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RICHARD'S REMINDERS This page is packed full of seasonal and topical tips from Derbyshire's leading Horticulturist. JANUARY & FEBRUARY IN THE GARDEN Happy New Year to you all. I hope you all had a good Christmas. despite the snow and cold weather. We are all chomping at the bit to get out there, not long now we hope. Now is the time to purchase your seed potato's and onion sets. Don't forget will you!
BEDS AND BORDERS Forget the gym, get yourself out there and rake up any of the last of the leaves, have a weed check and general spruce up. Dig in or top dress around non ericaceous plants with well rotted manure, for fantastic results will follow. Manure Special Offer 5 bags (yes 5) for only £10. ROSES With all your excellent care during the summer you still be enjoying some flowers even now. However as we get into Winter its time to trim by about a 3rd to prevent wind rock and tidy things up, no need to worry about shape or outward buds yet, we will sort this in spring with our main prune. Whilst at it remove any weeds especially groundsel which will make rust a problem next season, plus burn any fallen leaves with black spot. A good top dressing is recommended too!! NEW SEASON ROSES NOW ON SALE HERBACIOUS PERENNIALS Now is the time to start and cut back and divide all your Herbaceous Perennnials (Cottage Garden Style Plants) that have gotten to big and clumpy!!. Cut back any old stems to ground level, then with a good garden fork lift the plant clump carefully out of the ground. You can then divide it into 2 or even 4 new clumps. By using 2 forks down the middle, gently tease the roots apart to form the new plants. They are now ready to plant or give away, and both will grow away with vigor. Selected 2/3ltr plants Now LESS than HALF PRICE New range of perennials now available at only £1.79 each!! SHRUBS We still carry one of the best shrub ranges in the area, including our credit crunching Value Range, A-Z shrubs, Trees, Camellias and now our extensive and superb range of Rhododendrons and Azalea. A joy to behold. Selected Shrubs £2.50 each. Buy 2 Get a third FREE Check out our Camellia Range, it's Superb
If you require help or information on a plant see if Richard can HELP!!
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TOP AND SOFT FRUIT The trend in growing your own has seen fruit trees sales rocket. Worry not we've bolstered our stocks to cope and have a fantastic range available even how. Now is the best time to prune your Apples, Pears and Cherries.You need to cut last years growth down to 3 or 4 buds so that these bud up, sprout and produce fruiting spurs for this years fruit. Don't forget to cut down the old stems on your Raspberry plants and to tie in the strong new shoots for juicy fruits next year. The new fruit planting season is here and we have as usual a cracking selection getting ready for you. Don,t forget your winter wash and grease bands. Buy any fruit trees and receive a free fruit growers handbook.
ORNAMENTAL TREES Again we have one of the best ranges of ornamental trees in the area right from 6ft up to 16ft plus! All you can imagine from A-Z, just pop in and see you won't believe your eyes!!! Now is the perfect tree planting time and we have masses to choose from . Check that stakes and ties are secure and adjust accordingly, perhaps add a rabbit guard just in case. Consider additional trees for screening or adding a much needed focal point in your garden, our New range is just available. Our trees are personally selected by myself to ensure the best quality, size and shape. We carry out periodic pruning and maintenance of the trees to guarantee that you have the best start with your tree to grow into the finest specimen. Ask our outdoor staff for some expert advise on any aspect of tree care. WINTER Well we have turned the corner now and the nights are drawing out, it will soon be spring!!!! In the mean time you can plan and prepare. We have a fantastic range of seed and associated items such as propagators, seed trays etc. Spring and summer bulbs are available wk com 5th Jan 2009. Seed potatoes, Garlic, Onion sets, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Horse Radish etc are also waiting for you to plant. Ready? Well get planting. Don't forget your autumn/winter bedding. We are bedding plant experts and have quality plants ready to keep your home and garden in colour whatever the weather. Finally New Leaf and all the team would like to wish you a peaceful and green fingered New Year.
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