Border plants are making good growth now but much of this can become vulnerable to damage from heavy rain and high wind. Therefore staking or supporting is important: use twiggy sticks (known as pea sticks), canes, round mesh or wire supports, or plastic-coated stakes to protect them. Make sure
Fully screened top soil, filled with nutrients to help sustain growth and keep foliage green and healthy for at least 8 weeks. Coverage: 25L: 10mm layer for 2.5 sq metres.
4 for £10.00
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Plant of the Week - Osteospernum
Our plant of the week this week is the beautiful 'Osteospernum'. A very useful plant for tubs, baskets etc, and also really good in rockerys, and other areas that are difficult to water (like when there is a water shortage!), as they are part succulent, and don't need watering as much as other bedding plants. If in a sheltered spot they can survive from one year to the next, and are notable because of the way the flowers open and close with the daylight!