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Garden Q&A: Is May too early for planting out summer bedding?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Garden Q&A: Is May too early for planting out summer bedding?

Mon, 08 May, 2023 - 17:39

Peter Dowdall

I want to plant out some summer bedding in hanging baskets, window boxes and in my borders but am wondering if it is too early?

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