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Soil moisture
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Normal (52)
Sale: Ferns & grasses
Save on RHS ferns and ornamental grasses to add texture and movement to shady spots or sunlit borders. Choose from hardy ferns, stipa, miscanthus and more. With many evergreen varieties, ferns and grasses are perfect for creating year-round interest.