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Price reductions at Crocus

by Sarah - March 24th, 2010.
Filed under: Crocus, Price Reductions.

Crocus has cut the price of these items

water-storing-granules
water-storing-granules was £7.99 now £6.99
Water storing granules absorb up to 400 times their own weight in water. Reduces the need to water by up to 75%. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, growbags, houseplants and open ground for young seedlings.

qualcast-panther-30-hand-lawn-mower
qualcast-panther-30-hand-lawn-mower was £60.99 now £49.99
The UK’s best selling hand mower Cutting width 30cmCutting heights one touch lever (12-40mm)Rear mounted grass box – get right upto the edges of the lawnLight and compact for easy storageIdeal for small remote areasNo need for a power supply1 year manufacturer’s parts warrantyHere are a few pointers regarding the machinery part of your order.Machinery cannot be left without a signature, so you will need to sign for deliveryIf you can’t be there, talk nicely to your neighbour and then when you place your order remember to say ‘please leave with neighbour if not in’, so we know what to doMachinery will be easy to assemble (if not already assembled) and will come with an owner’s manual or instruction booklet
bosch-ciso-cordless-secateur
bosch-ciso-cordless-secateur was £64.99 now £59.99
This makes pruning very easy ! Ideal for those with arthritis, the innovative trigger switch allows 1 cut per second and features a child safety lock. It comes with a 2 year manufacturer’s guarantee, covering parts and labour.Battery type: Lithium-ionBattery voltage: 3.6VCutting capacity max: 14mm diameterCuts per battery charge: 500Cutting system: BypassCharge time: 5 hoursWeight: 0.6kg
bay laurel (standard)
bay laurel (standard) was £89.99 now £79.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to MayHardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)With its lustrous, dark green leaves, this evergreen bay laurel standard makes an elegant centrepiece for a formal vegetable garden or potager, or planted in a smart contemporary pot either side of a doorway, will frame an entrance. Clippings of the aromatic leaves are valuable, fresh or dried, for flavouring savoury stocks and sauces. It is pretty tolerant of most conditions, provided it is sheltered from strong, cold winds, and is not kept too wet in winter. Garden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season and feed with a slow-release fertiliser such as Osmacote. Clip established plants lightly twice during the summer months to retain a balanced shape, using secateurs not shears. Size Guide1/4 standard plants have a 45cm clear stem beneath a 20cm head1/2 standard plants have a 50cm clear stem beneath a 25cm head3/4 standard plants have a 80cm clear stem beneath a 55cm headStandard plants have a 1m clear stem beneath a 55cm head
bosch-rotak-34-34cm-electric-rotary-lawn-mower
bosch-rotak-34-34cm-electric-rotary-lawn-mower was £113.99 now £88.99
The new ROTAK gives a significantly better cut than conventional lawnmowers. Its innovative patented grass combs offer unbeatable advantages. no other lawnmower can mow so close to the edge and even long grass is child’s play for the new ROTAK.FeaturesSharp cutting right up to the edge – Even along flower beds, the new ROTAK allows for precise cutting in one operation and does not leave any strips of uncut grass behind.Powerful in long grass – The Powerdrive motor gives a powerful cut thanks to maximum torque even in grass up to 30 cm long.Easy handling – Easy and convenient to handle being 40% lighter than conventional lawnmowersThe innovative ROTAK grass combs – Wider than the front wheels, they effectively cut grass growing close to the edge due to their special design. This means that they can cut the lawn cleanly along walls and edges, in areas that are usually left uncut by conventional lawnmowers.SpecificationsCutting heights: 20 70 mmMotor capacity: 1400 WCutting width: 34 cmGrass box collecting volume: 40 litresTorque: 21 NmInnovative grass combs for cutting close to the edgeHighspeed Bosch PowerdrivemotorEnormous rotational power of up to 20 NmLightweight for easy lifting Easy transport thanks to large carrying handlesGood manoeuvrability10-position, central height-of-cut adjustmentWeight – 11 kg1 year manufacturer’s warrantyHere are a few pointers regarding the machinery part of your order.Machinery cannot be left without a signature, so you will need to sign for deliveryIf you can’t be there, talk nicely to your neighbour and then when you place your order remember to say ‘please leave with neighbour if not in’, so we know what to doMachinery will be easy to assemble (if not already assembled) and will come with an owner’s manual or instruction booklet