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The Dahlia 'Kennemerland' is a yellow Cactus Dahlia variety which will really bring the summer sun in to your garden and flowers up from july until september.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia 'Kennemerland'

The Dahlia 'Golden Scepter' is an upright, bushy perennial with dark green leaves and golden-yellow flowers from summer into autumn.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia 'Golden Scepter'

The Dahlia fascination has beautifull violet rose flowers with a dark center and blooms from juli to september.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia fascination

The Dahlia Playa Blanca is a white and very spiky the dwarf semi-cactus.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia Playa Blanca

The Dahlia red pigmy grows quite low and compact but offers beautifull flowers in return.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia red pigmy

The Dahlia 'Color Spectacle' provides a beautifull color cocktail and blooms from juli to september.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia 'Color Spectacle'

The Senecio rowleyanus is an easy to grow plants for sunny and dry places.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: 14cm
Height: 15cm

Senecio rowleyanus

The also known as The Armenian Grape Hyacinth has a beautiful royal blue flowers which is very easy to grow.

Sunlight: Full shade
Potsize: 12cm
Height: 15cm

Muscari  Armeniacum

The Jasminum nudiflorum has bright yellow star-shaped flowers which will appear on bare green branches throughout the winter.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: 17cm
Height: 75cm

Jasminum nudiflorum

The Hydrangea hybr. Runaway Bride is one of the most floriferous and vigorous hydrangeas. You can expect up to 6 large blooms on every branch to create a breathtaking.

Sunlight:Shade
Potsize: 20cm
Height: 25cm

Hydrangea hybr. Runaway Bride

The Daphne mezereum Rubra bears masses of fragrant, pink or purplish flowers and bursts into life with an explosion of colour in February.

Sunlight:Full sun, Partial shade
Potsize: 26cm
Height: 60cm

Daphne mezereum Rubra

The Dahlia bishop of llandaff is well known for its beautifull red flower. He flowers up all summer.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia bishop of llandaff

The Dahlia Avignon has stiking white coloured blooms that are flecked, giving the impression of stripes, in cerise pink. He flowers from juli to september.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia Avignon

The Dahlia Autumn Fairy has large flower heads with deep orange eye and flowers from July to September.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia Autumn Fairy

The Dahlia 'Alauna Clair-Obscur' is a very freely flowering dahlia, with beautiful shape and colour and flowers from July to September.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: Pre-pack

Dahlia 'Alauna Clair-Obscur'

This shapely, evergreen succulent has a neat, bushy habit, and moderate growth rate.

Sunlight:Full sun and Halfshade
Potsize:12 cm
Height: 20 cm

Crassula ovata Hulk

Chlorophytum comosum Ocean is a compact spider plant, looking a little like Variegatum and is a very strong plant and is easy to maintain.

Sunlight: Halfshade
Potsize: 12 cm
Height: 20 cm

Chlorophytum com. Ocean

The Canna red dazzler has bright red blooms that blaze above green foliage and blooms from mid summer to fall.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: pre-pack

Canna red dazzler

The Canna Picasso is well known for its leopard-like flowers and blooms from mid summer to fall.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: pre-pack

Canna picasso

This perennial produces pale apricot flowers and blooms up from mid summer to fall.

Sunlight: Full sun
Potsize: pre-pack

Canna apricot dream

This plant also calles Eternal flame belongs in the Marantaceae family.

Sunlight: Partial shade
Potsize: 14cm
Height: 45cm

Calathea croc. Tassmania

All begonias have oval-shaped leaves that can be spade-like with a pointed tip in some varieties.
Available in Red, Orange and yellow.

Specs:

Full sun or partial shade is best. 
Pre-pack 3x

Begonia Pendula

<p><strong>Garden decorations</strong> such as sculpture and ornaments add interest to the garden all year, complementing the planting in summer and acting as a focal point in winter when plants have died back. Here are our top tips on using garden decorations to add your own personal touch to your garden.</p>

<p><strong>Garden decorations</strong> such as sculpture and ornaments add interest to the garden all year, complementing the planting in summer and acting as a focal point in winter when plants have died back. Here are our top tips on using garden decorations to add your own personal touch to your garden.</p>
<h2>Choosing and placing garden decorations</h2>
<p>Sculptures, decorative pots and other artwork can add an extra dimension to your garden. There are so many different types of garden decorations. We have something for any type of garden. From modern to Bohemian gardens, and from Ibiza to Japanese styled gardens. Here are a few tips on placing sculpture and other garden decorations for the best effect.</p>
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<p>Place sculpture or other garden decorations at the end of a pathway or in the centre of a courtyard to create a focal point.</p>
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<p>Use them to add interest to a dull area of the garden.</p>
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<p>Remember to consider the object's view from all sides when placing it.</p>
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<p>Avoid large solid sculptures for a small garden. Instead, choose something open that you can see through, which won’t dominate the space in the way a solid piece would.</p>
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<p>To get an idea of the size of the piece that you want, use a cardboard box or something similar in the spot where you plan to put your artwork, to get an idea of scale.</p>
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</ul>
<h2>Winter garden decorations</h2>
<p>Garden decorations have a vital role in winter. When the borders are bare, garden decorations take over the role of creating structure, colour and interest. Artworks, pieces of sculpture or even just large decorative pots can act as focal points, giving you something to look at even on cold, grey days. Because you’ll mainly be looking at them from inside the house in winter, check the view from your windows when placing garden decorations before deciding on their final positioning.</p>
<p>Some of the best winter garden decorations may already be in your garden. Bare trees have wonderful structures, which can be enhanced by wrapping the branches in strings of fairy lights so that you can appreciate their shape at night. Glass jars filled with fairy light strings also make beautiful winter garden ornaments, dotted around borders or along paths.</p>
<p>Decorative plant supports and being useful in summer, often make beautiful winter garden decorations, adding structure and interest to otherwise bare borders.</p>
<h2>Combining plants and garden decorations</h2>
<p>Plants make a beautiful backdrop for artwork.&nbsp; Soft planting contrasts very effectively with bold, solid pieces and looks perfect with a traditional garden statue or an old-fashioned sundial. Bold-leaved plants like hostas or Fatsia japonica create a tropical effect that suits oriental garden decorations like stone lanterns or Buddha statues.</p>
<p>When planning the planting around your garden decorations, consider how the plants' colours will complement the artwork as the seasons change. You could choose artworks to highlight the beauty of autumn or to harmonise with summer planting. Provided your garden decorations look good to you, they’re in the right place!</p>
<p>We have a fantastic range of garden decorations in our centres, so contact us for the best garden decoration products.</p>

How to choose and use garden decorations

<p><strong>Houseplants</strong> add beauty to our homes, and they’re good for us too, helping to reduce stress and boost our moods. To help you keep your houseplants looking their best, we’ve put together some <strong>tips on basic houseplant care</strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Houseplants</strong> add beauty to our homes, and they’re good for us too, helping to reduce stress and boost our moods. To help you keep your houseplants looking their best, we’ve put together some <strong>tips on basic houseplant care</strong>.</p>
<h2>The right temperature for houseplants</h2>
<p>Many of our favourite indoor plants come from tropical or subtropical areas of the world, so they prefer a warm environment. However, there are a few things to remember when trying to find a warm spot for your plant.</p>
<p>Don’t put plants near radiators, as the heat will dry them out and burn their leaves. Sunny windowsills are a good option, but be aware that direct, hot sunlight through glass can scorch even tropical plants' leaves.&nbsp; Windowsills can also get very cold on winter nights. Place your houseplant somewhere with a reasonably steady temperature, typically between 18-22°C (64-71°F).</p>
<h2>Light levels for houseplants</h2>
<p>All plants need light, but too much bright light can damage houseplants. Most houseplants do best in bright but indirect light, shaded by blinds or placed on an east- or west-facing windowsill. A south-facing windowsill that gets full sun is best suited to desert plants such as cacti and other succulents.</p>
<p>Flowering plants need more light than foliage plants and may need to be moved to a brighter spot in winter when light levels are lower.</p>
<p>Yellowing and dropping leaves, elongated stems and small leaves are all signs that your plant is not getting enough light. On the other hand, too much light can cause brown leaf tips or brown scorched patches on leaves. Keep an eye on your plants and move them if you see signs of too much or too little light.</p>
<h2>Houseplants and humidity</h2>
<p>Houseplants that originate from the tropics like humidity. Central heating can dry out the atmosphere in our homes, so to increase the humidity around your plant, follow these tips:</p>
<ul>
<li>Stand pots on trays of pebbles covered with water.</li>
<li>Mist plants regularly.</li>
<li>Group plants together to create a microclimate.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Watering houseplants</h2>
<p>Watering houseplants can be tricky – in fact, overwatering is probably the most common cause of death for houseplants.&nbsp; Here’s how to spot the signs of over-and under-watering.</p>
<p><strong>Signs that your plant needs watering:</strong></p>
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<li>Wilting leaves</li>
<li>Brown leaf edges</li>
<li>Dropping leaves</li>
<li>Pot feels light when picked up</li>
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<p><strong>Signs that your plant is being overwatered:</strong></p>
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<li>Dropping leaves</li>
<li>Brown, mushy roots</li>
<li>Standing water in the drip tray</li>
</ul>
<p>Test the moisture level in your plants’ pots by pushing your finger into the compost to feel whether it is damp below the surface. Most houseplants do best in slightly moist compost, but not wet. For large, deep pots, you may find it easier to use a soil moisture meter with a probe that can be pushed into the compost without damaging plant roots.</p>
<p>With a bit of care and attention, you can have a home filled with beautiful, healthy houseplants. Why not visit our centre and choose yourself a new houseplant today?</p>

How to care for houseplants

<p>Whether you’re looking for evergreen structure, winter colour or beautiful flowers, there’s a <strong>viburnum</strong> to suit your needs. This large group of plants includes evergreen and deciduous shrubs, some with scented winter flowers and others blooming in summer. They’re easy to grow and care for and great for wildlife. Here are three of our favourite viburnums.</p>

<p>Whether you’re looking for evergreen structure, winter colour or beautiful flowers, there’s a <strong>viburnum</strong> to suit your needs. This large group of plants includes evergreen and deciduous shrubs, some with scented winter flowers and others blooming in summer. They’re easy to grow and care for and great for wildlife. Here are three of our favourite viburnums.</p>
<h2>Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus)</h2>
<p>Viburnum tinus is a large evergreen shrub that flowers in winter, producing clusters of tiny, lightly scented flowers. These are followed by berries which are a popular food source for birds. Viburnum tinus provides good evergreen structure all year and can be trimmed to shape.</p>
<p>Plant in sun or light shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Trim in early summer to maintain a neat shape.</p>
<p><strong>Popular Viburnum tinus varieties</strong></p>
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<li>Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ AGM produces clusters of pinkish-white flowers followed by blue-black berries. 3m x 3m (10ft x 10ft)</li>
<li>Viburnum tinus ‘Lisarose’ has white flowers which open from bright red buds, providing a dash of winter colour. 3m x 3m (10ft x 10ft)</li>
<li>Viburnum tinus ‘French White’ produces clusters of gleaming white flowers that look great against the dark green foliage, followed by blue-black berries. 3m x 3m (10ft x 10ft)</li>
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<h2>Viburnum x bodnantense (Arrowwood)</h2>
<p>Viburnum x bodnantense is a deciduous winter-flowering shrub. Its large, leathery leaves turn vibrant red and orange in autumn, and it’s renowned for the clusters of sweetly scented pink flowers that appear in on bare branches in winter. Put a few flowering stems in a vase to fill a room with fragrance.</p>
<p>Viburnum x bodnantense grows in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Prune in spring after flowering has finished to keep it to size.</p>
<p><strong>Popular Viburnum x bodnantense varieties</strong></p>
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<li>Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ AGM - clusters of dark pink flowers 3m x 2m (10ft x 6.5ft)</li>
<li>Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ AGM – brighter pink flowers 3m x 2m (10ft x 6.5ft)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Viburnum opulus (Guelder rose)</h2>
<p>Viburnum opulus is a native deciduous shrub with large maple-like leaves. It flowers in late spring, producing dainty white lace-cap flowers, followed by sprays of orange berries that are very popular with birds. The leaves take on purple tints in autumn.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Viburnum opulus will grow in full sun or partial shade, in a fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Prune after flowering, cutting one in every five old stems down to the base to promote new growth.</p>
<p><strong>Popular Viburnum opulus varieties:</strong></p>
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<li>Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ produces big round ‘snowball’ white flowers in May. The flowers are spectacular but sterile, so are not followed by berries.&nbsp; 5m x 5m</li>
<li>Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’ is a more compact variety, ideal for smaller gardens. It produces white lace-cap flowers in May, followed by red berries in autumn. 1.5m x 1.5m (5ft x 5ft)</li>
</ul>
<p>Now’s a great time to plant shrubs and trees, so visit our centre to see our great range of viburnums and other shrubs. Get your garden ready for springtime and prepare your garden for a sunny summer.</p>

Garden plant of the moment: Viburnum

<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">Choosing <strong>which seeds to sow this year</strong> can be a tricky decision to make! With so many available in all kinds of colours and varieties, browsing the seed packets on the shelves on in a catalogue can be daunting and exciting all at the same time. Before you become overrun with seeds, here is how we recommend you choose what you want to grow so you know which seeds you need to get your hands on.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">Choosing <strong>which seeds to sow this year</strong> can be a tricky decision to make! With so many available in all kinds of colours and varieties, browsing the seed packets on the shelves on in a catalogue can be daunting and exciting all at the same time. Before you become overrun with seeds, here is how we recommend you choose what you want to grow so you know which seeds you need to get your hands on.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">Plan before choosing which seeds to sow this year</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">It can be exciting to pick all the seeds that you love as soon as you see them and this is definitely one way to enjoy seed shopping! But, to avoid having many more packets of seeds than you really need, planning first is always a good idea. Think about your garden or allotment and write down what you want to achieve for the year ahead. Would you like to grow a cutting garden or prefer to grow vegetables or perhaps you would like a wildflower patch and some herbs in pots? Draw a plan and write a list of the plants you would like to grow.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">Do some research for you choose which seeds to sow this year</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">Now you have a list of everything you would like to grow, knowing how much space you have and time to commit to sowing, potting up and caring for your plants, do some research. From gardening books, friends, family and online resources, check out the type of plants you would like to grow. Consider their eventual size and what you will use them for…a herbal tea…your favourite vegetable dish, or just to admire in the garden as the bees enjoy them as well. You should now have your final list.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">Which seeds to sow this year when the options are tempting&nbsp;</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">Well, there are not many gardeners who take their list to the store and don’t come away with some seed packets they didn't plan on! It’s hard not to be tempted by the many wonderful plants to grow. Largely though, stick to your list first and then if you want to pick up something different think about where you will sow them and make sure you have all of the equipment needed.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">Storage ideas to think about when deciding which seeds to sow this year</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">There will be many seeds that won’t need to come out of their packets until spring and even throughout the summer so for those that you are not ready to sow straight away, consider where you will store them safely. Generally, a seedbox in a cool dry place is best to keep them in perfect condition to soon sow and grow.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-2d3e7c74-7fff-b0d6-e54d-4ef4c504675f">We’ve got all of your seed sowing needs covered from a great variety to grow to accessories and tools.&nbsp;</span></p>

Which seeds to sow this year

<p>When&nbsp;<strong>choosing the best toys for your pets</strong>, it will all come down to quality and make sure you are picking something appropriate for your pets' needs. It could be playtime with something soft and fluffy or a toy that can take big teeth and last a long time. Perhaps your pet needs something to gnaw on, or it might be something as simple as a ball to chase. These ideas and information will help you find the best toys for your beloved pets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When&nbsp;<strong>choosing the best toys for your pets</strong>, it will all come down to quality and make sure you are picking something appropriate for your pets' needs. It could be playtime with something soft and fluffy or a toy that can take big teeth and last a long time. Perhaps your pet needs something to gnaw on, or it might be something as simple as a ball to chase. These ideas and information will help you find the best toys for your beloved pets.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Buy carefully when choosing the best toys for your pets&nbsp;</h2>
<p>It is important to make sure the toys you choose are in good condition and well made without any small parts that can fall off and put your pet at risk. Make sure there is not anything sharp on your toys choices and that they are the right size and durability for your pet, teeth, and needs.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Think about what kind to buy when choosing the best toys for your pets</h2>
<p>When you are looking at toys, of course, you could just completely pamper your pet and buy them all! But, usually, you will be looking for specific toys.</p>
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<li>Perhaps a Frisby for an energy fulled dog,</li>
<li>A fluffy mouse for your cat,</li>
<li>Chew toys for guinea pigs to help keep their teeth in shape</li>
<li>Lookalike birds for a Budgie cage.</li>
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<p>There are many toys to choose from. Buy your beloved petty a spectacular toy to show your love.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Choosing the best toys for your pets is fun</h2>
<p>Don’t forget that when you are shopping for your pet toys, you can have lots of fun just thinking about how much fun your pets will have! When you look at the toys to choose from, make sure you feel them and enjoy the look, colour and texture yourself as chances are you will be holding, playing and washing the toys. You know your pet best and can think of toys that will definitely cheer them up.</p>
<h2>Don’t forget food when choosing the best toys for your pets</h2>
<p>Many amusing toys can help you feed and treat your pets.\From popular Kong toys that can be filled with food, to chew incredibly tasty sticks. There are also snuffle toys where you can sprinkle your dog's dinner biscuits, and not only does it stop your pet from gobbling up their dinner too quickly, but they have great fun using their sense of smell while snuffling it out!&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Choosing the best toys for your pets includes cuddly ones too</h2>
<p>Most pets will love a cuddly toy. Something to curl up with and get comfy. If not curl up with, perhaps throw around the room and rip up! Depending on your pet, a cuddly toy is always a bit hit.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We have lots of pet toys for you to pick u the perfect plaything for your pets instore and online.</p>

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Keep the birds well fed at this time of year as they're just starting to build nests and think about raising fledglings. It's a tough time of year for them, with little natural food around, so anything you can supply will be welcome: put out peanuts in mesh feeders and sunflower seeds for bluetits and finches like siskins, and fat balls for starlings, thrushes and woodpeckers.