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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

GreenFingers has cut the price of these items

Pink Biodegradable Picnic Cups - Pack of 12
Pink Biodegradable Picnic Cups – Pack of 12 was £1.49 now £0.74
Choose this funky set of pink Biodegradable Cups as your choice of picnic ware this season. They look almost too good to drink from and are absolutely perfect for BBQs parties picnics camping etc. They biodegrade in 2 years so you are not harming the environment when they have being used and come in a pack of 12. Brighten up BBQ time! Please note the picture shows the full picnic set but this code is the pink cups only.

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New products at GreenFingers

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

New items today at GreenFingers

Ronseal 3 in Cleaner and Protector
Ronseal 3 in Cleaner and Protector £13.99
Ronseal 3 in Cleaner and Protector kills moss algae and mould from any garden surface. The active ingredients lift dirt and grime helping to revive and brighten and leave your surfaces looking like new! The moss guard technology forms an effective protective barrier and prevents moss and algae re-growth for up to 6 months. 5 litres

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Reduced price on items today at Crocus

gerbera
gerbera was £7.99 now £3.99
Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growingFlowering period: May to OctoberFlowering colour: creamy-whiteHardiness: frost hardy (may need protection in winter)Each creamy-white ray floret has a soft pink flush on the reverse and is arranged around a pale lemon eye. The daisy-like flowerheads top sturdy, upright stems and provide an interesting contrast to the rosettes of lush, dark green foliage.Garden Care: Water freely when actively growing, but avoid excessive winter wet. In colder areas grow in a pot and move to an sheltered spot when the temperatures drop.

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

New items at Crocus

lacecap hydrangea
lacecap hydrangea £17.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to October Flower colour: pink (in normal or alkaline soils)Hardiness: fully hardyThe latest member of the ‘Endless Summer’ group of hydrangeas, this cultivar produces masses of pink lacecap flowers for a very long period throughout summer and autumn – usually right up to the first hard frosts. These flowers are held on sturdy, upright, reddish stems and create a really beautiful splash of colour. Ideal for mixed borders, they also cope well in large pots as long as they are kept well watered. In acidic soils, the flower colour will become bluer.Garden care: Leave the old flower heads in place through the winter. As the new shoots start to emerge in spring cut back a third to a quarter of the previous seasons flowering stems to the base and cut back the remaining flower heads to the first pair of buds.

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Discount on Garden Bargains club membership

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

25%-OFF Club Membership, worth £5.00.

Special Offer available exclusively online

No Code needed but you must use this link to get a discount on the membership (available until 31st May 2010)

25%-OFF Club Membership plus FREE SEEDS WORTH £20.00 when you join the Garden Bargains Discount Club! Annual membership is usually £20. Just use the link provided to order membership and the discount will be applied at the checkout. See website to see list of full membership benefits.

Chelsea sold out

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Sorry but you’ve missed the chance to buy tickets for Chelsea – cheer yourself up with buying a ticket or two for the remaining shows Hampton and Tatton.

Hampton: 6th – 11th July

Hands on gardening for everyone, everywhere

Set in the spectacular grounds of Hampton Court Palace; immerse yourself in the history, splendour and hedonistic pleasure of gardening. Explore inspirational show gardens and innovative displays featuring the latest ideas in ‘Grow Your Own’, sustainable gardening and much more. Discover rose and plant marquees bursting with the best in floral excellence and shop your way through a wide array of quality plants and must-have garden accessories. With a range of expert talks and demonstrations for gardeners of all levels and top class dining the world’s largest annual flower show is truly a great day out for all.

Tatton: 21st –25th July

The North’s greatest gardening show

Set in one of Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction, RHS Show Tatton Park has a fresh and vibrant feel bursting with sizzling colour and summer perfumes. Be inspired by conceptual and visionary show gardens, designed by up and coming talent and established designers. Enjoy fabulous collections of plants and flowers from leading nurseries and take time to discover stunning arts and crafts. Finally, seize the last chance of the season to pick-up expert advice, shop for all your gardening needs and enjoy top class dining at this spectacular summer finale.

New products at PondKeeper

Friday, May 14th, 2010

PondKeeper just added these new products

Bermuda Sarah Lifesize Water Feature
Bermuda Sarah Lifesize Water Feature £249.99
Life size water feature.
Perhaps our most stunning water feature, certainly our largest. ‘Sarah’ has been carefully crafted out of polyresin – this resembles real bronze but is much lighter in weight.
Would make a fanatstic addition to any large pond or a great self-contained feature if purchase with one of our feature grids and small pond liner.
Recommended pump (not included) 2000lph.

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New products at John Lewis

Friday, May 14th, 2010

John Lewis just added these new products

John Lewis Premier Freestanding Parasol Cover
John Lewis Premier Freestanding Parasol Cover £35.00
Keep your parasol dry and protected from the elements with this high-quality, heavy duty breathable polyester cover. Also features brass fittings for weather resistance. Please note: the parasol must be completely dry before covering.

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Price reductions at Garden Centre Online

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Reduced products at Garden Centre Online

3/4 inches  and 1/2 inches  Threaded Snap Action Tap connector
3/4 inches and 1/2 inches Threaded Snap Action Tap connector was £0.71 now £0.59
3/4 inches & 1/2 inches Threaded Tap Connector. To be used with all outside threaded taps. Connect the garden hose to the bottom with a female hose fitting. Screw onto 3/4 inches threaded tap connector, or remove grey insert section to fit 1/2 inches threaded taps. Made from ABS plastic, frost resistant and shatter proof. Rubber washer eliminates leakage. Compatible with all brands of hose pipe and hose accessories.

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New products at Garden Centre Online

Friday, May 14th, 2010

New item at Garden Centre Online

Rechargeable & Wind Up Super Bright Camping Lantern
Rechargeable & Wind Up Super Bright Camping Lantern £23.49
TheSuper Bright Rechargeable Lantern with 12 LED and Emergency Wind Up is ideal for around the house, garage, camping and other leisure activities.      12 super bright LED bulbs     4V 2aH battery can be charged using the 240V AC, 12V DC or by turning the hand cranked dynamo when no electric is available.     Charge time 8 hours for 240V and 4 hours for 12V     Will last for 6 hours on one full charge     Tripod design for hands free use.