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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of these products

Beepol Bumblebee Lodge and Hive - Garden Hive Only - GCN-003

Beepol Bumblebee Lodge and Hive – Garden Hive Only – GCN-003 was £69.95 now £64.95
The Beepol Bumblebee Lodge provides an attractive long lasting safe and secure home for the hardworking bumblebee an asset to every garden and a pollinator par excellence!Based on traditional bee hive designs the Beepol Lodge has been hand crafted in the UK from durable FSC timber and houses the Beepol hive consisting of a UK native queen bee and 40 to 50 workers – along with eggs – all primed and ready to pollinate and therefore increase the yields of your garden and greenhouse fruit vegetables and flowers for the summer! Although bumblebee colonies do not continue through the winter in the same way as honeybees do the queen included in the Beepol hive – which is also suitable for placing directly in the garden – will produce new queens before she dies. We’ve even introduced a Beepol Bumblebee Lodge and Voucher option so you can order your lodge and send off the voucher when you’d like to recieve the bees – an ideal gift for any wildlife enthusiast gardener or anyone who likes to enjoy the sight sounds and benefits of British Bumblebees hard at work in their garden.

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New products at Lawn Mowers UK

Friday, March 4th, 2011

New items added today at Lawn Mowers UK

Craftsman 17.5hp 42 inch Hydrostatic Mulching Tractor & Free Trailer

Craftsman 17.5hp 42 inch Hydrostatic Mulching Tractor & Free Trailer £1749.00
This Craftsman 17.5hp hrdrostatic ride on mower comes complete with a free Turfmaster TB500 trailer worth £179. The Turfmaster trailer can be towed behind your tractor or adapted to push like a wheel barrow. The Craftsman 17.5hp hydrostatic mulching lawn tractor is the ideal solution for those gardeners on a budget. With a 17.5hp Briggs and Stratton INTEK engine, Hydrostatic transmission and a 107cm/ 42 inch working width it is suitable for areas up to 2 acres. In vigorous growth the optional 42 inch Craftsman 2 bin collector can be added. For areas which are cut more frequently the mulching option can be utilised, the grass clippings are then cut and cut again into small pieces which then disappear into the lawn returning nutrients back to the soil. Features: Side Discharge The cut grass is discharged through the opening at the side of the lawn tractor and evenly distributed over the lawn. This ensures that the grass cuttings decompose quicky, as there are no clumps of grass left on your lawn. Fertilise on the Go Turn your Craftsman ride on lawn mower into a mulching machine. No tools are needed to install the standard equipment mulch cover Specifications: Engine : Briggs & Stratton OHV Power : 17.5hp Transmission : Hydrostatic Blade Engagement : Manual Cutting Width : 42 inch – 107cm Cutting Height : 38-102mm Mulching : Yes Optional Grass Box Volume: 210 L (Optional Box) Weight : 200kg Manufacturer’s 1 year warranty

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New products at John Lewis

Friday, March 4th, 2011

John Lewis has these new items today

John Lewis Slouch Cushion, Chilli

John Lewis Slouch Cushion, Chilli £65.00
The slouch cushion brings outdoor lounging to new levels of relaxation. The back slopes upwards from the seat section to a point, forming a comfortable headrest.

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Price reductions at Garden Centre Online

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Price reduction on this item at Garden Centre Online

Heavy Duty Green Twine

Heavy Duty Green Twine was £1.01 now £0.99
A large ball of heavy duty green twine Perfect for garden tasks such as securing plants. Green colour blends in with garden

New products at Tooled Up

Friday, March 4th, 2011

New item at Tooled Up

Draper Folding Aluminium Table

Draper Folding Aluminium Table £47.02
Ideal for a variety of leisure applications such as camping, picnics, and car boot sales, etc. Compact roll up design aluminium slatted table top, large stable surface (715 x 700mm) on lightweight aluminium stand. Quick and easy to assemble and di…

Price reductions at Dobies

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Dobies has cut the price of these products

Wooden Raised Bed

Wooden Raised Bed was £28.95 now £18.95
A simple slot-together raised bed which is ideal for improving growing conditions, particularly for those on poor or badly drained soils. Quick and easy to construct, it’s made from pressure treated timber for longer life (with a 15 year guarantee against rot) comes with four 30cm (12″) long corner posts, a fixing kit and instructions. 90cm (3′) x 90cm (3′) x 14cm (6″) high. Flat packed for home assembly. Some drilling required. ONLY 5 LEFT.

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New products at Dobies

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Dobies has these new items today

Gladioli Butterfly Flowered Mix Pack of 50 Corms - SAVE £2.95!

Gladioli Butterfly Flowered Mix Pack of 50 Corms – SAVE £2.95! £9.95
A collection of distinctive butterfly-bloomed gladioli. Height 60cm (2′). Corm size 10/12cm. (Corm size given in centimetres refers to the circumference).PLEASE NOTE: We are not normally able to accept orders for corms after mid-April. Gladioli will flourish in full sun or in partially shaded areas. They will grow in all types of soil but for specimen blooms plant in well prepared (manured) soil. Flowers July-September, depending on planting time and weather conditions (for a succession of blooms, we suggest planting at ten day intervals). March July-September

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Polytunnels

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Fantastic polytunners at Suttons Seeds

Polytunnels

Polytunnels £370.95
Polytunnel, anchor plates and base rails – Size: 8′ x 10′; Dimensions: 2.44m (8′) wide x 3.05m (10′) long; Growing Area: 7.44sq.m (80sq.ft.); Cover: Anti Fog.These sturdy polytunnels are made by the same British company that manufactures for professional growers, and will last for many years. They’re practical and economical alternative to a greenhouse and can be used to raise bumper crops of tomatoes, cucumbers, etc, as well as many other fruit and veg! With help from a friend and a few household DIY tools you can erect them in a day or less.• Hoops, corner stabilisers, foundation tubes and ridge are high tensile galvanised steel tube 25.4mm (1′) diameter. These are driven into the ground for additional fixing.• Cover is heavyweight 720 gauge (180 micron) UVI stabilised polythene, with manufacturer’s 4 year guarantee. It can be simply fitted into a trench for secure anchorage.• Anti Hot Spot Tape is included to help prolong the life of the cover, just add it to the hoops before covering to provide an insulated layer between the steel and polythene.Please allow up to 14 days for delivery.Available in three different sizes, each having a 2m (6′) high door opening, and in a choice of two cover materials:Super Clear: Specially designed for the UK, where light levels are low, it allows 95% light transmission, and also scatters light, so that crops grow more evenly.Thermal Anti Fog: With added UVa and UV B filters that dramatically reduce many fungal diseases like mildew and botrytis. An anti-fogging agent helps reduce condensation forming and dropping on plants, and an Infra-Red additive reduces heat loss, and if using a heater, can save 15-20% on fuel costs!Additionally, you may wish to purchase our:Anchor Plate & Base Rail Kit: The anchor plates are square steel plates that slot over the foundation tubes to prevent lifting/sinking of the framework, giving an easier, stronger and cheaper result than concreting. The Base Rail Kit is an alternative to burying the cover in a trench, providing a treated timber rail which the polythene is fixed to at ground level, which is easier and neater.. . . . . .

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Vines – great for the garden

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Vines at Suttons Seeds – for a sheltered spot in your garden.

Grape Vines Twin Pack

Grape Vines Twin Pack £29.95
SAVE £5.95 on this Twin Pack comprising 2 plants (1 of each variety):Perlette – A first-class green grape, with a sweet taste and thin skin. An early grape, it ripens well outside in the UK given some shelter. The plants are trouble free and easy to grow.Dornfelder – A relatively new grape to the UK, but one which has already given excellent results here. Easy to grow, it will produce enormous bunches of grapes in early autumn. The taste is very sweet when ripe, making it a good dessert grape, but it can also be used for wine making. Both grapes supplied as grafted vines in 2 litre pots, approximately 40cm (15″) high.. Pack of 2 Plants (1 of each variety) – SAVE £5.95!. Full growing instructions included.. . . . Choose a warm, sunny, sheltered spot in your garden and you too can enjoy growing your own grapes. They’ll bring a Mediterranean flavour to your garden and taste good too!

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Greenhouses

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Suttons Seeds has these new products today

Halls Highgrove Greenhouse & Base 8ft5 x 6ft4

Halls Highgrove Greenhouse & Base 8ft5 x 6ft4 £860.00
Greenhouse & Base 8’5″ x 6’4″ wide Greenhouse & Base. Growing area 4.6m². Door opening width 600mm. No. of vents 1.The elegantly curved eaves section of the Highgrove is a welcome escape from the traditional greenhouse shape. Smooth action roller sliding door plus a hinged roof vent provide easy access and ventilation. Glazed in 3mm toughened safety glass, with a single pane for side and roof sections – so much safer than the easily broken panes of standard horticultural glass fitted to most greenhouses. Curved eaves sections are of U.V. treated acrylic. Delivery & Assembly: All greenhouses are delivered in one drop complete with glazing. Full assembly instructions are provided, and two people could normally expect to complete assembly in a weekend. FREE with every Greenhouse! – With every Halls greenhouse ordered we will include a useful Auto Window Vent Opener, worth £18.95, free of charge. Just set your Auto Vent Opener to the temperature required (between 15° and 25°C) and it will automatically open the vent for you.. . . . . .

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