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Annuals (bedding)

Annuals
(bedding)

Bamboo

Bulbs

Climbers

Exotic

Ferns

Fruit

Grass

Hedging

Herbs

Mediterranean Plants

Perennials

Pond Plants

Roses

Shrubs

Trees

Vegetables

Wildflowers

Specimen Shrubs

Specimen Shrubs
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Buy plants - quick guide to the basics

1. Guide to buying garden plants - a quick read

Read our tips on plant shopping to avoid coming home with a dud.

2. What plants are on sale?

3. Value for money - which plants?

4. Check for pests & diseases before accepting plants

5. What to look for when buying plants

6. What to avoid when buying plants

7. How to treat plant purchases