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Jul 26
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Best trees for a tricky spot

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Sabrina joins Amber from her tropical hideaway in Bali 

4:44 Bad news for a passionfruit vine that has been struggling 

9:27 How to encourage flowers on a wisteria vine that has never bloomed

11:21 Best trees for a tricky spot that is in full shade all winter and full sun all summer

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