Posts by Shaun Bowen
Endosan Water Treatment
Last year we started using hydrogen peroxide as a water treatment method. Using Endosan gave us the advantage of extending the period of time that hydrogen peroxide remains active in the water in low concentrations all the way down the irrigation lines and our capillary beds. The active ingredient, stabilised with silver ions, worked extremely well in…
Read MoreHow to grow Agapanthus
These tips will help you keep your Agapanthus plants looking great. Planting in the Garden – Agapanthus thrive in well-drained soil, in a sunny site that receives sun for most of the day. In heavy soils, mix in grit when planting to improve drainage, otherwise follow the instructions on the reverse of the label. Dwarf…
Read MoreFairweather’s and the Saints Foundation
Fairweather’s Wholesale Nursery has been helping provide employment opportunities for young adults. See how the Saints Foundation programme has helped participant Drew Mainwaring get on the employment ladder at our wholesale Nursery: From the Saints Foundation website: Southampton Football Club embraces its role within the community and is committed to ensuring the power of football…
Read MoreTrollius Dancing Flame at Chelsea
Patrick Fairweather was at Chelsea Flower Show with our new Trollius ‘Dancing Flame’ Bred by Patrick Fairweather, Trollius Dancing Flame is a stunning deciduous perennial being launched at the Chelsea Flower Show 2014. It has large, bright orange flowers with striking upright inner petals that appear to glow in the sunlight. It enjoys sun and…
Read MoreLavandula Little Lady
Are you after a hardy compact lavender? Look no further than Little Lady. With her masses of clear light-Blue flowers she will only reach 40cm in 5 years. Even though smaller in size, she still fills a pot nicely and is just as fragrant. If you have customers asking for a Lavender that creates a low hedge or to edge a…
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