National Lockdown #3 has been put in place to try to prevent the NHS from becoming overwhelmed. However, essential shops can remain open during this time and garden centres have been classified as essential. Below are some of the reasons why garden centres are allowed...
The winter months (December to March) are a great time to plant trees. In the winter, trees will either be dormant or be approaching dormancy. This means they are not actively growing. You could say your tree is resting. But while the above-ground parts of your tree...
Our British-grown, freshly-cut Christmas trees will available again from 24th November, with a range of different types and sizes including cut and pot-grown trees. We have two different types of firs - the Nordman Fir (Abies nordmaniana) and the Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) - and...
COVID-19 UPDATE: 5th November 2020 We are staying open and trading as normal. Under the latest Government guidelines for England, Garden Centres are exempt from the November lockdown so we will be open our usual hours of 9.00am to 5.30pm Mon-Fri, 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sundays. We...
With autumn approaching there is now a chance of overnight frosts or heavy rain. Plants like citrus, tree ferns, bananas, dahlias, begonias, cannas and tender salvias will be at risk of damage if left unprotected. Here are some ways you can protect them. 1. Wrap your...
If you feel your garden is lacking colour or interest in the autumn, why not consider introducing plants that grow brightly coloured berries? We have a wide selection of trees and shrubs that, in addition to their spring...
Japanese maples (Acer palmatum and other species) can provide a beautiful feature in a garden with most varieties showing fantastic autumn leaf colour with bright reds, fiery oranges or stunning yellows. Contrary to popular belief, Acers can be grown in most soils in the local area...
It’s been a mixed summer, beginning wet and cool in June, warming up in July, and mostly cooling back down in August with a few hot spells breaking it up. Autumn is now here with some welcome rain. The Brugmansia in our greenhouse seem to...
Sedums are herbaceous perennials with thick succulent leaves and stems. They are also sometimes called Stonecrops. They produce clusters of fascinating star-shaped flowers that often change colour throughout their blooming time which are also very popular with beneficial insects. There are 2 main categories of...
Summer offers an abundance of plants that have exquisite fragrance. Two of the loveliest plants we have are Trachelospermums and Pelargoniums, with a variety of fragrances to choose from....