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May has been another glorious month with lots more sunshine. Who would have thought at the end of February this year that we would be wishing for some rain? Greenshutters Garden Centre is looking very lush and colourful. We still have bedding and basket plants available and can refill hanging baskets for you with the […]

Griselinia littoralis is a shrub that is good for hedging in the UK and other parts of the world. Despite being less common than Laurel or Leylandii, its popularity is rapidly increasing due to its appealing apple-green leaves, reliable growth, and unique character. Top facts about Griselinia littoralis: Griselinia has “Granny Smith apple-green” leaves Its […]

For most of us, hedges play an important role in providing us with privacy from neighbours or screening off something we don’t want to see. They also filter out pollution from roads and provide nesting sites and food for birds, insects and other animals. In addition to popular evergreen hedges such as Laurel, Griselinia, Western […]

There are a number of different Laurel Hedges you can choose for your garden including: Cherry Laurel (also called Laurel, Common Laurel or English Laurel) – fast-growing with large, bright glossy green leaves all year round. It makes an excellent hedge. Portugal or Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) – Medium to fast-growing with smaller darker green […]

We will be closing at 1pm on the 24th December and re-opening on the 2rd January 2025.  Our last delivery date is Mon 23rd Dec 2024 so orders need to be placed by 11am on 19th December for Standard Delivery to most postcodes or 11am on the 20th December for Express Delivery to most postcodes. […]

An established hedge will not blow down in the wind like a fence. It does not need painting, won’t go rotten and will last a lifetime if trimmed regularly.  Most hedges only need to be pruned once a year and if they are kept to the same height as a fence panel, i.e. 6ft, they […]

If you want an quick hedge in your garden, then Leylandii is probably the best choice, on the simple basis that it does the job better, faster and more affordably than anything else. Leylandii is very vigorous and can grow up to 1 metre (3 feet) per year. It can reach as high as 30 […]

Laurel or Portugal Laurel? Which do you prefer? They are very different in appearance although people often assume that Portugal Laurel looks similar to Laurel. Here is some basic information to help you recognise the differences and ultimately help you choose the right hedging plant for you. Names Laurel is also known as Common Laurel, […]

Griselinia has become a popular choice for hedging in many UK gardens and is one of our top sellers. One of the main reasons is its lush, apple-green leaves that look vibrant and fresh all year round, even in winter. Griselinia has dense and glossy foliage that provides excellent screening and privacy, right down to […]

Leylandii, also called Leyland Cypress, is still one of our most popular hedging plants. Many people are surprised when we tell them this. It is still planted widely across the UK. Leylandii has a lot of benefits, some of which other hedges do not offer. So the answer is yes, you can still plant Leylandii. […]

Whether you want Leylandii, Laurel, Thuja, Portugal Laurel or Griselinia for your hedge, whether you want them two feet high or ten feet, there is a very good chance your plants will come in a pot. This is after all how nearly all the plants we buy from garden centres are sold. However, in winter […]

If your fence has blown down in the strong winds, then why not consider replacing it with a hedge?  Generally, hedges do not need planning permission like fences often do (especially in front gardens) and they have the additional benefit of being more attractive to look at. Once established, a hedge will not get blown […]