Beautiful Gardens Magazine 2024

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SPRING IS OURTHING

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Springisour Thing!

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A bed of alliums (above)anda Dahlia Labyrinth (below)

Happy flowers

Sparkling tri-coloured leaves anda compact,bushy shape made Hydrangea ‘Euphoria Pink’ runner-up in 2023’s RHS Plantofthe Year competition which wasannounced at the Chelsea Flower Show And we agree: it’s stunning Ideal for a container inlight shade.

H: 60cm Jun-Aug

Be wise with water

Elho Greensense Aqua Care pots have anintegrated reservoir to avoid water running straight out ofthe bottom ofthe pot, andanin-builtgauge to help reduce wasteful over-watering

Made from 100% recycled plastic, using windenergy,these pots are fully recyclable, too. AquaCare pots, from £39.99

Grow the best

Plants inthis magazine, and in store, labelled AGM have been given an Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by theRoyal Horticultural Society (RHS) becausethey perform particularly well.

This season’s hamust ves

Off the wall

Looking for flowers early inthe year?Perennial wallflowersarealways reliable andthis one bringsintense colour to pots and borders Erysimum ‘ColourVibe Red’ was launched at the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and we adore the upright velvety-soft blooms.

H: 50cm Mar-Jun

Hide and seek

Awarded ‘Best in Category’ at the 2023 New Plant Awards, Fatsia ‘Camouflage’ deserves all the attentionit gets The evergreen leaves are happiest in dappled shade wherethey’ll add a tropical flavour all year round.

H: up to2m Sept-Nov

We love… Euphorbias

Everygardenneedsa Euphorbia andthesearethreeof our favourites. Idealfor a sunnyspot, the leaves providea kaleidoscope of colour all year round,andthe lime-yellow spring flowers attract early pollinatinginsects.

H: 60-90cm Mar-July

‘Ascot Rainbow’ (AGM)

‘Glacier Blue’

‘Miners Merlot’ NEW

tive

Cr contaıners

The prettiest seasonal pots can

seasonalpotscan beachievedwith justthreeplants –simplycombine contrastingleaf coloursandplant shapesformaximum effect.Thenswap plantsinandout, throughoutspring andsummer,to increasetheimpact of yourdisplay

Bee-friendly beauty

Nemesia

Sugarglazed pot,37cm Dia. £39.99

the dainty flowers will attract pollinating insects from late spring

Thiscontemporarycombinationis perfectforasunnycornerwhere thedainty flowerswillattract pollinatinginsectsfromlatespring

rs in d by the coconut-scented blooms

and the airy purple sprays of ‘Lollipop’.

ascentedalternative to ‘Lollipop’

Verbena ‘Lollipop’

Heuchera ‘BlackPearl’

‘Wisley Vanilla’

Bee magnet

Verbena ‘Lollipop’

Lovelyleafinterest

Swapit

Anothereasy-carefoliage plantwithaslenderuprightshape, isEuonymus‘WhiteSpire’.

Nemesia ‘Wisley Vanilla’

Astylishcontainerplantedwith evergreenfoliageplantswillgive youawhole yearofinterest,and now’stheperfecttimetoputit together.Startwithanupright plantlikethislemon-scented conifer, Cupressus ‘Wilma’ (AGM), thenaddtheglossy-leavedfern, Aspleniumscolopendrium (AGM). Now, all youneedistexture–we’veusedastripeygreen and yellowgrasscalled Carex ‘Evergold’ (AGM) butothergrasses willcreateasimilareffect.

Carex ‘Evergold’ (AGM)

Cupressus ‘Wilma’ (AGM)

Asplenium scolopendrium (AGM)

Heuchera ‘Boysenberry’

Heuchera ‘Huckleberry’

Heuchera ‘Paris’ (AGM)

VibiaCampanasquare potinLivingConcrete, 37cmDia. £23.99

Allabout alpines

Idealforcourtyardgardens andbalconieswhere growingspaceislimited, succulentsandalpinesare nowahugehorticultural trend.Thesepetiteplants lovegooddrainagesoa shallowcontainerandlots ofgritinthecompostwill keepthemhappy.Here, we’vecombinedthreeof ourfavourites: Armeria maritima,withitspretty rose-pinktufted flowers;the scramblingpurpleblooms of Campanulamuralis, andthezingylimefoliageof Sedum ‘YellowCushion’

Toptip

Whenplantingupalpinesand succulents,createagritty compostmixbycombining 1partgardensoil,1partpeatfreemultipurposecompost and2partsalpinegrit.Then topyourtroughwitha thicklayerofgrit.

5ofthebest

Alpinesarehotrightnow, and thesedaintyplantsallthrivein ashallowpotorplanttrough.

Clockwise fromright: Aubrieta, Saxifrage,Campanula garganica ‘MrsResholt’ and Veronicaumbrosa ‘Georgia Blue’ (AGM);Below: Sempervivum ‘Hippie Chicks’

Armeria maritima

Campanula muralis

Sedum ‘YellowCushion’

Grindcircularbowl, 41cmDia. £34.99. Othersizes available

Growaherbyfeast

Youdon’tneedanallotmentora dedicated vegpatchtogrowtasty edibleherbs–alargepotdoesthe jobinafractionofthespace.

We’vecombined Chives, curlyParsley, silverThyme andtwodifferent Sages –regular andvariegated–withedible Violas inavarietyof charmingcolours.

RHSterracottacroppot, 17cmDia. £6.99;48cmDia. £34.99. Othersizes available

Trythis

Howtoplant a peat-freeseasonal container

Peat-freecomposts are thebest they’ve ever been. Followthese experttipsforgreat results.

1 Choosetherightcontainer –threeormoreplants needapotmeasuringat least30-40cmindiameter.

2 Selectthecorrectpeatfreecompost–there arelots ofdifferent types available, including ericaceousfor acid-lovingplants likeblueberries, andsoil-based recipeswith addedJohnInnes forpottedtrees andshrubs.

3 Addhomemadecompost if youhave it–thisadds beneficialsoilorganisms andhelpstoretainmoisture.

4 Feed your planted containers–eitheruseslowreleasegranules when youplantthe containerforthe first time,oraliquidfeed laterintheseason.

whenthewoodbreaksdown,ithelpsto Blueberry‘Alvar’.

If inapot,coyoudecidetogrowablueberrybush verthecompostwithamulch layerof woodchips.Notonlydoesthe woodmulchhelptoretainmoisture, whenthe odbreaksdown,ithelpsto maintaintheacidiccompostconditions thatblueberryplantslo varietyis

5 Gently firm yourplants intothecompost–thishelpstherootsto establishandabsorbmoisture.

6 Leave spaceforwatering –ideally,a6-8cmgap betweenthecompost andthetopof yourcontainer.

7 Addamulchtohelp suppress weedsand conserve moisture–use alayerofgravel,grit, hydroleca claygranulesorbarkchips.

8 Waterregularly–but checkthecompostbelow thesurface first. Peat-free compostcanoftenfeeldryon top,butstillfeelmoistbeneath. Onlywaterifthecompostlower downfeelsdry.

Chives

Curly Parsley

Common Sage

Purple Sage

Viola

SilverThyme

WilliamMorrisPot

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Aaliyan TerracottaPlanter

Ø22cmRRP£15.99 OurPrice£7.99 Ø30cmRRP£39.99 OurPrice£19.99 Ø37cmRRP£59.99 OurPrice£29.99 Ø46cmRRP£79.99 OurPrice£39.99 Ø54cmRRP£139.99 OurPrice£69.99

WindsorSquarePlanter

Ø27cmRRP£19.99 OurPrice£14.99

Ø32cmRRP£34.99 OurPrice£29.99

Ø38cmRRP£49.99 OurPrice£39.99

Ø45cmRRP£69.99 OurPrice£59.99

RHSHarlowJar

Ø18cmRRP£24.99 OurPrice£12.49 Ø24cmRRP£34.99 OurPrice£17.49 Ø30cmRRP£49.99 OurPrice£24.99 Ø37cmRRP£69.99 OurPrice£34.99

RHSHarlowLowJar

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Ø37cmRRP£34.99 OurPrice£13.99

Brilliantfoflowers r cutting

Growing your owncut flowers is sustainable andfun, and you get the satisfaction of creating your own unique flower displays indoors

Alliums

The globe-shaped blooms last more thana week in a vase, andthe stems dry beautifully, too

Witha little planning, you can have blooms for cutting throughout late spring and summer. And once you start creating flower displays from your own garden, you’ll always be looking for chic new combinations.

The best flower displays combine blooms ofdifferent shapes – try mixing spikes and globes with dainty sprigs or daisies

Peonies Cut peonies just as the buds start to open forthe longest display

DIANTHUS

Charming flowers with anintense fragrance. May-Aug

PEONIES

Flamboyant blooms with layers of silky-soft petals Jun-Jul

Stylish spikes

These flowers give your displaysa modern twist.

Follow these simple tips for the best results:

Cut some foliage stems to enhance your display– evergreen shrubs likeeucalyptus, griselinia and choisya all work well

Cut flowers inthe morning or at dusk

Placeinto deepbucketsof clean, fresh wateraftercutting

Leaveina cool darkplace for a few hours to rehydrate, before creating your vase display Remove anybuds and leaves that willsit belowthe water-line, thentrimthe bottom of each stem

Start witha frameworkof foliage,then add flowers with the largest heads; airy stems withsmall flowers can be slottedin at theend

Dahlias make wonderful cutflowers,too–turn

‘Timeless Charisma’

Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ (AGM) Jun-Jul

Salvia ‘Fashionista Evening Attire’ May-Jul

Salvia ‘Caradonna’ (AGM) May-Jul

Allium ‘Purple Sensation’ (AGM) May-Jun

‘TickledPink’ (AGM)

‘Passion’

‘Memories’

‘Sarah Bernhardt’ (AGM) ‘Shirley Temple’ (AGM)

‘Timeless Purple’

‘Timeless Cream’

‘Timeless Pink’

‘Lemon Vaza’ ‘Ingrid Bergman’ (AGM)

‘Madame Calot’

‘Bowl ofLove’

‘Inspecteur Lavergne’

ROSES

Amust-have flower inany vase. Jun-Sept

Compact size

Dazzling dahlias

Few plants bring more drama to your pots andborders in late summer than dahlias, and they’refabulous as acut flower, too. Here’s how to grow them successfully

Mixeddahliasina garden,including ‘Labyrinth’and ‘Rebecca’s World’

Toptips

‘Rebecca’s World’ Colour-changing blooms in cherryredand white. H: 90cm

‘Bishop ofLlandaff’ (AGM) Simple scarlet flowers that are popular with bees. H: 1.1m

reme De Cassis’ llent cut flower with rple centres. H: 70cm

‘Creme Cas

‘Tartan’ Magnificent flowers withdramatic white tips. H: 100cm

‘Black Touch’ Crimson-black flowers with fringed petals H: 90cm

‘Dazzling Sun’ Goldendinner-plate flowers that glow inthe sunshine. H: 90cm

‘Labyrinth’ A riotofpetals in shades ofapricot-pink.H: 90cm

Plant now

You’ll find multipacks or single dahlia tubers in store now, and you can get them started straight away. Either plantinto pots of peat-free compost under cover, or in a very shelteredspot ina border Your pre-potted dahlias can then go into the groundin May. Water your dahlia tubers when green shoots appear, but only if the compost orsoil feels dry.

Feed your dahlias when in flower.

Start off dahlia tubers in pots now (above) for colour in late summer

Design a border to beat drought

Find more garden mirrors and pavingstones in store

Cistus x pulverulentus ‘Sunset’ (AGM)

H: 90cm Jun-Jul

Callistemon laevis H: 1.5m

May-Jun; Sept-Oct

Cistusx obtusifolius ‘Thrive’ (AGM)

H: 1m Jun-Jul

Lavandula ‘Hidcote’ (AGM)

H: 60cm

Jun-Sept

Cistus x purpureus (AGM)

H: 1m Jun-Jul

If climate change means hotter, drier summers in future, a garden border filled with drought-tolerant plants is a smart place to start

IH:45cm

Jun-Sept Good for

H: 1m Jun-Jul

H: 1m Jun-Jul

fyour garden faces south or west, you may have found the last two summers a challenge. Traditionally, British gardens have a mild, temperate climate but environmental changes are bringing higher temperatures anddrier summers. To help conserve water, one solutionisto plant open,sunny borderswith drought-tolerant plants. Many of these plants originallyhail from theMediterranean sotheir leaves andflowers haveevolvedtocope with longperiods without rain. Mulchingwith gravel can help, too, asitprevents soil moisture from evaporating tooquickly. Here, we’veselecteda collection of plantsthatwon’t complain when temperatures rise. Many are also evergreen – like the dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops), Ceanothus and the bottlebrush plant (Callistemon) – so your border will look beautiful all year round.

H: 3.5m Bo rder visua fo r il lu strati ve pu rp oses on ly , showin g ho w th e pl ants wo ul d lo ok mi d-su mm er No t al l th e pl ants wil l fl ow er at th e same time. v isua f or i ll ustrati p ur po ses o nly, s ho wi ng h ow t he p la nt s w ou ld l ook m id-summ . N ot a ll t he p lants w il l o we r t he s ame t im e.

Chamaerops

humilis (AGM)

More plants and theborder plan over the page

Halimium lasianthum

Halimium libanotis

Lavandula ‘Munstead’

Plants & border plan

When creating your border, plant large shrubs andtrees first,then position other plants aroundthem. Place low plants at the front,and remember to leaveenough space for everything to grow.

1,9 Lavender 2 Halimiocistus 3, 11, 17 Thyme 4 Pittosporum‘Bannow Bay’ 5 Cytisus praecox ‘Allgold’

6 Rosemary 7 Chamaerops humilis 8 Cistus 10, 12 Convolvulus cneorum 13 Callistemon laevis

14 Trachycarpus fortuneii 15 Euphorbia ‘Silver Swan’ 16 Ceanothus ‘Skylark’

Thyme

H: 30cm Jun-Jul

THREEOFTHEBEST Decorativegravels

Perfectforfinishingoffadroughttolerantborder,orcreatinga Mediterraneangravelgarden

Trachycarpus fortunei (AGM)

H: Up to 10m Jun-Aug

Pittosporum ‘Bannow Bay’

H: 90cm May-Jun

Rosemary

H: 0.5-1m May-Jun

Convolvulus cneorum (AGM) H: 60cm May-Jul

Cytisus praecox ‘Allgold’ (AGM) H: 1.5m May-Jun

Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ (AGM) H: 1.5m May-Jun

Euphorbia ‘Silver Swan’ H:75cm May-Jul

Italian Rose Cotswold Stone

Candy Fusion

£8.99

Amazingalliums

Great for adding a splash of colour to containers,beds or borders, alliums are easy to grow and bees love them

There’s anallium in bloom from mid-May until July, and you’ll find them instore now.Inshades of mauve, violet or white, alliums complement many otherplants and canbe cut and displayed in a vase.They ‘pop’against limegreen and orange, or gentlyblend with pastel pinks andsilvery-greens. You cangrowshorter alliums in containers of peat-free compost, orslot taller varieties among other border plants, where they’ll re-flower every year. When the blooms fade, the pretty seedheads can either be left in place over winter, or dried and brought indoors.

‘Globemaster’

Starry flowers up to 20cm across. H: 80cm

June

Perfect spheresof ivory stars. H: 90cm

June/July

Elegant dome-shaped globes H: 80m

‘Ostara’

Compact height and bold colour.H: 40cm

What alliums like

A sunny position Moist, well-drained soil or compost

Liquid plant feed after the flowers fade, to nourishthe bulbs fornext year

An autumn mulch, with compost or well-rotted manure

A. schubertii

Huge, starry blooms on shorter stems H: 40cm

June

June/July

June/July

‘Gladiator’ (AGM)

Huge blooms and tall stems.H: 1m June

(AGM)

‘Mount Everest’ (AGM)

‘Violet Beauty’ (AGM)

Spring Begins at Bents

From colourful containers andpotsto sweeping bedsand borders, creative planting cantransform your springtime garden.You’llfind ourfabulousrange of qualityplantsteamedwith stunningdesignideas in ourOpenSkies Glass Houseand ourexperts areheretoadviseonthe rightplantsfor theright places,helping achieve thelookyou desire.

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Addtothatour many family friendly attractions, inspiring shopping environment anda choice of dining destinations andwe hope we’vecreatedsomethinga littleout of theordinary. Andwithour late-night openinghours youcan take your time and enjoythe Bents’ experience into theevening.

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You’ll be spoilt forchoicewith our wide-rangingshopping experience,with leading brandsthroughout the store, from Barbour andSeasalt to Jacuzzi and Lakeland.Gifts, soft furnishings andfashion canall be foundin our many departments andall combined with freshideas andfirstclassservices, making Bentsashopping heaven.

Fabulous focalpoint

Asthe weather warmsupand the eveningsstretchout, thegardenbecomes the focal pointofthe home. We start tospend more time outdoorssoit’simportant our outdoorlivingenvironment isready for any occasion.

At Bents we’ve been experts inoutdoor livingfor decades andunderstandall the elementsinvolvedincreatingastylish spacethatsuits yourneeds. Whether it’saspace toentertain or somewheretosimplysit backand relax,we’ve goteverythingyou need to make youroutdoor livingroomaspecialplace tobe.

Take aSeat

This year’s extensiveoutdoor furniturecollectioncombines beautiful design withallweatherappeal and superb affordability, with choicesfor all typesofoutdoor entertainment.

Cooking Alfresco

Discover thefull rangeof WeberBBQ products in our Weber WorldDepartmentand budding ‘pizzaiolos’can get creative with pizza ovens from Ooniand Gozney.

FinishingTouches

Don’tforgettofinish offyour lookwith afew accessories. Everythingfromgardenlighting andheating solutions to colourfulplanted containers we’vegotitcovered.

Gatherround

Increase the joy you getfrom your garden,frombrunch around the table to luxury lounging at sundown

Create a modern chill-out zone

Comfort is the key word in this luxurious weave collection

The generousarm-rests and plumpcushions make the Oakham range perfect for entertaining and relaxing Andthis furnitureis highly sustainable, too: the synthetic rattan weave is made from recycled plastic and paired with with renewable acacia wood. The result is a rangeof stylishand durable outdoor furniture, with excellent weather resistanceand protection from UV-light.

designs

Comfort and style

Bringindoor comfort to your garden, with our fantasticselectionof outdoor cushions in store. ExtremeLounging cushions plain £14.99each patterned £19.99 each

Scatter cushions sold separately See instore for more

(Top) Oakham‘in-between’ lounge set withside table (2.7x 1.1m) £1,799

(Above) Oakhammini-modular lounge set with 90cm square adjustable table (2.7 x 2.7m) £2,999

Entertain in any weather

Seamlessly extend your livingspace withthe superbly versatile Belfort pergola. Features include a waterproof louvred roof with a uniquelyengineered drainage system, four textilene blinds builtinto thesmart alumnium frame, and remote-controlled LEDlighting aroundthe roof beams. It really is the ultimate patio pergola. Belfort pergola (3 x 4m) £3,999

(Below) The smart louvred roof, open and closed; (below left) colour-changing LED lightingand the drop blinds to provide shade

Scatter cushions sold separately. See instore for more designs

Classic comfort with a twist

The Wentworth collection cleverly combines classic good looks with modern design credentials. It featuresa rust-freealuminium frame, weatherproof synthetic weave, andcushion covers made from recycled plastic bottles. There’san extra feel-good factor to this range, too: its maker, Bramblecrest, will plantatreefor everyset sold, inpartnership withits climate action partners Ecologi.

(Left) Wentworththree-seat sofa set with adjustable ceramic table, armchairs and stools (3.8x 2.65m) £1,799; Truro square side-post grey parasol with granite base,built-in lights and protective cover (3m) £649

(Below left) Wentworth modular sofa set with adjustable ceramic casual dining table and two stools (2.3 x 2.3m) £1,799

(Above) Wentworth circular table (1.2m Dia.) with four armchairs,parasol and base £1,199

(Below) Wentworth elliptical table (2.2m Dia.) with lazy Susan, eightarmchairs, parasol and base £2,299

Scatter cushions sold separately See instore for more designs

Exclusive

Light, bright and beautiful

Cleanlinesand boldshapesmake our LIFE outdoor furniturethe most contemporary ofthis year’s summer collections. Easy-care aluminiumand sustainably sourced teak combine to create an all-weather collection, ina fresh ivory colour scheme, that is just as luxurious and comfortable as your lounge indoors. Perfect forany modern garden.

(Top) Pull-overlounge set with low table (2.8x 2.8m) £2,999

(Above) Jasmine side-post parasol (3m) withgranite wheeled base,and wood-effect aluminium frame £999

(Below left) Mixx dining table (1.5mx 2.2m) withsix dining chairs £2,499

(Right) Summer lounger and teaktoppedside table £549 (Below right) New Orleans corner set with dining table (2.5x 2.5m) £2,199 Stools sold separately

For alifetimeoutdoors

Atforest,weknowthejoyofgardens.Everythingweproducehas beendesignedtohelpyoucreate agardenthatyou’llenjoyforyears tocome.Frombeautifullycraftedtraditionalclassicstocontemporary decorativefeaturesandstructures -everythingismanufacturedto lookgoodandlast.

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Underthehood:

Rightplant, rightplace

Withtherightgrowing conditions, you’llhave stronger,healthier plantsthatresistpests anddisease.Hereare ourfavouriteplant recommendationsfor sometypicallychallenging gardenspaces

Whetheryou’re gardening in the ground or in containers,you’ll get the best results ifyou grow the right plants in the right place– that means givingyourplants the amount of lightand water they need, in the kindofsoil that they like. But this can be tricky in a shady spot or in a small space, or ifyour garden has awkwardareas where nothing seems to grow. Read on for our expert recommendations onwhat to plant where.

Atranquilcorner, withshade-loving hostasandferns

Damp shade

Gardeningindampshadeisn’t astrickyasitsoundsbecause therearemanybeautifulfoliage plants–likelacyfernsand handsomehostas–thatlove the combinationofmoistsoiland dappledlight.Lotsofspringfloweringplantsappreciate thesegrowingconditions,too, providingmoundsofcolour earlyinthegardening year.

Early colour

Mulchingshade-loving plantsinspringandautumn withalayerofleafmould orbarkchipswillkeeptheir rootsextra-cool,andreduce theneedtoweed,too.

Rhododendron ‘HorizonMonarch’ (AGM) H: 1.5m May

Pieris ‘ForestFlame’ (AGM) H:2m Apr-May

Athyrium filix-femina H: 1.2m

Brunnera ‘SilverHeart’ H:40cm Apr-May

Rhododendron ‘Graziella’ H: 1.2m May-Jun

Helleborus ‘Glenda’s Gloss’ H:40-50cm Dec-Mar

Polemonium ‘Bressingham Purple’ H:60-70cm Jun-Jul

Helleborus ‘Anna’s Red’ H:40-50cm Dec-Mar

Hosta ‘PrayingHands’ (AGM) H:40-50cm Jul-Aug

Annual Perennial/biennial Floweringshrubs *Holdsan AwardofGardenMerit(AGM) fromtheRHS

Ground cover

thegroundquicklyarereally usefulundertrees,along thebaseofwalls,inaside return,oratthebaseofa hedge.Manyofthesehardworkingplantsproduce colourfulsummer flowersor autumnberries,andthey’ll thriveinavarietyoflocations –forexample, Ajuga and sedumslove asunnyspot, whilehardy geraniums, Vinca and Pachysandra will happilygrowinshade.

Right plant,right place

Spreadingplantsthatcover

Cotoneasterhorizontalis H:1m

Rosa ‘CharmingCover’ H:80cm May-Sept

Vincaminor ‘Illumination’ H:15cm Apr-Sept

Sedum‘BlueCushion’ H:20cm Jun-Sept

Pachysandraterminalis H:20cm May-June

Ajuga ‘Rainbow’ H:15cm Apr-Jul

Geranium ‘AzureRush’ H:45cm May-Oct

Vinca plantsthrive atthebaseofa shadywall

Dryshade

Dry, shadyconditionstypicallyoccurbeneath evergreentreesorbelowatallnorth-facing wall.Butalthoughanareaofdryshadecan, potentially,betrickytogarden,ferns,hostas andanumberofcolourful flowering shrubswillsoon settleinand provideinterest yearafter year.

Right plant,right place

Small spaces

Choosing therightplants is especiallyimportantwhen you’re gardeninginasmallspace,to avoid themoutgrowingtheir location.Many popularplants now have specially-bred compact versions– fromsmall rambling rosestolow-growingJapanese maples –so youcancreate theeffect youwant,without compromise.Simplycheckthe labelbefore you buy,to find out howtalla plantwillgrow,and howfarit’slikely tospread.

GOOD WAYS TO SAVESPACE

Selectcompactordwarf varietiesof yourfavouriteplants. Pruneregularly:remove old stems,andshortennewstems toapairofleavesor flowerbud. Growtreesandlargeshrubsin containerstolimittheirgrowth. Growshrubsagainstafence orawall,andpruneregularly –this works wellfor evergreen shrubslike Euonymus, Choisya and Pittosporum.

Theseprettyramblingroses canbegrowninpots,orina narrowgardenborder. Siluettacompactpatio ramblingrosesH:1.8-2m Jun-Sept

Rhododendron ‘GoldenGate’ H: 1.2m May

Hebe ‘Celine’ H:40-50cm Jun-Sept

Grow Acer‘Dissectum’ inacontainertolimit thesizeitwillgrowto

Acer ‘Garnet’ (AGM) H:2m

Hebe ‘RhubarbandCustard’ H:40-60cm Jul-Sept

Hebe ‘Margret’ (AGM) H:40-60cm Jun-Sept

(Fromtop)‘Crimson’, ‘Purple’,‘Romantic’, ‘Sweet’, ‘Sunny’ and ‘Lavender’

Azalea ‘Johanna’ (AGM) H:75cm May

(From top) ‘Crimson’,

Choosetheideal placestodisplay themand your houseplants willthank you

Homeshoforuseplants

Bedroom

Houseplantscanhelptopurify theairin your bedroom,andthis trioofleafylovelies willappreciate bright,butindirect light,during daylighthours. We especially likethe Ctenanthe whichhas theelegantlooksofa Calathea butiseasier togrow.

If you want to introduce houseplants into different rooms, knowing the conditions each plant prefers, and how much light they need, makes all the difference. Happy plants mean bigger leaves and healthier roots. Here, we’ve chosen ten ofour best-loved houseplants to display in your favourite rooms where they’ll give your wellbeingaboost. Research has shown that houseplants can improve your mood, lower your blood pressure and reduce stress, and all you have to do is keep the roots cool and moist, dust the leaves occasionally and give them a feed in the growing season.

Kitchen

Theseundemandingplantsallenjoythebrighter lightandwarmertemperaturesthatkitchens typicallyoffer,andanymoistureintheairwill beanaddedbenefit.They’realsocompactand slow-growingso youcaneasilypopthemona spareshelforawindow-sill. Potitup Addapotcovertoprotect

you’llfind plentyofchoice

Ctenanthe (never-neverplant) H:50-90cm

Dendrobium orchid H:40cm

Asplenium (fern) H:50-90cm

Vriesea (flamingsword) H:60cm

Echeveria (hen-and-chicks) H:10cm

Haworthia (zebraplant) H:10cm

Cactus H:10-30cm

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Livingroom

Largerplantslookamazing whenthey’redisplayedonthe floorinastatementpotcover, sothelivingroomistheideal locationforthesethreedrama queens.Theseplantsallenjoy lightshade,butthey’llalso tolerateabrighterlocation–especiallytheyucca.

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Philodendron (sweetheartplant) H: 1.2m

Dracaena (dragontree) H:1-2m

Yucca (Spanish bayonet) H:1-2m

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IDEALPROTEINBOOST

Coming up in 2024

Springisspringing,the weatheriswarmingand there’sfun andentertainmentonthe agenda. Oureventsand activities come in allshapesand sizes so you’resuretofind somethingfor everyone to enjoy in themonthsahead.

Make adate in yourdiary forsome ofourkey events andtakea look online at bents.co.ukfor even more newand exciting initiativesplanned forSpring2024.

BENTSBARK FEST

Saturday 2nd -Sunday3rd March2024

Join us forour ‘pawfully’brilliant Bark Fest,wherewe’ll be celebrating all things dogandpuppy related. Plus our MiniCruftsreturnswith prizesfor our canine competitors.

INDEPENDENTSTREET ARTISANMARKET

Saturday 9th-Sunday 10th March2024

IndependentStreetArtisan Market is returning to Bents. This exciting eventshowcases the best in local artisanfood, drink and crafts.

IBENTSSPRING FASHIONSHOW

Thursday 28th March2024

Celebrate the startofthis beautiful season at ourSpringFashion Show whereour modelswillbe showcasingthe latest collections.

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Ourbrigade of20 chefs use their skillsand expertise to create everythingin-housefromour daily specials andexquisitepatisseries toanauthentic taste ofthe Mediterraneanatour Tapas Bar.

Whateverthe occasion,whether it’safamilygettogether atThe Fresh Approach Restaurant(perfect for anafterschool home-cookedmeal), aquick coffeeand cake withfriends in Caffé nel Verde oracatch upwithaglassofwineand atapas or two…we’ve gotadestination for you.

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