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The Return of Heather


The Return of Heather

So pleased to see the heather in flower again, I cut it right back last year as it was taking over this little rockery area.



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Very pretty show, has done well for the cut back too.

11 Sep, 2010

 

Hasnt it just thanks 6d;0)

11 Sep, 2010

 

looks great

11 Sep, 2010

 

Thanks Yorkshire I do like the heathers as they flower throughout the winter months;0)

11 Sep, 2010

 

Like you I love Heathers Carole.....they seem to go one forever and so pretty in the winter........

11 Sep, 2010

 

Can't imagine the winter rockery without it Janey, love your new Avatar of Lottie;0)

11 Sep, 2010

 

Its best to keep it trimed stops it getting woody then.

11 Sep, 2010

 

Thanks Carole.....I'm trying to teach her to walk with her lead....mmmm....she'll only do it if she carries the first bit....:o(

11 Sep, 2010

 

She will soon get the hang of it, she is so adorable;0))

11 Sep, 2010

 

It has Carole :o))

11 Sep, 2010

 

Sorry Sixpece missed you there! but it seems to have worked trimming it ,as the growth is very fresh and healthy;0)

11 Sep, 2010

 

Yes about 5 years ago I bought the 4 of the one you have in a pot they started to go woody, so I trimmed back, I managed to save one, sons I gave 2 to, his had done the same one good one one gone to wood as he did nt trim them like me.

11 Sep, 2010

 

Im very handy with the shears 6d enjoy trimming so think they will be ok;0)

12 Sep, 2010

 

Lol Carole I bet Harry keeps well clear then hehe.

12 Sep, 2010

 

Lol ;0))

12 Sep, 2010

 

:O)))

14 Sep, 2010

 

Lovely heather....will be something on my wish list for our garden too.

3 Oct, 2010

 

You wont regret having them WL there are different ones flowering throughout the year!

5 Oct, 2010



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