SUMMER SAVER AT ST BRIDGET'S

Heathers have just been put on special offer at St Bridget Nurseries. Plants in 9cm pots were £1.49 each or £12.50 for ten.

They are now 75p each or £5 for ten only while stocks last.

Heathers are beautiful dense, low growing evergreens that provide excellent ground-cover. The give colourful displays in both flowers and foliage throughout most of the year. All plants require acid soil conditions, though the Carnea varieties will tolerate some lime. If you live in an alkaline/lime area you can plant heathers in pots or raised borders using ericaceous compost. As plants get to the size you want them to stay at give them a clip to shape and remove daed leaves by the end of March or early April, this also prevents plants getting too woody.