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Still time to plant those spring bulbs - do see October and September for some ideas - before the winter sets in.
The most common question when buying trees or shrubs is, "Does it need pruning and how do I prune it?"
The more accurate question is: "What size will it grow to?"
There are plants amenable to severe shaping, those used for hedges and topiaries - yews, and privet for example.
The reasons for pruning woody plants are simple - to correct: -
Floored form (branches that are growing badly or rubbing)
Encourage better growth
Remove dead branches
Thin out the canopy for more air and light.
If you have to prune a shrub three or four times a season, it is in the wrong place - transplant to a spot where it can get as high and wide as it's supposed to and then in its place, plant a shrub that's a better fit. Your garden is not an old age home for has-been woody plants, so just because you (or the previous owner of your house) planted a shrub or a tree in the wrong place doesn't mean it has to stay there forever.
When it comes to flower gardening, good bed preparation is the key to success. Whether your soil is sandy or heavy clay, the solution to improving its structure is the same: adding organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure.
Cook's offer several different solutions that you can use to improve the soil and structure in your beds.
Multi purpose compost
Top grow
Poultry manure
Bone meal
Grow more
Horticultural grit
All of the above are stock items and our friendly staff, are on hand to offer helpful advice and help load your vehicle.
For larger items do enquire about our low cost local delivery service.