Sarah

We had a mild end to 2015 so the soil is still workable and we don’t have to wait till spring for early shrub planting. We can be on the lookout for early snowdrops and other early bulbs As January is usually one of the coldest months of the year, we should still make sure that the delicate plants are wrapped up warm with warm fleecy blankets, this type of fleece is specially made to still let in air, light and water.  

Made from 20mm T&G pressure treated timber with the new slate effect tiles, the tiles are made from 100% recycled plastic and available in 3 different colours. Each tile is individually attached and will last for decades without maintenance unlike a traditional felt roof. These garden stores are perfect for the smaller gardens and are available in different sizes or can be made to measure. Prices start from £295

Not a lot of planting can be done in December and the weather isn’t exactly inviting; however it’s a great time to sit down and plan what you will be growing next year and look for some suitable seeds, garden-shopping have a wide variety of seeds available with special offers when multiple packs are purchased Forking over your soil at this time of year adding plenty of organic matter, prepares it for next year this also helps combat pests as birds can now see them! Any spare bubble wrap you... Read More

As well as being careful when handling fireworks let’s be wildlife aware too! According to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) many hedgehogs suffer unnecessarily on bonfire night, they are urging the public to wait and build their fire on the day the bonfire is due to be lit, or at very least thoroughly check your bonfire pile before lighting. This can be done easily by moving the pile do a slightly different location for lighting. When the pile is left unattended hedgehogs can sneak in and make a bed... Read More

Great Spider repellent! Humanely and safely drive pests from your home without pesticides and chemicals using sonic and electromagnetic technology, banish spiders from multiple rooms in your house. Just plug in and switch on Economical to run, uses very little electricity How does it work? Ultrasonic sound waves are very uncomfortable for spiders as they affect their nervous system. These electronic sounds will make them leave the room. What’s more they are safe for humans and pets and won’t affect your electrical devices. As the waves only work in the room... Read More

Each tree is individual and unique, some trees have their own personality , Tree Faces from garden-shopping help bring the character out in your trees. Our tree faces look fantastic and add surprise and pleasure to your garden experience, wow your neighbors with a cheeky tree face or even a grumpy one! Vamp up your favorite tree! Give a tree a treat 🙂  Available in-store now!    

October is the spooky month and as we chase the chilly morning blues away with of hot mugs of tea and gain comfort in the evening from steamy bowls of stews and soups, there’s still plenty of work to be done in the vegetable patch! Soon (end of this month) the clocks will go back and bring the darker winter nights in closer, so we must make the most of the daylight we have at the moment. Harvesting Harvest all of the pumpkins and squashes as the children will make... Read More

We are very pleased to announce the launch of our brand new eCommerce site, and also our new blog, which will be updated regularly to keep you up to date with the latest news and special offers. Our new site has been developed with our customers in mind, and as a result of this you’ll find an easy to use website with effective search facilities and an efficient checkout process. We really hope you enjoy having a look around the new site – we will be constantly adding new products... Read More