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Gardening

The Mains of Drum has a large, relaxed outdoor plant area stocking a wide variety of the freshest and finest quality plants. Shrubs, trees, herbs, seasonal flowers, fruit and vegetables. Whether you’re a keen gardener or an enthusiastic beginner our team of friendly experts are at hand to provide any advice you may need.

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Nandina domestica 'Obsessed'

Compact evergreen shrub which displays fiery red new growth. Ideal for a pop of colour from autumn and into winter. Likes a spot in full sun, in a moist but well-drained soil.

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November

Gardening Tasks

General

Now is the time to take hardwood cuttings. It's easy to do and a very cost effective way of bulking up quantities of plants. Fruit bushes, roses, flowering shrubs and many trees can be propagated by this method.
Cut a 30-60cm length of straight stem pencil thickness of this year's growth, and divide into lengths between 15-30cm long. Cut straight across the bottom and at an angle at the top (so you can remember which way up to plant it and to provide an angle for water to run off). Strip any leaves so you have bare straight stems, and put into a pot of gritty compost, with the cutting two thirds into the pot, or outside in a trench filled with gritty sand to ensure good drainage. Leave until next autumn, ensuring they are kept well watered.

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Do you have a question to ask our garden experts? The Mains of Drum Plant Team, Claire, Kerry, Ross and Erica are ready to help.

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Outdoor Plants

There are thousands of plants here for you to choose from. From bedding plants to specimen trees, and everything in between. Add a touch of 'wow' to your garden.

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Gardening Accessories

Plant food, weed killers, pest control, tools, lawn seed and many more categories. Our experienced team are here to guide you to your best garden yet.

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Compost

Our gardening team have hand selected the bests composts for your garden. We have a large selection of peat-free composts, allowing you to choose the best for the environment.

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Plan Your Visit

The Mains of Drum Garden Centre is a family owned and run Garden Centre set in beautiful, landscaped grounds on the A93 between Peterculter and Banchory.

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Christmas

Christmas at The Mains of Drum is a special time - we have fresh trees, poinsettias, everything you need for transforming your home into a winter wonderland!

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Clothing

Our clothing section has an extensive range of both men’s and women’s clothing collections.

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