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THE PERFECT BLUE CHRISTMAS TREE

 

Picea pungens Hoopsii  Colorado Spruce

The Colorado Spruce makes a great conifer for containers. It likes full sun and protected from cold winds so is ideal for an enclosed sheltered yard.

It is a small to medium sized conifer that grows slowly to create a conical shape. Plant in an ample container using ericaceous compost as it prefers an acid soil.

The blue is stunning at any time of the year but especially in the cold sunny days of winter.

Treat yourself to one this winter, www.wyevale.co.ukhave plants in 3ltr pots starting at £6.25.

http://www.wyevale.co.uk/Picea-pungens-Hoopsii/0850024581,default,pd.html

 

 

LIGHT HANDED

 

Found these on the www.glowcompany.co.uk site. They are meant to be worn whilst clubbing but how useful they would be for a bit of midnight weeding!

'Using the latest glow in the dark (photoluminescent) technology these glow in the dark gloves by NovaGlow are both practical & fun. With the ability to recharge again & again the glow gloves just keep on glowing'

£7.95

http://www.theglowcompany.co.uk/acatalog/GLOW_GLOVES.html

CRAZY BULLRUSHES

 

Bullrushes from www.outer-eden.co.uk

Another alternative to christmas lights for the festive yard.

'It brings both colour and movement, as the steel 'stalks' are slightly springy, and the rushes will bob and sway naturally in the wind. The fluorescent yellow bullrush 'heads' catch the light in such a way that they appear to be lit from the inside.'

£275.00

http://www.outer-eden.co.uk/product_details.asp?c=109&d=3&p={ED2B8D11-7E4B-435F-B3DE-3DD5F3C26162}

FOR YOUR YARD CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS

 

The Aspen Bar with Aspen Bar Stools is the perfect place to perch in the winter sun whilst waiting for the goose to brown on Christmas day!

www.moderngarden.co.uk

THE EGG HAS ARRIVED

 

Due to production difficulties we have been waiting a year for the arrival of this amazing bird feeder into our garden centres and stocks.

Its available in a range of colours - plum, dusty pink, cool grey, duck blue and olive grey.

On special offer in most shops for £24.99

www.thenuttery.com

FEEDING YOUR CHRISTMAS ROBINS

 

Give the birds a bit of Christmas cheer by decorating any yard tree with these 3D Wildbird Shapes from www.wildlifeworld.co.uk.

Available as a tree, bell and star.  £1.99

NEVER MIND THE HOLLY AND THE IVY

     

One of the best flowering evergreens for yard containers is Mahonia bealii. It has an architectural structure with whorls of large spiky,shiny green leaves.

The main beauty of this Mahonia are the bright double yellow flowers. Mahonia flowers throughout the winter months and then dusty blue berries continue the interest into spring.

IN THE HOT SEAT

 

The Inout 101 Armchair from www.livingspaceuk.com

These polyethylene armchairs are available in opaline white with internal lights. The perfect solution to slobbing out in the yard after Christmas dinner - subject to weather and your hardiness

http://www.livingspaceuk.com/form_outside.htm#

YOUR OWN BIG BEN

 

Big Time Outdoor Clock White 90cm

One of the biggest domestic outdoor clocks available. Perfect for counting down the minutes to midnight at your yard New Years party!

www.primrose-london.co.uk   £99.95

http://www.primrose-london.co.uk/time-outdoor-garden-clock-white-90cm-p-4885.html?cPath=136_713

IT MAY BE COLD OUTSIDE.............

 

It may be cold outside but inside a wood burning cedar barrel sauna its heaven!

Available at only 6' long and 7' high, you should find room in even the smallest yard - it's good looking too! The wood burning stove is ideal for outdoor use, as no wiring or plumbing is required, (though there is an electric stove version) and gives inexpensive operating costs.

 

www.lakelandspas.co.uk      6' Barrel £4495.00