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Emily Smith

Gardening expert reveals his ingenious trick for checking whether a dead-looking plant is alive and healthy

Picture of dormant plant in pot.

Once the worst of the winter weather passes, your garden might resemble a plant graveyard, but that doesn't technically mean your beloved plants are actually dead.

When you're sorting your garden out during the winter months, it can look like a rather dire affair, with leafless twigs and barren pots. However, don't fall for another winter gardening myth; just because a plant isn't actively growing doesn't mean it's dead. In fact, even the most hopeless-looking plants can actually be the healthiest.

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