May...
The first few days of May have been a continuation of weather that more or less completely characterised April- cold and wet! Good for the gardens as the rain begins to permeate the soil. However, the hosepipe ban is still in place at the moment with little sign of it being cancelled. Cold nights means that summer bedding plants have not only arrived slightly late but also some care should be taken if temperatures drop too far.   

Mulches around shrubs will definitely help 'lock in' any moisture that is in the ground- it is not too late too carry this out. Also think about planting drought tolerant subjects this season.

We are open on Sundays  until Sunday the 1st of July. The hours are as usual 11am -5:30pm.                                              

          May means that we are now stocked with Geraniums, Verbenas, Nemesias and all kinds of summer bedding plants. There will be no Impatiens (busy lizzies) available from us because downy mildew has affected the whole stock. Think of alternatives such as Begonia semperflorens types.

  • Roses are now fully stocked with shrub, climbing and David Austin English roses all available.
  • We also have our new range of Thompson and Morgan and Sutton seeds for 2012- this is a good time to plan and buy ahead of sowing.
  • A good range of shrubs is available for planting including daphnes, pieris, viburum, osmanthus, forsythias, apples, pears and other fruiting trees and many more.
  • May is a good month to get major jobs achieved in the garden - Please give our garden services derpartment a ring if their is help required (talk to Simon on - 07813 602409) .
  • A wide range of herbaceous perennials is now avaliable. Lupins, delphiniums, dicentras and many ground cover perennials are just some of our choices.
  • Our stock of herbs is increasing all the time with all the favourites in stock now. The range of lavenders will increase throughout this month.
  • Containers, pots and troughs are all here. We now also stock lightweight rotational moulded high quality plastic containers.
  • Irrigation systems (which may help in 'drip-form only' during the hosepipe ban and are 'allowable') are available to be bought. Advice is on-hand.