The autumn we know but don’t necessarily love has arrived, but the Indian summer was good while it lasted. We’ve had a wonderful summer, and it’s time to embrace the change. See the good… Lots of rain is great for the garden, and makes it a perfect time for planting. If you want some autumn […]
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We hope you’ve had a fantastic summer, and that we can squeeze a bit more out of it as we approach the onset of autumn. We’ve had a wonderfully busy time at Rowan, helped along by glorious weather, not to mention lots of healthy plants and happy customers. We’re not ones for lists of Things
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Despite ALL the rain, it hasn’t been too cold so gardens are quite ahead. If you are tempted to mow the lawn, approach with caution. The ground is extremely wet. You might want to try some weeding instead! We’re gearing up for a great season with lots of fabulous plants and more interesting stuff in
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PLANTING It’s the perfect time for planting trees and shrubs. The ground is wet and still warm so roots will start to establish as soon as they get in the ground. There won’t be much action above ground, but that’s what we want. All energies will be concentrated in root activity. So if you are
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BEDS AND BORDERS Check the aspect and how much sun the area gets. We’ve evergreen shrubs for structure and screening, and deciduous shrubs for leaf and flower colour. If you’ve got the space, we’ve also beautiful trees. SPRING FLOWERING BULBS We have a great choice of bulbs and something for every spot. If you’re planting
