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New products at Waltons

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

New items today at Waltons

5' 11

5′ 11″ x 5′ 11″ Elite Eye Catcher Fence Panels £109.99
The 5′ 11″ x 5′ 11″ Elite St Carne Dome Fence Panel is part of our range of panels which complement each other. Combined with the Elite Eye Catcher Fencing these panels create an attractive waved and ‘scalloped’ effect! The St Carne Dome Panel has been constructed using FSC certified timber which has then been planed and pressure treated to create a robust and weather resistant garden fence panel. The planed slats are encased within a rebated frame for added durability and to ensure that your fence panels will last for years to come.Delivery is FREE to most UK postcodes.

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Price reductions at Suttons Seeds

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

Suttons Seeds reduced the price on these lines today

Old Gardeners Sign

Old Gardeners Sign was £4.99 now £3.49
There’s room for a little humour in any home. This aged metal sign, with hanging loop, is sure to raise a smile! 17 x 12cm.

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

New lines today at Suttons Seeds

Patio Planters - Planter Black

Patio Planters – Planter Black £39.99
These stylish patio planters look like theyre made of slate, and its not until you touch them that youll realise theyre not! Formed from a frost-proof stone composite in resin, they’re lightweight, look great and benefit from a built-in drainage reservoir, which makes watering easier. You could even use them indoors. Four different designs to choose from:BOWL – Fantastic for flowering bulbs. 25cm diameter x 13cm high. 2.5 litre. Available in Black or TaupeTROUGH – Makes a super window box. 37cm x 17cm x 17cm high. 4.5 litre. Available in Black or TaupePLANTER – Excellent for specimen plants. 26cm square x 49cm high. 13.5 litre. Available in Black or TaupePOT – For bedding, bulbs or small shrubs. 32cm diameter x 29cm high. 11 litre. Available in Black or Taupe

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New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

Jersey Plants Direct just added loads of new items

Petunia Million Bells Trailing Blue 2 Pre Planted Troughs

Petunia Million Bells Trailing Blue 2 Pre Planted Troughs £19.98
Keep Summer colourfulFrom the collection above we are offering a single colour pre-planted alternative. Great for building your own colour theme!

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

Reduced products at GreenFingers

Easy Tear Sellotape | Scotch tape Adhesive Sticky Tape 3m

Easy Tear Sellotape | Scotch tape Adhesive Sticky Tape 3m was £1.99 now £0.99
Don’t get unstuck this Christmas! Stock up on this clear sticky tape now and get your gift wrapping done early leaving you time to enjoy the festive season and concentrate on preparing your festive feasts and Christmas parties! Key Features:Ultra clearEasy tear30m rollPerfect for everyday useTo view our range of practical household items and offers please click here

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New products at GreenFingers

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

GreenFingers just added these new products

Ultimate Garden Shed 8x8 With Plywood Insulation & Rainwater Kit

Ultimate Garden Shed 8×8 With Plywood Insulation & Rainwater Kit £2899.99
This FSC Ultimate Garden Shed uses a reinforced framework and is a great multipurpose hotspot for all types of DIY activity storing large items and for utilising your outdoor area. Key features of this Garden Shed include: The walls are constructed from high quality timber using a unique tongue and groove cladding to give you a shed both durable and attractive in appearance; while the shiplap profile of the cladding is intelligently designed to aid water run-off Rainwater Kit

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

strawberry 'Scarlet Beauty' (alpine strawberry)

strawberry ‘Scarlet Beauty’ (alpine strawberry) was £9.99 now £7.49
Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade Soil: any soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Other features: ready to pick from June Hardiness: fully hardy The fruit of this alpine strawberry may be smaller than those grown commercially, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in flavour. We have love it because not only does it make pretty groundcover at the front of the border, but it will also produce a bumper crop of deliciously sweet berries from early summer onwards. Where space is limited it will happily grow in pots or hanging baskets. Garden care: These strawberry runners are sent out as bare root (ie not potted up or in soil) plants. They are completely dormant, so any remaining foliage or stems will look shrivelled and dry. They should be planted out within a couple of days of arrival. Once they are planted out, they will emerge from their dormancy and start to put on new growth in spring (or within a 4 – 6 weeks if planted in spring). Choose a spot in full sun and prepare the bed well by removing all the weeds and digging in a generous amount of compost. You can also work in some general purpose fertiliser if planting in spring. When you are ready to plant, fill a bucket with tepid water and leave the plants to soak for 20 minutes. This will rehydrate the roots. While they are soaking, prepare the planting holes – these should be approximately twice as wide as the strawberries root system. Plant the strawberries so the crown (the point where the roots meet the stem) is at soil level, and spread the roots out before re-filling with soil. Space them at 45cm intervals, allowing 75cm between each row. After planting, immediately give them a thorough water and apply a generous layer of mulch around the base of the plants, being careful to avoid the crown. Keep the plants well watered, especially during warmer weather and when the fruits are developing. When the strawberries are starting to form, a thick layer of straw or a strawberry mulch mat can be placed under the plants to stop the fruit touching the soil. Sheets of black plastic mulch can also be used, and this will also help retain soil moisture, reduce weeds and encourage early cropping. Strawberries can also be planted in tubs, containers and hanging baskets.

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, December 14th, 2013

New item at Crocus

Alstroemeria 'Saturne' (Planet Series) (alstroemeria Saturne)

Alstroemeria ‘Saturne’ (Planet Series) (alstroemeria Saturne) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow growing to average Flowering period: June and July Other features: excellent cut flowers; contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy The large outer tepals of this exotic-looking cultivar have heart-shaped tips and a warm apricot-yellow hue, while the yellow inner petals have numerous near-black markings. More compact than many of the other Peruvian lilies, it is equally suitable for growing in containers or the border. Garden care: Alstroemerias will need some protection in their first year or two, so only plant out when all danger of frost has passed. Set the bare roots out carefully onto well-prepared soil, or if planting into pots, use a good, multi-purpose compost. The plant will grow from the rhizome, not the fleshy storage bulb, so it is important that any bud on the rhizome is pointing upwards before being covered with 7 – 8cm (3″) soil. Keep the soil moist whilst the plant starts to grow and develop, which should be in spring. Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8″) deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings will help protect the crowns. After flowering cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.

New products at Plant Me Now

Friday, December 13th, 2013

Plant Me Now has these new lines today

Yeoman Telescopic Lawn Shears

Yeoman Telescopic Lawn Shears £29.95
For tidying and clipping grass, these telescopic lawn shears are great for those places that are hard to mow, under trees and around shrubs and garden feature. These clever tools make all cutting jobs within easy reach. The new telescopic system operates with a simple click of the grip end, which both locks and unlocks the handles. The oval section handles provide extra strength, and all tools in this range feature comfortable grips.

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Friday, December 13th, 2013

Reduced items 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

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