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New products at Crocus

Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

New products today at Crocus

potato 'Charlotte' (seed potato for summer planting)

potato ‘Charlotte’ (seed potato for summer planting) £2.99
Position: sun-partial shade Soil: fertile, well drained Rate of growth: fast-growing Harvesting period: mid-late June Hardiness: protect tubers from frost Popular and high-yielding, these pear-shaped salad potatoes have a waxy flesh that maintains a good flavour when eaten hot or cold. Reliable and easy to grow in a wide range of soils, they have some resistance to scab and a good resistance to blight. If planted in summer, you can begin to harvest your new potatoes in late autumn to Christmas. Garden care: There is no need to chit seed potatoes which are planted in summer, so just plant them straight out into trenches dug into a well-prepared bed about 30cm (12in) apart, or plant them into a potato grow-bag, making sure there is at least 20cm (8″) of compost beneath them. Add a general purpose fertiliser to the bottom of the trench or growbag and then cover the potatoes with a 20cm layer of soil or compost. Keep well watered, and as the plants get to around 20cm (8in) tall you need to bank up the soil around the plant, so the soil covers the bottom two thirds of the plant. Watering your plants well will help improve crop yield and discourage potato scab. It is important that the crop is protected from frosts and the crop should be ready to harvest in around 12 weeks.

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New products at Plant Me Now

Monday, March 24th, 2014

Plant Me Now has this new item today

Perennial Flower Meadow Seeds Collection (7sqm)

Perennial Flower Meadow Seeds Collection (7sqm) £10.95
This is a particularly diverse collection of flowers to create a short yet long lasting flower meadow. The perennial seeds collection is a mix of annuals and perennials with new varieties such as the dwarf shasta daisy which can flower in its first year along with achilles, perennial linen and other hardy plants flowering in their second year onwards. Ideal for the expert or novice gardener alike, you should see blooms between 6 and 8 weeks from sowing. A carefully selected collection of flowering species that bloom for 3 to 4 months and attract friendly pollinating insects. Covers an area of 7 square metres. 29 annual and perennial flowering varieties with differing flowering times for a long lasting display with the following flowering species: Linum perenne Bellis perennis Achillea millefolium Centaurea cyanus Best time to sow September – October or March – June. Mowing your floral meadow at the end of the season will encourage another super display the following year.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Monday, March 24th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural reduced the price on this product today

Showa Floreo 370 Gloves

Showa Floreo 370 Gloves was £7.95 now £7.45
Available In His And Hers Colours – Pink And Black – These Range-topping Showa Floreo 370 Gloves Provide The Ultimate Second Skin For Gardeners Hands. precision Gardening Becomes A Simple Task Thanks To The Lightweight Tailoring Which Gives An Amazing Tactile Touch And Great Grip When Pruning, Trimming, Weeding, Pricking Out And Deadheading, And Added To The Manufacturing Technology Which Brings An Anti-perspirant Breathable Liner And A Snug Fitting Wrist To Keep Both Dirt And Liquid Out, The Showa Floreo 370 Gloves Really Are The Only Gardening Gloves Youll Need! Black Showa Floreo 370 Gloves Are Available In Large (size 8) And Extra Large (9), With Small (6) And Medium (7) In The Pink.showa Floreo 370 Gloves Available In Black And Pink2 Sizes Available In Black – Large (8) And Extra Large (9)pink Come In Small (6) And Medium (7)second Skin Fit|breathable Linervery Tactile Touch – Suitable For Delicate Garden Tasks Such As Planting And Pricking Outnitrile Coated Palm For Strong And Secure Gripelasticated Wrist To Keep Out Dirt And Waterhis And Hers Coloursseamless Nylon Linernitrile Coated Palmwashable At 40cextra Value – Buy 2 Pairs Of Any Size And Save 1 (discount Deducted At Checkout)!

New products at John Lewis

Monday, March 24th, 2014

John Lewis just added these new items

Smash Quirkz Butterfly Lunch Bag, Pink

Smash Quirkz Butterfly Lunch Bag, Pink £15.00
 Fun and functional, this lunch bag from Smash is made from high density thermal insulation that is easy-to-clean and keeps food fresh and protected

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New products at Simply Garden Furniture

Monday, March 24th, 2014

Simply Garden Furniture just added this new product

Cheap Garden Furniture Windsor Steamer Chair

Cheap Garden Furniture Windsor Steamer Chair £121.04
There can be nothing better than making the most of the summer and having a garden party with everyone you love. One of the main problems however is finding comfortable seating. Garden parties can often be the time when the extra, not so comfortable chairs are brought out of the garage or spare room. We think everyone should do away with the rickety old chairs and get only the best for their gardens. The BillyOh Windsor Steamer is the perfect chair for your garden or outdoor space. These style of loungers were once all the rage on ocean liners and now you can have this wonderful style of lounger for your outdoor living space. It s designed to be ultimately adjustable so you can sit exactly how you want, comfort is not compromised with this wonderful recliner. The wide armrests and handles are the extra details that make the whole of this steamer the star of comfort. The curved lower back and tall back will support your lower back and neck perfectly. . If you dream of being able to drift to sleep in comfort, the Windsor steamer is the answer. The lounger is angled so you will feel comfortable and supported the whole time you are seated, it s so comfortable you ll never want to be anywhere else in the summer time. The strong acacia wood lends itself beautifully to outdoor use and makes the steamer look classic with its subtle colour tones. You ll never have to go on a ship to enjoy the comfort factor of this beautiful BillyOh Windsor Steamer.

New products at Garden Buildings Direct

Monday, March 24th, 2014

Garden Buildings Direct has these new products today

Dorset W4.0m x D4.5m Side Window

Dorset W4.0m x D4.5m Side Window £1749.95
Log Cabin – This wonderfully crafted log cabin further demonstrates Garden Buildings Direct’s growing standing as a leading manufacturer of log cabins. The BillyOh Dorset Log Cabin is a compact yet stylish Log Cabin for those whom would like to indulge in a bit of luxury within the confines of their garden and have limited space. Not detracting away from the Log Cabin itself, this log cabin provides ample interior space and the well crafted features such as the windows and double doors which filter light into the interior adding a heightened sense of space. The overhanging roof gives you the option of sitting outside yet in the shade. Underpinning this unique log cabin concept is second to none craftmanship highlighted by the use of interlocking construction maximising the structural integrity of this 28mm cladded garden Log Cabin. Manufactured by BillyOh.com.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Monday, March 24th, 2014

Crocus reduced the price on this item today

Newspaper holder

Newspaper holder was £19.99 now £14.99
A smart metallic newspaper holder that can be fixed to the house or gate, keeping your newspapers and magazines dry

New products at Plant Me Now

Sunday, March 23rd, 2014

Plant Me Now just added these new lines

Garden Tool Caddy

Garden Tool Caddy £6.95
The garden caddy made from lightweight and durable green plastic is ideal for storage and carrying tools and equipment in the garden. Made in the UK by the Stewart Garden Company.

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Sunday, March 23rd, 2014

Reduced price on items today at Harrod Horticultural

Showa Grip Master Gloves

Showa Grip Master Gloves was £7.95 now £7.45
These Showa Grip Master Gloves Give You Everything Youd Expect From A Pair Of Top Quality Gardening Gloves – And Then A Little Bit More! the Washable, General Purpose Gardening Gloves Feature A Nitrile Coated Palm For Exceptional Grip In All Conditions – No Tools Slipping Out Of Hands With The Showa Grip Master Gloves – And A Breathable Back Making Them Extremely Comfortable To Wear In All Weathers And Conditions. Expect The Grip Master Gardening Gloves To Provide Exceptional Grip, Reliability, Dexterity And Durability – They Really Do Represent The Ultimate In General Purpose Gardening Gloves And Were Forever Re-stocking Them!showa Grip Master Gloves Boast A Seamless Polycotton Liner With Special Hi-grip Latex Palmsuperior Grip For Tool Handlingexcellent Fit Gives Unparalleled Comfort And Feelbreathable Back Avoids Sweating Problemselasticated Wrist Minimises Dirt Ingressexcellent Abrasion And Tear Resistanceanti-bacterial Treatment To Reduce Odoursavailable In Sizes 7 – 10extra Value – Buy 2 Pairs Of The Same Size And Save 1 (discount Deducted At Checkout)!

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Sunday, March 23rd, 2014

New product at Harrod Horticultural

Harrod Slot And Lock

Harrod Slot And Lock £18.00
The Harrod Slot And Lock Flat Aluminium Pond Covers Are A Great Way To Protect Your Pond – And Fish- From Herons, Falling Leaves And Other Pond Undesirables And You Can Be Sure These High Quality, Entry Level Covers Will Last For Years.thats Because They Utilise The Rhs Chelsea Flower Show Garden Product Of The Year 2012 Award Winning Slot And Lock Technology To Hold The 16mm Diameter, Corrosion Resistant (always Handy Near Water) Black Powder Coated Aluminium Framework Securely Together, Allowing The 16mm Extruded Polyethylene Mesh Netting – As Used As Standard On The Side Of Our Fruit Cages – To Get On With The Job Of Pond Security.available In Size Options From 1m Up To 3m, The Flat Pond Covers Sit On The Surface Around The Pond. both Lightweight For Easy Access And Durable, The Slot And Lock Pond Covers Will Keep Fish Happy And Herons Glum For Years To Come. please Note That The Harrod Slot And Lock Aluminium Pond Covers Are Not Designed Or Guaranteed To Prevent Children And Pets From Falling Into Ponds.harrod Slot And Lock Flat Aluminium Pond Cover Lays On Pond Edgesavailable In A Range Of Size Options From 1m Up To 3mframework Made From 16mm Diameter, Anti Corrosion Black Powder Coated Aluminum Tubingpond Covers Use Award Winning Slot And Lock Connectorslightweight For Easy Accesskeeps Out Herons And Falling Leavesnot Designed Or Guaranteed To Prevent Children And Pets Falling Into Waterraised Aluminium Pond Cover Is Also Available. dont Rule Out Any Of Our Pond Covers Just Because You Cannot See A Size To Suit. We Can Adapt Our Pond Covers To A Tailored Size For You. Just Download Our Bespoke Pond Cover Form And Send It To Us Or Call 0845 218 5301.