Author Camilla Phelps

Camilla Phelps

Camilla Phelps is a writer gardener, grower and nature-based therapist

Recent articles by Camilla Phelps

You do need to prune dogwoods, but you don't need to do it every year - here's our expert guide on how to prune your winter stems

Learn how to prune dogwood to ensure that it produces plenty of colourful stems for winter.
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Winter hazel, five years after coppicing

How to coppice hazel

Our guide on how to coppice and cut back hazel for lovely hazel stems and to keep your hazel plants healthy
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Coppicing hazels

Cutting certain plants right back is necessary for their health, even if it looks drastic - here's how to do it right and when

Discover when you need to coppice shrubs and trees to encourage bright new stems and foliage.
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Gardeners at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Credit: RBG Kew

Thinking of becoming a gardener? Here's everything you need to know before you start

Thinking about a career in horticulture? Here's what you need to know about becoming a gardener.
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