The English Garden

Fill the Gap

ate autumn and early winter is the perfect time for moving and planting trees and shrubs. If you found over summer that you have a few gaps to fill in the garden, this is the time to act, especially if the ground is not yet frozen. A good shrub should grow for many years, offer ornamental interest through multiple seasons, and provide food and shelter for a range of garden wildlife.

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