Excellents plants for the winter garden because when lots of other plants have died down conifers come into their own. Many develop brighter colours and others just offer a wonderful green backdrop for other stars to shine. Dwarf & slow growing types are ideal for rockeries, pots & borders. Most tolerate some shade & exposed sites. Conifers require little feeding. Mix in compost when planting, top dress with bark. Heathers make good companion plants
Planting
Container grown specimens can be planted at any time of year provided the ground is not waterlogged or frozen. Dig a hole twice as wide & twice as deep as the root ball. If the soil is poor mix the extracted soil with equal amounts of compost & a handful of bone meal, which stimulates good root development. Tease out some of the roots from the root ball & place in the hole so that it is planted exactly the same depth as it was in the pot. Backfill the hole with the soil/compost mix & firm in with your heel to leave the plant vertical. Water well after planting. Summer planted specimens will need regular watering to stop them drying out for the first few months. Autumn & winter planted specimens will probably not need watering after planting
Refunds
We have a 14 day ‘no quibble’ satisfaction guarantee; if you are not 100% happy with your purchase you have the option of either replacement or a full refund. In addition, hardy plants are guaranteed for 2 years from the date of your invoice. All we ask is that you pack any returns securely, & that the package is made available for collection by the parcel service during normal office hours
