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Like anything that’s worth doing, says Elly West, sowing seeds takes a little skill and patience but the rewards are...
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Aromatherapists have long extolled the benefits of different fragrances for improving mood and wellbeing says Elly West, so try to...
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Now is the best time to plant many trees and shrubs, says Elly West. Get them in the soil while it’s still warm to give them the best start for next season The garden is winding down now that autumn is here, but there’s still a riot of colour to...
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Elly West has plenty of tips for good garden design in a limited city space Most of my adult years...
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A well-maintained garden is said to add between five and 20 per cent to a property’s value and it’s an...
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Elly West firmly believes there’s a place for this divisive bloom in contemporary border schemes Usually associated with exuberant summer bedding schemes and hanging baskets, fuchsias can be slightly Marmite in their appeal. Big, blowsy and bright has a place in many, but not all, gardens. Modern breeders and showers...
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A growing number of artists and artisans are opting for ‘shedworking’, setting up light, warm and airy studios conveniently sited...
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Any garden, large or small, can accommodate climbers: this month Elly West is all about that other dimension An established...
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Grab your waterproofs, sunnies and notepad and be inspired this spring: it’s Elly West’s rough guide to garden show visiting If you’re passionate about plants and gardens, love discovering new trends, gaining inspiration and perhaps even picking up a bargain or two, there’s no better place to indulge yourself than...
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Elly West is a particular fan of the subtle yet promiscuous hellebore, signalling the onset of spring, in the early...
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Find peace, exotic beauty, art installations and even disease-curing medicinal compounds all within this beautiful corner of the city… Words...
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There’s a fascinating symbolic history to the world of flora, including that of the traditionally romantic rose, says Elly West Love is in the air, and flower sales go through the roof this month when Cupid strikes on 14 February. Red roses are still the number one choice when it...