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AMENITY PRODUCT CATALOGUE Grass Seed • Wildflowers • Fertiliser • Spreaders • Weedkillers

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About us Quality Statement Boston Seeds is a seed merchant registered with Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) We supply certified seed according to the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) regulations and the UK Seed Certification Scheme. All certified seed is supplied in sealed and officially labelled bags, in accordance with EU requirements and meeting standards for purity and germination. As is appropriate, the records and premises of Boston Seeds are inspected by the Plant Health and Seed Inspectorate on an annual basis. In addition, Boston Seeds conforms to the voluntary Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Audit administered by the Central Science Laboratory on behalf of Fera. Boston Seeds does not store or market GMO’s. Wildflower seeds, wild grass seeds and some other environmental seeds are not subject to certification; therefore we adopt a combination of quality assurance procedures to ensure known provenance, authenticity, purity and germination. Boston Seeds supports and subscribes to the Flora Locale Code of Conduct. Boston Seeds pays due regard to the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) Recommended and Descriptive Lists for agricultural products (including grass, forage crops, oilseeds and cereals). Similarly for amenity products, Boston Seeds uses the by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) Turfgrass Seed Booklet published annually as a reference.

Research and Development – Tried and Tested Mixtures Boston Seeds utilise their own seven acre site for the research and development of our Boston Seeds range of seed mixtures. The site is divided up into trial plots which are sown with our grass, wildflower and environmental seed mixtures. The trial ground allows us to monitor, evaluate and improve our mixtures to ensure that what we supply performs exactly the way we want it to. On the trial ground we monitor and evaluate the following; • • • • • • • •

Speed of Establishment Species Population, Competition and Survival Disease Identification Disease Assessment Flowering Period Ground Cover Winter Hardiness Sowing Rate Effect

As well as trialling our own mixtures, Boston Seeds also undertake consultancy work to develop specialist seed mixtures, including habitat creation, specialist landscape projects for reinstatement and favourable environments for insects.

We welcome visits to our research and development site. For more information about the trial ground or to arrange a visit please email us on info@bostonseeds.co.uk or phone 0800 883 0169.

We have used our best efforts to ensure that all the information in this catalogue is accurate but make no guarantee and accept no liability as to the correctness of any such information. Grass and Wildflower mixture details are for guidance and are subject to change at any time and will vary according to availability. A full list of terms and conditions is available at www.bostonseeds.co.uk Boston Seeds is a trading name of Boston Seeds Ltd. Registered in England Number 4226773

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Welcome Welcome to Boston Seeds and our Amenity Product Catalogue. This is designed to be used separately or in conjunction with our website www.bostonseeds.co.uk where our up to date prices are displayed. We are an independent seed merchant with over 35 years’ experience supplying seeds and related products to agriculture, amenity and the general public . Online sales began in 2003 and we are now the leading online UK supplier of grass seeds, lawn seeds and native wildflower seeds. We have established our reputation and continue to expand, on the basis of; • Sound sensible advice • Quality products fit for purpose • Customer service second to none

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Establishing Grass Seeds

Wildflowers

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Establishing Wildflowers

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Wildflower Species

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Equipment

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Fertilisers

Garden Weedkillers

Professional Weedkillers

Spreaders & Equipment

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Lawn Seeds

Grass Seeds BS Childsplay • A dual purpose lawn mixture – hard wearing and first class appearance year round • Easy to establish and maintain. Fine grasses reduce mowing requirement. • Produces show lawn stripes but stands up to pets and children • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass; slender and strong creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue and browntop bent 20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 Pack sizes: 5 Kg

BS Economy

• Produces a hard-wearing lawn that retains a good appearance • Excellent durability, creates a tight knitted turf all year round • Quick and easy to establish • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass and strong creeping red fescue

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 sown at 50 gms/m2 10 Kg

20 Kg

BS Quality Hard Wearing

• Quick establishing budget lawns, pitches and landscaping • Suitable for lawns and play areas where value for money is important • Does not contain any agricultural grasses • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass and other grasses

Pack sizes: 5 Kg

10 Kg

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 20 Kg

Pack sizes: 5 Kg

10 Kg

20 Kg

BS Renovator

BS Quality Fine Lawn

• Ideal for very hard-wearing lawns and overseeding worn out areas in lawns, pitches, paddocks, gallops and golf tees • Easy to establish and provides rapid ground cover • Contains: 100% amenity perennial ryegrass, varieties specially selected from the STRI turfgrass booklet

• A selected blend of fine leaved quality grasses to produce a superb lawn • The species used in this mixture are usually reserved for golf and bowling greens • Excellent year round colour • Contains: strong creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue and browntop bent 20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 Pack sizes: 5 Kg

10 Kg

Pack sizes: 5 Kg

20 Kg

• Specially designed to produce a quality turf under shaded conditions • Maintains a good appearance in drought conditions • Contains: hard fescue, Chewings fescue, strong creeping red fescue, smooth-stalked meadow grass and browntop bent

• A slow growing mixture of fine grasses that are very tolerant of dry, infertile conditions which reduces the need for additional applications of water and fertiliser, Mowing height: 20mm or twice per year to approximately 100mm • Contains: Chewings fescue, hard fescue, strong creeping red fescue, smooth-stalked meadow grass and crested dogstail

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 10 Kg

20 Kg

BS Low Maintenance

BS Shady Place

Pack sizes: 5 Kg

10 Kg

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 20 Kg

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Paddock Seeds

Grass Seeds BS Classic Horse & Pony Paddock • Good quality, palatable grazing for horses, plus a hay cut if required • Dense, hard-wearing sward with an extended growing period • Suitable for new paddocks or renovating old paddocks • Increase sowing rate where poaching has been a problem • Contains: intermediate and late perennial ryegrass, timothy and strong creeping red fescue Sow at 14kg per acre Pack size: 14kg

BS Triple ‘H’ Horse & Pony Paddock

BS Choice Horse & Pony Paddock • A ryegrass free mixture which reduces grazing output but still allows hay cut • Suitable for use in lower fertility sites or low nitrogen fertiliser regimes • Persistent in dry soils, altitude and cooler sites • High dry matter and palatable grazing • Contains: tall fescue, meadow fescue, cocksfoot, timothy, strong creeping red fescue and smooth-stalked meadow grass

• Called ‘Triple H’ which stands for ‘Horse, Health and Herb’. This is a superior quality equine and camalid mixture. Laminitis friendly • Enriched with herbs to improve palatability and trace element intake, including- Chicory, Burnet, Ribgrass, Sheep’s Parsley and Yarrow • Contains: intermediate and late perennial ryegrass, amenity perennial ryegrass, strong creeping red fescue, smooth-stalked meadow grass and timothy

Sow at 13kg per acre

Pack size: 13kg

BS Paddock Repair

BS Polo & Gallops • This mixture is ideal for new courses and end of season renovation • Smooth-stalked meadow grass improves the root strength & visual characteristics of the turf • This mixture has strong roots, good recovery and is very hard wearing • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass, slender & strong creeping red fescue and smooth-stalked meadow grass

• A special formulation designed to repair damaged paddocks in the shortest time possible • Perfect for use in gateways and along fence lines that are prone to poaching • For overseeding or improvements depending on how the sward has deteriorated • Contains: amenity and agricultural perennial ryegrass Sow at 10- 15 kilos per acre

20kgs covers up to 400m2 sown at 50gms/m2; or for overseeding 575m2 sown at 35gms/m2

Pack sizes: 10 Kg

Pack sizes: 20kg

20 Kg

Basic Paddock Care: Clear droppings daily Removing droppings from your horse’s paddock will prevent infestation from unwanted weeds and will reduce the number of worm larvae spreading into the grass. Grazing rotation To keep the grass healthy, it is best to divide the paddock into sections, moving the horses around according to the levels of growth. If an area is overgrazed it will lead to weed infestation and compaction. If an area is under-grazed the grass will become tall and unpalatable. If a section becomes too tall it can be topped down to 10cm or a hay cut taken.

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Harrowing Occasional use of ‘chain harrows’ will break up any droppings, help air get to the soil and encourage new shoot growth. Harrowing should only be done when conditions are dry. Paddocks also benefit from harrowing in the spring as this will remove thatch and encourage fresh spring growth. Overseeding Areas which require reseeding should be raked or harrowed to open up the sward and create a seed bed. The seed should then be broadcast on to the surface and either harrowed or rolled again to ensure it makes good contact with the soil.

Fertiliser An application of fertiliser will help to maintain good ground cover to reduce the infestation of weeds and provide good quality grazing. If laminitis is a concern an application of ‘low nitrogen fertiliser’ will give the grass a boost but with less of a sudden flush of lush grass. Weeds The best way to reduce weeds is to employ a combination of all the points listed here, as this will create the ideal environment for grass to thrive. If weeds are a problem they should either be pulled by hand, or treated with an appropriate selective weedkiller.

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Landscape Seeds

Grass Seeds BS Economy • Quick establishing budget lawns, pitches and landscaping • Suitable for lawns and play areas where value for money is important • Does not contain any agricultural grasses • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass and other grasses 20 Kg covers up to 400m2 sown at 50 gms/m2 Pack sizes: 5 Kg 10 Kg

BS Low Maintenance

BS Eco-Clover (with ryegrass)

• A slow growing mixture of fine grasses that are very tolerant of dry, infertile conditions which reduces the need for additional applications of water and fertiliser, Mowing height: 20mm or twice per year to approximately 100mm • Contains: Chewings, hard fescue, strong creeping red fescue, smoothstalked meadow grass and crested dogstail

• Eco-Clover has been developed to reduce inputs of fertiliser and water, making it kinder to the environment • Small-leaved white clover fixes nitrogen for the grasses and significantly improves drought resistance. Slow growing grass species produce attractive green turf • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass, strong creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue and microclover

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 Pack sizes: 5 Kg

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20 Kg

20 Kg covers up to 800m2 Sown at 25 gms/m2 20 Kg

Pack sizes: 20 Kg

BS Shady Place

BS DOT Road Verge

• The official Department for Transport mixture for roadside use. Quick establishment, short growth, good root stability and improves fertility. Will tolerate road salt and exhaust fumes, Mowing height: as necessary or twice a year to 75 - 100mm • Contains: white clover, amenity perennial ryegrass, strong creeping red fescue, hard fescue, smooth-stalked meadow grass and browntop bent

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 Pack sizes: 5 Kg

10 Kg

20 Kg covers up to 575m2 Sown at 35 gms/m2 20 Kg

Pack sizes: 20 Kg

BS DOT Road Verge (Scotland)

BS Coastal Sites • A versatile mix to suit both flat and sloping aspects, suitable for areas exposed to coastal winds • Ideal for use in dry, sandy soil locations. Mowing height: down to 12mm • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass, strong & slender creeping red fescue, hard fescue, saltmarsh grass, creeping bent and browntop bent

• The official Department of Transport mixture for roadside use in Scotland Quick establishment, short growth, good root stability and improves fertility. Will tolerate road salt and exhaust fumes Mowing height: as necessary or twice a year to 75 - 100mm • Contains: white clover (helps fix nitrogen for the grasses), amenity perennial ryegrass, slender red fescue and browntop bent

20 Kg covers up to 575m2 Sown at 35 gms/m2

Pack sizes: 20 Kg

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Landscape Seeds

Grass Seeds

BS Bird Strike (Airfield Mix)

BS Land Reclamation (with ryegrass)

• Specially designed for use airfields to minimise bird populations • Produces an unfavourable habitat for nestling birds due to upright and stiff stalks • Highly persistent, frost and drought resistant • Contains: tall fescue, cocksfoot, timothy and crested dogstail

• Land reclamation mixture suitable for landfill/quarry sites and spoil heaps • Perennial ryegrass will establish quickly and act as a nurse crop whilst the broad range of species provides excellent tolerance to environmental stresses • Contains: perennial ryegrass (tetraploid), slender red fescue, sheeps and hard fescue, flattened meadow grass, browntop bent, white clover and birdsfoot trefoil

20 Kg covers up to 1000m2 Sown at 20 gms/m2

20 Kg covers up to 800 - 2000m2 Sown at 10 - 25 gms/m2

Pack sizes: 20 Kg

BS Wildflower Meadow & Field Margin (BSWF10)

BS Fertility Pioneer Mix • Ideally suited to land reclamation sites and waste areas where short term cover is required or the fertility and soil structure need to be improved • Contains: alsike, red clover, white clover, yellow trefoil and bird’s-foot trefoil

• This mixture provides the basis for environmental enhancement, providing a rich habitat for insects, birds and small mammals • Suitable for conservation schemes (ELS and HLS) • Contains: 8 meadow grass species with, black knapweed, birdsfoot trefoil, selfheal, ladys bedstraw, black medic, red clover, oxeye daisy, yarrow and sainfoin

20 Kg covers up to 4000m2 Sown at 5 gms/m2

Sow rate = 40 - 50kg per hectare

Pack sizes: 20 Kg

Pack size: 10kg

20kg

Seed Requirement Calculator: Area

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Golf & Sport Seeds

Grass Seeds BS Bowling & Putting Green • Suitable for all types of greens and perfect for exceptionally fine lawns • Excellent results at a good price Mowing height: down to 5mm • Contains: Chewings fescue, slender red fescue and highland browntop bent 20 Kg covers 575m2 sown at 35 gms/m2 for overseeding 800m2 sown at 25 gms/m2 Pack sizes: 5 Kg 10 Kg

BS Traditional Greens

20 Kg

BS Greens Renovation

• 80:20 blend for new Greens and Greens renovation used on golf greens throughout the UK • Provides rapid germination, a fine putting surface and excellent yearround colour Mowing height: down to 5mm • Contains: Chewings fescue, slender creeping red fescue and browntop bent

• 100% browntop bent mixture, ideal for Spring or Autumn overseeding of existing greens • Provides excellent year-round colour and disease resistance Mowing height: down to 4mm • Contains: Agrostis tenuis and Agrostis castellana.

20 Kg covers up to 575m2 Sown at 35 gms/m2

10 Kg covers up to 1000m2 Sown at 10 gms/m2

Pack sizes: 10 Kg

20 Kg

BS Golf Tees & Fairways (with ryegrass)

BS Golf Tees & Fairways (without ryegrass)

• An excellent mixture for the rapid establishment or renovation of tees and fairways • Produces a dense, hard-wearing surface which recovers easily from divoting Mowing height: down to 12mm • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass, creeping red fescue, Chewings fescue, smooth-stalked meadow grass and browntop bent

• A traditional blend of fine leaved grasses including smooth-stalked meadow grass to improve the wear and drought tolerance. Can also be used on cricket outfields Mowing height: down to 12mm • Contains: strong and slender creeping red fescue, smooth-stalked meadow grass, Chewings fescue and browntop bent

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2

20 Kg covers up to 575m2 Sown at 35 gms/m2

Pack sizes: 20 Kg

BS Tees, Wicket and Tennis Renovator

BS Universal Sports Mix (Cricket & Tennis)

• A mixture used by many professional clubs which is suitable for use in different situations • Strong soil binding characteristics and wear tolerance. Recommended for overseeding wicket ends and tennis courts, Mowing height: down to 12mm • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass and slender creeping red fescue strong & slender creeping red fescue

• This mixture is designed for high standard cricket wicket and tennis courts • An excellent performer with a high density and rapid establishment • Resistant to wear under close mown conditions Mowing height: down to 5mm • Contains: 100% amenity perennial ryegrasses

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2

Pack sizes: 20 Kg

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Golf & Sport Seeds

Grass Seeds

BS Sports & Playing Fields

BS Premier Pitch • This seed mixture is designed for high standard soccer and rugby pitches • STRI listed turfgrass cultivars to produce a top quality playing surface • This sward will withstand heavy wear and has excellent regenerative ability Mowing height: down to 25mm • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass and smooth-stalked meadow grass

• A good quality, economical sports field mixture suitable for new pitches and renovation work • A tried & tested sports field mixture for quick establishment • Suitable for parks; summer and winter sports and play • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass and strong creeping red fescue

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 Pack sizes: 20 Kg

Pack sizes: 20 Kg

David Shipman

BS Renovator

BS Economy

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2

20 Kg covers up to 400m2 Sown at 50 gms/m2 Pack sizes: 5kg

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Pitch Dimensions: Typical Sports Area Dimensions and Seed Quantity Guide Sport

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Bowling Green

44 x 44

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Hockey Pitch

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110 x 70

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Tennis Court

26 x 12

24 x 11

264

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Polo Pitch

Don’t see what you need? Custom mixtures made to order: We hold a wide range of individual grass and wildflower species which we can be blend together, to match your requirements for quantities both large and small. If you have a specification, or need advice to draw up a special mixture to suit your needs, please contact us for free advice and quotations. Call us on 0800 883 0169 or email us at info@bostonseeds.co.uk

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Establishing Grass Seeds

Grass Seeds

When to Sow: Grass seed is best sown any time between March and October. It is best to avoid extremes of temperature and periods of drought or waterlogging. Ideal conditions for germination are when the ground is damp and daytime temperatures are 18-20°C and the minimum night time temperature is no less than 5°C.

Sowing the Seeds:

Prepare the Soil:

The grass seed should be sown at the recommended rate, which is normally a maximum of 50g/m². To get an even coverage it is best applied using a seed spreader or alternatively dividing the area into sections to help manage how much seed is applied. Once the seed is applied it can be either lightly raked over or rolled in to ensure that the seed makes good contact with the soil.

The soil will need digging over or rotavating to a depth of 10-15cm, with any further debris being removed and any large pieces of soil being broken down. After being dug over it will then need gently treading down and raking over to leave the surface smooth, firm and free of debris. This will make an ideal seedbed for the seedlings to put down roots and develop.

The area will require clearing of any debris such as stones, bricks, sticks or roots. Any weeds will need removing or treating with a weedkiller according to manufacturer’s instructions. If a weedkiller such as Roundup is used you can sow seed two weeks afterwards.

Before sowing the seed it is recommended that a ‘Pre Seeding Fertiliser’ is applied. This can be broadcast onto the surface and then lightly raked over to incorporate it into the soil surface. The fertiliser is specially formulated to provide better root and shoot development which make the lawn thicken out quicker.

Watering:

First Cut:

If conditions become dry following sowing, keep the area moist by preferably using a sprinkler. It is important not to flood the area, as this can lead to seed being washed away. It is always best to water in the evening as this reduces the amount of water that is lost to evaporation. Another good tip; instead of giving your grass a light watering every day, give it a heavier watering every other day as this will help the water to penetrate deeper into the soil.

Your lawn will need cutting when the grass reaches 5-8cm in height. The first few cuts should remove no more than one third of the leaf at any one time. As the grass is cut it will begin to thicken out and become denser. The height of cut can gradually be reduced until it reaches the required height.

First Feed:

Weeds:

10 weeks after sowing, the grass can be given another treatment with a fertiliser. During the first few weeks the grass plants will be using nutrients rapidly, so a top up of nutrients will certainly help to keep the grass in peak condition. After this you should aim to treat the grass with a Spring and Summer feed in April and July, and with an Autumn and Winter feed any time from September onwards.

It is not unusual for weeds to establish amongst your new grass, as they are likely to be already present in the soil. Many weeds will die back with mowing but if weeds remain a problem you can treat the area with a selective weedkiller like Verdone, according to manufacturers instructions.

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Establishing Wildflowers

Wildflowers

Using Seeds: • Sowing: To assist sowing it is advisable to mix the wildflower seed with a carrier (dry sand or compost). This will help in distributing the seed evenly over a large area. The seed is best distributed using a pedestrian or hand held spreader to provide an even distribution. After applying, the seed can be lightly rolled in to ensure good contact with the soil. • Establishment Times: If sowing an 80/20 mix grasses will appear within 14-21 days. The wildflowers will vary depending upon species - some may take only a few weeks, while others can take several months. • Cornfield Annuals: Annuals will flower the same year if sown during the spring or the previous autumn. • Perennials: Perennial species will establish during the first year of sowing and flower during the second year.

• Select the area: Wildflowers prefer a poor soil with low nutrients. Avoid ground which has been heavily fertilised in the past. • Clear the area: If the area has been overgrown with weeds it is important to reduce the number of weed seeds in the soil. It may be necessary to allow time for the first flush of weeds to germinate and then treat with a weedkiller before sowing any seed. Once the weeds have been removed, try not to disturb the soil as this may bring further seeds to the surface. • Prepare the soil: Create a seed bed by raking and breaking up any large clumps of soil ready for sowing your wildflowers. • Sowing times: Seed can be sown any time from mid-March until late October. The ideal time is autumn, but avoid periods of extreme heat during the summer months. • Sowing Rates: Sow 80/20 mixtures at 5g/m2 and 100% mixtures @ 3g/m2.

Using Plug Plants: • On arrival: When your plugs arrive open the boxes immediately, lightly water and leave in good sunlight until they are required for planting. This will help them to recover from being in transit. • Planting Time: Planting can be done year round provided the soil is moist. The optimum time to plant is in the autumn or spring. If planting in the summer make sure that water is available in case conditions turn hot and dry. • Planting Density: Suggested planting density is 5-7 plants per square metre. • Preparation: Any grass should be close-mown prior to planting and the cuttings removed. It may be necessary to occasionally top off the grass down to 10cm whilst the plugs are establishing to prevent the grass smothering the plugs out. • Planting: To remove the plugs from the tray gently squeeze each one from the base and slowly pull it out. Using a trowel or a dibber, make a hole in the ground as deep as the plug itself. Gently insert the plug, firm the soil around it and water in to prevent it from drying out.

Using Bulbs: • Selecting Species: All our bulbs are suitable for naturalising in conditions that are close to their natural habitat. This means woodland types will thrive in the shade of shrubs and small garden trees. Wetland plant will thrive in boggy areas around a garden pond, etc. • Planting Time: Bulbs grow best when planted whilst they are dormant in the late summer and autumn. At this time, they can be planted in large drifts in grass or under trees. Some bulbs are supplied freshly lifted for immediate planting. • Preparation: The key to successful planting is good preparation, making sure that the ground is weed free and the grass cut short to reduce competition and give the bulbs the best possible start. • Planting: In general, bulbs should be planted at a depth equal to the height of the bulb, except: snowdrops (5 cm); summer snowflakes (10 cm); daffodils (10 cm); bluebells (5 - 10 cm); snake’s head fritillary (10 cm); wood anemone (2 cm).

Maintaining Wildflowers: Spring Maintenance:

• The grasses will start to grow before the wildflowers, so a spring cut in April down to 7.5cm will reduce competition from the grasses. Remove all grass cuttings to avoid adding fertility back to the soil. • If any unwanted weed species emerge these will need removing either by hand or by carefully spot treating with a weedkiller. Weeds are more likely to show in the first year after sowing.

Autumn Maintenance:

• Towards the end of the summer (August to September) most flowers will begin to die back, this is the time to make a ‘hay cut’. The area will want cutting down to around 7.5cm with the cuttings being left to dry on the surface for up to a week, this will allow the cut flowers to shed their seed. The cuttings can then be raked up and removed. • If there are annuals present it is important that their seed is returned to the soil to allow them to regenerate again the following spring. To achieve this, the area will need vigorously raking or for larger areas harrowing. This will break the surface and allow the annual seed to make contact with the soil. Wildflowers are an attractive addition to planting schemes and can help support a wide range of pollinating insects.

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Our wildflower seed is of UK native origin and is harvested and produced in accordance to the Flora Locale code of practice.

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Wildflower Species

Wildflowers

Agrimony, Common

Agrimony, Fragrant

Agrimony, Hemp

Angelica, Wild

Archangel, Yellow

Avens, Water

Avens, Wood

Bedstraw, Heath

Bedstraw, Hedge

Bedstraw, Lady’s

Bellflower, Clustered

Bellflower, Nettle - Leaved

Betony

Birdsfoot, Greater

Black Medick

Bluebell

Borage

Burnet, Great

Burnet, Salad

Buttercup, Bulbous

Buttercup, Corn

Buttercup, Creeping

Buttercup, Meadow

Campion, Bladder

Campion, Red

Campion, Sea

Campion, White

Carrot, Wild

Cat’s - Ear, Common

Catchfly, Night-Flowering

Chamomile, Corn

Clary, Wild

Clover, Haresfoot

Clover, Suckling

Clover, Wild Red

Clover, Wild White

Columbine

Corn Cockle

Cornflower

Cow Parsley

Cowslip

Daisy

Daisy, Ox-eye

Dandelion

Dropwort

Evening Primrose

Figwort

Fleabane, Common

Forget-me-not

Foxglove

Goatsbeard

Gypsywort

Hard Rush

Harebell

Hawkbit, Autumn

Hawkbit, Rough

Hedge Parsley, Upright

Hogweed

Iris, Yellow - Flag

Knapweed, Common

Knapweed, Greater

Loosestrife, Purple

Mallow, Common

Mallow, Musk

Marigold, Corn

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Wildflower Mixture Contents

Yellow

30 - 60cm

Jun onwards

Bedstraw, Heath

White

15 - 39cm

Jun - Aug

Bedstraw, Hedge

White

30 - 60cm

Jul - Aug

Bedstraw, Lady’s

Yellow

15 - 30cm

Jul onwards

Violet - Blue

40 - 50cm

Jun - Sep

Bellflower, Clustered

White

Jul - Sep

Red/Purple

30cm

Jun onwards

Birdsfoot, Greater

Yellow

30cm

Jun - Aug

Black Medick

Bellflower, Nettle-Leaved Betony

Yellow

40 - 50cm

May - Oct

Bluebell

Blue

30 - 40cm

Apr - Jun

Borage

Blue

30 - 60cm

Jun onwards

Burnet, Great

Red/Purple

45 - 90cm

Jun - Sep

Burnet, Salad

Purple

30cm

May - Aug

Buttercup, Bulbous

Yellow

30 - 45cm

Mar - Jun

Buttercup, Corn

Yellow

25 - 50cm

Apr - Jul

Buttercup, Creeping

Yellow

30 - 60cm

May - Aug

Buttercup, Meadow

Yellow

30 - 90cm

May onwards

Campion, Bladder

Purple

22 - 40cm

Jun - Aug

Campion, Red

Red

30 - 60cm

Apr onwards

Campion, Sea

White

15cm

Jun - Aug

Campion, White

White

15cm

May onwards

Carrot, Wild

White

30 - 40cm

Jun onwards

Cat’s - Ear, Common

Yellow

30 - 45cm

May - Sep

Catchfly, Night - Flowering

Pink

20 - 40cm

Jun - Sep

Chamomile, Corn

White

30cm

May - Jul

Clary, Wild

Blue

60 - 100cm

Jun - Sep

Clover, Haresfoot

Pink

20 - 30cm

Jun - Sep

Clover, Suckling

Yellow

10 - 20cm

May - Sep

Clover, Wild Red

Pink

10 - 45cm

May onwards

Clover, Wild White

White

10 - 45cm

May onwards

Columbine

Blue

60cm

Jun - Jul

Corn Cockle

Purple

60 - 120cm

Jun - Aug

Cornflower

Blue

30 - 60cm

Jun -Aug

Cow Parsley

White

60 - 90cm

Apr - Jun

Cowslip

Yellow

30cm

Apr - May

Daisy

White

4 - 6cm

All year

Daisy, Ox-Eye

White

30 - 60cm

May onwards

Dandelion

Yellow

12 - 14"

Apr - May

DropWort

Cream

60 - 90cm

May - Aug

Evening Primrose

Yellow

Jun - Oct

Greenish/Brown

60 - 1000m

Jun - Sep

Yellow

30 - 60cm

Jul - Sep

Blue

40cm

May - Jul

All Colours

1.5m

Jun - Aug

Goatsbeard

Yellow

30 - 90cm

Jun onwards

Gypsywort

White

50 - 1000cm

Jul - Sep

Hard Rush

Grey

60 -100cm

May - Jul

Figwort Fleabane, Common Forget - me - not Foxglove

Harebell Hawkbit, Autumn

Blue

15 - 45cm

Jul onwards

Yellow

15cm

Aug onwards

Yellow

15 - 45cm

Jun onwards

Grey/Green

45cm

Jul - Sep

Hogweed

White

60 - 120cm

Jun onwards

Iris, Yellow - Flag

Yellow

90cm

Jun - Aug

Knapweed, Common

Purple

30 - 60cm

Jun onwards

Knapweed, Greater

Purple

30 - 60cm

Jul onwards

Hawkbit, Rough Hedge Parsley, Upright

Purple

60 - 120cm

Jun - Aug

Pink/Purple

30 - 90cm

Jun onwards

Mallow, Musk

White

30 - 90cm

Jul - Aug

Marigold, Corn

Yellow

15 - 45cm

Jun onwards

Loosestrife, Purple Mallow, Common

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BSB

Apr - Jun

Avens, Wood

BS14

30cm

BS12

25 - 50cm

Pink/Purple

BS11

Apr - Aug

Yellow

Avens, Water

Archangel, Yellow

BS10

Jul - Sep

BS9

up to 2m

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White or Pink

Angelica, Wild

BS7

Jul - Sep

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BS6

60 - 120cm

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White/Pink

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BS4

Jun - Sep

BS3

Jul - Sep

1.5m

BS2

30 - 60cm

Yellow

BS1

Yellow

Agrimony, Fragrant

BSX

Agrimony, Common Agrimony, Hemp

Flower

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Wildflower Species

Wildflowers

Marigold, Marsh

Marjoram, Wild

Meadow Cranesbill

Meadowsweet

Migonotte, Wild

Mint, Water

Mouse-Ear, Common

Mullein, Dark

Mullein, Great

Mustard, Garlic

Pansy, Field

Parsnip, Wild

Pignut

Plantain, Hoary

Plantain, Ribwort

Poppy, Common

Poppy, Yellow Horned

Ragged Robin

Ramsons

Sage, Wood

Sainfoin

Saw-wort

Saxifrage, Burnet

Saxifrage, Greater Burnet

Saxifrage, Pepper

Scabious, Devil Bit

Scabious, Field

Scabious, Small

Sedge, Common

Sedge, Pendulous

Self - Heal

Sneezewort

Soapwort

Sorrel, Common

Sorrel, Sheep

St John’s Wort, Common

St John’s Wort, Hairy

St John’s Wort, Squared-Stemmed

Stitchwort, Greater

Stitchwort, Lesser

Strawberry, Wild

Teasel

Thyme, Wild

Toadflax

Trefoil, Birdsfoot

Venus Looking Glass

Vetch, Bush

Vetch, Common

Vetch, Kidney

Vetch, Tufted

Vetch, Wood

Vetchling, Grass

Vetchling, Meadow

Vipers Bugloss

Weld

Woundwort, Hedge

Woundwort, Marsh

Yarrow

Yellow Rattle

Linseed

Millet, White

Phacelia

Quinoa

Other Species

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Sunflower, Dwarf

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Wildflower Mixture Contents

Purple

60 - 80cm

Jul - Oct

Mouse - Ear, Common

White

25 - 50cm

Apr - Oct

Mullein, Dark

Yellow/Orange

15 - 45cm

Jun onwards

Mullein, Great

Yellow

1.8m

Jul - Sep

White

30 - 80cm

Apr - Jul

Pansy, Field

Purple/Blue

30cm

Jun - Aug

Parsnip, Wild

Yellow

1.5m

Jul - Sep

Pignut

White

30 - 60cm

May - Jun

Mustard, Garlic

Pink/Purple

30cm

Jun -Aug

Plantain, Ribwort

Yellow

60 - 90cm

Apr onwards

Poppy, Common

Red

30 - 60cm

Jun onwards

Yellow

50 - 100cm

Jun - Sep

Ragged Robin

Pink

30 - 60cm

May - Jul

Ramsons

White

40 - 50cm

Apr - Jun

Plantain, Hoary

Poppy, Yellow Horned

Greenish/Yellow

30cm

Jul - Sep

Sainfoin

Purple

40cm

Jul - Sep

Saw-wort

Voilet/Red

1.5m

Jul - Sep

Saxifrage, Burnet

White

50 - 100cm

May - Sep

Saxifrage, Greater Burnet

White

60 - 100cm

Jun -Aug

Saxifrage, Pepper

Yellow

60 - 100cm

Jun - Sep

Voilet/Blue

50 - 80cm

Jun - Sep

Scabious, Field

Blue

30 - 90cm

Jun onwards

Scabious, Small

Blue

60 - 70cm

Jul - Aug

Sedge, Common

No Flowers

15 - 50cm

May - Sep

Sedge, Pendulous

No Flowers

100 - 140cm

May - Jun

Purple/Voilet

20cm

Jun onwards

White

25 - 50cm

Jul - Sep

Soapwort

Pale Pink

50 - 70cm

Jun - Sep

Sorrel, Common

Crimson

15 - 60cm

May - Aug

Sorrel, Sheeps

Red/Pink

7 - 25cm

May - Aug

Sage, Wood

Scabious, Devils Bit

Self - Heal Sneezewort

St John’s Wort, Common

Yellow

30 - 60cm

Jun onwards

St John’s Wort, Hairy

Yellow

60 - 100cm

Jul - Aug

St John’s Wort, Square- Stemmed

Yellow

30 - 60cm

Jun - Sep

Stitchwort, Greater

White

50 - 60cm

Apr - Jun

Stitchwort, Lesser

White

25 - 60cm

May - Aug

Strawberry, Wild

White

20cm

May - Jun

Teasel

Purple

60 - 200cm

Jul - Sep

Thyme, Wild

Purple

10 -20cm

Jun - Sep

Toadflax

Yellow/Orange

30 - 60cm

Jul onwards

Trefoil, Birdsfoot

Yellow/Orange

15 - 25cm

May onwards

Violet

30 - 40cm

Jun - Aug

Dull Violet

50cm

May - Jul

Purple/Pink

45cm

Jun - Sep

Venus Looking Glass Vetch, Bush Vetch, Common Vetch, Kidney

Yellowish

7 - 15cm

May onwards

Vetch, Tufted

Blue/Violet

60 - 120cm

Jun - Aug Jun - Aug

Vetch, Wood Vetchling, Grass Vetchling, Meadow Vipers Bugloss Weld

Purple

70 - 100cm

Pink/Purple

60 - 60cm

May - Jul

Yellow

50 - 100cm

May - Aug

Blue

15 - 30cm

Jun - Sep

Yellowish/Green

60 - 120cm

Jun - Sep

Woundwort, Hedge

Purple

30 - 90cm

Jun onwards

Woundwort, Marsh

Pink

90 - 100cm

Jun - Sep

Yarrow

White

30 - 45cm

Jun onwards

Yellow Rattle

Yellow

20 - 50cm

Jun - Sep

Other Species Linseed

Purple

50 - 60cm

Jun - Aug

Millet, White

Green

100 - 120cm

Jul - Aug

Blue/Purple

40 - 50cm

Jun - Aug

Quinoa

Green

100 - 150cm

Jul - Aug

Sunflower, Dwarf

Yellow

100cm

Jul - Aug

Phacelia

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Mint, Water

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Jun onwards

BS12

Jun - Sep

15 - 30cm

BS11

Yellow

BS10

Cream

Mignonotte, Wild

BS9

Meadowsweet

BS8

Jun - Aug

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BS6

Purple/Blue

Meadow Cranesbill

BS5

Jul - Sep

BS4

Mar - Aug

30 - 60cm

BS3

25 - 50cm

Purple

BS2

Yellow

Marjoram, Wild

BS1

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Wildflower Mixtures

Wildflowers BSX: Dual Purpose Contains 26 native species. Available as 100% wildflowers or as a 70/30 wildflower and grass mixture. A new and unique wildflower mixture designed for impact in the first year after sowing, as well as longevity. First year colour from 10% of bold cornfield annuals, followed by 20% of perennials which begin flowering in the second year. Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2. 70/30 – 5g/m2

BSRE: Restore & Enrich

BSA: Annual Summer Bee

Contains 22 native species, available only as a 100% flower mix. Specially formulated for over-seeding into existing grassland. The species found in this mixture are quicker to establish which allows them to compete better with the existing grasses.

Bright and beautiful wildflowers, attractive to Bees and Butterflies, whilst creating a visually attractive meadow.

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2 . 80/20 – 5g/m2

Sowing Rate: 3g/m2

A mixture of 100% annual native wildflowers and cultivated species. Sow from mid-march onwards. Cultivated species will die out in late autumn. Available as 100% flower seed only.

BS1: General Purpose

BS2: Chalk & Limestone

Contains 23 native species. Available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. This popular mixture contains species frequently found in a diverse range of soil types and habitats, allowing indigenous species to ingress and thrive.

Contains 23 native species. Available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture can be found in grassland on very thin infertile soils on chalk or limestone.

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2. 80/20 – 5g/m2

BS3: Dry, Sandy Loam Contains 25 native species. Available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture are frequently found in grassland on lighter well drained soils which tend to be dry in summer, eg; sandy loams, stoney loams which crumble to the touch and well drained slopes and embankments. Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2. 80/20 – 5g/m2

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Wildflowers

BS4: Loam & Alluvial Soils

BS5: Heavy Clay Soils

Contains 22 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture are frequently found on moisture retentive loamy soils, typical of many lowland meadows with free drainage.

Contains 23 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture are frequently found in grassland on heavier soils subject to occasional/seasonal water logging. Suitable for low lying areas on clays and silts, or, locations with poor drainage.

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2. 80/20 – 5g/m2

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2 . 80/20 – 5g/m2

BS6: Wetland & Pond Edge

BS7: Hedgerow & Light Shade

Contains 23 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture are frequently found in grassland alongside streams, ponds and rivers and will also thrive in wet low lying land. Avoid sowing if there is imminent risk of flooding.

Contains 21 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture are frequently found in hedgerows, woodland edges, clearings and open woods. Can also be sown in partial shade, hedge bottoms, tree plantations and woodland rides.

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2 . 80/20 – 5g/m2

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2. 80/20 – 5g/m2

BSB: Butterfly and Bee Contains 23 native wildflower species plus Borage, Sainfoin and Dwarf Sunflower to encourage a wide range of pollinating insects and other wildlife. Available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Carefully formulated to include 20 species from the Royal Horticultural Society “Perfect For Pollinators” list. Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2 . 80/20 – 5g/m2

BS8: Woodland & Heavy Shade

BS9: Cornfield Annuals

Contains 24 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture are frequently found in wooded areas, alongside woodland edges and in clearings where shade may be heavy or prolonged.

Contains 5 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. The annual species included could be found in most cultivated soils and disturbed areas. Can be sown where ‘instant’ colour is required, or combined with other Boston Seeds mixtures containing perennial species when flowers are required during the first year.

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2. 80/20 – 5g/m2

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Wildflowers

BS10: Coastal Areas

BS11: Acidic Soils

Contains 20 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture are frequently found in coastal areas that contain sandy loams, stony loams or calcareous loams. Able to tolerate moderate salinity.

Contains 21 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. Species in this mixture are frequently found on poor acidic soils which tend to be dominated by a mineral or an organic content eg; heathland, peaty soils and moorland areas.

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2. 80/20 – 5g/m2

BS12: Flowering Lawn

BS14: Wild Bird Contains 15 native species and 5 non-native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as an 80/20 wildflower and grass mixture. This mixture contains species to attract butterflies, bees and other insects during the summer and produces seeds/grains for wild birds to feed on during the winter months.

Contains 8 native species, available as 100% wildflowers or as a 90/10 wildflower and grass mixture. This sward will attract bees, butterflies and insects. In turn, it will encourage wild birds to feed on the plants and insects. Suitable for sowing into an existing lawn after suitable preparation.

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2 . 90/10 – 5g/m2

Sowing Rate: 100% - 3g/m2 . 80/20 – 5g/m2

BS: Diamond Jubilee Mixture Contains 33 species of wildflower and cultivated annual species. Specially formulated for the Diamond Jubilee in 2012, a patriotic mixture of red, white and blue flowers. Can be sown from March onwards and will give an extended flowering period in to the autumn. Available as 100% flower seed only

Sowing Rate: 3g/ m2

BSWF10: Wildflower Meadow & Field Margin BSWF10 is a lower priced mixture to sow large areas with wildflowers or use in conjunction with one of our other wildflower meadow mixtures. Wild grasses, legumes and wildflowers form the basis for of this environmentally enhancing mixture, providing a rich habit for insects, birds and small mammals. Contains 8 meadow grass species along with, common knapweed, Birdsfoot trefoil, Self heal, Lady’s bedstraw, Red clover, Ox-eye daisy, white clover & wild carrot.

Sowing Rate: 40-50kg per hectare. Packsize = 10kg

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Wildflower Bulbs

Wildflowers

Autumn Squill

(Scilla autumnalis) This is similar to spring squill and again occurs in grassy places near the sea, but is found naturally in the British Isles only in the South of England. It flowers from July to September. Autumn planted.

Bath Asparagus

Bluebell

The other Ornithogalum native to Britain, and found particularly in woods near Bath. Its spikes may be eaten as an asparaguslike delicacy. It flowers in June sometime after its grey-green foliage dies back. Autumn planted.

Known as Jacinth in Elizabethan times, this is the native British bluebell with nodding slender and fragrant flowers. This common Bluebell flowers from April to May, its stems can be 10 - 30cm in length. Spring/Autumn planted.

(Hyancinthoides non-scripta)

(Ornithogalum pyrenacium)

Chives

Daffodil, Wild

Double Snowdrop

Grape Hyacinth

A form of the common kitchen herb, native to places in Britain. It is much smaller than the ordinary chives, and has delightful curly and flexuous leaves. One of the first wildflowers appearing in spring. Autumn planted.

The main daffodil species native to Britain, known as the Lent Lily. This particular species is also suited to growing on rocky ground, grasslands and in woods where shade is common. Autumn planted.

This naturally occurring double form of our native snowdrop is just as easy to grow, often flowering a little earlier than the its single-flower counterpart. It can grow to a similar height, and produces attractive flowers. Spring/Autumn planted.

This is synonymous with M.atlanticum and believed to have been introduced recently. With spikes of blackish blue flowers, it prefers open well-drained soil. Flowers in April. Autumn planted.

Ramsons

Round-Headed Leek

(Allium schoenoprasm var anglicum)

(Allium ursinum)

(Galanthus nivalis flore pleno)

(Narcissus pseudonarcissus)

Snake’s Head Fritillary

(Allium sphaerocephalon)

(Muscari neglectum)

(Fritillaria meleagris)

Snowdrop

The Snowdrop is native to Wales and the West. This particular species has naturalised in most parts of the United Kingdom and provides excellent colour to a garden or meadow. Spring/Autumn planted.

(Galanthus nivalis)

Ramsons is also known as wild garlic. It occurs widely in the British Isles in damp woods and hedgerows. Flowers in April and May, and its stem can grows to heights of around 9”. Autumn planted.

This produces an attractive and striking umbel of purple flowers like a drumstick. Flowers June - July. The flowers dry well for winter arrangement, and grow to a height of 2’. Autumn planted.

This is the fascinating native fritillary, with red-purple to cream flowers which are beautifully chequered dark and light. This species flowers in April and grows to a height of approximately 15 - 40cm tall. Autumn planted.

Spring Snowflake

Spring Squill

Star of Bethlehem

(Leucojum verum)

(Scillia verna)

This resembles a snowdrop, but the flower is more open and bell-like, with distinct green tips. It prefers moist, semi-shade locations (such as wooded areas). It flowers from March to April. Autumn planted.

This little squill is a wonderful feature in May along the cliffs of the Pembrokeshire coast path. Growing to 2” - 4” high with starry blue flowers, it needs an open, welldrained site in the garden. Autumn planted.

A white star-like flower which is in bloom from April to May following early foliage. Wild in grassy places from northern Europe and especially suited to growing through grass. Grows to a height of up to 30cm. Autumn planted.

Tenby Daffodil

Wild Leek (Allium ampeloprasum

Wild Tulip

Wood Anemone

This is the other native daffodil, and is excellent for naturalising. Easy to grow and undemanding, it reaches only 8” -12” and flower in March. Autumn planted.

In the wild in the British Isles it occurs on some rocky coasts of Cornwall, the Scillies and in south Wales. It has purple umbels of flowers and grows from a cloved bulb. Autumn planted.

The only relative of the garden tulip found wild in Britain. It flowers in April with rich yellow blooms and the added bonus of a delicious scent. This species grows to a height of 12”. Autumn planted.

This flower is also called the ‘Windflower’. It prefers damp soil and light shade. Plant twig-like rhizomes horizontally, up to 1” below the surface or soul / leaf-mould. Autumn planted.

(Narcissus obvallaris)

(Ornithogalum umbellatum)

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(Tulipa sylvestris)

Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum)

Actually more spring flowering (April - May) with 18” foliage and white flowers like large snowdrops, this thrives in moist or even boggy conditions, sun or partial shade. Spring/Autumn planted.

(Anemone nemorosa)

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Fertiliser

Spreaders, Fertiliser & Weedkillers

KissMyGrass Pre-seeding Lawn Fertiliser 6.9.6.

BS Weed, Feed and Mosskiller

• A pre-seeding or pre-turfing fertiliser which promotes earlier grass coverage • Higher Phosphate levels for quicker and stronger root development • Nutrient release over a 4-6 week period to encourage seedling growth • Helps to create a lawn in the fastest possible time • Apply year round during final seed bed preparation

• An all-in-one granular fertiliser which controls moss and weeds in one application • Contains Iron which kills moss and gives the grass a dark green finish • Provides nutrients for the grass to keep it lush and dense • Nutrient release over a period of 6-8 weeks • Can be applied during the spring and summer

Pack size: 20kg. 20kg will cover 400m2. Apply at 50g per m2

Pack size: 20kg. 20kg will treat 300m2. Contains 10.4.4 + 3.5Fe + 2.4D + Mecoprop P. Apply at 65g per m2

KissMyGrass Lawn Fertiliser - Spring & Summer 11.5.5

KissMyGrass Lawn Fertiliser - Autumn & Winter 3.2.10 + Fe + Mg

• A Spring and Summer fertiliser which will produce an even green-up and a balanced feed • Higher Nitrogen content to encourage leaf and shoot growth • Helps to produce a lush and thick lawn • Nutrient release over a 6-8 week period • Can be applied from March to September

• Autumn and Winter fertiliser to strengthen the grass against the harsh winter conditions • Contains Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium with added Iron and Magnesium to protect against turf diseases • Iron will also give the grass a deep green colour • Nutrient release over a 6-8 week period • Can be applied from September to March

Pack size: 20kg. 20kg will cover 570m2. Application rate: 35g per m2

KissMyGrass Paddock Fertiliser Spring 12.6.6

KissMyGrass Paddock Fertiliser

- Low N & Autumn 4.4.12 • Low Nitrogen an Autumn Paddock Fertiliser is a high quality fertiliser specifically designed for the unique nutritional requirements of horse and pony pastures • Low Nitrogen content to reduce sudden flush of growth • Suitable for use as an Autumn treatment to improve winter hardiness • Can also be used when re-seeding to improve plant development

• Spring Paddock Fertiliser is a high quality fertiliser specifically designed for the unique nutritional requirements of horse and pony pastures • Fertiliser specifically designed for usage on paddock areas with livestock & horses • Encourages strong growth to provide grazing or a hay cut if required • Can be applied during the Spring and Summer

Pack size: 20kg. 20kg will cover 570m2. Application rate: 35g per m2

Fertiliser Information: Fertilisers are made up of three main nutrients; • Nitrogen (N) • Phosphorous (P) • Potassium (K) Nitrogen is important for plant growth and leaf development. Higher ratios are used in spring/summer than in the autumn/winter. Deficiency shows as pale yellowing leaves and poor growth.

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Phosphorous is important for health and vigorous roots. Important in pre-seeding fertilisers. Higher levels in spring applications lead to earlier spring growth and healthier grass through the summer. Potassium is important to harden the plant, improving health through the autumn and winter. Protects the plant from stress such as drought and disease.

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Garden Weedkillers

Spreaders, Fertiliser & Weedkillers

Roundup GC Total Weedkiller

Verdone Extra -

Roundup is the best known brand of weedkiller in the world. Kills weeds right down to the root so they don’t come back.

Verdone is specially designed to kill weeds in existing lawns whilst leaving the existing grass completely unharmed.

• Concentrated formula - treats up to 1000m² • Systemic weedkiller kills from the inside out • Starts working in hours. Fully degrades in the soil to allow replanting • Concentrated formula - treats up to 1000m² • Total weedkiller - kills all grass and weeds • Active ingredient Glyphosate 120g/l.

• Controls common weeds such as Dandelions and Daisies • Triple action uses three different ingredients to achieve maximum results • Covers an area of up to 660m² • Selective weedkiller – does not kill grass • Contains Fluroxypyr, Clopyralid and MCPA.

Selective Weedkiller

Pack size: 1ltr

Professional Weedkillers Slingshot Glyphosate Weedkiller Slingshot is a liquid concentrate herbicide for the control of annual and perennial grass and broad-leaved weeds. Total weedkiller kills weeds and grass. • • • • •

Excellent value for money, same strength as Roundup Pro Biactive 360 Non-residual, breaks down in the soil Effective control of annual and perennial grasses and weeds Total weedkiller - kills all grass and weeds Contains Glyphosate 360g/l. Pack sizes: 1ltr and 5ltr containers

Roundup Pro Biactive 360 Weedkiller

Roundup Pro Biactive 450 Weedkiller

Roundup is the best known glyphosate weedkiller in the world. Roundup Pro Biactive 360 is a total weedkiller which will kill weeds and grass.

Roundup Pro Biactive 450 contains a higher concentration of glyphosate to give even greater coverage. Total weedkiller will kill weeds and grass.

• Unique Biactive formulation gets more glyphosate into the plant • Superior long term control of difficult perennial weeds • Degraded by micro-organisms in the soil, rainfast in 1 hour • COSHH hazard free label, safer for the operator and the environment • Total weedkiller - kills all grass and weeds • Contains Glyphosate 360g/l.

• Takes effect 2-3 days faster than other formulations • Long term results are at least 10% better than many other glyphosate products • Degraded by micro-organisms in the soil, rainfast in 1 hour • COSHH hazard free label, safer for the operator and the environment • Total weedkiller - kills all grass and weeds • Contains Glyphosate 450g/l. Pack size: 5ltr

Pack size: 5ltr

Weedkiller Information: There are two main types of weedkiller; • Total weedkiller is designed kill all weeds, grasses and vegetation it comes into contact with. It is used for clearing sites of vegetation before sowing or planting. Example products are Roundup and Slingshot.

There are legal responsibilities covering the use of professional products featured in this section. These responsibilities are covered by the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA) and The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (COPR). It is the users responsibility to ensure that any product within this section is used according to the Approved Code of Practice and that all operators are trained and certified in its use. By purchasing any of the products listed in this section you hereby confirm your adherence to the above regulations.

• Selective weedkiller is designed to kill weeds within existing grass without harming the grass itself. Example product is Verdone.

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Spreaders & Equipment

Spreaders, Fertiliser & Weedkillers

BS Handheld Broadcast Spreader BS125 This user-friendly hand-held broadcast spreader has a 3kg capacity. It delivers the product evenly in a spreading pattern of 1.5-3m. This is useful for spreading wildflower seeds or for use in small gardens etc. Can be used for seed and fertiliser. • Flow control • Holds: 1kg Seed / 3kg Fertiliser • Spreading width: 2 - 3m

BS 1000 Drop Spreader A large capacity drop spreader suitable for domestic and commercial use. Allows precise application - good for confined areas, avoiding overspill onto patios, ponds or borders. Ideal for spreading salt in the winter. • Easy assembly, no tools required, ready to use in minutes • Durable construction for years of service • Holds: 12kg seed / 20kg fertiliser • Spread width: 0.5m

Scotts Drop Spreader Designed for smaller areas or where an accurate application is important. A drop spreader drops the seed or fertiliser vertically straight on to the lawn preventing it from going on to pathways or borders. • Variable settings, able to apply grass seed, fertiliser or granular salt in the winter • Accurate application • Holds: 8kg seed / 15kg fertiliser • Spread width: 45cm, clearly marked on the hopper with arrows

BS 27 Garden Broadcast Spreader Features a high capacity hopper, perfect for use on large lawns, paddocks and orchards. Variable settings to apply grass seed, fertiliser and granular salt in the winter. • • • •

Flow control Fully enclosed gear-casing Holds: 15kg Seed / 27kg Fertiliser Spread width: 2 - 3m

BS 31503 Professional Broadcast Spreader Professional model popular with golf, bowling and football clubs. An excellent all round broadcast spreader with a strong and reliable system of metal flow control rods and pneumatic tyres. • • • •

Pneumatic tyres for easy traction Fully enclosed gears Holds: 10kg Seed / 25kg Fertiliser Spread width: 2.5 - 4m

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Spreaders & Equipment

Spreaders, Fertiliser & Weedkillers BS 31508 Towable Spreader

BS 31504 Professional Broadcast Spreader High capacity professional model for larger areas. An excellent all round broadcast spreader with a strong and reliable system of metal flow control rods and pneumatic tyres. • • • •

The BS31508 towable spreader provides excellent value for money – just try and find anything at a similar price! To be towed by quad bikes, lawn tractors and utility vehicles.

Pneumatic tyres for easy traction Fully enclosed gears Holds: 15kg Seed / 36kg Fertiliser Spread width: 2.5 – 4m

• Rust-proof tough poly hopper and large 12.5” pneumatic tyres • Easy-reach adjustable flow control • Holds: 20kg Seed / 56kg Fertiliser • Spread width: Up to 3.5m

BS Garden Roller

BS 6000 Towable Spreader

Use after seeding to help firm the seed into the soil to promote better establishment. Regular rolling will improve established lawns, encouraging strong growth and level surface.

A professional quality spreader to be towed behind a vehicle. With its large capacity and rain cover, this spreader is ideal for sowing large areas and quantities.

• Roller can be easily filled with sand (120kg) or water (72kg) • Soft grip folding handles and full width scraper bar • Empty weight 13kg • 50cm (20”) Working width • 42cm (16”) Diameter c/w drain plug

• Suitable for lawn tractors, quad bikes and utility vehicles • Unbeatable quality for this price. Includes rain cover • Fully enclosed gear case with greased fitting and large 15” turf tyres • Holds: 20kg seed / 60kg fertiliser • Spreading width up to 3.5 M (with flow control)

TITAN 16 Backpack Pressure Sprayer

Bulb Planter • • • •

• High quality long telescopic lance with inclined rotary nozzle • Nozzle with regulated stream angle • Lightweight and strong pressurised container • Long and supple triple-layered hose • Pump lever adaptable for left or right hand use • 16 litre capacity, max 4 bar

Made of high quality steel Automatic release on handle Duroplast coating for corrosion resistance Depth scale on side of planter

Spreader Information: Drop Spreaders: • • • •

Broadcast Spreaders:

Places seed in a strip directly beneath the spreader itself giving a very precise application. Better suited to smaller or irregular shaped areas. Avoids risk of spreading seed or fertiliser on unwanted areas such as flower beds, patios and ponds. Easy to calibrate

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Seed falls from the hopper onto a spinning disk Better for covering larger areas due to greater width of spread Greater width of spread saves time Available with pneumatic tyres for uneven ground

Top Tip: After using any fertiliser ensure that the spreader is thoroughly cleaned out.

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