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Archive for August, 2013
Friday, August 30th, 2013
Four great plants for your garden
Astrantia major ‘Rubra’ (masterwort) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, preferably humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy Small, papery, plum- Small, papery, plum-coloured, pincushion-like flowers surrounded by a ruff of wine-tinted bracts, are produced from June to August above deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Although it is an old cottage-garden favourite, this astrantia works equally well in contemporary-style plantings. Use it towards the front of a sunny, yet moist border. Astrantias do not like dry soil. The faded blooms are best cut back close to the ground to prolong flowering. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hatties pincushion and the more well known masterwort. Garden care: Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7 cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they dont like having their roots disturbed.
Sedum ‘Ruby Glow’ (stonecrop) £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: July to September Flower colour: ruby-red Other features: attractive to butterflies and bees; the dried flower-heads provide colour and structure in the winter garden Hardiness: fully hardy Succulent, greenish-purple leaves, topped with large, flat heads of ruby-red, star-shaped flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. This low-growing form of sedum is perfect for softening the front of a sunny, well-drained border. Best planted in generous drifts, the flowers are a valuable nectar source for butterflies and bees. Garden care: The flowerheads look great left during the winter to add shape and texture to your border. In February and March cut back the old flowerheads and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Once established, sedums can have a tendency to flop leaving an open and unsightly centre, especially in fertile soil. One technique to help prevent this is the ‘Chelsea chop’. During the last week of May (Chelsea Flower Show week), cut one in every three stems back to the ground. This will produce plants that are less lush and flower slightly later.
Potentilla atrosanguinea (cinquefoil) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: dark red Other features: hairy, strawberry-like leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Sprays of saucer shaped dark red flowers from June to August and hairy, strawberry-like leaves. This vibrant Himalayan cinquefoil is perfect for a planting scheme based on hot colours. An excellent long flowering plant, given a sunny, well-drained site, it is trouble free and easy to grow. Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring. In spring apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plants Goes well with: Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Hemerocallis ‘Stafford’, Rosa ‘L.D. Braithwaite’, Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’, Cosmos astrosangineus, Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’
Anemone sylvestris (snowdrop anemony, snowdrop windflower) £7.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist but well drained, humus-rich soil. Likes neutral or alkaline soils Rate of growth: fast Flowering period: April – May Hardiness: fully hardy A lovely little anemone which forms a mound of deeply cut foliage, topped with nodding white flowers with yellow centres in late spring. The plant gets its common name from the way the flower buds emerge on bent stems, so they hang like snowdrops. Then they straighten up and face outwards as the flowers start to open. The petals catch the breeze, making them look a little like butterflies, and they will grow to form open cup shapes up to 7cm across. They are scented and are good for cutting, but if you leave them on, they will be followed by white woolly seedheads. Find the right spot for them and they will naturalise and spread into large clumps. Garden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring. Cut back to just above ground level if they start to look messy and they will quickly rejuvenate. Where necessary, lift and divide congested clumps in early spring.
Filed: Crocus
Friday, August 30th, 2013
Lovely colour flowers,
Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ (meadow rue) £7.99
Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade Soil: fertile, moist soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: June to July
Hardiness: fully hardy
A new variety of popular meadow rue, this has lavender-purple flowers held high on striking, jet-black stems. Each small flower is made up of tiny strands, like downy thistles, giving the plant a hazy, fluffy effect. The foliage is pretty, too, scalloped and lacy. This willowy, tall perennial makes a striking feature towards the back of a partially shady border, or as a contrast to larger-leaved plants. It looks at home and happy as part of a cottage-garden scheme, but it associates well with grasses, too. Garden care: May need supporting with brushwood or garden canes. Divide congested plants as new growth begins in spring, although divisions may be slow to re-establish. In autumn cut back flower stems to the ground.
Filed: Crocus
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
Harrod Horticultural has these new products today
Bio Green Frosty Greenhouse Heaters £199.95
The Clever Design Of These Greenhouse Heaters Mean That During Combustion Over 99% Of The Energy Is Transformed Into Heat, Making Them Very Efficient And Economical. Heat Is Also Radiated Out Of The Stainless Steel Grid On The Front Of The Heater At A Lower Level So Not All The Heat Travels Straight To The Top Of The Greenhouse. the Heaters Have Stainless Steel Housing, Feature Accurate Thermostats With A Temperature Range Of 0-25oc And Come With A 3 Year Manufacturers Warranty.efficient Gas Greenhouse Heatersgas: Propane / Butane Gasavailable In 2 Sizes – 2500w 4500w2500w Measures 26cm X 26cm X 38cm 4500w Measures 36cm X 26cm X 41cmaccurate Thermostat 0-25oc Range3 Year Warrantyce Certifieduser Friendly Control Unitcan Be Wall Mountedprecise Capillary Sensorstainless Steel Housingno Electricity Neededincludes Pressure Regulatorradiant Heat Distributionflame Failure Device
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Filed: Harrod Horticultural, New Products
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
PondKeeper has cut the price of these products
Blagdon PVC Pond Lining System 3m x 2.5m was £29.99 now £14.99
Top quality pond liner and matching liner underlay offer from this top UK brand.
Blagdon Pond Liner is manufactured out of top quality 0.5mm thick PVC. This liner is supple and durable and is guaranteed to last a lifetime!You can rest easy that the underlay packed up with the liner is the correct size and also allows a generous 20cm overlap each way.
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Filed: PondKeeper, Price Reductions
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
New item today at Tooled Up
Wolf Garten Multi Change Garden Push Pull Weeder £14.95
Features:- Wavy dual edge blade works backwards and forwards below soil level cutting through weeds.- Sideguards let you work close to plants without damaging them.- Width: 15 cmAbout the Multichange SystemGardeners who have e…
Filed: New Products, Tooled Up
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
GreenFingers has cut the price of these products
Chapelwood Suet Ball Feeder 4 ball was £2.49 now £1.99
Entice wild birds into your garden with this Chapelwood Suet Ball Feeder that holds 4 standard sized suet balls. Simply place your suet balls inside hang it from a branch or feeding stand and see how many feathered visitors you get. For safety the lid is a snap-on mechanism designed to protect birds from getting trapped inside. The wider gap between the grid also gives birds ample space to be able to reach the delicious offerings that are so beneficial to their diet – as well as being tasty too.Easy to maintain and cleanStrong durable metal constructionWild Bird Life ApprovedDimensions: 7 x 7 x 35cm high
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Filed: GreenFingers, Price Reductions
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
GreenFingers has this new item today
Animalites Fish Solar Garden Ornament £15.99
A cute Animalities Fish Solar Garden Ornament will brighten up your garden at night with its colour changing LED. It is made from powder coated steel with a monocrystalline solar panel in the base that allows it to charge when placed in direct sunlight. When dusk falls the light changes every few seconds from red to blue to green. It is a unique and pretty night feature that also has an on/off switch and comes with rechargeable batteries. 2 x AA rechargeable batteries includedDimensions: W40 x D12 x H24cmWe recommend that the solar panel is exposed to direct sunlight for as long as possible; it takes approximately 10-16 hours to fully charge and provides approximately 6-8 hours of light.Please let the batteries fully charge with the light switched off before using.
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Filed: GreenFingers, New Products
Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
New product at Crocus
Cirsium rivulare ‘Atropurpureum’ (Brook Thistle) £9.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy Spectacular, deep crimson thistles appear on erect stems in July and August above spiny, dark green leaves. This handsome, towering thistle is a valuable addition to a summer garden and looks equally at home in a wildflower meadow, beside water or in groups among other perennials. Although it will tolerate dry conditions and partial shade, it does best in a moist, sunny border. Garden care: Divide congested plants from autumn to spring and cut back to the ground in autumn to prevent self-seeding.
Filed: Crocus, New Products
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
Price reduction at Harrod Horticultural
 Joe’s Essential Gloves was £5.95 now £4.45
Joes Essential Gloves Are The Gardening Handwear Equivalent To Iconic 1980s England Cricketing Legend (now Sir) Ian Botham – They Really Are A Great All Rounder! if A Wardrobe Full Of Gardening Gloves Isnt Your Thing Then Joes Essential Gloves Are The Pair For You; Dexterous Yet Protective, Theyll See You Through Everyday Gardening Tasks With The Minimum Of Fuss Whilst Providing Breathability And Comfort. finished In A Most Attractive Lime Green And Available In Small, Medium And Large Sizes, The Soft Seamless Knitted Yarn Provides An Exceptional Level Of Comfort Whilst The Foam Latex Coating To The Palm And Fingertips Keeps Things Safe At The Coal Face.although We Might Not Be Able To Promise A Century Of Use, You Certainly Wont Be Stumped As To Why You Chose Joes Essential Gloves!joes Essential Gloves Available In Small, Medium And Large Sizesultimate General Purpose Gardening Gloveattractive Lime Green Finishsoft Nylon Seamless Linerfoam Latex Coating To Palm And Fingertipslight Dutydexterousprotectiveopen Back Style Allows Excellent Breathabilityexceptional Level Of Comfortsnug Fit Provides Maximum Dexteritysuitable For Tactile Use Throughout The Gardengreat All Round Garden Glove
Filed: Harrod Horticultural, Price Reductions
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
Filed: New Products, Tooled Up
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