Amsonia tabernaemontana
A beautiful plant from the south-east USA that looks particularly good in the front or middle of a border. It is a clump-forming perennial with willowy, dark green leaves and clusters of sky-blue, starry flowers in spring and summer. The gorgeous ... [... more]
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Evergreen Complete Spreader.
 3.5kg.Plastic hand held spreader containing granular lawn fertiliser with weedkiller and mosskiller.Spring and summer lawn treatment to feed the lawn and kill lawn weeds and moss.Coverage approx 100sq m.Contains MCPA, Mecoprop - P and Ferrous Sulphate. [... more]
£9.78
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Evergreen Complete Refill.
2.8kg.Granular lawn fertiliser with weedkiller and mosskiller.Spring and summer lawn treatment.To cover area of 80sq m approx.Contains MCPA, Mecoprop - P and Ferrous Sulphate.Always read the label.Use pesticides safely. [... more]
£7.79
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Evergreen Organic Choice Lawn Food.
2.8kg.Organic granular lawn fertiliser for use in spring and summer.To cover area 80sq m approx. [... more]
£6.79
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Sun rash (solar dermatitis)
Most of us enjoy the sun, but some people's skin can be very sensitive to the sun in spring and summer, especially those with pale skin and red hair. For them, exposure to sunlight results in a rash which may recur throughout the summer. A sun ... [... more]
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Osmanthus fragrans
A member of the olive family, this species, as its name suggests, is renowned for its very fragrant, white, tubular flowers that appear in autumn and sometimes again in spring and summer. Plants form an upright shrub or small tree with dark ... [... more]
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Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus'
Foxtail grass contributes lemon and lime striped foliage to brighten up a spring and summer border. Plants spread steadily but are not invasive. Unlike the similar looking Bowles' golden grass which is a shade lover, foxtail grass grows well in ... [... more]
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Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy
C. canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a multi-stemmed tree with purple, heart-shaped, leaves and pointed tips. Its leaves are a beautiful purple colour during spring and summer before finally turning yellow in autumn. Its deep crimson, pink or ... [... more]
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Seasonal affective disorder
SAD is a specific type of depression that affects people at the same time each year - autumn and winter. During spring and summer, people with SAD feel well. Experts believe SAD is related to a lack of daylight exposure, which explains why people ... [... more]
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Kirengeshoma palmata
An unusual woodland plant, with upright stems in loose clumps, supporting large, light green, sycamore-shaped leaves which make a good backdrop for other flowers during the late spring and summer, and associate well with hardy ferns and hostas. ... [... more]
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Summer hay fever
Summer hay fever, also called seasonal allergic rhino-conjunctivitis, occurs in the spring and summer, and affects the eyes and nose. Hay fever is caused by breathing in pollen particles and by pollen getting into the eyes. You can get hay fever ... [... more]
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Improve your lawn
Check your lawn regularly for problems and keep it well trimmed over the spring and summer. Keep your lawn healthy, lush and green with our easy care guide. Repair damaged edges by removing a rectangle of turf with a spade and replacing with the ... [... more]
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