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In honour of the Barbie movie, here are some of our pink favourites that are currently in stock: Hydrangea Hydrangeas are lovely plants which brighten borders in mid to late summer with their stunning flowers. They are versatile shrubs that can grow in different soils and light conditions, and their colour can change depending on […]

Our first entry into the Polly & Nate Club for a while is the Astilbe. Astilbe are also known as ‘False Goat’s Beard’ and are beautiful plants with lovely foliage and flowers. Bees, butterflies and many other pollinators are attracted to astilbes, making them a lovely addition to your garden. Astilbe are perfect to plant […]

It has been a while since we have posted on our blog! But we are back and starting strong with our staff picks of the week! Although its not feeling like summer right now, many of our herbaceous give us that feeling and make up this weeks picks. Use code herbaceoussale at checkout to get […]

Bare root plants are dormant plants that are dug up and stored without any soil around their roots (hence ‘bare root’). They are generally cheaper than the equivalent pot grown plants, with a wide variety to choose from. November to March is the ideal time to plant bare root as long as do not have […]

December’s Polly & Nate Club pick is… Viburnum tinus (an evergreen, bushy shrub). Viburnum tinus is known for its eye-catching, fragrant flower clusters and colourful berries. The flowers open from pale pink buds from winter to mid-spring, flowering before spring bulbs and so are perfect for adding winter interest to your garden while berries appear […]

1 – Order bare root plants– Bare-root plants are cheaper than the pot grown equivalents – Available as hedging, shrubs, fruit and trees– Only available November-March 2 – Protect pots and containers– Your potted plants may become waterlogged over the wet winter months – prevent this by raising your pots using ‘pot feet’ or using […]

November’s Polly & Nate Club pick is… Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). Blackthorn is a native species and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is a low growing tree, with dark bark and thin branches and is an excellent choice for hedging. Creamy-white flowers emerge from March-June and dark purple fruit follow in […]

Another round of autumn themed staff picks! Spiraea ‘Goldflame’This plant is rewarding throughout 3 seasons of the year, with foliage changing colour from early spring to late autumn. The colder autumn weather causes fiery copper and red tones to appear on the leaves, which will compliment any garden and makes it a great addition. Attractive […]

As it feels like we are well into Autumn by this point, this week’s staff picks consist of mainly purples, burgundy and browns to bring you some inspiration. Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’Skimmia ‘Rubella’ is a year-rounder plant, as it is evergreen, attractive, and grows in shade. It also has fragrant flowers and is wildlife friendly. They […]

October’s Polly & Nate Club plant of the month is… Anemone ‘Queen Charlotte’. It is a recipient of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Pollinators: – Honeybees – Bumblebees – Hoverflies Anemone ‘Queen Charlotte’ is a late bloomer and will supply pollinators with last minute pollen and nectar before their chosen […]