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Summer bedding plants

Sunday, March 2nd, 2014

Fancy some summer bedding plants? It’s an easy and fantastic way of bringing colour to your garden.
Buying 9cm pot Summer bedding plants means you don’t have to mess about growing them on. Whilst it is easy it requires time and effort which if you’re a busy person you don’t have!

Plant this summer bedding anywhere in your garden – beds, borders, baskets, patio pots and window boxes. If you’re after a hanging basket display then look for a couple of varieties: one that trails and one is upright. This gives your baskets a sense of height and body.
Buy hanging baskets ready made for even more instant appeal!


Fuchsia Trailing Mix 2 Hanging Baskets
 £19.98
Save time and money with our pre-planted hanging basketsEach hanging basket contains 5 Fuchsia Trailing plants, compost, FREE Raingel and feed treatment. Care instructions included.This Fuchsia has brightly coloured pink tubular flowers that trails and so is perfect for tubs and baskets. It is sure to produce an eye catching display throughout the summer. Good all weather tolerance.

Mixed Floral 2 Preplanted Hanging Baskets
 £19.98
Save time and money with our pre-planted hanging basketsEach hanging basket contains compost, FREE Raingel and feed treatment. Care instructions are included.A stunning variety of plants to brighten your Summer Garden. Varieties included: Red Trailing Geranium, Trailing Fuchsia, Hot Pink Petunia, White Bacopa, Silver Helichrysum, Blue Nemesia and Gold Sanvitalia.

Mixed Floral Preplanted 1 Hanging Basket
 £12.99
Save time and money with our pre-planted hanging basketsEach hanging basket contains compost, FREE Raingel and feed treatment. Care instructions are included.A stunning variety of plants to brighten your Summer Garden. Varieties included: Red Trailing Geranium, Trailing Fuchsia, Hot Pink Petunia, White Bacopa, Silver Helichrysum, Blue Nemesia and Gold Sanvitalia.

Fuchsia Trailing Mix 1 Hanging Basket
 £12.99
Save time and money with our pre-planted hanging basketsEach hanging basket contains 5 Fuchsia Trailing plants, compost, FREE Raingel and feed treatment. Care instructions included.This Fuchsia has brightly coloured pink tubular flowers that trails and so is perfect for tubs and baskets. It is sure to produce an eye catching display throughout the summer. Good all weather tolerance.

New products at Plant Me Now

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Plant Me Now just added this new product

Canna Tropicanna Tubers (1 root)

Canna Tropicanna Tubers (1 root) £3.95
If you’re looking for a plant that looks a little exotic, try these Canna Tropicanna tubers. Included in our ‘Select Range’ these dark orange flowered canna will bloom all summer long. Canna rhizomes like a moist, humus rich soil and to be in full sun. Dig-over the ground and add well-rotted manure if possible. Ideal for flower beds, outdoor containers and as focal points. Cannas are best started indoors in containers of moist compost at a temperature of 20C. Water sparingly until foliage develops and once well grown and rooted, plant out into containers or flower beds. Water regularly. Cannas aren’t frost hardy, so lift, clean and divide before the first frosts. Store in a frost free area until planting time again.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Reduced price on products today at Harrod Horticultural

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 Van Meuwen

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

New lines added today at Van Meuwen

Annual Bedding Plants Collection - 72 annual bedding plug plants - 6 of each variety

Annual Bedding Plants Collection – 72 annual bedding plug plants – 6 of each variety £9.99
This all new, 72 plant collection will fill your beds, borders, patio containers and hanging baskets with the most spectacular array of colour. A wonderful collection of 12 stunning varieties selected specifically for their fantastic range of contrasting colours, stunning blooms and elegant foliage. Supplied as vigorous plug plants.Collection comprises:Begonia Mixed - An exceptionally large flowered variety.Antirrhinum - Fragrant snapdragons in a bright colour range.Dahlia - A classic mixture of dwarf bedding dahlias.Petunia Mix - a blend of over 20 types of petunia flowers.Gazania Mixed - A stunning blend of daisy-like flowers.Marigold Mixed - High quality bedding marigoldsNicotiana - Mid-height plants with upward facing flowers.Geranium Mixed - Compact, uniform plants produce a mass of colour in bright vibrant shades.Lobelia - A trailing lobelia with a sparkling array of dainty flowers in a rich sapphire blue.Salpiglossis - Stunning long lasting trumpet flowers on upright bushy plants. Sweet William - A cottage garden favourite for their fabulous scent. Mesembryanthemum Mixed - Produces a glowing display in full sun.

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New products at John Lewis

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

New products today at John Lewis

Beau & Elliot Twine Vacuum Flask

Beau & Elliot Twine Vacuum Flask £16.00
 A delightful flask that will keep four cups of fluid hot or cold for up to eight hours, this piece from Beau & Elliot’s Twine range is crafted from aluminium and features a press down lid.

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New products at Waltons

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

New products added today at Waltons

Sherwood Chestnut Tower Climbing Frame

Sherwood Chestnut Tower Climbing Frame £989.95
The Sherwood Chestnut Tower Climbing Frame has been carefully constructed using planed and pressure treated timber to ensure that your play centre is both safe and built to last. The thick 75mm upright timbers provide substantial support for the large tower bunk floor. The floor itself is made from tightly locked tongue and groove boards to give you a robust and hard wearing platform. This platform is surrounded by timber safety rails and both entrance and exit are framed with easy grip handles. This is then covered over by a tongue and groove roof to offer shelter and provide your kids with their own personal space in the garden.This climbing frame includes a four rung ladder and a long plastic slide for a quick descent! The Chestnut is compatible with the Play Centre Picnic Table and can also be used with the Play Centre Tower Bridge to link with the Elder Tower, creating one giant play centre!Please Note: The Chestnut Tower has been EN1176 safety certified and is suitable for both home and commercial use. Delivery is FREE to most UK postcodes. Please see our delivery pages for more details.

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New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Gardens and Homes Direct added hundreds of new products

Copacabana 2 Seater Conservatory Sofa and Chair with Footstool

Copacabana 2 Seater Conservatory Sofa and Chair with Footstool £999.99
With its hand crafted, banana leaf frame, our Copacabana range of conservatory furniture is both beautiful and quality made. This two seater sofa and chair set is ideal for those who want to add a new dimension to their conservatory with a product that exudes excellence.A light, banana leaf construction allows these items to be moved into place with ease whilst subtle colours of green and yellow fabric will fit perfectly into any living area. We have also included a footstool for added comfort. All covers are zipped for easy removal and cleaning (washable at 30 degrees). They are even reversible to save valuable time and effort.Indoor use only.*Does not include scatter cushions or lamp table*Dimensions:Two Seater Sofa: W200cm x D86cm x H80cmChair: W83cm x D86cm x H80cm Footstool: W56cm x D56cm…

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

New lines today at Suttons Seeds

Hibiscus Plants - Honeymoon Mix

Hibiscus Plants – Honeymoon Mix £9.99
A large-flowered, British-bred, annual version of this tender perennial. Available in a 3 colour mixture of red, light rose and white with contrasting eye. Each flower lasts 24-48 hours, but they are produced in a constant stream from July right through to first frosts! Height 41-50cm (16-20). Make your patio garden exotic!

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Reduced lines at GreenFingers

Greenfingers Green-Framed Aluminium Greenhouse - 6' x 4'

Greenfingers Green-Framed Aluminium Greenhouse – 6′ x 4′ was £219.99 now £199.99
Make sure your plants and seedlings are cared for and protected from the British climate with this Aluminium Greenhouse. Carefully balancing style with practically the aluminium frame of this greenhouse is coated in a polymer based UV protected electrostatic powder spray finish giving long life to your greenhouse.The panels are made from polycarbonate glazing which is light strong and virtually unbreakable making it safe for pets or young children to be around. Polycarbonate also maintains a more even temperature than glass while the twin-wall construction provides good insulation from frost. This makes it ideal for overwintering and early starts. These features are sure to benefit your plants and seedlings making growing and tending to your plants all the more satisfying for you

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Crocus has cut the price of these lines

Lathyrus odoratus 'Linda C' (spencer sweet pea seed Linda C)

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Linda C’ (spencer sweet pea seed Linda C) was £1.29 now £0.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Flower colour: violet-blue Hardiness: hardy annual Violet-blue standard petals and slightly darker wing petals, form large, softly frilled flowers, which have a light fragrance. Their colouring mixes easily with most shades, particularly pinks, purples and blues. All the sweet-peas in our trial produced significantly better plants when the seeds were sown in autumn rather than spring. Garden care: From October to late February, sow seeds into deep pots or root trainers filled with a good-quality seed compost and place them in a cold frame. Pinch out the tips as the plants grow to encourage them to become bushier and produce more flowers, and harden off before planting out in early April. Direct sowings can also be made in October or March-April. It is important to remove the faded flowers before they set seed, so picking them to fill a vase inside will only encourage more to form. Sow: October-April Flowering: June-September Approximate quantity: 20 seeds.

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