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Talkback: Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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If a brief is a bit poor (do you remember the Chelsea garden a few years ago that had rhododendrons atop limestone pillars?) isn't it possible for the RHS to tell in advance whether a garden will be in the no middle/bronze/silver etc. category, even before the garden is made?

Sheila Averbuch -- Stopwatch Gardener
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    Great article. I hope I can get along to it.

    Best, Sheila
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    Sheila: The selection panel would usually pick up on such anomalies. I think the rhododendrons may have been a late addition. I remember the garden well: the drawing was much more impressive than the reality: happens sometimes. In his defence I think the designer was unwell for much of the build.

    Hartgrove: Important thing is to ensure that there are adequate foundations beneath the liner.Then build the piers on top of the liner (do not cut it). Piers need to be solid and weighty.

    Devon Dumpling: Don't forget that foxgloves are biennial. They set leaves in the first year and flower in the second.
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