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I have a tree peoney (around 9 years old) which has been broken near the root for the last year. It normally produces 3-4 beautiful deep lilac flowers each year. It flowered this year but the plant looks miserable. I had to move it this week-and am not sure it will survive. Can I take cuttings or how can I start a new plant. Thanks

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What can I safely plant over a septic tank percolation zone (approx 40x25 metres) without interfering with its function? The area is unshaded, exposed to all winds and naturally low lying, always damp and sometimes boggy. There is no opportunity for additional drainage, nor resiting the tank or soakaway. Thankfully the installation works well inspite of its situation!The "garden" of my new-build home is still an exposed, one acre field on the Ards peninsula, one and a half miles from the Irish Sea to the east and Strangford Lough to the west.

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