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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Monday, August 19th, 2013

We've found a reduced price today on this item at GreenFingers

Greenhouse and Conservatory Fan Heater

Greenhouse and Conservatory Fan Heater was £24.99 now £12.49
Convenient portable and easy to use this Fan Heater is bound to come in handy and can be taken with you wherever you go. With the capability to produce cold air as well as hot the Fan Heater features two heat settings to provide instant warmth when required. Fitted with an adjustable thermostat cool blow facility carry handle and an easy to clean surface this is a wonderful accessory to keep in the home or office. Just plug it in and away you go. You can even use it in a greenhouse to keep plants a little warmer during autumn and winter. Or bring it indoors in a conservatory or garage. 2kW heat output Measures approximately L23.5 x W14 x H29cm Weighs approximately 1.26kg

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Price reductions at Crocus

Monday, August 19th, 2013

Crocus has cut the price of these lines

Hydrangea paniculata 'Levana' (hydrangea)

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Levana’ (hydrangea) was £12.99 now £8.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to August Flower colour:white Hardiness: fully hardy Large flowerheads are made up of showy, star-like sterile flowers and smaller, fragrant, fertile flowers, which will help attract pollinating insects. These appear at the ends of the branches of this very decorative shrub in summer. Garden care:To enhance flowering prune hard in early spring, cutting back the previous season’s shoots to within a few buds of the permanent, woody framework of the plant.

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New products at Crocus

Monday, August 19th, 2013

New products at Crocus

Cyclamen coum (sowbread)

Cyclamen coum (sowbread) £6.99
Position: partial shade Soil: moderately-fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period:January to March Flower colour: pink or white Hardiness: fully hardy Delicate pink or white flowers with upswept petals appear with the foliage from winter to early spring among rounded, silvery-green leaves with marbled markings. These diminutive cyclamen are perfect for naturalising around the base of deciduous trees and shrubs. Best in humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade, they make excellent companions for ferns and other shade-loving plants. Garden care: Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted leaf mould around the crown of the plants in spring as the foliage starts to die back.

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New products at Garden Centre Online

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

New item at Garden Centre Online

Old Rectory Metal Garden Bench

Old Rectory Metal Garden Bench £94.99
A beautiful scroll and lattice design garden bench. Made from steel with a powder coated finish to protect. Dimensions: Height 90cm x Width 100cm x Depth 40cm

Price reductions at Tooled Up

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

Tooled Up has cut the price of these products

ALM Manufacturing FL170/FL182 Blade Height Spacers Compares to Flymo FLY017

ALM Manufacturing FL170/FL182 Blade Height Spacers Compares to Flymo FLY017 was £2.49 now £1.95
FL182 Blade Height Spacers Two pegs on each sideTo Suit : Flymo E25 / E30 / E38 / E47 / E52 / E250 / E300 / E400, XE30 / 38 / 47 / 250 / 300 / 400, Easibag, Hover Compact 300/330/350,Hoverstripe RXE250 / RXE300, Hover…

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New products at Gardening Direct

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

Gardening Direct has these new products today

Hardy Mums Pink 2 Pre-Planted Containers

Hardy Mums Pink 2 Pre-Planted Containers £19.98
Save time and money with our pre-planted containersEach container comes complete with 5 Hardy Mums Pink plants, compost, FREE Raingel and feed treatment. Care instructions included.Double flowering Hardy Mums will flower well into the Autumn – brightening up your patio, garden and conservatory with much-needed colourful displays. Each container comes straight to you pre-planted – all you have to do is position them and water. Much easier! They are made from specially created light and re-usable plastic and we use compost with added water retaining Raingel and feed which will last all season.

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New products at Garden Buildings Direct

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

New item at Garden Buildings Direct

8 x 8

8 x 8 £623.49
The Nison Eazi-Click Range uses Nison’s patented ‘New Click System’ which has been designed to reduce the assembly time by up to 60 compared to other structures, but also offers a rigid structure with a beautiful dark green finish on the frame. This great greenhouse has been designed to be affordable and great quality. The 4mm twin wall polycarbonate glazing is a cheaper and more effective alternative to glass the panels help spread light into the greenhouse and is also generally better at insulation, the polycarbonate glazing is also virtually unbreakable. The darkgreen aluminium frame also requires no maintenance and will make this great greenhouse rigid and long lasting.

New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

Jersey Plants Direct has these new products today

Aubergine Jack Pot 2 Pre Planted Containers

Aubergine Jack Pot 2 Pre Planted Containers £19.98
Already in semi-fruitingProlific cropping variety yielding average 3oz (80g). Dark Purple fruits over a long cropping period. Exceptional early establishment and good vigour along with a compact spineless attractive plant makes this an Ideal garden variety. Suited to Containers and open ground in a warm sunny location. Fruits can also be harvested small as a true baby vegetable.We have chosen this variety specifically for its compact habit making it perfect for container growing and the patio and in the future we will have many more to offer so you can have your mini allotment on the patio.

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

Lots of prices cut today at GreenFingers

Greenfingers Value Hanging Parasol Cover - 2.5m

Greenfingers Value Hanging Parasol Cover – 2.5m was £2.99 now £1.99
This Greenfingers Value Hanging Parasol Cover is ideal for keeping your parasol protected from the elements. Manufactured from 110gsm high density polyethylene making it both recyclable and shower proof it comes in a handy bag with a carry handle for easy storage when not in use. The colourfast green material offers UV protection as well as being frost and snow resistant and will help protect your parasol against dirt and grime pollution and bird fouling.Dimensions: 250cm highTop width: 35cmBottom width: 71cmPlease note that in high winds furniture covers can act like a sail so we advise that covers are not used in stormy weather.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

Narcissus 'Hawera' (Narcissus)

Narcissus ‘Hawera’ (Narcissus) was £3.99 now £1.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil (for container-grown bulbs use two parts John Innes No2 compost to one part sharp grit) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: canary-yellow Other features: contact with the sap may cause skin irritation Hardiness: half hardy Bulb size: 10/12 Each bulb produces several stems, which in late spring, are topped with up to 5 nodding flowers. Their reflexed perianth segments give them a charming windswept look, and as they usually open in succession, they will often flower over several weeks. Triandrus narcissus are perfect for planting into pots, or for adding spring colour throughout the front of the border. Garden care: Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep from late summer to early autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, dead-head and allow the leaves to die back naturally.

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