Creating your own winter wonderland

 

There are lots of plants both indoors and outdoors that will need some TLC at this time of year and there are plenty of jobs to do in the garden this month too.

Now’s the best time to plant most hedging plants. Many excellent choices are available such as bare-rooted plants – an inexpensive way of providing privacy and shelter for your garden.

Check out the wide range in our planteria and get them off to a flying start by planting with plenty of compost and slow-release fertiliser.

Tender plants won’t appreciate being left out in the cold so move them somewhere protected from frost and cold winds. We have an excellent selection of cold frames and heaters to give protection, and beat off the worst of the winter weather. Plants that are hardier but still sensitive to winter cold will appreciate a thick mulch of bark and even covering with fleece and bubble wrap in the coldest weather.

If your garden is looking a bit dull and lacks structure, brighten it up with evergreen shrubs. We have a fabulous range to choose from, many of which also have other attractions such as flowers and berries to provide colour all year round. Get newly-planted evergreen shrubs off to the best possible start by planting with compost and slow-release fertiliser.

November is also the perfect time to plant fruit trees and bushes. We have a superb range available. To ensure bumper crops, plant with plenty of organic matter and slow-release fertiliser. Make sure you train bushes where necessary and use stakes and ties for fruit trees.