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Collect canes

Remove and collect bamboo canes that are no longer in use. Not only will it help tidy the garden, but you can use them again next year. Brush off any dirt, saw off rotten ends and store the canes outside so the frost can kill off any pests that may be lurking inside the hollow centres.

Transplant shrubs to a new position

Dig up young shrubs to move into a new position. They

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