tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74054766614462487602024-03-14T03:27:03.468+00:00Whitehall Garden CentreWhitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-32845996434223052342010-04-21T15:49:00.002+01:002010-04-21T16:00:24.745+01:00Garden Furniture at Whitehall...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/S88TA6jjYdI/AAAAAAAAAJY/yppbFREPsUk/s1600/Bench.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/S88TA6jjYdI/AAAAAAAAAJY/yppbFREPsUk/s320/Bench.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462605779463004626" /></a><br />Our garden furniture range 2010 is now in full swing! Come and visit our showrooms at Lacock and Whitchurch to see what we have to offer.<br />We have many introductory promotions on summer BBQ’s, bistro sets, cast iron sets, weave sets and wooden garden furniture sets.<br /><br /><a href="http://store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/department/24/Garden-Furniture/">We have a large range of our garden furniture on our online store, click here to visit >>></a><br /><br />If you would like to give us a call for more information on all of our garden furniture, please give us a call on 01249 730 204.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-45400795164393816772010-03-31T15:23:00.003+01:002010-03-31T15:29:20.096+01:00Easter Whitehall Garden Centre<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/S7NbEvx2sNI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/jLy1VPxPDZk/s1600/iStock_000011823157XSmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/S7NbEvx2sNI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/jLy1VPxPDZk/s320/iStock_000011823157XSmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454803710778978514" /></a>Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-59195404777792676952010-03-10T10:48:00.004+00:002010-03-10T10:51:40.912+00:00Mothers day at Whitehall<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/S5d5LO0r87I/AAAAAAAAAJI/r1J8oLep1lU/s1600-h/Mothers-day.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 142px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/S5d5LO0r87I/AAAAAAAAAJI/r1J8oLep1lU/s320/Mothers-day.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446955508192506802" /></a><br /><br /> Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th March 10:00am - 4:00pm<br /><br />Come along and make a spring planted arrangement for your mother this weekend. Each child leaves with the arrangement they have personally made especially for their ‘mum’. Everyone is welcome to join our workshops throughout the day where we will supply all equipment and materials for a fee of £4.99.<br /><br />Fore more information on our talks & events, please visit > <a href="http://www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/talks-demos.php">http://www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/talks-demos.php</a>Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-2439264915088248162010-01-15T10:21:00.000+00:002010-01-15T10:22:25.012+00:00January Checklist<span style="font-weight:bold;">January at a glance</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Around the garden:</span><br />-Ensure that birds have plenty of high energy food and water<br />-Continue with digging when soil conditions allow<br />-Cover the ground to keep out the wet<br />-Protect the plants that are vulnerable to wind and cold<br />-Aerate lawns to improve drainage<br />-Keep a small area of the pond free from ice to help keep the pond oxygenated<br />-Don’t let winter germinating plants take over<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Trees, Shrubs & Climbers:</span><br />-Refirm newly planted trees and shrubs if raised by the frost<br />-Brush snow off trees and shrubs so that the branches do not break<br />-Check the supports of trees and shrubs<br />-Plant deciduous hedging<br />-Prune trees and shrubs to shape<br />-Prune wisteria and other vigorous climbers<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Flowering plants:</span><br />-Clear damp leaves from the crown of plants<br />-Check forced bulbs for growth<br />-Sow sweet peas under cover<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Kitchen garden:</span><br />-Chit early potatoes<br />-Protect fruit trees from bird damage<br />-Continue planting and winter-pruning of fruit<br />-Force rhubarb<br /><br />*<span style="font-style:italic;">Last chance to</span>…… Protect container plants from freezing<br /><br />*<span style="font-style:italic;">Get ahead…..</span> Send the lawnmower off for servicingWhitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-10818008708504652892009-12-31T12:32:00.007+00:002009-12-31T12:53:56.138+00:00Happy New Year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SzybV6657OI/AAAAAAAAAJA/N0S7lYQIn98/s1600-h/iStock_000010389696XSmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SzybV6657OI/AAAAAAAAAJA/N0S7lYQIn98/s400/iStock_000010389696XSmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421378852343114978" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><FONT COLOR="#660000">At Whitehall Garden Centre we trust that you had a wonderful year and Christmas. We would also like to take this opportunity wish you all the best in 2010!</div></FONT>Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-83653865000258409562009-12-15T16:05:00.002+00:002009-12-15T16:09:25.012+00:00Father Christmas!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Sye0m9aheqI/AAAAAAAAAI4/FMebovZtgDQ/s1600-h/reindeer_enjoy_their_work_3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Sye0m9aheqI/AAAAAAAAAI4/FMebovZtgDQ/s320/reindeer_enjoy_their_work_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415495658350148258" /></a><br />Father Christmas is in his Whitehall grotto right up until 24th December! Come along and visit him and his Reindeer's Snowflake and Moonbeam.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-24420517483033691462009-12-15T15:51:00.004+00:002009-12-15T16:04:37.853+00:00Decembers Gardening Tips<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SyezBpaKtSI/AAAAAAAAAIw/Jigog0IlYZY/s1600-h/holly.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SyezBpaKtSI/AAAAAAAAAIw/Jigog0IlYZY/s320/holly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415493917813159202" /></a><br />-Feed birds in the cold weather and do not allow ponds to freeze over.<br />-Shake snow off of trees if required<br />-Bring Bay trees under cover to shield them from the cold.<br />-Shred prunings from plants, fruit trees and bushes.<br />-Protect plants and pots from frost damage.<br />-Insulate garden taps and exposed pipes<br />-Bring in Christmas bulbs for flowering.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-16221461196160256812009-12-15T15:11:00.002+00:002009-12-15T15:50:51.328+00:00Christmas is coming!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SyewStiUAtI/AAAAAAAAAIo/9Eb9L1dSwuU/s1600-h/snowy-Christmas-tree-1a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SyewStiUAtI/AAAAAAAAAIo/9Eb9L1dSwuU/s400/snowy-Christmas-tree-1a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415490912443957970" /></a><br />Its that time of year again and at Whitehall we now have a fantastic selection of Scottish grown Christmas trees, Holly, Wreaths and Mistletoe. All of these festive plants can bring a christmassy feeling to your home and garden. We also stock Christmas trees with roots that can be planted in the garden and enjoyed year after year. <br />Our top 5 tips for planting a Christmas tree are...<br />1. Make sure your tree is planted away from the house as the roots grow to a large size and will uproot patio slabs and other parts of your garden and home.<br />2.Try and buy one that is no more that 3 feet tall as you want to get the most years out of it and the root will be better and easier to transplant.<br />3.Protect from pests such as Rabbits, Insects (Aphids in particular)and in extreme cases Deer.<br />4.When plating the tree make sure it is protected from wind and make sure the planting hole is the right depth.<br />5.Once planted try to shape and shear your tree to make it healthier.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-87672456447559657072009-10-28T10:10:00.002+00:002009-10-28T10:15:47.531+00:00October Gardening Tips<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SugZzgIuwgI/AAAAAAAAAIg/lc8EGMrObiM/s1600-h/autumn_tree.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SugZzgIuwgI/AAAAAAAAAIg/lc8EGMrObiM/s320/autumn_tree.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397592525994115586" /></a><br />-Rake up any fallen leaves<br />-Tidy ponds and remove pond pumps for the winter<br />-Plant evergreen shrubs<br />-Plants new climbers and perennials<br />-Dig over any empty area of soil<br />-Divide Rhubarb<br />-Plant tulip and lily bulbsWhitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-84833639560752676502009-10-19T10:04:00.003+01:002009-10-19T10:17:42.761+01:00Feeding Wild Birds in the Winter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/StwtbpYGxRI/AAAAAAAAAIY/gG1Hlf2wYHo/s1600-h/winterbirdfeeding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/StwtbpYGxRI/AAAAAAAAAIY/gG1Hlf2wYHo/s320/winterbirdfeeding.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394236406669690130" /></a><br />As the winter draws closer, it is time to start thinking about feeding birds during the cold winter months. As natural food sources are low in the winter, birds benefit greatly from you putting food out in the garden. Foods with a high fat content will help to give the birds extra energy. Sunflower seeds, peanuts, dried fruit and suet are all fat rich foods and will give the wild birds that extra energy boost. If you have a fruit tree in your garden try and leave some of the ripe fruit under the tree so that thrushes, blackbirds and starlings can enjoy a high energy treat! Don`t forget that birds still like to bathe and drink during the winter, so if possible top up water areas.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-64001132090934090602009-09-29T14:45:00.002+01:002009-09-29T15:04:59.563+01:00Planting Spring Bulbs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SsIUAkcG06I/AAAAAAAAAIQ/imyAyUVPmWk/s1600-h/daffs.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SsIUAkcG06I/AAAAAAAAAIQ/imyAyUVPmWk/s200/daffs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386890104302654370" /></a><br />You will need to plant Daffodils and Narcissi before the end of September. Daffodils will look good planted in layers. Use a bulb planter or trowel to make a hole in the soil for your bulb to go in. Once the soil is removed, put your bulbs in. Cover these over and wait for the spring! You can plant some bulbs lower down, then cover over with soil and plant more onto and finally cover with soil. This will give a layered effect and make the area look fuller. There are many bulbs to choose from such as Alliums, Tulips and Hyacinths. Daffodils are popular and some of our favourites are Broadway Star, Ambergate and Tahiti.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-4040825678440483272009-09-22T14:19:00.004+01:002009-09-22T14:28:34.030+01:00Planting New Perennials<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SrjQoze9v-I/AAAAAAAAAII/MeIZe2tSjnw/s1600-h/perennial.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SrjQoze9v-I/AAAAAAAAAII/MeIZe2tSjnw/s320/perennial.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384282753954856930" /></a><br />This is a good time of year to start planting new perennials. The soil will be moist and still warm enough for roots to establish before the cold of winter. Our garden centre has a wide variety of flowering and foliage herbaceous perennials to choose from. <br />Planting Step by Step<br />1.Dig a hole for the new plant and add bone meal to the bottom of the hole for root growth.<br />2.Soak the plants about an hour or so before you want to plant it.<br />3.Take the plant out of the pot, it may have become quite tight in there so you may need to tease it out.<br />4.Put the plant into the hole and fill the gap around it with soil and then firm the soil with your fingers.<br />5.Water the plant thoroghly again (half a watering can if the weather has been dry)<br />6.You may also put mulch, chipped bark or leaf mould around the plant to reduce evaporation from the soil.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-9829519994044009302009-09-15T16:53:00.004+01:002009-09-21T12:56:31.210+01:00Septembers Gardening Tips<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Srdp5_gz-xI/AAAAAAAAAH4/N3Bod4ouyGk/s1600-h/sept.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Srdp5_gz-xI/AAAAAAAAAH4/N3Bod4ouyGk/s320/sept.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383888324567235346" /></a><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:35.4pt; mso-footer-margin:35.4pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">- Start clearing up Autumn debris to prevent pests and disease over winter<br />- Aerate established lawns<br />- Net ponds to keep out autumn leaves<br />- Start feeding new trees, shrubs and containers<br />- Start to plant new perennials<br />- Give support to tall, late-flowering perennials<br />- Plant spring flowering bulbs<br />- Plant up containers with autumn bedding plants<br />- Plant spring cabbages<br />- Sow winter lettuce<br />- Continue to harvest apples, pears and autumn fruiting raspberries.</span></p>Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-50573040973555722472009-08-18T12:19:00.002+01:002009-08-18T12:30:12.631+01:00Osteospermum<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SoqQqlNj6GI/AAAAAAAAAHw/2ot0zc-_UQc/s1600-h/Osteospermum2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SoqQqlNj6GI/AAAAAAAAAHw/2ot0zc-_UQc/s320/Osteospermum2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371264566810634338" border="0" /></a><br />Osteospermum are a popular perennial and look good in rustic or modern gardens. They love the sun and are evergreen. They flower from late spring to autumn and bear mauve-pink or magenta daisy looking flower heads. They have a dense mat of leaves which make good ground coverage. They grow to around 4-20 inches high and 20-36 inches wide. Grow in a sunny position in any well drained soil. Deadhead regularly to encourage new flowers and prolong flowering. If it is a particularly cold and wet winter they may not survive, to keep your cost down you can take cuttings from them at the end of summer and keep in a glass house or conservatory.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-1109120683326604872009-08-10T11:38:00.006+01:002009-08-12T13:02:24.038+01:00Around the Garden in August<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SoAHD9NbaDI/AAAAAAAAAHo/s3E371U0l_E/s1600-h/flower_garden.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SoAHD9NbaDI/AAAAAAAAAHo/s3E371U0l_E/s200/flower_garden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368298520377518130" border="0" /></a><br />There are many things that can be done around the garden in August. You should be aware of pests and diseases as the warm dry weather can encourage diseases such as mildew. Make sure plants are watered frequently especially if the weather is hot and dry. To try and keep slug damage to plants and flowers to a minimum, deter them by scattering slug pellets. Continue to weed the borders to keep them tidy and weed free. Continue mowing your lawns regularly applying a lawn feed that is phosphate based. Rambling Roses can now be pruned and deadheads can be removed from Roses.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-76037343131629941752009-08-03T09:44:00.002+01:002009-08-03T10:29:59.505+01:00Whitehalls Plant of the Month- Hydrangea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SnauDloqQ1I/AAAAAAAAAHg/uOgEdVSA2QA/s1600-h/hydrangeas.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SnauDloqQ1I/AAAAAAAAAHg/uOgEdVSA2QA/s200/hydrangeas.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365667382724019026" border="0" /></a><br />The Hydrangea is a fast growing deciduous shrub. It produces large flower heads during the summer and early autumn. It has dark green foliage. They are hardy plants and can also be cut to be used in a floral arrangment. They can be planted in pots or in containers and are a great way to add colour to your summer garden. They grow to about 3-7m in height and 2.5 in width. They need to be grown in fertile, moisture retentive soil. The plant requires minimal pruning, however all sideshoots must be cut back in late winter.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-23928100438579735682009-08-03T09:33:00.002+01:002009-08-03T09:41:17.994+01:00Gardening Tips for August<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SnaipRwXjnI/AAAAAAAAAHY/shmy4--3kPk/s1600-h/fuchsia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SnaipRwXjnI/AAAAAAAAAHY/shmy4--3kPk/s320/fuchsia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365654836083134066" border="0" /></a><br />-Make sure wild birds and other wildlife have access to fresh water, as in the hot weather fresh water can be hard to find. Also keep ponds topped up.<br />-If the weather is hot and dry you can mow your lawn less frequently.<br />-Prune rambling roses after they have flowered.<br />-Trim Lavender after their flowers have faded.<br />-Water plant regularly in hot weather.<br />-Take cuttings from perennials such as Fuchsias and Pelagoniums.<br />-In your vegetable garden you can lift and dry Onions, cut and dry herbs for use in winter and Plant new strawberry plants.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-84884997516831056712009-07-27T12:29:00.003+01:002009-07-27T12:44:01.798+01:00Pick and Prune Raspberries<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Sm2SsUtFGwI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/RJulrLqJ9p0/s1600-h/red-raspberries.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Sm2SsUtFGwI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/RJulrLqJ9p0/s320/red-raspberries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363104021437815554" border="0" /></a><br />Summer fruiting Raspberries should be ready to harvest around now. If you have plenty of Raspberries they are suitable to freeze or to cook gently and make a puree .Old canes will be easily identifiable as they will be a darker brown and the remains of fruit clusters and leaves will most likely look a bit tatty. Younger canes will still have fresh summer foliage on and the stems will be green. You can start by untying the old canes from their wire supports and cut them to ground level. You can them tie in new canes, with spacing of around 10cm apart. Make sure you only tie in strong and healthy canes. The old canes which have been pruned out can be shredded and used as mulch.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-82702234063218833862009-07-15T12:02:00.002+01:002009-07-15T12:40:29.817+01:00Managing Pest and DiseaseIn the warm summer months, pests and disease can multiply rapidly. Greenfly and Blackfly can reproduce quite rapidly and it can be hard to control them. It is important to have a wide range of plants in your garden that will attract an array of other insects and other wildlife that can help to keep pests and disease at bay. There are many biological controls now available to help control pests. Many of these can be bought in our Garden Centre .Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-37498567811384138072009-07-06T11:33:00.001+01:002009-07-06T11:42:56.274+01:00Planning your Holiday GardenJuly and August are normally popular months for people to take holidays and with this in mind we have thought of a few pointers to help you prepare your garden for your absence.<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">-</span> Try to ask a neighbour, friend or family to call into your garden and make sure your plants are watered and fed.<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">-</span>Mow the lawn before you go and hopefully it wont need another cut until you get back. However do not cut it too close as it will encourage it to grow faster.<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">-</span> Houseplants can be moved outside while you are on a summer break.<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">-</span> You can use automatic irrigation systems as they are inexpensive and easy to install.<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">-</span> Following these simple instructions should ensure that you come back to a healthy, thriving garden and not a jungle!Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-46172034324354707352009-07-06T11:18:00.003+01:002009-07-06T11:31:00.973+01:00Gardening Tips for July<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SlHSBP3ZmqI/AAAAAAAAAHI/ugIl_96u8Tk/s1600-h/Summer+plant-+blog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SlHSBP3ZmqI/AAAAAAAAAHI/ugIl_96u8Tk/s200/Summer+plant-+blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355292350800829090" border="0" /></a><br />- Ensure there is water in your garden for birds and wildlife as it is getting warmer and water is harder for them to find.<br />- Be careful of your plants being eaten by insects, pests and disease.<br />- Water bedding plants regularly to avoid them drying out.<br />- Deadhead flowers as they fade to help encourage new growth.<br />- Plant autumn flowering bulbs.<br />- Water vegetables regularly.<br />- Take cuttings of plants to reproduce.<br />- Prune wisteria.<br />- Trim conifers and hedging back for healthy growth and shape.<br />- Its your last chance to fill borders, beds and baskets with bedding plants for summer colour.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-7091029690600293652009-06-16T15:16:00.007+01:002009-06-17T09:12:29.682+01:00Climbing Roses<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Sjerhfa71AI/AAAAAAAAAGo/sZ2m3JhNOO4/s1600-h/falstaff"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347931674384258050" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Sjerhfa71AI/AAAAAAAAAGo/sZ2m3JhNOO4/s200/falstaff" border="0" /></a>Roses should be in full bloom throughout summer with their beautiful fragrant flowers bursting with colour. We have chosen 3 of our favourites for you to admire. <div><div><br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">The Falstaff- </span><span style="color:#000000;">These have lovely crimson purple full petaled flowers surrounded by rich foliage. These roses are strong, bushy and upright and provide a wonderful old rose fragrance.-----></span></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SjeszeLpQgI/AAAAAAAAAGw/DncmpAq1nMs/s1600-h/dsp_teasing_georgia.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347933082800964098" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 163px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SjeszeLpQgI/AAAAAAAAAGw/DncmpAq1nMs/s200/dsp_teasing_georgia.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#ff9900;">Teasing Georgia- </span><span style="color:#000000;">This rose has beautiful two tone yellow flowers with a centre of deep yellow and outer petals that are pale yellow. It has a good resistance to disease and flowers well each year.---></span></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#009900;">Generous Gardener-</span><span style="color:#000000;">This climbs with strong and elegant arching. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SjetqIumqOI/AAAAAAAAAHA/a48qK4HSSsw/s1600-h/Generous_Gardener_Rose.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347934021934819554" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SjetqIumqOI/AAAAAAAAAHA/a48qK4HSSsw/s200/Generous_Gardener_Rose.jpg" border="0" /></a>It has dark green foliage and fragrant pale pink flowers.-----></span><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div></div>Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-50914368256874861182009-06-01T12:35:00.011+01:002009-06-11T11:45:52.394+01:00Whitehalls Plant of the Month<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SiO_URVtXSI/AAAAAAAAAGg/piqzp8FwdvY/s1600-h/penstemon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342323937964285218" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 198px; height: 200px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SiO_URVtXSI/AAAAAAAAAGg/piqzp8FwdvY/s200/penstemon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Whitehalls plant of the month is the Penstemon. Penstemons have become very popular over recent years particularly for their flowers. They are available in a wide range of colours which produce stunning blooms over a long period during the summer. Our store stocks </div><div><a href="http://store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/product/128926/Penstemon-%27Apple-blossom%27%2C-3L-Pot./">Apple Blossom</a>, Blue Springs, <a href="http://store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/product/147304/Penstemon-%27Garnet%27%2C-3L-Pot./">Garnet</a>, Heavenly Blue, Patio Coral, Patio Wine, Raven, </div><div><a href="http://store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/product/116199/Penstemon-%27Sour-Grapes%27%2C-2L-Pot./">Sour Grapes</a> and White Bedder all at £7.99 in a 3Litre pot.</div>Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-38801809548331728822009-05-27T12:04:00.003+01:002009-06-01T12:32:38.592+01:00Grape Vines<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SiO8TxxY4iI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Lt70Cz9sugE/s1600-h/grape-vine.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342320630955565602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/SiO8TxxY4iI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Lt70Cz9sugE/s200/grape-vine.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://http//store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/search.asp">Grape vines</a> are a great fruit to grow. The selection of vines has progressed rapidly over the past 10 years. It is now possible to grow a choice of varieties outside that will provide dessert and wine grapes. Vines are also good as they are all self fertile and most of the outdoor varieties are self thinning and do not require much attention.<br /><br />When planting <a href="http://http//store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/search.asp">grapes</a> there are some factors that need to be considered. They need as much sun as possible so it is good to choose a south facing wall. Well drained soil is also important and if water logging is a problem for you it is advisable not to attempt growing grapes. The best soil to plant grapes in is gritty or sandy soil enriched with organic matter. Most soils can be used except clay and chalk. It is good to plant grapes in October to November or February to March. There should ideally be a space of 1.5m between each vine.<br /><br />Some popular vines include <a href="http://http//store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/product/68325/Vitis-vinifera-%27Chasselas%27%2C-Vine%2C-3L-Pot./">Chasselas,</a> <a href="http://http//store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/product/14123/Vitis-vinifera-%27Phoenix%27%2C-Vine%2C-3L-Pot./">Phoenix</a>, <a href="http://http//store.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk/store/product/14124/Vitis-vinifera-%27Regent%27%2C-Vine%2C-3L-Pot./">Regent</a> and Thompson Seedless.</div>Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405476661446248760.post-28857200472372624132009-05-25T11:16:00.004+01:002009-05-25T12:29:43.148+01:00Bedding Plants<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Shp9bOmcLYI/AAAAAAAAAGI/dgcxnHTWCf4/s1600-h/pansies.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339718214930410882" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 169px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v8ASraoRps0/Shp9bOmcLYI/AAAAAAAAAGI/dgcxnHTWCf4/s200/pansies.jpg" border="0" /></a>Bedding plants are a wonderful way to brighten up your garden and add some instant colour. These plants can go in borders, beds, baskets and tubs. As the risk of frost is now over it is safe to put them straight into your garden. Pansys, Busy Lizzies, Geranium and Osteospurmum are amongst some of the popular bedding plants. Bedding plants need to be watered regularly and dead headed to allow new growth. Multi purpose compost is fine for general bedding plants. You may want to add a fertiliser to the soil when planting such as Bone Meal, to give it extra nutrients and help with growth. General bedding like to be grown in a sunny position but will tolerate slight shade.Whitehall Garden Centre Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705814276639005046noreply@blogger.com0