Plant Theatre Gardeners Box of Tricks - Ideal Fathers Day Gift for The Gardener

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For a luxury gift subscription option, The Real Flower company offer monthly bouquet deliveries in six-month commitments. Cultivars include 'Frosted Chocolate', which has dark brown autumn foliage, and 'Sunsplash', which has variegated foliage.

If the caterpillars are really taking hold, a biological control that contains the micro-organism Bacillus thuringiensis is said to be effective. This includes seeds or bulbs that are perfect for planting that season, biodegradable seed trays and seed pots for planting the seeds, along with wooden seed labels. Some companies send boxes every three months which offers a gentle entry point, whilst others send lots of plants in a one off box, or a few seed packet monthly. Opt-in for just one season, half a year, or more but subscribe for a year and you’ll get a copy of Monty Don’s The Complete Gardener included.You may spot the pupae, concealed in a white cocoon, green/yellow caterpillars with black and white stripes (up to 4cm long), or yellow eggs on the undersides of the leaves. With it’s modern branding, we can see this being a winner with new gardeners who are taking their first steps into planting and potting. The traps need to be replaced frequently and are unlikely to catch all of the male moths in your garden.

The metal tin is a compact, no-nonsense solution to keeping your seed packets in one easy-to-reach location. As soon as you spot signs of infection, cut out the infected area, plus a generous area around it – the infection has probably progressed further than initially appears. Each box include five packets of flower seeds, or a bulb collection, ready to sow or plant that month. Look for boxes made from UV-resistant materials and airtight seals and ventilation to protect from moisture, temperature changes and pests. Trim early in the season so there's plenty of time for growth to 'ripen', reducing the risk of frost damage that will allow fungus spores to enter.You can get cool DIY kits to grow your garden at home including packages for culinary herbs, tea herbs, vegetables, and even a garden kit for kids.