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New products at Crocus

Wednesday, April 30th, 2014

Crocus has these new products today

Rosa 'Gentle Hermione' (rose Gentle Hermione)

Rosa ‘Gentle Hermione’ (rose Gentle Hermione) £12.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and September Flower colour: blush pink Other features: excellent cut flowers Hardiness: fully hardy A particularly beautiful rose, with richly scented blooms that make wonderful additions to the vase. Each flower is crowded with lots of pink petals that are encased by several rows of slightly paler outer petals. The overall effect is very pretty, and as they stand up well to rain, they tend to last well, both on the well-rounded shrub, or after cutting. Garden care: If planting out in winter, choose a frost-free spell when the soil is not frozen. Roses are quite deep-rooted plants so dig a deep hole roughly twice as wide as the plants roots and mix in a generous amount of composted organic matter. A top-dressing of a general purpose fertiliser can be worked into the surrounding soil and we also recommend using Rose Rootgrow at this stage to encourage better root development. This is particularly important when planting into a bed where roses have previously been grown as Rose Rootgrow is said to combat rose sickness (aka. replant disease). Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the point where the cultivated rose has been grafted onto the rootstock, and from where the shoots emerge) is at soil level. You can judge this quite easily by laying something flat, like a spade handle or bamboo cane, across the top of the hole. When they are at the right height, back-fill the hole, firming the soil down gently before watering the plant well. Water generously until well established, and apply a specialist rose fertiliser (following the manufacturers instructions) each spring. They will also benefit from a generous mulch of composted farmyard manure in spring, but make sure this is kept away from the stems. In late winter, pop on a pair of tough gloves and remove dead, damaged, diseased or congested branches completely. Then cut back vigorous new shoots by up to a third, and shorten strong side-shoots to within two or three buds of the main stems. If the centre of the shrub is becoming congested, remove one or two of the older stems to their base. After the first flush of flowers has faded, prompt dead-heading will encourage more flowers to form.

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of these items

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 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 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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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural has these new products today

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Price reductions at Lawn Mowers UK

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Lawn Mowers UK has cut the price of these items

Hayter Spirit 41 Electric Rear Roller Lawn mower

Hayter Spirit 41 Electric Rear Roller Lawn mower was £259.00 now £245.00
The compact and stylish Hayter Spirit 41 Electric is lighter than the petrol models, has great manoeuvrability and will leave a neat cut and a fine striped finish to lawns. The Spirit 41 Mains Electric benefits from the same revolutionary light weight aluminium skeleton chassis and tough high impact plastic construction as the petrol models. The 1500 Watt long life motor is produced for Hayter by ATB, the modern motor design and manufacturing market leader, giving a quiet and smooth performance. Features: Mains electric powered convenience
Quiet and smooth electric motor
Unique aluminium and plastic construction
Strong light weight aluminium skeleton chassis
Can be used without collection bag as a rear discharge mower
Front fins that noticeably improve the quality of cut and grass collection
Full width ribbed rear roller
Rubber rimmed front wheels with ball race bearings
Handlebars fold within length of machine requiring less storage space
Smooth high impact ABS plastic underdeck for improved collection and reduced noise
7 height of cut settings controlled by a single counterbalanced lever
Comfortable full width bail arm
Operator Presence Control for safe operation
Fabric grassbag can be lifted through the handlebars for easy emptying
17m detachable cable supplied

Manufacturer’s 3 year domestic warranty. Annual service required. Specifications: ATB 1500 Watt Induction Motor Motor Start : Push Button Cutting width 41cm – 16″ Cutting Heights 13 – 65mm, 7 positions Cutting Height Adjustment : Single lever Grassbag Capacity : 55 litres Working Angle : 20 degrees Height 1058 x Width 472 x Length 1370mm Weight: 29kg

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New products at Lawn Mowers UK

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

New items today at Lawn Mowers UK

Hayter Motif 41 Push Petrol Lawn Mower

Hayter Motif 41 Push Petrol Lawn Mower £339.00
The Hayter Motif range of lawnmowers (powered by Briggs & Stratton engines) are at home just about anywhere in the garden. These 4-wheel petrol rotary mowers produce an excellent cut on both fine lawns as well as rougher grassed areas. This Hayter Motif 41 Push model is powered by a Briggs and Stratton 190cc 4-stroke engine and has a cutting width of 41cm. The grass cutting heights can be adjusted to 8 positions from 25- 55mm and the 50 litre grassbag can be lifted through handlebars for easy emptying. Specifications: Briggs and Stratton Series 650 ReadyStart 190cc 4-stroke engine Recoil start Cutting width 41cm Cutting heights: 8 positions from 25 – 55 mm Cutting Height Adjustment – Single Lever Grass Bag Capacity : 50 litres Fuel Tank Capacity : 1 litre Working Angle : 20 degrees Overall dimensions: Height 1010 x Width 490 x Length 1395mm Weight 31kg Features: Robust high quality steel cutting deck Single lever height of cut for quick and easy height adjustment Large fabric grassbag can be lifted through handlebars for easy emptying Comfortable and easy to use handlebar controls, including throttle control with choke position Folding handlebar for easy storage Friction disc fitted as standard – protecting the crankshaft should you accidentally hit a solid object Manufacturer’s 3 year domestic (90 days commercial) warranty. Annual service required

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New products at Tooled Up

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Tooled Up has this new product today

Ryobi RLM4617SME Petrol Lawn Mower 460mm Cut Width with 175cc 4 Stroke Subaru Engine

Ryobi RLM4617SME Petrol Lawn Mower 460mm Cut Width with 175cc 4 Stroke Subaru Engine £359.95
Features & Benefits:&bull Powerful 175cc Subaru® engine&bull 46cm deck for a large cutting width&bull Mulching function finely chops and redistributes grass clippings into the ground as a natural fertiliser&bull Single poin…

New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Gardens and Homes Direct has these new products today

Pair of Allibert Sento Black Dining Chairs

Pair of Allibert Sento Black Dining Chairs £59.99
Our modern, sleek and stylish Allibert Sento Black Dining Chair is moulded in soft curves and has a striking high-gloss finish and contoured backrest for comfort. Lightweight and stackable for convenient storage, it is perfect for the garden, patio and conservatory. This durable, robust maintenance-free resin dining chair is colourfast, UV and weather resistant and is available in several vibrant colours.Features:• Stylish jet black high-gloss finish and weather-resistant, colourfast construction.• Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. • A perfect complement to the Allibert furniture range.• Easy to clean and maintenance free. Stackable for easy storage.• 3 Year guarantee.Dimensions:• Width 55cm/22in• Depth 46cm/18.5in• Height 84cm/33in

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Free seeds

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Suttons Seeds just added these new items

Marigold Afro-French Plants - Zenith Mix

Marigold Afro-French Plants – Zenith Mix £11.99
Robust African/French hybrid plants bearing a profusion of large, double, rain-resistant blooms, in a delightful mix of colours. And because the plants don’t set seed, they go on blooming for months with no need for dead-heading! Height 23-25cm (9-10); spacing 25cm (10).French and Afro-French marigolds are often cited as the most powerful tagetes species for repelling insects. This also makes them a beneficial companion to vegetables!

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Monday, April 28th, 2014

Price cut on this item 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)!