Bulbs such as Daffodils herald the arrival of spring and these bright bloomers are a must for everyone. With their distinctive trumpets, there are few flowers which are as instantly recognisable. Trumpet Yellow will bring bright yellow sunshine to your spring garden and your home! This abundant flowering variety will give you loads of vivid flowers. Plant them in groups of 6-10 for maximum impact, in full sun or semi-shade, either on their own or with other spring-flowering bulbs of different colours for an eye-catching display. Reliable and hardy, they are possibly the easiest plant to grow - just dig a hole, add the bulbs, cover them up and leave them alone! They'll grow almost anywhere too, even happy in light shade, but they do prefer a free-draining soil.Leave the bulbs in the ground after the flowers have died back, and they'll naturalise to reward you with bigger, better displays, each year for many years to come. They also make a fabulous cut flower - not least for their wonderfully strong fragrance - so be sure to plant enough to fill your vases several times over. Supplied as a pack of 12 bulbs, size 12/14 ready for planting on the autumn.
Tulips are quite possibly the brightest, most colourful flowers in the spring garden, and miniature varieties have the advantage of being less susceptible to high winds than their taller relatives, which can be blown over in bad weather. This mixture of bright colours, some with contrasting splashes, will look spectacular planted in groups, especially in pots on a patio or as a welcome next to the front door, or in borders in front of taller spring flowers. They are also great cut flowers, just the thing for brightening up your home. Tulips are easy to grow and care for and can be left in the ground after flowering as long as it's well drained, so you'll get a vibrant display year after year. If growing in pots, summer bedding can be planted above the bulbs when the tulips have faded. Supplied as 25 bulbs, size 9/10, ready to plant in autumn, growing to a height of 30 cm (1 ft) and width of 10 cm (4 in).
Natural green-garden waste and fallen leaves in particular are a rich source of nutrients for the garden and one of those lovely natural resources that no gardener should be without, so make sure that you make the most of this great supply of free compost! Come autumn, we get the ideal opportunity to stock up on all that gorgeous leaf litter...however all the leaves fall at once and shorter days mean that your time is limited so we end up with a delicate balancing act between keeping the garden neat and finding somewhere to store that excellent source of organic compost - often we simply end up sweeping them into a pile and then disposing of them. Fortunately, we have the ideal solution! These loose-weave jute sacks can neatly hold thousands of fallen leaves and keep them contained until they break down. Once you have picked up your compostable waste, put it into the handy leaf sacks. They are made from loose woven natural jute, and each one is completely biodegradable. Simply fill them up, add them to your compost heap or a corner of the garden and forget about them. As the sacks are biodegradable, over time, they will break down along with the green waste inside, leaving you with your own homemade compost. After one year, the leaves should have rotted down enough to use as a mulch around the garden, and after two years you should have a perfect soil conditioner. Measurements (approx): L70cm x W40cm
Of all the tools in your gardening kit, the trowel is one of the most versatile and often used, from planting bulbs to drilling seeds, its one of the tools that every gardener should have. Perfect for any gardener, our carbon steel trowel makes light work of all your everyday garden jobs. Ideal for vegetable beds, raised planters and small flower beds, use it for all of those small digging jobs where a spade would be too large. With a traditional wooden handle, ergonomically shaped for a comfortable grip, it's also an attractive addition to your gardening kit. It's also drilled at the end for you to add your own cord if you wish to hang it up. Made from durable carbon steel to repel rust, its a robust tool with good resistance to wear, so it'll cope well with regular use. Overall length 32.5cm (12.8in) long x 8cm (3.75in) wide.
This 50 minute DVD, narrated by Virginia McKenna was created by her husband, Born Free Star Bill Travers who gained unique permission to spend a year filming the Buckingham Palace gardens a tranquil, natural oasis on the heart of central London. This is an unforgettable and unrepeatable visual record of the gardens, wild animals and plants. 50 Minutes Long
An exciting new introduction in lily breeding and a popular choice for those who have pets, these extraordinary flowers will give you all the colour and grace of traditional lilies but with reduced pollen. A new dimension in cut-flower plants, these easy to grow blooms are the perfect solution for lily lovers without the worry. 'Fata Morgana' is a wonderful, exotic 'Asiatic' lily variety that produces beautiful bright yellow blooms, each one with multiple petals! The exquisite flowers do not produce much pollen, which makes them perfect for cutting for vivid indoor flower displays. Weatherproof and rainproof - this lily was recognised by Which? Gardening's Lily Trials as Best Buy for rain-resistance. Supplied as a pack of 5 bulbs and growing to about 70cm tall, they flower in June and July and are perfect for growing in pots or dotting around your borders - and of course, they'll look brilliant in a vase!
Recent Lily breeding has created some huge and beautifully coloured Lilies and Lily 'Heartstrings' is one such introduction. Combining bright yellow with vibrant pink, this is a lily that demands attention. Lilies are one of the most graceful and beautiful of the garden bulbs and 'Heartstrings' is no exception - an Asiatic type lily, it's large and upright facing and produces around 5 flowers per plant. A little later flowering than other types, you can expect blooms at the end of June and into July from its sturdy 1.2m stems. Short and strong enough to grow in pots, yet tall enough to cut flowers each summer, this lily is versatile, reliable and very hardy. Plant en masse in large pots or in groups for maximum impact, or maybe just dot them round your garden to brighten up drab spots. Plant in spring, and they'll return year after year, getting bigger and bigger. Great value, easy to grow and truly stunning, they're worth a place in your garden. Supplied as a pack of 10 bulbs, ready for immediate planting.
Sometimes known as the Cobra Lily, it's not hard to imagine how it got this name, resembling the forked tongue of a Cobra. A fiery, exotic and fabulous looking summer-flowering bulb, not widely known or grown, yet very easy in pots. Not entirely hardy, it will take a degree or two of frost if well-drained, so we suggest growing in pots, with added sand or gravel for drainage. Plant 3 or 4 corms in a 25-30cm diameter pot, as they will spread over 5 years or so, giving bigger and better displays. The best displays are from full sun spots, so feed and water well in warmer months. This relative of Montbretia (Crocosomia) produces lovely, deep-orange flame-like flowers in tall and showy spikes in high summer, developing to seed-pods which add autumn interest. Bring the pot inside over winter to ensure survival for following years. Supplied as a pack of 5 bulbs ready to plant out.
Try our two best-selling plant feeds and experience the ultimate in feed and fertiliser for your potted, basket and container plants! McDermotts SwellGel & Feed PLUS This brand new and exclusive product represents the very best of commercial plant food and water retention technology and is based on over 25 years of Peter's hands on experience of growing plants within the horticultural sector. McDermotts SwellGel & Feed PLUS is the complete food and drink for your plants and hanging baskets, and has been specially formulated to work even better than its next best competitor! A true garden essential, it contains an especially formulated high water absorption crystal, which locks in water and swells up to a gel in your hanging baskets, tubs and pots. McDermott's Finest Fertiliser Containing all of the important nutrients that are essential to look after shoots, roots and flowering and fruit yield for bigger crops and floral displays. McDermott's Finest Fertiliser is the only plant food you will need this year for all your crops, and is the equivalent of your total multi-vitamin plus a healthy diet for your plants, all wrapped up in a single product! It contains all of the important plant nutrients that are essential for that perfect look and professional results.
A unique combination of our fast-acting Raingel® granules to capture and store water close to the roots, and a specially formulated slow-release feed for long-season nutrient provision over several Months. Gel & Feed will keep your plants watered and nourished with the minimum of effort and with a greatly reduced frequency of watering required. It's ideal for use in hanging baskets, tubs, pots, window boxes, mangers, containers and flower beds. One application at planting will last the whole season and great results are assured with hundreds of thousands of mail-order customers already enjoying the benefits of this marvellous combination product.
These swivel hooks will allow you to turn your baskets regularly, giving your plants even light and water distribution, and of course meaning your chains wont tangle up if it gets a bit windy!
This classic looking, long-lasting, sturdy mid-size plastic planter has a simple, classic design and is hand wash painted silver over black to create a contemporary looking pot, perfect for housing a whole host of flowers, trees, shrubs and bulbs. The sleek, contemporary design will fit any garden and they're particularly great when double up for pairs of standard plants up to 90cm tall, such as bay trees, olives, phoneix plams, or even buxus. Place either side of doorways, pathways and patios to create an elegant, contemporary feel.Diameter - 22cm (8.9in) Volume of Compost - 3.6L
Keep your plants frost free and cozy this winter with a warming fleece. This single fleece bag fits comfortably over your favourite plant to keep out the cold and to provide protection against cold and winter frosts. Ideal for protecting a wide range of plants during the winter, this large fleece jacket retains heat so protecting your plants from the worst of the weather. The breathable fabric allows air, moisture & water to reach the plants, while preventing condensation build up. Easy to use, simply place the bag over your plant and pull the drawstring to tighten the opening around the base. For extra protection, straw can easily be added to the bag around more tender plants and is held in place - so it doesn't blow all around the garden. Fully re-usable and machine washable, you'll get many years of usage from your fleece.
Everyone loves fresh lilies in the house, and now you can grow vasefuls of your own too. At a fraction of the cost of florist stem prices, and yet producing a flower every single year for many years to come and so easy to grow, its all done for you in our pre-programmed bulbs. Oriental lilies have large, upward facing intensely fragranced flowers in a pastel blend of white, pink and blush shades, as well as the ever-popular and instantly recognisable two-tone 'Stargazer', with its reddish centre. Flowering in summer at between 60 and 90cm tall, the flowers will last 3 weeks from bud break. Leave them to die back in winter, and they will flourish for many more years.
Nothing beats the iconic Ilex aquifolium, the common English Holly, a native tree with which we have developed a rich history, not is part due to it evergreen nature and bright berries. It's no coincidence that the traditional festive colours of green and red just so happen to be the very two colours that this hardy tree are decked with over the coldest and dullest months of the year. With this easy-care evergreen shrub, you will have year-round interest too. It can be grown in pots as it is slow growing and very hardy - everyone can make space in thier garden for some holly! Holly forms an almost perfect pyramid of glossy, spiky leaves with vivid red berries on pollinated female plants. It's ideal too as a hedging plant where its prickly form provides ample deterrent against intruders. Fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. It's also recommended by the RHS as a Plant for pollinators so will attract wildlife into your garden. Supplied as a plug-grown sapling 20-25cm from end to end, ready for immediate planting, your holly may reach 12m high x 8m wide, but can easily be controlled by pruning. NB: Holly is a 'dioecious' tree, meaning it has separate male and female plants. White flowers appear in May and the berries emerge on female plants around November. Please note that we cannot guarantee whether you'll receive a male or female tree.
Cut through weed roots with ease with this handy tool. A specially designed tool ideal for removing individual weeds from the garden, paving stones and patios - anywhere that they appear! With a plastic handle for extra comfort and featuring a P.T.F.E. coated carbon steel blade, it can be used on all types of weed roots. Specifically made for cutting into weed roots and stems, the weeder cuts into the weed as you push it down into the soil - ideal if you garden organically and can't use weed killers. Perfect for spot weeding where space is tight between other plants.
Combining high quality oil with the latest performance additives. 1 bottle mixes with 5L of petrol at a 50:1 mix ratio Item contains 1 x 100ml bottle Garden Machinery Deliveries & Charges Carriers cover all areas of the UK mainland only. However, postcodes below incur a surcharge and you will be notified of any additional charge accordingly AB31 - 38, AB40 - 56, IV1- IV28, IV30 - IV32, IV36, IV40, IV52 - IV54, IV63, KW1 - KW14, PA21-PA38, PH4 - PH41, PH49 - PH50.HS, IV41 - IV49, IV51, IV55 - IV56, KA27 - KA28, KW15 -KW17, PA20, PA41 - PA49, PA60 - PA78, PA80, PH42 - PH44, ZE. Post delivery collection charge for returns: Original delivery cost + £14.40. The machine must be returned in it's unopened, original packaging. In the unlikely event of a faulty machine: Collection & inspection charge: £26.40
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