We've found a reduced price today on this product at Crocus

tall bearded iris was £5.99 now £4.99
Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: May and JuneFlower colour: whiteOther features: all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingestedHardiness: fully hardy,A nearly pure white bearded iris, but the white standards have a faint hint of pale blue towards their edges. The falls are more noticeably veined and they have a yellow beard. Overall, they are glorious. It is a reliable performer, with large flowers on tall stems above the fan of sword-shaped foliage. Like all irises, it is worth preparing the soil before planting by adding plenty of well rotted manure or good garden compost to provide nitrogen and other nutrients.Garden care: Bearded irises prefer full sun and neutral-alkaline soil, but if you have acidic or peaty soils you can top-dress with lime before planting for good results. Plant shallowly with the upper part of the rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil, incorporating a low nitrogen fertiliser in the planting hole. After planting remove the upper-most third of the leaves to protect against wind-rock. In exposed areas stake with bamboo canes in early spring. Divide and replant about every three years.

New items at Crocus

dunk-mug £15.99
Ever thought how handy it would be if you could keep your drink and your biscuits together? Well this is our new ceramic 'dunk mug'.Perfect for your hot drink, but with an added compartment on the underside to keep your dunking material. Perfect as a present, or just as a bit of fun.

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New products added today at RawGarden

(New) Rawgarden Reflection Fire Pit £99.99
Watch the flames flicker with the new reflection fire pit from Rawgarden.Taking pre-orders for 15th October Despatch

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As well as checking if your shed’s contents are insured you should take the following measures to reduce the risk of your shed being broken into.

Shed Security Tips

Padlocks: Buy and remember to always put it back on a good quality Hasp &
Staple with a padlock is important on all sheds and side doors to garages.

Screw Heads: Glue smeared over the heads of screws in the external hinges of
shed doors or the side door of a garage may stop a thief from simply unscrewing
them. You can also replace the screws in external hinges with a special type
that cannot be unscrewed.

Windows: When your door is secure, don’t forget the windows. Perhaps
the most effective way of securing a shed window is to fit internal bars or
grilles. Fit a curtain to stop people seeing inside to see what’s in there –
avoid temptation!

Alarms: Battery or mains powered shed alarms are now cheaply available. A ringing
alarm draws too much attention!

Lawn Mowers: Lawn Mowers etc can cease to be attractive to a thief if you paint
your Postcode and House Number across the top with house paint.

Garden Tools: For items like Garden Vacuums and Jet Washers etc use a bicycle
lock to secure them to something inside the shed. Plus painting on your postcode and house number can really help deter people and help the police return items that get found!

Bikes: Always lock cycles to something fixed or bulky while in the shed or
garage. (e.g. the ladders or workbench) and have them postcoded. Sometimes some
cycle dealers provide this service for a small charge. Alternatively contact
your local police station for advice as some run bike marking events.

Don’t leave tools in your garden like spades, ladders etc, for the burglar
to pick up. Ask your neighbours not to do so either. Secure tools away.. Burglars
don’t often carry tools but simply use items left lying

You can buy a simple shed alarm from Wickes – Wickes – Security and Alarms – Alarms – Shed and Garage Alarm – this will keep your shed safe and is Battery-operated!

New products at Crocus

hebe £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: poor or moderately fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July-OctoberHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)Deep purple flowers appear on short spikes from midsummer to late autumn, among masses of dark green, lance shaped leaves with red margins. Long-flowering, tough and easy to grow, this spreading, rounded, evergreen shrub will flourish in a wide range of conditions, and once established, is drought-tolerant, too. Plant it en masse along a fence or path, or to add structure to a mixed, sunny border, and underplant it with contrasting, drought-tolerant foliage plants such as Bergenia. The flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies.Garden care: Needs minimal pruning. Remove misplaced or frost damaged branches in late spring.

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It must be this wet and cold autumn weather that’s making me think of nice cosy sheds and how essential they are for a gardener. You need somewhere to keep all your tools safely away from the rain, the kids and anyone who might take them away!
A shed provides a place to keep your allotment essentials too including your bags of soil conditioners, plant pots, seed trays, tools and slug pellets. It’s a place to lock so that kids don’t mess with sharp tools or dangerous weedkillers or pesticides.
It can also be a place to retreat to when the weather is suddenly bad.
On our allotment site there’s a limit on shed size due to some planning rules that were put in place when the site was opened.
You can buy this great shed – 8′ x 6′ (2.37×1.79m) Windsor Overlap Double Door Apex – for only £197.99 Including VAT & Delivery. This is a great size shed, perhaps suited best to a garden where you need lots of storage for the kids bikes, or a lawnmower; or maybe on the allotment where you need to store a wheel barrow as well. There’s almost certainly room for a chair in there too. Great value shed offering good space and a great price.
If you need a smaller shed they have a good range and you can sort by type of shed and size making it easy to find just what you’re looking for. Their delivery service is free too and there’s even an installation service available too. If you’ve got room for a bigger shed, always buy one as big as possible as you will find it fills itself very easily!

Lots of prices reduced today at Tooled Up

Draper Tie Down Strap was £3.22 now £2.49
Cam locking buckle. S.W.L. 60kg (breaking strain 120kg) per strap….

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Every garden should have a shed! They’re useful for putting gardening tools in, hiding the lawnmower away, putting the garden furniture in over winter and generally keeping the garden clutter free. You can even keep the kids bikes in there if there’s room!
There’s a massive range of sheds available to fit all sizes of garden and spaces. They even do corner sheds now to make it even easier to find a shed that fits your garden.
One of the best places to shop for sheds is a shed specialist called Shedstore.

They really are the bees knees for sheds with the biggest range I’ve seen online and you’re supporting British manufacturing by buying from them too. They’ve got 6X4 sheds which is the only size allowed on our allotments for only £159 which is a great deal and with free delivery too it’s fantastic value!

The Shedstore have one of the best ranges of sheds available in the uk at discount
online prices.

Established, leading specialist retailer of timber, metal and plastic garden
buildings – all at discount prices!

Our extensive range of over 750 buildings includes; garden sheds, summerhouses,
log cabins, children’s playhouses, greenhouses and much more.

We offer free UK delivery, installation services, brochures and advice.

Two of their best sellers are:

Overlap Apex 108 > 10′ x 8′ (3.05×2.44m) Windsor Overlap Double Door Apex
Shed
NOW: £299.71
Saving: £190.28

7′ x 7′ (2.10×2.09m) Walton Corner Shed
NOW: £287.17
Saving: £142.82

New products today at Tooled Up

McCulloch TRIM MAC 250 SL Petrol Grass Trimmer 410mm Cut Width 25cc Engine £80.95
A lightweight trimmer perfect for homeowners. Equipped with curved shaft for excellent working position when trimming lawn edges and flowerbeds. Features Tap´n´Go feed line. The nylon line is fed out automatically when the head is pushed into the gro…

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Price cut on this product at John Lewis

John Lewis Watering Butt and Can was £58.50 now £26.75
Store rainwater and use it to nourish your plants and shrubs. This powder-coated steel set is ideal for areas where a hosepipe ban is in place.