Hanging bird bowl £9.99
Not taking the birds too far from their comfort zone, these can be hung from the branch of a tree, filling them with either food or water. The bowl can be easily lifted out of the supporting ring for cleaning. Available in both green and sky blue, both the spun steel bowl and cantilever hanging frame are powder coated. Measurements: Height 29cm Diameter: 26cm

Geum ‘Borisii’ (avens) £6.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Hardiness: fully hardy Brilliant, terracotta-orange, single flowers with prominent yellow stamens (4cm / 1.5 in) across are held on upright stems among rosettes of pretty, scalloped leaves from early to late summer. This vigorous perennial will quickly form a pretty carpet that looks equally at home in a cottage-style garden, a rock garden or in gravel. It needs full sun and dislikes waterlogged soil. Garden care: To prolong flowering, deadhead regularly. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring or late autumn.

Verbena ‘Claret’ (vervain) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: claret Hardiness: frost hardy Dark claret flowers are produced throughout summer and into autumn above feathery, green foliage. A vigorous, ground-hugging perennial for a sunny spot, which looks lovely in a ‘hot’ border. It associates really well with yellow and orange flowering plants, such as Crocosmia ‘George Davison’ and Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’. It also looks lovely planted in pots on a sunny patio. Garden care: Protect plants in winter with a dry winter mulch around the crown.