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Cut back stems of wisteria to fat, flowerbuds in late winter; this keeps the overall plant tidy, encourages good air circulation and exposes the flowers more when in bloom in summer. This method of pruning wisteria works for wall-trained or free-standing plants.
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Lift and divide clumps of herbaceous perennials if weather is mild enough that the soil can be worked.
Complete pruning of climbing roses and rose bushes before new growth becomes too strong.
Sow sweet peas in a cold frame and pot on those that were sown last autumn.
Cut back ornamental grasses and other perennials left for winter interest and pull out dead flower stalks.
Prune autumn raspberries, cutting all canes down to the ground.
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Fusarium patch (snow mould), is a common cause of brown patches on lawns, particularly in autumn or during mild spells in winter.
Keep an eye out for aphids appearing on overwintering plants.
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