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Wood Spurge
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Position: partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained garden soilRate of growth: fast growingFlowering period: April to JuneHardiness: fully hardyA compact, shade-loving, spreading euphorbia that has a long-lasting, lime-green flowers in late spring above rosettes of glossy, dark green leaves. It's a valuable plant for difficult areas of dry shade, particularly under trees and it also looks at home in a woodland setting. As it is evergreen and suckering it also makes attractive groundcover. Left unchecked it can become invasive, romping through areas of a small garden. Garden care: In autumn cut back the faded flower stems, avoiding new ones. When working with spurges always wear gloves since the...
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Yarrow
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Achilleas are in vogue again, thanks in part to the many different colours and cultivars that have become available in recent years. Achillea was named by Linnaeus, the modern father of horticulture, in honour of the Greek hero Achilles. They are generally short-lived perennials, with flat, plate-like flowerheads held high on tall stems, and ferny foliage beneath. This one has has masses of rich, terracotta flowers that fade to soft yellow in autumn. It is long flowering and drought-tolerant. Try it in a sunny spot towards the back of an herbaceous border, in a border of hot colours or among grasses. The flowerheads contrast well with the spire-like and spiky flowers of salvia, veronicastrum and eryngium (sea holly). It makes an excellent cut flower, too.Position: full sunSoil: moist...
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Garden Netting
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Rot-proof plastic netting that can be used year after year. Soft and flexibleto avoid damage to crops it is suitable for new lawns fruit bushes vegetableplots and flower beds. Employed on frames or draped over fruit it will give protection from birds or small animals.
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Growing Success Cat Repellent
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Ready to use Cat Repellent deters cats from scratching, digging and fouling amongst plants and borders in the garden. Contains natural aromatic essential oils. Contains (2.5% w/ w) essential oils on an inert base. HSE 7700
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Growing Success Prune & Seal
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A natural waterproof ready-to-use brush on pruning agent which seals exposed wood from damp frost and harmful bacteria allowing sufficient time for the tree to produce its own natural callus. Resealable and reusable container.
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Harcostar Fast Flow Tap
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A tap that can be connected to all water butts, barrels and tanks to decrease the filling time of your watering cans. It comes complete with 3/ 4in BSP thread with nut and two rubber washers.
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Liner for Mini Raised Bed or Mini Grow Bed
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On patios and decking a liner is a must this liner is made of one piece and is of woven fabric. it is pourous, it allows excellent drainage but will not allow compost to pass through. the four loops on the corner enable it to be moved easily at the end of the season or to empty it if required.Size: 97.5 cm x 50cm x 25cm deep
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Fritillaria
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A lovely little fritillary that was thought to have been lost for many years. It has dazzling flowers of deep purple-brown, tinged with green and distinctive yellow tips. These appear in early summer hanging down amongst the thin green leaves.This is a native of Turkey where it is found growing on screes and alpine meadows, so its natural environment is much dryer than many of the other Fritillarias.Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: MayFlower colour: deep purple-brown with yellow tipsOther features: narrow,mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Plant 10cm deep in clusters. Try to find a spot where they can be left undisturbed as lifting them may disrupt flowering for a year. Leaving them in the ground undisturbed...
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