care and price
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) is a 40 to 70 cm perennial with pale pink flowers from July to September. How to recognise it and keep it in its place.
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Soft rush: identification, planting, care and price
Soft rush (Juncus effusus) is a native rush 20 cm to 1 m tall for wet, acid soil. How to recognise it, where it grows, its price and the moth that feeds on it.
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Sweet briar: the wild rose with apple-scented leaves
Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa): a native wild rose up to 3 metres tall, pink flowers from June to August and red hips into winter. Planting, pruning and care.
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Sweet woodruff: planting, care and price
Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a native ground cover 15 to 30 cm tall for shade. How to recognise it, plant it, and keep its spreading mat under control.
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Tansy plant: recognise it, grow it, keep it in check
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is a native perennial 60 to 120 cm tall with yellow button flowers. How to recognise, plant and care for it, and what it costs.
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Viper's bugloss in the garden: identify, plant and price
Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) is a biennial of 0.3 to 1 m with blue flowers from May to September. How to recognise it, plant it, its price and problems.
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