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Add well-rotted organic matter each autumn and avoid digging wet clay to build better structure and drainage over time.
Choose drought-tolerant plants like lavender and sedum, then cover soil with gravel to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
Clear fallen leaves, plant spring bulbs, and mulch borders before the first frosts arrive to protect roots and soil.
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Select compact and repeat-flowering varieties that suit UK conditions, then plant them where they receive plenty of morning sun.
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