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Archive for October, 2009
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
New items at Crocus
common myrtle £8.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July to AugustHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection in cold areas)In mid to late summer, this bushy, evergreen shrub is festooned with fragrant, white, fluffy flowers, followed by round, purple-black berries. But it is an asset to the garden all year round, with glossy, pointed leaves that give off a fragrant aroma when crushed and provide a handsome backdrop for other flowering plants. A useful and pretty shrub for a sunny border or for growing against a south or west-facing wall. Garden care : Protect from cold, drying winds. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring. Remove any unwanted growth in late spring.
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Filed: Crocus, New Products
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
John Lewis reduced the price on this product today
Filed: John Lewis, Price Reductions
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
John Lewis has these new items today
TP Giant Single Swing Set 2 £121.50
Made from 50mm diameter galvanised steel and standing over 2m tall, TP Giant Swing frames have robust frameworks for truly athletic swinging. They come with a lifetime guarantee against rust causing failure. Ground stakes are provided and must be concreted in. Various TP swing seats are compatible with this frame but this particular set includes: TP130 Single Giant Swing Frame TP998 Junior Seat The Junior Seat is specially designed for children as young as 9 months old, with close parental supervision.
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Filed: John Lewis, New Products
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
New items at Crocus
rodgersia £7.49
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: July and August Flower colour: creamy greenOther features: attractive foliage with fabulous autumn foliageHardiness: fully hardyUpright clusters of creamy green, star-shaped flowers are produced in mid- to late summer. The handsome, palmate leaves are bronze when young becoming smoother, glossy and mid-green with age finally turning bronze-red in autumn. An attractive foliage plant which is perfect for the moist margins of a pond or stream. Best grown in a a sheltered, partially shady site that’s moist but not water-logged.Garden care: Add lots of well-rotted leaf mould when planting. Protect the young foliage against slug damage using beer traps or environmentally friendly slug pellets. Lift and divide congested colonies in early spring.
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Filed: Crocus, New Products
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
New items today at Unwins Seeds & Plants
Filed: New Products, Unwins
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Price reduction on this item at Focus DIY
Wild Bird Feeding Kit was £7.99 now £5.99
CylinderAllows you to attract and enjoy a wide variety of birds to your garden.Great as a starter kit.
Filed: Focus DIY, Price Reductions
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
New product today at Focus DIY
FLYMO EasiCut 510 Electric Hedge Trimmer £39.99
Flymos most powerful electric hedge trimmer will make short work of your foliageCentral handle for more control in all cutting positionsSpiral cable and belt clip for added safetyLarge transparent protector guard for better visibilityAsymetric blade movement for lower vibration
Filed: Focus DIY, New Products
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Crocus reduced the price on this product today
fringed tulip was £7.99 now £3.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: MayFlower colour: lilac-purple with a white edgeOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyBulb Size: 12/14A tall tulip, which is great for adding to bedding displays where you need a little height. The lavender purple, cup-shaped flowers have a white fringe to each petal, which means they combine well with all shades of puple, lilac-pink or white. The flowers are quite long lasting and are good for adding to cut arrangements.Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
Filed: Crocus, Price Reductions
Monday, October 26th, 2009
Price reduction at John Lewis
Little Tikes Evergreen Country Cottage was £249.95 now £199.95
Escape to the country with this beautiful cottage. Made from durable plastic that can stand up to most weather, this pretty little house will keep your child happy for hours. It includes a sink, stovetop with clicking knobs and a play phone. There are also opening shutters on the windows and a full height door.
Filed: John Lewis, Price Reductions
Monday, October 26th, 2009
John Lewis just added hundreds of new products
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Filed: John Lewis, New Products
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