{"title":"Shady Borders","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for that shady spot or area that stays quite damp throughout the year, this selection of plants will thrive and fill your borders, which don't see much sunlight or are situated in northerly facing gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor year round easy maintenance we even have Sarcococca \u0026amp; Euonymus, which will ensure you have visual impact year round. If you still want some colour Hydrangeas and Photinias will fill your border with life and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick from our selection and add to your basket!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heuchera-caramel-9cm-plant-51301435","title":"Heuchera 'Caramel'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApricot-orange foliage with pink undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprays of tiny white flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastic year-round foliage interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for pots and as groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeuchera 'Caramel' is a fantastic semi-evergreen groundcover plant that forms a neat mount with bright gold new leaves that turn warm apricot-orange with pink undersides. Tall, slender stems bear sprays of creamy white flowers in summer which are very popular with bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeuchera ‘Caramel’ looks superb in pots or lining the edge of a border, with the colourful foliage providing year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade, or in pots filled with a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/john-innes-no3-mature-plant-compost-35l-10904640\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eloam-based compost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e such as John Innes no 3. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead after flowers have faded and remove dead leaves in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLift and divide overgrown clumps in early autumn, replanting with the crown of the plant just above the surface of the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeed container-grown heucheras fortnightly in summer with a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/marshalls-liquid-tomato-feed-1-litre-10906207\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehigh-potash feed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \n\nand treat them with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/nemasys-vine-weevil-control-12sqm-pack-10903820\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNemasys Vine Weevil Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in spring and autumn to stop vine weevils attacking the plant roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere.  All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all.  Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm Plant","offer_id":39495343865907,"sku":"51301435","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/51301435-Heuchera-Caramel--9cm-Apr-24-IH-01.jpg?v=1714130133"},{"product_id":"heuchera-marmalade-9cm-plant-51301437","title":"Heuchera Plant ‘Marmalade’","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrilly foliage in shades of amber, peach and bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides year-round colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen perennial Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ forms a low mound of frilled foliage in fabulous shades of amber, peach and bronze with hot pink undersides. Sprays of tiny brownish flowers appear on long stems in late spring. It’s ideal for edging a bed, providing year-round colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best foliage colour, plant Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ where it will get plenty of sun. This reliable perennial holds the RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 9cm Plant","offer_id":55534081048955,"sku":"51301437","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/5130-1437_Heuchera-Marmalade-1.jpg?v=1629888171"},{"product_id":"magnolia-liliflora-nigra-3ltr-plant-51405853","title":"Magnolia liliflora 'Nigra'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant deep pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood tree for small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia liliflora 'Nigra' is an exceptionally attractive small tree with dramatic deep pink goblet-shaped flowers in spring. Further flowers appear intermittently through summer. An ideal tree for small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlace the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlanting in the ground:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the rootball of the plant. Place the plant in the hole so that it sits at the same level in the ground as it did in the pot. When backfilling, mix in a?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/soil-improvers\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e?such as well-rotted farmyard manure. Firm the soil around the plant and water well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlanting in containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eChoose a pot with good drainage holes. Place stones or crocks (bits of broken pottery) at the bottom of the pot to stop the drainage holes clogging up. Use a good quality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/compost-1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e. Feed and water container-grown plants regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere.  All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all.  Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 3L Plant","offer_id":40686677262387,"sku":"51405853","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/51405853-Magnolia-Liliflora-nigra-3L-IH-12.jpg?v=1743660553"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/collections\/MicrosoftTeams-image_59.jpg?v=1681899850","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/shady-borders.oembed","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}