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New products at Thompson & Morgan

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

New items at Thompson & Morgan

Clematis Boulevard Collection™ 4 plants in 7cm pots - 1 of each
Clematis Boulevard Collection™ 4 plants in 7cm pots – 1 of each £22.47
A specially bred collection of the finest compact clematis, perfect for containers on the patio or balcony. Extremely freeflowering, they are ideal for growing with other low growing bedding plants. Height: 0.9-1.2m (3-4 feet). Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Parisienne™ Evipo019[N], Angelique™ Evipo017[N], Cezanne™ Evipo023[N] & Chantilly™ Evipo021[N].

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Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Reduced products at Crocus

de-wit-spork
de-wit-spork was £69.99 now £59.99
We believe that the Spork is destined to become one of the must-have garden tools and will become an essential part of every gardener’s tool collection. In October 2008 it was voted 'Testers’ favourite’ by 'Which? Gardening' magazine.In the 'Which? Gardening' trial the Spork was pitched against 9 other border tools by a team of professional gardeners. The trial was conducted over 4 weeks and all tools were assessed for a range of tasks: loosening and turning soil, clearing weeds and planting perennials and shrubs. Seven of the eight Which? testers would happily buy a Spork and 3 would even swap their conventional spade for one. The serrated cutting edge was sharp and easily cut through soil and small roots. The Spork is good for digging, planting and turf edging. “'It’s an ideal compromise between a spade and a fork -I would definitely buy one said one tester. "It’s great for clay/loam soils, good for digging and turning over soil, and for breaking up compacted ground," said another. It was light and comfortable to use thanks to the longer length handle.Source 'Which? Gardening' October 2008The Spork was designed by Englishman Robert Todd but is made by De Wit in Holland. It is made from carbon steel with a special burnished finish that protects the metal and allows it to blacken with age like the tools in Edwardian times. The shaft is made from oiled, solid Ash with a traditional T handle. This makes it ideal for allotments and digging over borders.A universal spade and forking tool which penetrates like a fork, digs a spit like a spade. T type handle.Sharpened edge slices through tough roots.Breaks up heavy or light soils with reduced frictionSupports soil like a spade, riddles like a forkTrims lawn & border edges Cuts away surface weeds before digging.Size:Head: 24.5cm long x 15.5cm wide ( 9.5 x 6)Total Length: 115cm long (45)

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New products at Crocus

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

New products today at Crocus

willow-green-metal,-bistro-table
willow-green-metal,-bistro-table £129.99
The French invented cafe chic and now, with our more mediterranean climate, you can emulate the lifestyle. Classy yet practical, this Table is made from robust steel that's been powder coated to prevent corrosion. The table folds easily for transport and storage. Size: 60cm diameter x 73.5 cm ( 29" ) high.

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