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We have a wonderful selection of gorgeous roses here at Root One, from rose bushes, climbers, miniatures to hybrids teas in array of colours and scents to choose from. Right now, is the perfect time to plant roses! The soil is still warm, and the plant is preparing...
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Autumn is the perfect time to plant both fruit and ornamental trees whilst the soil is still warm, we have a wide and wonderful selection of both. With many herbaceous plants dying back during the Autumn, the colourful hues provided by the trees is a welcome sight for...
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With the rapid decline of bees and hedgehogs, it’s all the more important to make our gardens as wildlife friendly as possible. At Root One, we stock a range of wildlife products; from bird feeders, food and tables to hedgehog homes and bug houses! Take a look at our...
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Hedgehogs are becoming a rare sight in our once abundant gardens, parks and hedgerows. Hedgehogs are dramatically disappearing from our countryside and numbers have fallen by 30% in just the last 10 years. It is thought that there are fewer than one million left in...
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Autumn is one of the best times to treat your lawn, when there is time for the grass to respond before the soil gets to cold and hard and before growth terminates for the season. Step 1 – Weed & feed Start by tackling any moss that you may have. Evergreen...
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One of the most common questions we are asked in the garden centre is what plants we recommend for a shady border, so we thought we would compile a list of a selection of our favourites (note that this is not an exhaustive list, there are plenty more that we like...
