Evergreen shrubs are best planted now, as winter changes into spring. Most will be sold in pots, and, as ever, require good pre-paration if they are to be expected to flourish on the same spot for years to come. Dig a hole comfortably big enough for the rootball. Break up the base of the hole to prevent it becoming a sump. Carefully backfill with the best of the soil, working it down the gap, and firm without ramming. Be sure neither to bury the thing nor leave it standing proud. Water, mulch with organic matter and look forward to a glorious future.
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Audi has been designing icons for 60 years. Here are some of the bestFrom the first Quattro, to the TT and the R8, Audi has always been able to turn a head. Adam Hay-Nicholls, our man in Rioja, explains why.
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Haute dogs: How fashion’s finest would dress 11 dogs and one very spoilt cat if only they had the chanceWe’ve matched some much-loved breeds to the designers that share their history, temperament and vibe — because why not. Illustrations by Tug Rice.
