It may be a little late to plant most spring bulbs, but snowdrops are best transplanted when in flower.

Many other spring flowers will be happy flowering indoors in pots and can be transplanted outdoors ready for next year.

Please remember that all plants that are going to be moved outside, whether kept in a container or being transplanted, MUST be hardened off by gradually letting the temperature drop over a few days or even weeks. This is best done by moving to a cool area, such as a conservatory for a few days, then putting outside on milder days, but bringing in for the night. When you are expecting a few mild nights together, then the plant can go out permanently. A sudden drop in temperature may kill any plant, however hardy. With the low temperatures we are being forecast for late January, it would be advisable to wait for a milder spell before considering moving any plants outside.

We can supply many different materials, from fleece to nettings to cosset your less hardy plants. We also supply straw that can be put over roots to prevent frost damage.

At Dents we create beautiful hanging baskets to order. If you love a particular colour or plant, we can fill you a basket just the way you like it. We have a selection of baskets, different shapes, sizes, and materials to suit your needs.

Prices are typically £15 to £20, but we do make smaller baskets, and larger ones. During the spring we have Hanging pots for as little as £5, and a large selection of baskets so you can browse and choose at your leisure.