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Archive for April, 2014

New products at GreenFingers

Sunday, April 6th, 2014

New lines added today at GreenFingers

Quarter Round Etagere

Quarter Round Etagere £89.99
Showcase all of your favourite plants ornaments or other pieces of decor with this beautiful etagere.Made from quality cast iron this item will make a great focal point in a corner of your garden or conservatory. Easy to clean this product will retain its good looks for years to come. 50x50x66cm High. 15.5kg.Please note that this product is not suitable for use outside unless it is treated with a metal paint such as Hammerite.

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You have enemies?

Sunday, April 6th, 2014

You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.

Winston Churchill

Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, April 6th, 2014

Crocus reduced the price on these lines today

Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' (paeony / peony)

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Festiva Maxima’ (paeony / peony) was £14.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: creamy white Other features: mid green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Exquisite, double flowers, that open with a pink blush, but quickly fade to creamy-white (while sometimes keeping a smattering of crimson flecks), appear from early to midsummer above the mid green leaves. One of the most popular old varieties, the enormous rose scented flowers are often more than 20cm across. Plant it close to a pathway or entrance, where the fabulous scent can be really appreciated. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, April 6th, 2014

Crocus just added these new products

Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' (star magnolia)

Magnolia stellata ‘Rosea’ (star magnolia) £29.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: March to April Hardiness: fully hardy A popular, compact, bushy shrub or small tree with mid-green leaves and silky buds which open up to large, pink star-shaped flowers, The flowers are lightly scented, and open very early, before the leaves, eventually covering the shrub for several weeks. This is one of the best magnolias for a small garden. Garden care: Plant in a sheltered spot, away from strong winds. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer. Plant in a sheltered spot, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole. Mulch in spring with manure and leaf mould, especially on dry soils.

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The ultimate compost heap?

Saturday, April 5th, 2014


I love this compost heap. It is so very neat.

New products at Plant Me Now

Saturday, April 5th, 2014

Plant Me Now has this new product today

Lets Grow... Strawberries/Herbs Planter

Lets Grow… Strawberries/Herbs Planter £24.95
Even if you’ve only got a balcony to grow on, you can still enjoy delicious homemade strawberries and herbs – with a little help from this stacked planter! Easy to hang up, or use as a freestanding pot, this special design has twelve locations for planting and combination of flowers and seasonal fruit or veg and is ideal for those outdoor spaces where a dedicated crop patch just isn’t suitable. Grow plenty of delicious strawberries in any garden. Three stacking sections can be hung or used as a free standing planter. Features twelve planting locations for strawberries, herbs and other seasonal vegetables Ideal for patios and balconies 42cm in height, 32cm in width.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, April 5th, 2014

Price reduction 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)!

Price reductions at PondKeeper

Saturday, April 5th, 2014

PondKeeper has cut the price of these products

Hozelock Bioforce 3000 - 2013 Model

Hozelock Bioforce 3000 – 2013 Model was £119.99 now £99.99
This entry-level Bioforce is actually the ‘old’ 5500 model. The new title reflects how much volume the filter can handle if keeping koi – it can actually handle 4500 litres (1000 gallons) if you are keeping goldfish. (This is a popular size of pond and not many pondkeepers would suggest using this filter for koi).

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New products at PondKeeper

Saturday, April 5th, 2014

New items at PondKeeper

Oase Filtoclear 30000 And FreeFlow 18000 Set

Oase Filtoclear 30000 And FreeFlow 18000 Set £549.99
This is a great pond pump and filter set for the pondkeeper looking for a bit of quality. Together the pump and filter in this set can look after a fish pond sized 15000 litres (3300 gallons). With the addition of a 200lph air pump this pond size could be stretched to 18000lph.
The set consists of the bestselling PondXpert FreeFlow pond pump twinned with the Oase FiltoClear 30000 pond filter.

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New products at John Lewis

Saturday, April 5th, 2014

John Lewis just added this new product

Iron & Clay Rustic Terracotta Leaf Planter, Gold

Iron & Clay Rustic Terracotta Leaf Planter, Gold £15.00
Designed with gold leaf styling, this rustic terracotta planter is both eye-catching and versatile, looking equally appealing on the garden table, or your patio.