Follow the step-by-step guide to create your own home for insects in the garden. Solitary Bees, Ladybirds and many other insects will use this as a home at different times of the year.Hang it on a wall or sit it on a ledge. Tin size 14.5 x 10.5 x 5.4cm Assembled size 11.5 x 8 x 8cm Recommended age: 6 plus
'Magic Pillow' is a very unusual, low growing ground cover hydrangea that's native to the hillsides of Korea and Japan. Living up to its name beautifully, it's covered in abundant flowers from June until September, creating a wonderful pillow of colour. The flower colour changes depending on the acidity of the soil. Alkaline soils will produce gorgeous pink blooms, whilst acid soil will give you strikingly bright mauve-blue. The flower heads open from the outside inwards, becoming fully with each day and although the stems are shorter than most hydrangeas, the flowers still make excellent cut flowers and dry well too. The foliage is lush and green with serrated leaves in spring and summer, and in autumn it transforms to incredible flaming red, orange and purple before they fall. As with all hydrangeas, the faded flowers look spectacular if left on the plant over winter. 'Magic Pillow' is an excellent ground covering shrub that will keep weeds under control and look particularly good at the front of a deep border or on a bank. Preferring light shade over full sun, it's also an ideal shrub for a woodland style garden. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot, ready for planting and growing to a height of 60cm (2ft) and spread of 1.2m (4ft).
Brand new in 2021, Garden Pleasures is a wonderful collection of Dianthus caryophyllus. We have picked six of the best of this new variety to bring you a display of colour and fabulous fragrance to brighten your borders. Instantly recognisable, garden pinks (Dianthus) are one of the hardest working and reliable plants that you can get, producing masses of fragrant ruffled flowers. Blooming reliably all summer - often well into the autumn months - they will fill your garden with vibrant colour and their sweet clove-like scent on warm evenings. 'Lady Margo' bicoloured magenta flowers with a contrasting white edge. 'Rosy Rosalyn' bicoloured ruby red flowers with a contrasting pink edge. 'Aunt Agatha' bicoloured deep burgundy flowers with a striking white edge. 'Mrs Coho' stunning white flowers. 'Queen Helene' rich coral pink flowers. 'Blushing Bride' bright pink flowers. Garden Pleasures is a range of compact garden pinks that are heavily perfumed and will produce large, double blooms in a range of sumptuous colours throughout the summer. Ideal for growing in pots, and perfect for sunny beds or patio pots and containers. The richly-coloured blooms are held on sturdy stems above neat cushions of slender, leaves, making pinks not only a fabulous garden 'doer' but also superb and long-lasting as cut flowers for you to bring in and enjoy indoors, where their intoxicating scent will fill your rooms. Supplied as 12 x plug plants, 2 each of 6 varieties, ready to grow on before planting out.
Quick and easy, our pre-planted hanging basket is the perfect solution for gardeners who want perfect displays but don't know where to start. We've hand-picked the best plants for you, carefully choosing varieties of Petunia which blend together to create wonderful displays of riotous colour. Guaranteed to give you fabulous results, we've done all the work for you - just hang it up, water it and let it do its thing. Consistent and predictable results every time. Pre-planted, just waiting to cascade with colour throughout the summer. Producing endless waves of simply gorgeous flowers in multiple colours, our hanging basket comes ready planted with our top quality, UK-grown plants with no work required! Supplied as a pair of ready-planted baskets for immediate display featuring purple, blue vein, red, hot pink and blue Surfinias.
Busy Lizzies are one of the most popular summer bedding flowers and it's not hard to see why. Combining a tough, weather resistant bloom with the beauty and floral pizazz of the most delicate of flowers, the 'Vitara' hanging baskets are instantly striking! In a mix of stunningly vibrant deep orange, magenta and white, busy lizzies sit against a backdrop of tough deep-green leaves that frames the floral display to perfection. Although they may look beautiful and delicate, 'Vitara' are strong and vigorous growers that will withstand the UK's unpredictable summer weather, from wet and cold or dry and hot, these Impatiens will continue to provide you with stunning displays all summer long, right up until the first autumn frosts. Resistant to downy mildew, which can otherwise cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall. Supplied as a pair of ready-planted green 25cm baskets for display.
Quick and easy, our pre-planted hanging baskets are the perfect solution for gardeners who want perfect displays but don't know where to start. Light up your summer garden with Begonia 'Tutti Frutti', covered with sumptuous flowers, ablaze with beautifully warm shades of red, apricot, orange and yellow. These colourful trailing beauties will give your garden the pizazz that will get heads turning - they'll be overflowing with spectacular colour all summer long and the super-strong blooms will continue look great even through the wettest weather. Guaranteed to give you fabulous results, we've done all the work for you - just hang them up, water them and let them do their thing. Consistent and predictable results every time. Pre-planted, just waiting to cascade with colour. Supplied as a pair of green 25cm (10in) diameter hanging baskets preplanted with Impatiens, reaching a height and spread of 45cm (18in).
Simply the best compost available to the gardener today and now available with reduced peat content!As part of our drive to improve our 'green credentials', from 2020 we have reduced the amount of peat in our compost. By increasing the percentage of wood fibre in the mix we have produced a greener and more environmentally friendly compost without compromising results. This is a bespoke professional mix made to our exacting recipe from one of Europe's leading blenders. It contains 50% composted wood fibre, to open the mix up and get air to the roots, and a precise blend of 3 different grades of peats to balance drainage and water holding. With added Lime, it is pH balanced to give the optimum growing conditions and with starter fertiliser and a wetting agent, to ensure even water distribution in pots and container, it will get your plants off to a head-start. On top of that it contains a 6 Month Controlled Release Fertiliser - meaning whatever you grow will get a slow and steady stream of nutrients for 6 Months. Under no circumstances should this compost be confused with cheap bags of low-grade black peats at DIY stores - you will feel the light and fluffy difference yourself and notice the difference in plant growth quickly. Perfect for pots, baskets and planters for growing any plants. Please note as this is a heavy item delivered by courier, there will be an additional postage charge added to your basket.
For those looking for a Peat-Free potting compost, our Multipurpose is carefully blended from a mix of composted coir (cocofibre), fine bark chippings for aeration, and a sterilised mixed organic green waste. This is then topped up with a 5:6:10 NPK fertiliser, plus 2.9% Magnesium, which gives all plants a good start in life. The Peat-Free Compost is fine enough for seedling and cutting use, yet coarse enough for general purpose potting on into tubs, baskets or pots. You may find this compost needs slightly less water than peat-based composts, otherwise treat them exactly the same. Please note as this is a heavy item delivered by courier, there will be an additional postage charge added to your basket.
The Lawn luxury blend is perfect for creating a very high quality all-purpose lawn. Great for producing stripes, but also great for family life Composed of a premium blend of grasses: 5% Brown Top Bent, 10% Smooth Stalked Meadow, 10% Slender Creeping Red Fescue, 30% Chewings Fescue, 45% Turf Perennial Ryegrass It will quickly establish a resilient lawn, lush and smart enough to give a perfect appearance, but also tough enough for general use. You won't need to ask people to keep off it! Our luxury lawn seed is our range topping mix and a perfect all-rounder - not only will this produce a stunning appearance, it is also be hardwearing and pet friendly - perfect for busy gardens that want to maintain a pristine finish. Extremely hard wearing, a lawn grown with this mix will stand up to life as a playground for your family and pets, or as a venue for outdoor parties and; will remain looking great. Sowing is recommended between March - October, with the best results seen in Spring and Autumn. Supplied in a 1kg recyclable bag.
A fantastic Lucky Dip collection of plug plants to fill up your garden pots, hanging baskets and borders, including some of our top-selling varieties! With a mixture of colours, sizes and fragrances, your garden will be transformed into a riot of colour that'll last all summer long and into autumn. Plant your bedding in groups to create drifts of gorgeous flowers, or dot them randomly through your beds and borders for a cottagey feel. This is a brilliant idea if you're not sure what you want to plant, and the result will be a fabulous display of dazzling flowers! Supplied as 120 perfect, nursery fresh plants, 40 each of 3 varieties, ready to pot on or plant out when the risk of frost has passed and may include, amongst others: Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) 'Twinny' - pastel pink, peach and yellow flowers. Begonia 'Non Stop', 'Apricot Shades' and 'Organdy' - Orange, red, yellow and pink. Coleus 'Wizard' - spectacular foliage in green, pink and maroon. Dahlia 'Figaro' - rich burgundy, orange, yellow and white double flowers. Dianthus 'Corona' - scented blooms in pink and purple. Gazania 'Tiger Stripes' - fiery oranges and purples with striking, contrasting stripes. Geranium 'Cabaret' and 'Zonal Ultimate Red' - clusters of dazzling scarlet, pink and white blooms. Impatiens (Busy Lizzie) 'Beacon' and 'New Guinea Divine' - bright red, pink and white flowers. Lobelia 'Crystal Palace' and 'Fountain Mix' - cascades of vivid blues, pinks and purples. French Marigold 'Bonanza' - hot shades of yellow, orange and deep red. Petunia 'Frenzy' - trumpet shaped flowers in red, yellow, white and shades of pink and purple. Verbena 'Quartz' - clusters of small pink, red, purple and white flowers Please note that although your collection will include some of the above, it may not include all of them, and there may be additional varieties to those listed.
These incredible Skyscraper Lilies grow so tall they look like trees! In their first year they will reach up to 1.5m (5ft) tall, but in future years, once they are fully established, they will get even taller up to 6 or even 7 foot tall eventually! These large flowered beauties arise as a consequence hybridisation between Oriental and Trumpet strains of lily hence the marriage of both species characteristics. Every flower carries a wonderful heady perfume and each individual stem can carry well over 20 blooms, which can measure well over 15cm (6in) across. This collection comprises of 9 top sizes bulbs, 3 of each variety, the same as used by commercial flower growers in Holland: - Conca d'Or - gorgeous soft lemon yellow - Robina - deep pink, verging towards berry purple - Matisse - cream-edged to red-purple centres, a classic two-tone Lily Grow all 3 in large pots about 15cm apart, or in groups in garden borders. They have very strong stems, so should not need support. Cut them for the long-lasting displays in the vase, or leave them to marvel at in your garden. Allow them to die down naturally after flowering, and they will build up reserves for even bigger and better displays the following year. Fully Winter hardy, they will last for many years.
These fantastically striking Primula vialii will provide a splash of vivid colour to borders and patio pots. Also known as the Chinese Pagoda Primrose or Orchid Primrose, their unique, violet-pink flower heads, each with a striking, bright-red, central spike rise majestically on slender, upright stems from the plant below. Perfect for shady borders or pots on the patio where they can get afternoon shade, these colourful Primula will certainly be a talking point, and look even better when grown in groups! Each of your plants will form a compact habit of deeply-veined, lance-shaped leaves that will grow to about 30cm long. During the winter, the foliage will die back, and the plants becomes dormant. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to be planted out (Dormant Sept - Mar).
With its thin, flat texture, slate is a beautiful alternative to more traditional gravel. This completely natural, recycled, lime free Welsh slate changes colour when it gets wet from grey to deep, glossy charcoal and creates a contemporary look wherever it's used in your garden. It looks fantastic as a top dressing for pots and planters both indoors and out, especially for architectural specimen plants, and will help to retain moisture and supress weeds too. It's also fish friendly, so it can be used in aquariums, ponds and water features without the danger of it altering the pH or anything leaching out that could upset the delicate balance of the water. These larger-size slate chippings are naturally roughly edged and graded to be about 40 mm long, with varying widths. They make a great colour and texture contrast when used as an edging for slabbed or decked patios and are also suitable for pathways, becoming wonderfully reflective in wet weather. Although the slate is prewashed and ready to use, we recommend that it is washed again before aquatic use. As a guide, one bag of slate will cover 50 cm² (20 in²) at a depth of 25 mm (1 in). Supplied as a 20 kg bag.
< With its thin, flat texture, slate is a beautiful alternative to gravel, and this blue variety is one of the most popular colour choices! This completely natural, recycled, lime free Welsh slate changes colour from pale grey-blue to glossy blue and purple when it gets wet which creates a contemporary look wherever it's used in your garden. It looks fantastic as a top dressing for pots and planters both indoors and out, especially for architectural specimen plants, and will help to retain moisture and supress weeds too. It's also fish friendly, so it can be used in aquariums, ponds and water features without the danger of it altering the pH or anything leaching out that could upset the delicate balance of the water. These larger-size slate chippings are naturally roughly edged and graded to be about 40 mm long, with varying widths. They make a great colour and texture contrast when used as an edging for slabbed or decked patios and are also suitable for pathways, becoming wonderfully reflective in wet weather. Although the slate is prewashed and ready to use, we recommend that it is washed again before aquatic use. As a guide, one bag of slate will cover 50 cm² (20 in²) at a depth of 25 mm (1 in). Supplied as a 20 kg bag.
With its thin, flat texture, slate is a beautiful alternative to more traditional gravel. This recycled Welsh slate is completely natural and lime free and changes colour when it gets wet from lilac grey to wonderfully shiny shades of purple and plum, creating a clean, modern look, however you choose to use it around your home and garden. It looks fantastic as a top dressing for pots and planters both indoors and out, especially for architectural specimen plants, and will help to retain moisture and supress weeds too. It's also fish friendly, so it can be used in aquariums, ponds and water features without the danger of it altering the pH or anything leaching out that could upset the delicate balance of the water. These larger-size slate chippings are naturally roughly edged and graded to be about 40 mm long, with varying widths. They make a great colour and texture contrast when used as an edging for slabbed or decked patios and are also suitable for pathways, becoming wonderfully reflective in wet weather. Although the slate is prewashed and ready to use, we recommend that it is washed again before aquatic use. As a guide, one bag of slate will cover 50 cm² (20 in²) at a depth of 25 mm (1 in). Supplied as a 20 kg bag.
Cotswold limestone is famed for its magnificent creamy golden colour. Instantly recognisable, it's one of the most beautiful stones in the UK, and as a decorative landscaping stone, it has few rivals for its elegant simplicity. The perfect finishing touch for all your garden pots and planters, the 10-20 mm diameter stone chips make a perfect top dressing and are also ideal for edging stone patios and paths. A great choice for a gravel garden, the pale colour will make the plants stand out superbly, and in beds and borders a layer of Cotswold stone will keep weeds at bay and help to prevent water loss too. Wherever you use this incredibly attractive stone, it's sure to brighten up your garden and be a fine compliment to your plants and hard landscaping. As a guide, one bag of stone will cover 50 cm² (20 in²) at a depth of 25 mm (1 in). Supplied as a 20 kg bag.
This fabulous mix of classic summer flowering geraniums will burst into colour in late spring, in a torrent of dazzling reds, pinks and white. they will light up your beds, borders and hanging baskets. Their neat, uniform habit means that the plants always look their best with their showy flowers and striking light and dark zoned foliage putting on a wonderful, cheerful show until the first frosts of autumn. Supplied as 40 Pro Plug plants, ready to grow on before planting out.
Zonal Geraniums are among the very best plants for containers and make a great border display too. Providing good height and incredible colour impact to your summer displays, they bring interest to beds and borders as well as making a perfect centrepiece for baskets and patio containers. With its abundance of large, fabulously rich scarlet flowers and deep green leaves, 'Zonal Ultimate Red' really is a top performing plant in beds, borders and containers. Fabulous planted in large groups and easy to look after. Zonals are so named because of the burgundy-coloured half-moon pattern that develops on the upper surface of their leaves, however, it is the strong lollipop-shaped flowers that deservedly capture your attention. Each flower head contains literally dozens of individual flowers together making a display that will last and last. They are incredibly strong-growing and vigorous, flowering throughout the whole of the summer months and right through until the autumn. Supplied as 40 Pro Plug Plants, ready to grow on before planting out.
There's nothing finer than a large Agapanthus in full flower at the height of summer, creating an eruption of brilliant blue. It's the perfect plant for an ornate container and with a little care will last a lifetime. Even before the 1m flower stems appear the bright green strap life leaves are a lovely sight and heighten the expectation of the blooms to come from mid summer. Agapanthus do best when their roots are restricted so don't be tempted to pot into too large a container - just a little wider than the nursery pot they arrive in will be fine. Place in a sunny spot and enjoy this African native in your garden over summer!
Always a best-seller, these unbelievable petunias will bring your garden to life with their large, sumptuous, trumpet shaped velvety flowers in fabulous shades of red, pink, yellow and purple! Just the thing for bringing pizzazz to your summer planting, filling your pots, planters, baskets and carpeting flower beds with spectacular colour from June until October. Undemanding and easy to grow, they just need regular feeding, watering and deadheading to keep their impressive display coming. Happy in sun or partial shade, these Petunias with thrive in any soil that isn't waterlogged, so anybody can grow them. 'Frenzy' are extremely weather resistant, coping very well with the unpredictable nature of a British summer, from drought to downpours, the flowers will keep on looking great! Supplied a 40 Pro Plug Plants, ready for potting on and planting out after the risk of frost has passed, reaching a height and spread of 30cm (1ft).