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KEEP YOUR COOL

s you make the most of the best of the rest of your summer blooms, take a little time out to think about what your garden will look like in winter. Autumn is a great time for planting, especially if you live in an area where the summers are long, hot and dry – you’re giving your little ones the extra months during winter

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