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New products at Crocus

Sunday, August 18th, 2013

Crocus has these new products today

Coolaroo 3.6m square shade sail - white

Coolaroo 3.6m square shade sail – white £79.99
As the Australians know a thing or two about the sun they’ve developed these great architectural shade sails to keep you cool this summer. Their unique shapes and flexibility means the Coolaroo Shade Sail lets you create interesting and unusual angles with it in the garden. Ideal for patio, play areas or even as a temporary car port. Size: 3.6m x 3.6m Features Made using Coolaroo’s famous polyester-weave fabric It blocks 90% of the sun’s dangerous UV rays Colourfast so will not rot, mildew, shrink, fray or tear Easily fixed using existing structures or attached to timber or steel poles Can be cleaned with mild detergent and water Fabric also ‘breathes’ to allow cooling air circulation The Sails are light shower resistant but not waterproof as there is small gaps in the fabric that are designed to disperse heat upwards. Edges are reinforced with polyester webbing Remains totally unaffected by moisture and natural temperature extremes Available in three colours: clockwise from top left – (colours being updated) 5-year guarantee How To Install your Coolaroo Shade Sail Shade sails can be easily fixed from existing structures or attached to correctly installed steel or timber poles. There are a range of stainless steel fixing accessories for that professional finish. All sails come complete with a stainless steel d ring in each corner, it is recommended that a square sail should have four pad eyes two snap hooks and two turnbuckles The pad eyes can be screwed to brick work or timber and then use a snap hook to couple the d ring to the pad eye. Fixing kit for square sails The importance of sun safety Kids tend to spend a lot of time playing outside and as responsible adults we need to play a key role in preventing skin damage caused by over exposure to the sun. A great way to help prevent this is to use a Coolaroo Shade Sail, which will protect you and your family from the sun’s harmful rays.

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of this item

Eco-coir Bricks And Bale

Eco-coir Bricks And Bale was £9.75 now £8.75
Producing 70-80 Litres Of Peat-free Growing Medium From A 30cm L X 30cm W X 13cm H Coir Bale Sounds Like Something Only Derren Brown Or Paul Daniels Could Manage – But This Seemingly Impossible Horticultural Magic Trick Is Something You Can Perform In Your Own Kitchen Garden, Vegetable Patch Or Allotment, Thanks To The Eco-coir Bricks And Bale! just By Adding Water And Stirring, You Can Convert These Organic, Peat-free, Compact Bricks Of All-natural Coconut Fibre (coir) Into A Growing Medium For Soil Conditioning, Hanging Baskets And Container Growing Or As Additional Brown Matter For Home Composts – Even As A Bedding Material For Worm Composters.they Can Also Be Used To Lighten Clay Soils, Improve Water Capacity In Sandy Soils Or Can Play A Major Part In Creating An Ideal Potting Compost By Mixing With Other Components, Such As Sand, Garden Compost, Loam And Manure. The Eco-coir Bricks Measure 20cm L X 10cm W X 6cm H And Produce 9 Litres Of Compost Whilst The Bales Measures 30cm L X 30cm W X 13cm H And Will Provide You With Between 70 And 80 Litres Of Peat-free Multi-purpose Compost – The Size Of A Large Garden Centre-bought Bag! see Our Extra Value Offerand Save A Further 1 When Purchasing A Set Of 5 Eco-coir Bricks.eco-coir Bale Measures 30cm L X 30cm W X 13cm Hweighs 5kgmakes Between 70-80 Litres Of Multi-purpose Composteach Eco-coir Brick Makes 9 Litres Of Clean, Lightweight, Carbon-rich And Odour-free Growing Mediumweighs Just 550gsuitable As A Base Material For Potting Mixessaves Time, Space And Effortideal Where Home Composting Is Limited Or Impossibleno More Buying Expensive Bags Of Garden Centre Compostenvironmentally Friendly – No Waste Packaging Or Bags To Dispose Ofimpoves Water Retention In Sandy Soilsideal Soil Structure Improverextra Value Offer! Buy A Set Of 5 Eco-coir Bricks And Save A Further 1!

Price reductions at Garden Centre Online

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

Reduced price on products today at Garden Centre Online

Steel Plate Black Post Letter Box

Steel Plate Black Post Letter Box was £13.99 now £12.99
This beautifully finished, steel plate black Post Box with a gold Bugle design on the front is durable, rustproof and keeps its superb finish. It can be mounted on a post or a wall. Conveniently the Post Box has an opening at the front to allow easy access to the post Dimensions: Height 36cm Width 37cm Depth 13cm

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New products at Tooled Up

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

New products at Tooled Up

Ryobi RLT3025F Folding Electric Grass Trimmer 250mm Cut Width 300w 240v

Ryobi RLT3025F Folding Electric Grass Trimmer 250mm Cut Width 300w 240v £28.95
Features:- Ergonomic articulating arm support handle for improved balance- Mid shaft joint allows folding for easy storage and transportation- Powerful 300 watt motorIncludes:8 metre (26 feet) cableComplete with 2 x 1.2mm …

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

Suttons Seeds just added this new product

Colchicum Bulbs - Collection

Colchicum Bulbs – Collection £17.99
Ideal for naturalising in the garden, producing huge bare-stemmed flowers in autumn, followed by fleshy green leaves in spring. Also fun to grow in a shallow container indoors (no soil required). Flowers September-November. Height up to 30cm. Collection contains 6 bulbs (2 of each variety):Autumnale Alboplenum – Big double white blooms – as many as 8 per bulb! Bulb size 13cm+.Autumnale Album – Palest pink or white flowers – maybe as many as 8-10! Foliage appears later and disappears by late summer, before the flowers appear again. Bulb size 13+cm.Waterlily – Spectacular double, pink, waterlily-like blooms. Bulb size 14/15cm.

Price reductions at GreenFingers

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

GreenFingers has cut the price of these products

Greenfingers Potato & Bean Planter - Small

Greenfingers Potato & Bean Planter – Small was £2.99 now £1.49
Perfect for growing your own varieties of potatoes and beans as well as flowering sweet peas this Potato and Bean Planter holds 70 litres of compost. It is the ideal size for small gardens patios and balconies or why not place it near your kitchen door so that each day you can benefit from freshly picked produce. Manufactured from laminated jute fabric to help retain moisture and heat it also features drainage holes with strong metal eyelets and firmly sewn support corners that will ensure your bamboo canes remain secure. All in all this is a durable planter with great growing potential which means a good harvest for you. Dimensions: W40 x D40 x H45cm For more Grow Your Own ideas or inspiration please click here to view our range.

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New products at GreenFingers

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

GreenFingers has this new product today

Folding Garden Trolley

Folding Garden Trolley £99.99
Perfect for moving garden items around this Folding Garden Trolley is easy to store when folded. It quickly folds into a handy sturdy carry bag and fits comfortably into most car boots. It is ideal for moving plants garden waste or large bags of compost or fertiliser. Manufactured with a sturdy steel frame and PVC green bag it even has pockets at the front to pop in small garden hand tools or other items. Easy to manoeuvre and clean this four-wheeled garden trolley comes fully assembled and ready for use. Plants not includedDimensions:Overall: L89 x W54.5 x H62cmFolded: L75 x W58 x H20cmWheels: 20cm diameterWeight: 16kgLoad Capacity: 75kg

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

Crocus has cut the price of these items

Suet ball window feeder

Suet ball window feeder was £3.99 now £2.99
This window feeder is great for suet balls and perfect for those who like to sit back and watch the birds feeding from the comfort of their own living room. It comes with a hinged front to allow for easy refilling and it will cling to any window surface. Holds up to 3x 100g fat or suet balls (not included) which are rich in protein and nutrients. These provide energy and warmth for the birds during the winter months.

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

New lines today at Crocus

Rabbit proof cloche

Rabbit proof cloche £19.99
These dome shaped cloches keep hungry deer, birds and rabbits away from your precious crops. In urban gardens they are very useful for stopping the dogs trampling on your young precious plants. The spiked feet can be pushed into the ground to help anchor the cloche in position, while the ring on top makes them very easy to lift and move about. They blend in beautifully into a border. They are produced from steel rod and wire finished in a protective Matt graphite coloured powder coat. Dimensions: Small – height 44cm, base 40cm x 40cm Large – height 52cm, base 45cm x 45cm

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Friday, August 16th, 2013

Price reduction on this item at Harrod Horticultural

Joe's Essential Gloves

Joe’s Essential Gloves was £5.95 now £4.45
Joes Essential Gloves Are The Gardening Handwear Equivalent To Iconic 1980s England Cricketing Legend (now Sir) Ian Botham – They Really Are A Great All Rounder! if A Wardrobe Full Of Gardening Gloves Isnt Your Thing Then Joes Essential Gloves Are The Pair For You; Dexterous Yet Protective, Theyll See You Through Everyday Gardening Tasks With The Minimum Of Fuss Whilst Providing Breathability And Comfort. finished In A Most Attractive Lime Green And Available In Small, Medium And Large Sizes, The Soft Seamless Knitted Yarn Provides An Exceptional Level Of Comfort Whilst The Foam Latex Coating To The Palm And Fingertips Keeps Things Safe At The Coal Face.although We Might Not Be Able To Promise A Century Of Use, You Certainly Wont Be Stumped As To Why You Chose Joes Essential Gloves!joes Essential Gloves Available In Small, Medium And Large Sizesultimate General Purpose Gardening Gloveattractive Lime Green Finishsoft Nylon Seamless Linerfoam Latex Coating To Palm And Fingertipslight Dutydexterousprotectiveopen Back Style Allows Excellent Breathabilityexceptional Level Of Comfortsnug Fit Provides Maximum Dexteritysuitable For Tactile Use Throughout The Gardengreat All Round Garden Glove