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garden design software packages suitable for home use. The evaluation team was made up of professional garden designers,
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used by professional designers and landscapers commercially, and evaluating Garden Design Pro, they said... "This web-
based software is impressive and has lots of potential for novice garden designers. It’s a suite of 3D garden
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components (plants, furniture and hard landscaping features), for use with Google SketchUp – a free piece of 3D
modeling software from Google. It provides the basic components to create a garden, plus design inspiration and advice... All of our member triallists liked this software... Our verdict: one of the best visualization tools around.
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Plant of the Month Fritillaria melagris
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Daffodils brightly herald the start of spring, but the subtle charm of the Snakes head Fritillary
nakes head Fritillary is hard to outdo. Each slender stem of this spring
is hard to outdo. Each slender stem of this spring bulb carries a hanging bell-shaped bloom,
lb carries a hanging bell-shaped bloom, heavily chequered with dark
heavily chequered with dark purple and white squares, an effect rarely seen on petals.
rple and white squares, an effect rarely seen on petals.
Also available is a sub-species with pure white flowers (FRITILLARIA meleagris ssp. Alba).
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nsfigohrtuinnAapteril.y these hardy wild flowers are becoming increasingly rare in e countryside due to modern farming methods, but the few protected
They are easy to grow in a border or pot, and look stunning naturalized in grass, either in sun
tes in Britain really are a wonderful sight in April.
or partial shade.
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LONGER, WARMER DAYS, and stronger sunshine means that the garden is awakening. Hedgerows are
HAT IS 'GARDEN DESIGN PRO'? A simple solution to suit all skill levels and budgets, giving you t greening up and the view from the window is different each day as plants unfurl and push through the soil.
esigns in 3D – based around Google's SketchUp software. It's easy to learn, quick to use and low co
This all means more work for the gardener, not that it seems a chore in such a wonderful atmosphere.
16.15+VAT! It includes 360+ (and growing) components and plants to 'Drag-and-Drop' and cr
If you have large clumps of herbaceous perennials it’s a good time to divide and replant them, as this will
inutes, not hours! 36 'Ready-made' borders to suit your style and conditions - buy plants o
increase their vigour and provide spare plants for your garden. Use two forks back to back to split the clumps
elivery. Perfect for beginners, homeowners, students, garden designers and landscapers -
and water generously after replanting.
ample package to see how powerful it is!
Hardy annuals are great for instant colour this year, choose a dry day when the soil can be raked to a fine tilth suitable for sowing. Mow the grass often enough to keep it under control and use sharp edging shears to tidy
he new year has arrived, and Spring is on its way - so now is the perfect time to get planning with G up the edges.
ro. Use the code gdpro15 in the checkout for 15% off membership, if you join before the end of Jun Climbers will grow quickly now, so ensure they have enough support, trellis, vine eyes and wire attached to walls, or individual ornamental obelisks or tripods. As they cover the support, gently try to encourage new shoots sideways, as this will send their hormones all along the length of the shoot, rather than just rushing to
the tips – doing this will give you flowers all over the plant, not just at the top!
lant of the Month – Fritillaria melagris
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