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Archive for July, 2014

Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, July 30th, 2014

Reduced price on products today at Crocus

potato 'Pentland Javelin' (PBR) (seed potato for summer planting)

potato ‘Pentland Javelin’ (PBR) (seed potato for summer planting) was £2.99 now £1.49
Position: sun-partial shade Soil: fertile, well drained Rate of growth: fast-growing Harvesting period: July Hardiness: protect tubers from frost This is a good early maincrop potato which produces a high number of tubers per plant. It has good resistance to common scab, powdery scab, spraing, mild mosaic virus, slugs and bruising. A firm favourite which has creamy-white flesh that rarely discolours on cooking and is perfect for roasting and general kitchen use. If planted in summer, you can begin to harvest your new potatoes in late autumn to Christmas. Garden care: There is no need to chit seed potatoes which are planted in summer, so just plant them straight out into trenches dug into a well-prepared bed about 30cm (12in) apart, or plant them into a potato grow-bag, making sure there is at least 20cm (8″) of compost beneath them. Add a general purpose fertiliser to the bottom of the trench or growbag and then cover the potatoes with a 20cm layer of soil or compost. Keep well watered, and as the plants get to around 20cm (8in) tall you need to bank up the soil around the plant, so the soil covers the bottom two thirds of the plant. Watering your plants well will help improve crop yield and discourage potato scab. It is important that the crop is protected from frosts and the crop should be ready to harvest in around 12 weeks.

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New products at Crocus

Wednesday, July 30th, 2014

Crocus has these new lines today

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' (oregon grape)

Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ (oregon grape) £6.99
Vigorous dense low-growing shrub with deep green foliage and large dense cluster s of yellow flowers

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Tuesday, July 29th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural just added this new item

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New products at Van Meuwen

Tuesday, July 29th, 2014

Van Meuwen just added these new lines

Bay Tree Standard - 1 standard tree in 4 litre pot

Bay Tree Standard – 1 standard tree in 4 litre pot £44.99
 Customer Review RatingTop chefs’ favourite herbLong-lasting, aromatic, edible evergreen foliageCreate a beautiful stately lookAdd a touch of class to your garden with this beautiful, evergreen Bay Tree. It will thrive in any sheltered position, its neat ball of evergreen foliage sitting atop elegant stems. Ideal for creating a smart entrance either side of a doorway, or the perfect pick-me-up for your garden archway. Easy to grow – perfectly content in containers – and with a little pruning each summer and a good supply of water, your Bay will bring you pleasure for years to come. The glossy aromatic leaves – which will keep for months indoors – are widely used in country kitchens, either fresh, dried or ground. Standard Bay 1.2m high. Supplied in 4 litre pot.

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Monday, July 28th, 2014

GreenFingers reduced the price on these items today

Joseph Bentley Flourish Stainless Steel Potting Scoop - Antique Rose

Joseph Bentley Flourish Stainless Steel Potting Scoop – Antique Rose was £9.74 now £6.49
This premium quality hand tool is designed for scooping compost into pots troughs and hanging baskets. The smooth stainless steel head reduces soil adhesion is rust resistant and it’s deep wide shape ensures minimum spillage. This is completed with a carefully finished FSC approved solid oak handle that is comfortable to grip making this ideal for repetitive use.Pretty pink but not just for girls.If you

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New products at GreenFingers

Monday, July 28th, 2014

GreenFingers has these new products today

Rondeau Leisure Kent PU Painted Tray and Stand - Green

Rondeau Leisure Kent PU Painted Tray and Stand – Green £39.99
The Rondeau Leisure Kent Tray and Stand is stylish addition to any garden setting and will really smarten up any garden with its green colour scheme.This set is made from hardwood which has been finished in a fantastic looking tough Polyurethane paint meaning that this set will be protected from inclement weather and look great for many years to come. The stand and tray can be folded away for easy storage and are a good size to be used either in the garden or on the patio when you are entertaining. The quality tray can be used by itself so you can tray up in the kitchen then take your drinks or meal into the garden and use the stand to set the tray down when you find a lovely sunny spot.

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New products at Crocus

Monday, July 28th, 2014

Crocus has this new item today

Deutzia 'Strawberry Fields' (deutzia strawberry fields)

Deutzia ‘Strawberry Fields’ (deutzia strawberry fields) £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any fertile, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil Rate of growth: fast growing Flowering period: June Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: To encourage a bushy habit tip-prune young plants, either by pinching off the tips of soft shoots or by reducing long leading or lateral shoots by a third. Immediately after flowering, cut back the stems that have flowered to one or two healthy buds.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Sunday, July 27th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural reduced the price on this item today

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) With Small (6) And Medium (7) In The Pink.showa Floreo 370 Gloves Available In Black And Pink1 Size Available In Black – Large (8)small (6) And Medium (7) Supplied In Pinksecond Skin Fit With 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)!

New products at Simply Garden Furniture

Sunday, July 27th, 2014

New item at Simply Garden Furniture

Sun Loungers Sun Lounger and Green Cushion

Sun Loungers Sun Lounger and Green Cushion £119.95
Spend Hours in the Sunshine . Back from holiday and already missing your time spent lazing around on a sun lounger Well, why not get your own holiday sun lounger right here in your garden The BillyOh Classic Acacia Sun Lounger brings that holiday feeling to your garden with a robust and attractive sun lounger that lets you relax in style. That s not all though, because it also comes with a great value price too so as long as the sun is shining this summer, your holiday never needs to end . Material That s Perfect for the Job . When you look for a lounger to spend your days relaxing on, what you want is quality that will last year after year. With the BillyOh Classic Acacia Sun Lounger you can be sure of that thanks to the way it is made, using high quality acacia hardwood which is robust and lightweight. Acacia is also weatherproof so as long as you treat your lounger annually with a furniture oil it will remain in top condition ready to provide you with the perfect spot to unwind. . Contemporary Design . We won t blame you for wanting to kick back on your sun lounger as soon as you receive it. The modern design and adjustable backrest make the Classic Acacia Sun Lounger appealing from the word go. Acacia is also a great choice because it blends in so well with any garden or patio, so whether you want to make your new lounger a focus point of your garden, or place it under a tree in the corner, it is suited perfectly to your taste.

New products at Tooled Up

Sunday, July 27th, 2014

New products at Tooled Up

Black & Decker ST5530 Telescopic Grass & Edge Trimmer 300mm Cut Width 550w 240v Compatible with 3 in 1 Mower + FREE Spare Spool & Line Worth £5.95

Black & Decker ST5530 Telescopic Grass & Edge Trimmer 300mm Cut Width 550w 240v Compatible with 3 in 1 Mower + FREE Spare Spool & Line Worth £5.95 £39.95
Features & Benefits:• E-Drive – The drive system that provides more efficient cutting• 25 cm cutting width for quick and efficient cutting of large areas• AFS – Automatic wire feed system, saving time and effort&…

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