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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Saturday, May 31st, 2014

GreenFingers reduced the price on these lines today

6X Natural Fertiliser - 15kg

6X Natural Fertiliser – 15kg was £10.99 now £9.99
Six times richer than farmyard manure! 6X 100% Natural Fertiliser contains no peat or chemicals and is a sterilised weed and pathogen free natural organic fertiliser so it is safe to use on all plants. It provides balanced nutrition for shrubs flower beds vegetables and lawns and is extraordinarily economical – one 15Kg sack of this fibrous fertiliser is sufficient to cover 180sq metres at lawn rate or 66 sq. metres for general feeding. It is renowned for producing magnificent gardens of all types of flowers vegetables fruit and lawns. It is called 6X Natural Fertiliser because it is 6 to 8 times more concentrated 6 to 8 times richer and much better value than even the best traditional fertiliser products and one sack will go 6 to 8 times as far! Certified by Organic Farmers & Growers for use in organic systemsContains: Nitrogen(N) 5.8% Phosphorus(P) 3.5% Potassium(K) 3% It is ideal: for creating a lawn with a rich green sward; to break clay or to condition the soil; to enable vigorous growth of seedlings; to encourage vigorous and healthy root systems; to produce wholesome vegetables and tasty fruit and for healthy abundant flower growth. Vey handily it can also be turned into liquid manure which will cover 250 sq. yards when used at the lawn rate. 6X Natural Fertiliser is also quite harmless to lime hating plants it should be mixed with peat and then spread around the plants that are already established helping to promote healthy abundant growth of rhododendrons azaleas camellias and ericas. Capacity: 15kg

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New products at GreenFingers

Saturday, May 31st, 2014

New products today at GreenFingers

Greenfingers Cadiz FSC Acacia High Back Folding Armchair

Greenfingers Cadiz FSC Acacia High Back Folding Armchair £54.99
Add simplistic style to your garden or patio with this Greenfingers Cadiz FSC Acacia High Back Folding Armchair. It is ideal if family or friends pop round for an unexpected visit or if you just want to grab a seat and take advantage of that sunny corner of the garden to enjoy a good book. Usefully this armchair can fold down and be stored neatly away in your shed or garage.Dimensions: W55 x D59 x H96cmSeat area: W46 x D42cmSeat back: W45.5 x H55.5cmArm height: 64cmLoad capacity: 120kgClick here for Acacia Information. Requires Adobe Reader.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, May 31st, 2014

Reduced items at Crocus

Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' (Lithospermum)

Lithodora diffusa ‘Heavenly Blue’ (Lithospermum) was £5.99 now £4.99
This prostrate, spreading evergreen shrub is smothered with masses of deep azure-blue funnel-shaped flowers over a long period from May to August. One of our recommended plants, it’s perfect for softening the edges of a sunny raised bed or rock garden outcrop with well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil. Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil Rate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to August Flower colour: deep azure-blue Other features: hairy, deep green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Trim lightly after flowering

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New products at Crocus

Saturday, May 31st, 2014

New items today at Crocus

Quick and easy obelisk

Quick and easy obelisk £12.99
This quick and easy obelisk is easy to assemble and is also easy to adjust according to the planting requirements as it comes complete with moving support brackets which will adjust the diameter of the base to the required size. Ideal for runner beans and other climbers. Made from durable plastic covered steel. Measurements: Small: 1.5m tall Medium: 2m tall Large: 2.2m tall

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New products at John Lewis

Friday, May 30th, 2014

John Lewis has these new items today

John Lewis Cool Box, 60L

John Lewis Cool Box, 60L £75.00
Ensure that your items remain at the right temperature in these cool boxes!

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New products at MowDirect

Friday, May 30th, 2014

MowDirect just added these new products

Oleo-Mac OM91-PLUS/14.5 KM Lawn & Garden Tractor (Ex Demo - 3 Hours Use)

Oleo-Mac OM91-PLUS/14.5 KM Lawn & Garden Tractor (Ex Demo – 3 Hours Use) £1479.00
Designed to produce a quick cut on larger-sized lawns thanks to its wide 91cm cutting deck, this Italian-made garden tractor from Oleo-Mac has top quality features throughout and comes with a reassuring 3 Year Warranty.It employs a high-performance 432cc OHV engine, so power, reliability, and low fuel-costs are guaranteed. An electric key-start ensures quick hassle-free starting every time.The aerodynamically optimised cutter-deck and specially-shaped twin blades on this 91cm tractor work to ensure cut grass is driven at high-velocity into the large 210-litre collector, thereby avoiding clumping and blockages when working in typically damp U.K. conditions. An audible ‘collector full’ warning lets you know when a trip to the compost-heap is needed.In order to ensure you can cope with changing grass-types; terrain; and weather conditions, this Oleo-Mac Lawn Tractor has been equipped with a six-speed manual drive (5 + 1) and a seven-stage cutting-height (30 – 90mm).It features a deck-wash facility, which makes it easy to clear performance-inhibiting debris from the deck’s underside; and it has an adjustable seat for a more comfortable drive.Despite its size, the Oleo-Mac OM91-PLUS/14.5 KM has a turning-radius of just 80cm, so you won’t have to carry-out a multi-point turn at the end of each pass.

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Price reductions at Gardens and Homes Direct

Friday, May 30th, 2014

Gardens and Homes Direct reduced the price on these products today

Blue  2  Metre Pop-up Gazebo

Blue 2 Metre Pop-up Gazebo was £59.99 now £47.99
A fast, simple and convenient blue gazebo that can be put up in seconds. Simply push up the expanding, light aluminium frame and peg in to place for a secure garden shelter that’s perfect for barbecues and parties. Easily portable in the handy matching carrying case. Features: • Light strong aluminium frame.• Simple and quick to put up.• Pegs and guy ropes included.• Comes with a handy matching carrying case.Dimensions: Width 200cm/79in x 200cm/79in Height 260cm/102.5in

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New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Friday, May 30th, 2014

New products added today at Gardens and Homes Direct

Alpine Sunloungers & Table Set

Alpine Sunloungers & Table Set £154.99
A superb contemporary design perfect for relaxing in the garden or by the pool: Our Alpine Sunlounger Set of two matching loungers and a drinks table has stylish, sweeping curves and a superbly comfortable ergonomic design. The light yet robust grey, powder-coated aluminium frame is finished with black Textilene seats and contoured headrests for additional comfort. The sturdy table has a matching black tempered glass top. Features: • Superb, stylish, contemporary design.• Weather-resistant powder coated aluminium and textilene construction*.• Sturdy black tempered glass table.• Superbly relaxing and comfortable, ergonomically designed reclining position with headrests for additional comfort. Dimensions: Lounger Length: 160cm/63in  Width 59cm/23.5in.Table: 50cm/20in…

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Friday, May 30th, 2014

Suttons Seeds has this new item today

New products at Crocus

Friday, May 30th, 2014

New products today at Crocus

De Wit spork d handle

De Wit spork d handle £64.99
We believe that the Spork is destined to become one of the must-have garden tools and will become an essential part of every gardener’s tool collection. In October 2008 it was voted ‘Testers’ favourite’ by ‘Which? Gardening’ magazine. In the ‘Which? Gardening’ trial the Spork was pitched against 9 other border tools by a team of professional gardeners. The trial was conducted over 4 weeks and all tools were assessed for a range of tasks: loosening and turning soil, clearing weeds and planting perennials and shrubs. Seven of the eight Which? testers would happily buy a Spork and 3 would even swap their conventional spade for one. The serrated cutting edge was sharp and easily cut through soil and small roots. The Spork is good for digging, planting and turf edging. ‘It’s an ideal compromise between a spade and a fork -I would definitely buy one said one tester. “It’s great for clay/loam soils, good for digging and turning over soil, and for breaking up compacted ground,” said another. It was light and comfortable to use thanks to the longer length handle. Source ‘Which? Gardening’ October 2008 The Spork was designed by Englishman Robert Todd but is made by De Wit in Holland. It is made from carbon steel with a special burnished finish that protects the metal and allows it to blacken with age like the tools in Edwardian times. The shaft is made from oiled, solid Ash with a traditional T handle. This makes it ideal for allotments and digging over borders. The Dutch are rightly regarded as makers of the finest gardening tools. De Wit have been around longer than anyone. They started in 1898 and the 4th generation of De Wits are now in charge of the business; one is a trained wood turner, the other trained as a blacksmith. De Wit forge their tools from carbon steel in the traditional way. Carbon Steel is naturally tougher than stainless steel and is not prone to metal fatigue. De Wit also burnish their steel. This not only helps to protect it for longer but gives it a patina that blackens it – just like traditional English tools from the Edwardian era. All De Wit tools have turned hardwood handles of oiled Ash. Ash is not only very strong but resists shock better than woods like oak or beech, which is why it was traditionally used for Axe handles. A universal spade and forking tool which penetrates like a fork, digs a spit like a spade. T

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