Daphne ‘Sweet Amethyst’ (daphne) £29.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, lightly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.

Lavandula angustifolia Platinum Blonde (‘Momparler’) (PBR) (lavender) was £9.99 now £1.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Other features: grey-green, aromatic leaves Hardiness: fully hardy The mounds of attractively variegated foliage are topped with dense spikes of azure blue flowers in summer, so the contrast between the two is very striking. This wonderful evergreen will flourish in a sunny border, and will look great when used to line a pathway. Its a great option for patio pots too. Garden care: Cut back the stalks after the flowers have faded. Carefully trim back in April, taking care not to cut into old wood.

Magnolia ‘Heaven Scent’ (magnolia) £29.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to June Hardiness: fully hardy A spring flowering, deciduous magnolia with an upright habit when young, later spreading. The goblet-shaped, fragrant blooms are flushed with pale pink on the outside, and appear from mid spring to early summer, avoiding most frosts. This magnolia is compact and therefore one of the best available for the small garden. Garden care: Plant in a sheltered spot, away from strong winds. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soils.

Hozelock pro metal – threaded tap connector (1 BSP) was £5.99 now £3.99
The Pro Metal 1″ BSP tap connector is suitable for use with garden irrigation pumps or taps typically found on farms, in factories or in horticulture. Produced from Nickel Plated Brass ensures that the Pro Metal tap connector is: Strong Durable Scratch Resistant Frost damage free

Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’ (common yarrow) £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained, non acidic Rate of Growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May to August Hardiness: fully hardy The flattened, rosy-red flowerheads are held on upright stems above the aromatic fern-like foliage throughout summer. This cultivar is said to have a good resistance to colour fade. Best in full sun in the middle rank of the border. Achilleas will attract many beneficial insects including bees, butterflies and hoverflies to the garden. Garden care: Protect from slugs. Stake using twiggy stems before the flowers appear. Cut back after first flowering to encourage secondary flush in late summer/early autumn. Old clumps can be revived by liftin g, splitting and replanting in spring.

Prunus x incam ‘Okame’ (ornamental cherry) £59.99
Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained fertile soil Rate of growth: vigorous Flowering period: March Flower colour: pink Other features: perfect for small garden Hardiness: fully hardy A bushy tree or shrub with sharply toothed dark green leaves turning vibrant shades of orange and red in autumn. Fragrant carmine-pink flowers are produced in profusion in early spring. A lovely early flowering cherry which looks great, even in small gardens. Garden care: When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in summer to reduce the risk of silver leaf and bacterial canker. Cut back any dead, diseased or branches which cross to healthy wood.

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum Kilimanjaro Sunrise (viburnum) £22.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy Very pretty, white flushed pink lacecap-like flowers appear on the tiered branches of this conical, deciduous shrub in early summer. More upright in habit than the species, it is perfect for the shrub border where space is at a premium. In autumn the leaves will take on good fiery colours before they fall providing another season of interest. Garden care: Keep the pruning of young plants to a minimum. Any vertical shoots that threaten to spoil the distinctive tiered shape of established plants should be cut back to their point of origin in summer after flowering.

Thymus pulegioides ‘Aureus’ (golden-scented thyme) was £6.99 now £5.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: lavender-pink Other features: the aromatic leaves are a useful ingredient in bouquet garni, stuffings and sauces; highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects Hardiness: fully hardy Pale, lavender-pink summer flowers and luscious, lemon-scented grey- green leaves, tinged yellow. Lemon-scented thyme makes a lovely, summer flowering scented edge for a sunny herb garden. Perfect for planting in between paving stones, the aromatic leaves are an important ingredient in bouquet garni, stuffings and sauces. Garden care: After flowering cut back hard using garden shears to retain a neat compact shape. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.

Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’ (Adam’s needle) was £24.99 now £17.99
Position: full sun Soil: any well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Hardiness: fully hardy The decorative foliage of this evergreen shrub will provide year-round interest and structure in borders or pots, while the tall spikes of white, bell-shaped flowers, which appear in in mid- to late summer, look fab rising above. This handsome, variegated Adam’s needle makes a great focal point and is ideal for sunny spots, where once established, it will cope with drought. Garden care: During the growing season water well, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Avoid overwatering in winter and remove the faded flower-spikes after they have faded.

Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ (daphne) £29.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: mo derately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: s low-growing Flowering period: December to March Hardin ess: borderline hardiness Clusters of small, sweetly scented, pale pink flowers open from purple-pink buds in December among lustrous, lance-sh aped, dark green leaves with yellow margins. The flowers are followed by spheric al, red fruit. This evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position where its handsome, variegated foliage will brighten the winter garden. Try it a t the edge of a mixed border or next to a path where its intoxicating fragrance can be appreciated. Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, li ghtly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.