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Archive for April, 2010

New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Gardens and Homes Direct added hundreds of new items

Peru Cube Collection
Peru Cube Collection £799.99
Following the great success of our Qube Collection, we are delighted to offer our latest version. A stunning look for outdoor relaxation, this stylish, comfortable and durable furniture set with cubed chairs and footstools is perfect for your patio, pool area or sunny garden corner. Completely weatherproof, this faux rattan set can be left outside year in, year out, supported on its rust free aluminium frame. Its main feature is the way it all tucks away nicely under the table in a cube shape, utilising your space to the maximum. The elegant finishing touches can be seen in the deeply filled silver/grey cushions with piped edging and the 5mm black tempered glass table top.No need to worry about maintenance – all that is needed is a hose-down with a gentle spray or a wipe-down with a damp cloth, after removing the cushions, to keep your trendy furniture in tip-top condition.Dimensions:Table: 120x120x75cmChair: 58x58x70cmFootstool: 55x50x35cmFeatures:Rust free aluminium frameworkWeatherproof black faux rattan Silver grey wipe-clean FR polyester cushions5mm clear tempered glass table topStylish finishThe latest development in garden furniture design is hand-crafted, conservatory and garden suites made from all-weather resin rattan. Indistinguishable from the natural product, resin rattan is completely rain-proof and can be used outdoors on the patio, in the garden, as well, of course, as in the conservatory. Our rattan collection is available in a selection of colours with a choice of complementary, opulent, cushion fabrics. We are proud to offer our customers an unmatched range of sofa suites, dining and bistro sets and matching sun-loungers in this stylish and chic material.

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Price reductions at Thompson and Morgan

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Thompson & Morgan has cut the price of these items

Viola Friolina Mixed 5 jumbo plants + FREE Plant Labels
Viola Friolina Mixed 5 jumbo plants + FREE Plant Labels was £3.49 now £2.99
Viola Friolina Mixed is an exciting series of exceptionally trailing, multi-flowering violas that are perfect for colour and perfume all summer long. Our hanging basket had over 4,000 flowers on it – and from just 5 plants! Trailing 48-60 inches. Pack contains yellow, purple, blue gold, orange, NEW creamy pink. A dual use basket and container plant: Plant in March/April for a summer display. Plant in August/September for a winter and spring display.

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Suttons Seeds has this new item today

Rechargeable Parasol Light  - Gardening Equipment  Outdoor Living  Outdoor Heaters
Rechargeable Parasol Light – Gardening Equipment Outdoor Living Outdoor Heaters £19.95
WAS £19.95; NOW £13.93; SAVE £6.00!With no wires or cables to worry about, our rechargeable parasol light is the safe and easy way to illuminate your outdoor dining area! With its simple clamp-on design it’s easy to attach to your parasol pole, and its 24 super bright LED bulbs create the perfect ambience. Simply recharge and re-use time and time again: it takes around 6 hours to charge and remains illuminated for approximately 6 hours. Suitable for parasol pole diameters up to 5cm (2″). ONLY 8 LEFT.. . . . . .

Price reductions at GreenFingers

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

GreenFingers has cut the price of these items

Greenfingers Stamford Plant Trolley - Round
Greenfingers Stamford Plant Trolley – Round was £9.99 now £4.49
This round cast iron Greenfingers Stamford Plant Trolley not only looks great but allows you to keep plant pots off the ground to reduce the risk of frost damage or move heavy pots around with ease. Antique bronze in colour this looks good enough to be an ornament in itself with or without plants on show!32 x 32 x 6cm highWeight: 2.5kgWeight Capcity: 15kg

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New products at GreenFingers

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

New lines at GreenFingers

Phostrogen Plant Food 800grms
Phostrogen Plant Food 800grms £3.99
Phostrogen plant food is perfectly balanced & contains trace elements to help depth length & colour of flower.It is taken in through the roots & leaves to help plants become more drought resistant and develop a strong healthy root system. For best results use every 7 days during the plant’s growing season.NPK 14-10-27 + trace elements800gms will give 80 x 4.5 litres watering cans

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Price reductions at Crocus

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

delphinium
delphinium was £6.49 now £5.99
Position: full sunSoil: fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June and JulyHardiness: fully hardyDense spires of semi-double, deep blue flowers with black eyes appear June and July on tall stems with deeply cut, mid-green leaves. This towering delphiniums are shorter lived than many other varieties and look fantastic grown as annuals or biennials as part of a cottage-garden scheme ortowards the back of a well-drained, sunny border, where they will addheight and bold splashes of colour. As cut flowers, they last longer than most delphiniums.Garden care: Protect young foliage against slug and snail damage in spring. Stakewith bamboo canes in mid-spring, before the flowers appear. During thegrowing season, apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks andwearing gloves cut back the faded flower-stems to a floweringside-shoot to encourage repeat flowering. At the end of autumn cut backand compost the faded flower-stems.

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New products at Crocus

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

New product at Crocus

sweet box
sweet box £9.99
Position: partial to deep shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: slow-growing to average Flowering period: December to March Flower colour: whiteOther features: the flowers are followed by spherical, glossy, black berriesHardiness: fully hardySweetly scented, pure white flowers from December to March and lustrous, dark green leaves. This wonderful, winter-flowering, dense, evergreen shrub is perfect for a shady border or woodland garden. To fully appreciate the fabulous, vanilla-like fragrance plant in moist, well-drained soil close to an entrance or path. Copes well with dry shade and urban-pollution.Garden care: In late winter or early spring lightly trim or prune back shoots that spoil the plant’s symmetry. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant.

New products at PondKeeper

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

New items today at PondKeeper

PondXpert Pondpush Pond Pump 17000
PondXpert Pondpush Pond Pump 17000 £179.99
New PondXpert PondPush goes straight to the top of our ‘best buy’ list.The ‘Eco’ motor offers class-leading low running costs – while the ceramic impellor shaft ensures long life and reliability.

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New products at John Lewis

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

John Lewis just added these new products

Royal Garden Alexo Lounger Cushion, Kingfisher
Royal Garden Alexo Lounger Cushion, Kingfisher £99.00
Shower proof, plump cushion for the Alexo lounger. Covered in easy-clean synthetic fabric.Store the cushion indoors in poor weather.

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Price reductions at Garden Centre Online

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Garden Centre Online reduced the price on these products today

Lean-to 4' x 2' Greenhouse
Lean-to 4′ x 2′ Greenhouse was £117.00 now £104.99
The perfect solution to those wanting to grow their own plants but are limited for space. Perfect for use in apartments or small garden patios. The 4′ x 2′ lean-to greenhouse is made of shatter-resistant 100% protected crystal clear polycarbonate panels that have the strength to withstand high impact – avoiding glass being broken Top window opens acting as an air vent allowing air to circulate, preventing disease, mould and bacteria from thriving ensuring plants grow strong and healthy This greenhouse comes with a tough coated galvanised coated steel base to ensure a long life and prevent rusting Sturdy, rust resistant aluminium frame; vent, gutter, galvanised steel base and sliding door also included. 129cm, 50¾ inches Width 165cm, 65 inches Height (from base to eaves) 71cm, 28 inches Depth NB – Shelving is for illustration purposes only and not available for purchase

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