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Archive for March, 2014

New products at MowDirect

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

MowDirect has these new lines today

MTD 475 Petrol Chipper-Shredder

MTD 475 Petrol Chipper-Shredder £1049.00
With a reduction-ratio of 10:1, the high-performance MTD 475 Petrol Chipper-Shredder will turn even the most knotty hardwood branches into a mulch that can either be composted, or spread around veg-plots and flowerbeds for moisture retention and winter frost-protection.Powering its hardened-steel flails and blades is a 250cc Briggs & Stratton 1150-Series engine that develops a very generous 7.5hp; and which employs the acclaimed American manufacturer’s overhead-valve technology for a cooler running-temperature and therefore improved durability and fuel-economy. A Dual-Clean™ two-stage air-filter and DuraLube™ Splash Lubrication combine to ensure key parts aren’t subjected to undue wear-and-tear; while a Magnetron® electronic ignition and automatic compression-release work to make starting ultra-reliable and practically effort-free.So as to minimise time wasted stripping branches of their side-growth prior to chipping, the MTD 475 has been equipped with a large-diameter top hopper (max. branch diameter 50mm).It features a knee-height drop-down hopper, so you’ll be able shovel-in hedge-clippings and other lightweight material with ease; and it’s supplied with a roomy 90-litre mesh debris-bag, so you won’t have to mess around putting down a tarpaulin before you start work. The MTD 475 is well-balanced and lightweight; and has been fitted with pneumatic tyres; a combination that makes it easy shift from place to place.

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Price reductions at Waltons

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

Waltons has cut the price of these products

6 x 4 Waltons Tongue and Groove Apex Wooden Shed

6 x 4 Waltons Tongue and Groove Apex Wooden Shed was £239.95 now £214.95
This shed comes with the floor included.This 6’ x 4’ Select Tongue and Groove Apex Shed is one of the most popular sheds in our range. The traditional style and spacious interior makes it perfect for storing garden items. This shed is constructed using high quality tongue and groove timber; it makes up the cladding, making the building strong and hard wearing.The floor and roof of this building is made from high quality, solid sheet board material which gives this building a strong and solid base.This building is perfect for storing garden items and comes with a pad bolt so you can secure your items when you’re not home. This building also features styrene glazed windows, a safer and environmentally friendly alternative to glass. The roof of this building comes with high quality, mineral felt; protecting your building from winter weather. If you want a value for money, high quality building this shed is perfect and will last for years to come.Delivery is FREE to most UK postcodes- Please check our Delivery Section for more details.Please Note Our garden buildings are pre-treated with a water based timber treatment for protection during transit. In order to receive the full 10 year anti-rot guarantee, it is necessary that you treat the garden building with a high quality, spirit-based, timber preservative prior to or shortly after construction. This will protect the timber from weathering and will need to be repeated accordingly in relation to manufacturer’s instructions.Need a base for your shed? Upgrade with a portabase for all sizes up to 10′ x 8′ or an Eco Base for all sizes.

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

Suttons Seeds has these new items today

Late Summer Flowering Collection

Late Summer Flowering Collection £29.99
This collection contains a selection of excellent performing late summer flowering perennial plants that are all hardy, and of different types of habit and colour. These plants come into their own just as many other plants are starting to fade! The selection of plants will be taken from our current range which includes varieties such as crocosmia, persicaria, sedum, dierama, schizostylis, cynara, anemone, gaura, salvia, coreopsis.Collection contains a selection of 9 plants supplied in 9cm pots.

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

GreenFingers has discounted the price of loads of lines today

Greenfingers Solar Wall Light

Greenfingers Solar Wall Light was £4.99 now £3.99
Ideal for lighting dark areas this Greenfingers Solar Wall Light can be attached to fences and doors as well as walls. Installed on your garden wall or under your roof this Solar Wall Light comes on automatically as dusk falls. With three bright white LEDs it lights up an area directly below that is large enough for you to see where you are going but not so bright that it will annoy your neighbours! Outdoor lighting powered by the sun is the environmentally friendly and cost efficient way to light up pathways and gardens or perhaps even your garden pond. Simply position in a sunny spot to charge the internal battery during daylight hours. Easy to install no wiringRechargeable batteries included 2 x AA 1.2v 600MAHDimensions: W16.5 x D12cmWe recommend the solar panel is exposed to direct sunlight for as long as possible; however at darker times of the year it is best to recharge the batteries in a rechargeable unit. Please follow the instructions and charge batteries for 8 hours before use.

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New products at GreenFingers

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

New items at GreenFingers

12 x 8 - Overlap Apex - Double Door  - No Windows

12 x 8 – Overlap Apex – Double Door – No Windows £499.99
This windowless FSC Overlap Apex Shed is a great choice if you need space to store your garden equipment or household items. It comes equipped with double doors and a solid sheet roof and floor to offer excellent access as well as a sturdy core. Without windows the building boasts better security with no prying eyes able to peep into your shed. The double doors are ledged and braced to ensure durability and are secured with turn buttons. It is a robust quality building at an affordable price that makes a good practical addition to any garden.Manufactured from FSC-approved timber with 28mm x 28mm rough sawn framing and 7mm overlap cladding it has oriented strand board (OSB) solid sheets on the floor and roof. The overlapping pattern of this shed creates a weather-resistant shell around the building; although once your garden shed has been installed you should continue to maintain it with a good quality preservative every year or two in accordance with the manufacturer

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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

Crocus reduced the price on these lines today

Cyclamen cilicium (sowbread)

Cyclamen cilicium (sowbread) was £2.99 now £1.99
Position: partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: September to November Hardiness: frost hardy (may need protection in winter) Bulb size: 13/15 Slender pale to rose pink flowers give this pretty cyclamen a more delicate appearance than many of the other species. Made up of five twisted and recurved petals, which have a magenta blotch at their mouth, the nodding flowers appear at the same time as the foliage in autumn and usually last for several weeks. The mid-green leaves are heavily patterned with silver on the upper surface and have a purplish sheen underneath, and these will remain attractive throughout the winter before dying back in spring. Originating from coniferous forests in Southern Turkey where they are found growing amongst rocks and screes, they prefer a sheltered spot with freely draining soil in partial shade. Garden care: Plant the tubers shallowly with the rounded (usually smooth) side downwards so that the top of the tuber is either at or just below the surface of the soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing, but reduce this as the flowers fade. When the leaves die back in spring, apply a generous layer of mulch and keep the tubers as dry as possible during their summer dormancy.

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, March 9th, 2014

Crocus just added these new items

Syringa Bloomerang 'Pink Perfume' (PBR) (repeat flowering lilac)

Syringa Bloomerang ‘Pink Perfume’ (PBR) (repeat flowering lilac) £14.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil Rate of Growth: average Flowering period: April and May, then intermittently until October Hardiness: fully hardy This easy to grow shrub will flower for months, so it is perfect for smaller gardens where you need high-performance plants. Like other lilacs, it has an initial (main) flush of flowers in mid- to late spring, but then it will carry on flowering intermittently right through to mid-autumn. It is relatively compact so can be grown in a large patio pot if kept well fed and watered, and will make a rewarding addition to the shrub or mixed border. Garden care: In mid summer remove the faded flower heads carefully using secateurs to avoid damaging the young shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, March 8th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of these lines

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)!

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, March 8th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural just added this new item

Insect Mesh Pack 2m X 5m

Insect Mesh Pack 2m X 5m £12.75
Insect Mesh Protection Netting Is A Fine Mesh, Heavy-duty, Uv Stabilised, Long-lasting Netting That Effectively Keeps Out Minute But Common Garden Pests Such As Carrot Fly, Cabbage Root Fly Along With Butterflies And Birds – And As Its Made From 100% Polyethylene, Its Light Enough To Be Laid Directly Over Crops Or Form A Very Effective Barrier When Placed Over Crop Protection Hoops. the Insect Mesh Protection Netting – With Its Pest-busting 1.35mm Square Mesh – Is Available In 2, 2.5 And 3 Metre Widths And Every Gardener Who Values Their Vegetables Should Have Some!

New products at PondKeeper

Saturday, March 8th, 2014

PondKeeper just added these new items

Nishikoi Health Pond Fish Food 5kg

Nishikoi Health Pond Fish Food 5kg £39.99
We’re really impressed by this new pond food from Nishikoi. It has been designed to give our fish medicinal benefits as well as satisfying their appetite.
As the food is whetgerm based it can be fed throughout the year when water is above 9 degrees centigrade. It is low inprotein and eaily digested.
At the start of the pond season when your fish start to surface after a season of slumber you can be satisfied that you are treatintg them to a food that will equip them for the busy spring and beyond.

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