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Archive for July, 2014

New products at Van Meuwen

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

Van Meuwen just added this new product

Trixi® 3-In-1 'Double Delight' - 3 plug plants

Trixi® 3-In-1 ‘Double Delight’ – 3 plug plants £14.97
Introducing the easiest way to create a truly mixed basket! The remarkable ‘Trixi®’ combinations are created by propagating three trailing bedding plants into 1 plug cell. As these vigorous summer plants grow larger they will naturally mingle together to form a stunning ball of colour, ideal for patio containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. Just one plug will create masses of colour in a 3 litre container whilst three plugs will completely fill a 35cm (14") diameter basket! Trixi® ‘Double Delight’ is a tasteful trio of deep red verbena, white lobelia and double yellow calibrachoa. Trails to: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants.

New products at Tooled Up

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

Tooled Up has these new lines today

Ryobi RLM5319SMEB Petrol Lawn Mower 530mm Cut Width with 190cc 4 Stroke Subaru Engine

Ryobi RLM5319SMEB Petrol Lawn Mower 530mm Cut Width with 190cc 4 Stroke Subaru Engine £404.95
Features & Benefits:• Powerful 190cc Subaru® engine• 53cm deck for a large cutting width• Mulching function finely chops and redistributes grass clippings into the ground as a natural fertiliser• Single poin…

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Price reductions at Gardens and Homes Direct

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

Gardens and Homes Direct has cut the price of these products

Pair of Allibert Dante High Back Graphite Grey Dining Chairs

Pair of Allibert Dante High Back Graphite Grey Dining Chairs was £49.99 now £42.99
Our comfortable Allibert Dante High Back Graphite Grey Chair is moulded in stylish curves and has a tall, contoured backrest for extra comfort. Lightweight and stackable for convenient storage it is perfect for the garden, patio or conservatory. The durable, robust maintenance -free resin is colourfast, UV and weather resistant.Features:• Graphite Grey weather-resistant, colourfast construction.• Curved and contoured lines and high back for extra comfort.• A perfect complement to the Allibert outdoor furniture range.• Easy to clean and maintenance free. Stackable for easy storage.• 3 Year guarantee.• Made in Europe.Dimensions:• Width 57cm/22.5in• Depth 57cm/22.5in• Height 89cm/35in

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New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

Over a hundred new products added today at Gardens and Homes Direct

Aspen Slim Green Pine 450cm/15ft  PE Artificial Christmas Tree

Aspen Slim Green Pine 450cm/15ft PE Artificial Christmas Tree £749.99
With moulded PE, densely packed outer branches, our Aspen Slim Green Pine 450cm/15ft PE Artificial Christmas Tree looks and feels remarkably realistic. A statuesque and imposing tree: Perfect for larger spaces such as hallways, stairwells and mezzanines: With hinged branches attached to the central pole, it is quick and easy to assemble and arrange, packs away in sections and has a sturdy, folding metal stand.Features:•    Beautiful slim imposing tree. Perfect for larger spaces.•    Realistic, moulded PE outer branches.•    216 attached, hinged branches with 9396 tips. •    Simple and quick to put up and pack away.•    Sturdy metal stand included.•    Suitable for indoor use only.Dimensions:Height…

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Price reductions at Suttons Seeds

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

Suttons Seeds has cut the price of these items

Butterfly Globe

Butterfly Globe was £24.99 now £19.99
A metal silhouette globe with butterfly detail, which makes an ideal centrepiece to a dinner party table, patio, or decking. When alight at night gorgeous shadow patterns are created. Integral solar panel, operating time of up to six hours on a full charge, one white LED, includes on-off switch. Height 22cm (8).

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Price reductions at Crocus

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

Reduced items at Crocus

Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. blancoana (Spanish sage)

Salvia lavandulifolia subsp. blancoana (Spanish sage) was £5.99 now £3.99
Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well- drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) Once settled in, this sun loving, drought tolerant plant is quite a tough little customer. The greyish green foliage forms an open dome, which from midsummer to early autumn is smothered with slender upright stems bearing larger than average violet-blue, pea-like flowers. It needs a sunny spot, but looks great in a mixed, informal border or even gracing a dry stone wall. Garden care: To prolong flowering remove the flower spikes as soon they start to fade. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring. Protect plants from winter wet and excessively cold temperatures.

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New products at Crocus

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

Crocus has these new products today

Rosa Summer Song ('Austango') (PBR) (rose Summer Song (shrub))

Rosa Summer Song (‘Austango’) (PBR) (rose Summer Song (shrub)) £26.50
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to September Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy New for 2014, this beautiful David Austin rose . A wonderful addition to the rose garden. All our roses are grown in an open field and then dug up when the weather conditions are right in October or November. Some suppliers send out their roses as ‘bare root’ plants (ie without pots or compost), but we pot ours up as it helps to keep the roots hydrated and in good condition. As they are dormant throughout the winter, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when you take them out of their pots. The roses can be kept in their pots throughout the winter provided they are kept well fed and watered, however ideally they should planted out as soon as possible. They will already have been cut back so no further pruning will be required, apart from snipping off any tips that have died back. Routine pruning can begin in late winter the year after planting. Garden care: If planting 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

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Price reductions at PondKeeper

Sunday, July 13th, 2014

Price reduction on this item at PondKeeper

Cloverleaf Blanket Answer 800g

Cloverleaf Blanket Answer 800g was £15.99 now £12.99
We have heard such great news about this product that we had to try it – and we found it really works!
Simply introduce to your pond by first mixing the stated amount of powder with water into a watering can the pour evenly over your pond’s surface. The pond will initially take on a ‘milky’ appearance, but this will clear after about 4-5 days. The ingredients will form a powdery layer on the pond floor.
This 800g bottle will treat ponds up to 10,000 litres (40 ml treats 500 litres).
Use 1 x Level Scoop (800 gram tub) = 285 litres (65 gallons), In most ponds one single use is all you require but can be added as required. For best results use when pond water temperature is above 10 degrees.

Price reductions at John Lewis

Sunday, July 13th, 2014

John Lewis has cut the price of these products

Thermos Swan Carafe, 1.5L

Thermos Swan Carafe, 1.5L was £24.99 now £22.49
The vacuum insulated construction of Thermos’ swan carafe helps to keep drinks hot for up to twelve hours and cold for an entire day. The lever action stopper offers easy, mess-free dispensing.

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New products at John Lewis

Sunday, July 13th, 2014

New item today at John Lewis

John Lewis Waste Paper Bin, Stainless Steel,

John Lewis Waste Paper Bin, Stainless Steel, £10.00
Stainless steel waste paper bin with oval cut out design and non slip bottom. Ideal for your bedroom, living room or office.