Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis (phyllostachys bamboo) £39.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast growing Leaves: mid-green Canes: rich yellow Hardiness: fully hardy A spectacular large bamboo with rich yellow canes and mid-green leaves. The canes have unusual green markings giving the appearance that they have been randomly painted by a mischievous child. To guarantee success grow in a site protected from high winds, where the colourful canes can be seen throughout the year. Garden care: Plant in a large container or surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier that restricts the plant’s spread.

Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’ (rough-leaved hydrangea) £24.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to October Hardiness: fully hardy One of the new breed of hydrangeas, this handsome deciduous shrub has a long flowering period and mouthwatering colouring. When it first appears the foliage has a chocolate flush to its upper surface, while the reverse is a rich shade of burgundy. The lacecap-like flowers are made up of a violet-blue heart, with soft pink outer florets. A resilient and easy to grow shrub, it is suitable for adding a bit of colour to both borders and pots. Garden care: Hydrangeas do not like to dry out. In dry weather, soak the roots with a hose and the plant will usually recover. Remove faded flowerh eads in spring after the danger of frosts, cutting back the flowered stems to a strong pair of buds. Take out misplaced or diseased shoots. Mulch young plant s with a well-rotted manure or compost in spring. Once established, remove a quarter to a third of the shoots to the base of the plant.

Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ (oregon grape) £12.99
Vigorous dense low-growing shrub with deep green foliage and large dense cluster s of yellow flowers

Hebe ‘Autumn Glory’ (hebe) £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: poor or moderately fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July-October Hardiness: 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.

Plaque – Beware of the cat £5.99
Beware of the cat – something more contemporary and stylish. Attractive garden signage is hard to come by but we have some simple designs to get the message across. These are produced from steel and coated in a gloss green powder coat. Dimensions: Length – 27cm Width – 3.5cm

Plaque – Watch out dad’s about £4.99
Watch out Dad’s about sign – something more contemporary and stylish. Attractive garden signage is hard to come by but we have some simple designs to get the message across. These are produced from steel and coated in a gloss royal blue powder coat. Dimensions: Length – 27cm Width – 3.5cm

Plaque – Beware of the wife £4.99
Beware of the wife sign – something more contemporary and stylish. Attractive garden signage is hard to come by but we have some simple designs to get the message across. These are produced from steel and coated in a gloss royal blue powder coat. Dimensions: Length – 27cm Width – 3.5cm

Pulsatilla vulgaris (pasque flower) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil (or equal parts of a loam- based potting compost such as John Innes No1 and grit for container- grown specimens) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to May Flower colour: purple Other features: all parts of the plant may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy Silky, much-divided foliage is topped with golden-centred purple flowers from mid-to-late spring and afterwards attractive silvery seedheads develop on the upright stems creating further interest. Tolerant of drought once established. Garden care: Plant very firmly in well-drained soil and take care when carrying out routine border maintenance since Pasque flowers resent having their roots disturbed.