This issue is a little different than usual as it not only includes 15 pages of our amazing Early Bird Sale bargains but also features our Welcome to Spring 8 page special, which you will find towards the rear of the publication. There are many plants and products that we hope to tempt you with in our Early Bird Sale, and the following pages highlight some of our top choices to look out for.
We also have our Interiors and Outdoor Leisure Sale running at Coolings Lifestyle - please see the enclosed insert for more details. We’re hoping for a sunny spring as it’s a fantastic time to get into your garden.You can really get ahead on enhancing your beds and borders, plant early edibles, and have a general tidy up, setting the scene for a vibrant and productive growing season ahead. Don’t forget to read our Spring pages (16-24) for inspirational projects. We hope you enjoy shopping our sale and look forward to welcoming you into our centres and welcoming in spring, which will be here before we know it!
Best wishes, Gary
CarvossoChairman
Herbaceous Perennials 1 Litre
(235001)
2-3 Litre
These are tough and reliable shrubs for any garden. Here is a selection of plants in this offer, visit in-store or shop online for the full range.
Deutzia gracilis 2L (159763)
Deutzia ‘Mont Rose’ 2L (194331)
Deutzia ‘Strawberry Fields’ 2L (336151)
Hydrangea ar. ‘Annabelle’ 2L (186561)
Hydrangea pan. ‘Grandiflora’ 2L (187545)
Hydrangea pan. ‘Pink Diamond’ 2L (194515)
Spirea jap. ‘Goldflame’ 2L (182935)
Spirea jap. ‘Anthony Waterer’ 3L (184884)
Spirea jap. ‘Albiflora’ 2L (194975)
Weigela ‘Bristol Ruby’ 2L (187029)
Weigela ‘Bristol Snowflake’ 2L (336085)
Weigela ‘Nana Variegata’ 2L (306133)
Early Bird Sale starts Monday 6th January until the end of February 2025
Including all ornamental and fruit trees in 10-12 Litre pots.
Branch into Bonsai
Bonsai trees have become more popular, they are considered to bring harmony and nature to the home. Discover the delights and rewards of this fascinating hobby, its not difficult to get started, so make the most of our special offer.
Indoor or Outdoor?
There are both indoor and outdoor varieties of bonsai and the main difference is the climate they need to thrive in.
Indoor species include Ficus, which we recommend for beginners. Outdoor species include Japanese Maple and Juniper. Indoor
Outdoor
Top Tools & Amazing Bird Care Offers
Welcome to Spring
Go Potty with Spring
If you missed the chance to plant loose bulbs in the Autumn, fear not! We have a fantastic range of pot grown spring bulbs ready to plant and enjoy this season.
Look out
Anemone
A time for renewal and awakenings in the garden. Look out for the wonderful displays in our centres bursting full of colour and find inspiration for projects to enjoy in March and April. An amazing time to get into your garden and here’s just a few ideas to get you started!
Spring flowering Bulbs
Perfect to add interest to spring planters or pop into beds and borders to fill gaps with seasonal interest and for naturalising, with come-back colour year after year.
Muscari
Tulip Narcissus
Chionodoxa
Plant Me Now for spring
Here are March's Plant Me Now
Pittosporum
These glistening evergreens are a must-have for any sheltered garden. Soft, colourful foliage makes great structure and interest throughout the whole year, but especially in spring before the deciduous leaves of other plants return.
To welcome in spring awakenings, we are pleased to introduce Coolings ‘Plant Me Now’, where we will feature in our centres a shrub and a herbaceous perennial genus from our nursery that each look fabulous to plant in that particular month of the year.
Euphorbia
These unfussy architectural perennials look good throughout the year but particularly come into their own in spring. With attractive coloured leaves and stunning displays of interesting flower spikes they are perfect when planted amongst bulbs.
New for 2025
Euphorbia characias ‘Blackbird’ 3L
Euphorbia characias
‘Miners Merlot’ 2L (313700)
Euphorbia x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’
Euphorbia
characias ‘Silver Swan’ 3L (185054)
2L (209549)
Euphorbia characias ‘Black Pearl’ 2L (182863)
Euphorbia characias 'Wulfenii' 3L (192527)
(185053)
Ceanothus ‘Blue Mound’ 3L (187042)
Ceanothus ‘Skylark’ 3L (184002)
Ceanothus Zanzibar 3L (200060)
Ceanothus
Small Place Plants
Spring is the perfect season to enjoy the widest range of ‘Small Place’ alpine plants. Originating from the mountain tops, these plants have to be tough little hardy survivors, which makes them the perfect low maintenance choice for come-back colour in our gardens. They also look great in planters too! The key to success is good drainage, so always ensure they are planted with added grit.
Some colourful and reliable choices for spring include…
Get inspired and ahead of time with these jobs for spring, from seed sowing and propagation to planting edibles including soft fruits and herbs. And don’t forget to give your lawn some TLC too.
Sowing Easy Summer Colour
March is a great month for sowing hardy annuals. Sow directly into the soil where you want them to grow. These will then sprout in 2 to 3 weeks and flower this summer.
Why not try…
Calendula Nigella
Californian Poppy Stocks Virginia mix Nasturtium
Plan Ahead for Edibles…
Easy, tasty vegetables
Plant vegetables now and enjoy picking them early summer. Broad Beans, Beetroot and Radishes.
Tasty Herbs
Buy herbs to pick fresh throughout the coming year. Look out for our huge range in 9cm and 1L pots with loads of unusual varieties, tastes and scents you will never find in the supermarket!
Plant soft fruit
Get soft fruit plants into the ground before the start of the growing season. Strawberries, Raspberries, Tayberries, Black & Red Currants and don’t forget the Rhubarb!
Revitalise the Lawn
As winter’s chill recedes, it’s time to get your lawn ready for spring.
Spring Lawn Care Tips
• Aerate by making small holes in the ground to improve oxygen circulation and drainage.
• Feed a fertilizernitrogen-rich lawn feed to help growth.
• Mow early spring with a higher mower setting then gradually lower. Helps nurture grass gently back to health.
• Remove weeds when first emerging.
• 0verseed to revitalize thin areas.
• Water thoroughly but less often.
• Check for moss - treat early to prevent escalation. Either rake-out or use treatments such as MO Bacter.
Look after the birds…
• Trim edges for a neat finish.
Coolings offers a professional Lawn Care Service, which can take care of all your lawn feeding and scarifying needs. Call 01959 532269 or more information.
Breeding & nesting season gets underway so put out high-energy food such as suet, peanuts, sunflower hearts and mealworms. Keep feeders out for the birds throughout spring as there will be babies to feed too.
Clean or replace feeders regularly and ensure they are topped up daily. Keep water fresh and replaced daily.
Interested in joining the team?
Don’t miss out! Please visit www.coolings.co.uk/about-us/careers or scan the QR code for details of our vacancies.
Our Recruitment Day is taking place on 18th January 2025. You will need to secure a timeslot! Please register your interest by 13th January 2025 (latest). Have a question? Email us on workforus@coolings.co.uk
We look forward to meeting you.
Coolings
The Gardener’s Garden Centre
Dates for your Diary
Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 7NN 01959 532269
@coolingsgardencentre
Main Road, Knockholt, Kent TN14 7LJ 01959 534386
@coolingslifestyle
Coolings Potted Garden Nursery
Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent ME14 4NH 01622 737801
@coolingspottedgarden Coolings Wych Cross Garden Centre
