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New products at Blooming Direct

Thursday, August 21st, 2014

Blooming Direct just added these new products

The Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection x 12 Mature Bushe

The Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection x 12 Mature Bushe £24.99
You can now enjoy true year-round interest with vibrant flower colour, brightly coloured berries and stems, tactile bark and wonderfully fragrant flowers all for less than 1.25 per shrub simply brilliant value for money! These 12 tried and tested garden winners will fill any gaps you might have in your existing beds and borders or allow you to plant a new one from scratch, with each individual shrub having the potential to fill 1m2 / circa 10ftsq. Once planted they will rapidly grow away and look tremendous from this year onwards, providing a stunning visual display and a degree of privacy and security for you, as well as a natural safe haven for a wide variety of wildlife. The berries will provide much needed winter food for wild birds and the shrubby structure will provide cover and protection for them too. Varieties Included: Symphoricarpos albus: Known as the ‘Common Snowberry’ for obvious reason! The berries provide much needed winter food for wildlife. Height 3-4ft.Syringa vulgaris: The common Lilac produces fragrant lavender coloured blooms each May. Hardy and deciduous and great for hedging, it grows to 10-15ft tall.Cornus alba: The ‘Red-Barked Dogwood’ provides fantastic autumn colour with its bright red vertical branches. In summer it leafs up and even has soft pink flowers in mid-summer. Height 3-4ft. Potentilla fruticosa: An evergreen beauty, with masses of yellow saucer-shaped bloom throughout summer. Trim each March to make a perfect hedge. Height 3-4ft.Ribes aureum: Part of the currant family and known as the ‘Golden Currant or ‘Clove Currant. The bright yellow blooms have a vanilla-clove aroma. The foliage has beautiful autumn colour. Height 3-4ft. Spirea douglasii: Part of the rose family, it is often know as The Rose Spirea. Easy to grow with masses of pretty pink flowers in early summer. Perfect for small spaces – height 3ft Forsythia intermedia ‘Spectabilis’: Literally one of the most spectacular early season shrubs because of its bright yellow bloom. Perfect for hedges and really easy to grow. Height 4-5 ft. although can be trimmed in to a tidy hedge. Amelanchier lamarkii: Known more commonly as the ‘Juneberry’ because of the timing of its edible berries. It starts the year with a mass of star shaped flowering in March, at the same time the copper coloured foliage emerges. The summer foliage is light green but then turns crimson in autumn. Height 4-5ft. Deutzia scabra: Also Known as the Fuzzy Deutzia, this native of Japan & China grows to around 8ft tall and smothers itself in pure white fragrant flowers in June. Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea’: A great hedging plant because of its spiky branches, but also a beautiful garden plant. The yellow flowers appear in late spring and the purple foliage provides lovely autumn colour. Height 3-4ft. Philadelphus coronarius: Commonly known as the ‘Mock Orange’ it will be clothed in a profusion of creamy-white flowers throughout June & July. The flowers are fabulously fragrant. Height 5-6ft.Weigela rosea: A lovely garden shrub, with fabulous pink flower colour in May, June and July. Height 3-4ft. ‘We ordered the collection of 12 shrubs back in March/April as we have a large garden which was just lawn. We had previously purchased 2 shrubs from a garden centre that cost more than the 12 we bought from you. We thought if half survived, it would be worth the money but all 12 have thrived and a few have over taken the ones from the garden centre. The Spirea has even flowered, the Ribes has grown about 24 in these few months. What a bargain for these shrubs, yes its worrying when they turn up all bare but if regularly watered, they soon spring to life.’ ZR, Southend, July 2014

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

New lines at Harrod Horticultural

Collapsible Bird Tray Feeder - Bronze

Collapsible Bird Tray Feeder – Bronze £14.95
The Bird Feeder Will Hold Up To 1.1kg Of Seeds, Has An All Metal Construction Which Has Been Powder Coated For Rust Resistance And Requires No Assembly – Simply Hang And Fill.the Large Feeding Tray And And Mesh Basket Accommodates Both Clinging And Perching Birds At The Same Time And Can Hold Up To 15 Birds At Once. The Tray Has Drainage Holes To Prevent Waterlogging And The Wire Mesh Basket Collapses For Easy Storage.this Large Feeder Is Ideal For Sunflower Seeds, Safflower Mix And Peanut Pieces And The Metal Construction Of This Innovative Bird Feeder Helps Protect Birds From Avian Diseases And Makes It Easy To Clean Too!complete Metal Construction Helps Protect Against Avain Diseasesholds Up 1.1kg / 2.5lbs Of Sunflower Seeds Or Peanut Piecespowder Coated Metal For Improved Rust Resistancewire Basket Collapses For Easy Storagetray And Mesh Basket Accommodates Perching And Clinging Birdsfeeds Up To 15 Birds At Oncetray Has Drainage Holes To Prevent Waterloggingattractive Bronze Finish24cm Diameter And 17cm Highno Assembly, Simply Hang And Fill

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New products at John Lewis

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

John Lewis has these new products today

John Lewis Tumblers, Set of 4, 0.35L

John Lewis Tumblers, Set of 4, 0.35L £11.00
Made from sturdy acrylic, these versatile pieces have the classy, transparent look of glass, with the outdoor-friendly durability of plastic. A clear choice for a picnic or party.

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New products at Tooled Up

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

New items today at Tooled Up

Faithfull Service Kit For Spray 16 Knapsack Pressure Sprayer

Faithfull Service Kit For Spray 16 Knapsack Pressure Sprayer £3.95
Service kit for Faithfull 16 litre Easy Carry Knapsack Sprayer (FAISPRAY16)….

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Price reductions at Gardens and Homes Direct

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

Reduced items at Gardens and Homes Direct

Gloucester 2 Seat White Cast Iron Bench

Gloucester 2 Seat White Cast Iron Bench was £89.99 now £79.99
The combination of elegant scrolled arms and gothic-style latticed iron work of our Gloucester 2 Seat White Cast Iron Bench makes it ideal for either traditional or contemporary garden, patio or conservatory settings. Finishing touches are rounded button feet for surface protection and a soft antique blue accented, white distressed pattern to blend with any garden or conservatory decor.   Features:   • Solid iron framework with gothic style latticed back and scrolled arms.• Soft, blue accented antique white finish.• Smoothed round button feet to protect surfaces.• Complements both traditional or contemporary garden or conservatory settings.• Part of a complementary range.   Dimensions: Width 128cm/50.5in  Depth 43cm/17in  Height 93cm/36.5in

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New products at GreenFingers

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

GreenFingers just added these new products

WeatherFlex Parasol 3m Green

WeatherFlex Parasol 3m Green £44.99
This green WeatherFlex Parasol features bendable fibreglass arms at the end of each steel rib that curve with the wind rather than stand rigid against it. It greatly reduces the chances of turning over during gustier periods and it still offers the same level of shade and protection you expect from a good parasol once the sun comes out again. With its generously sized canopy and adjustable crank handle it can be set to shade you just the way you like whilst out in the garden. A stylish quality parasol that also comes with a handy storage bag for when not in use.Wind and shower resistant UV protectiveParasol base not includedCanopy size: 3m diameter Pole Diameter: 38mmPlease note: caution must be taken during windy conditions. Please do not leave a parasol in a table unattended. Looking for a different colour or a different type of parasol? Please click here to view our Parasols and Shades Department.

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Price reductions at Blooming Direct

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

Price reduction on this product at Blooming Direct

Yucca elephantipes 5L pot 1,2M+

Yucca elephantipes 5L pot 1,2M+ was £19.99 now £9.99
A striking big instant impact Yucca, that tolerates a little frost, but best protected below -4C, although many larger specimens survive outside in urban and milder coastal areas, especially in good drainage, adding a touch of exotic all year round. Many people grow it in a big pot, and use it outdoors on patio or decking all summer for that wonderful exotic look and feel, and bring it inside for winter, into a conservatory or greenhouse, but even a dark corner of a shed or garage will do, as it shuts down in Winter, so does not need light or water. Add some instant exotic appeal to your garden with this tremendous value for money huge Yucca – the image with James above is of the stock you will get, showing the clear trunk formed already.

New products at Blooming Direct

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

Blooming Direct has these new products today

Pair of Rhombus Black & Copper Planters 27cm

Pair of Rhombus Black & Copper Planters 27cm £12.99
Spruce up your patio and garden with these attractive decorative planters. Perfect for planting colourful bedding plants and shrubs that will stand out against the copper & black hand finished design. Each pot is made from durable weatherproof plastic, with a glazed, easy to clean finish. Can be used outdoors on your patio or by your front door or porchway, and just use a saucer underneath if using indoors as each pot has drainage holes underneath.

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural has these new lines today

Harrod Crown Top Bird Feeding Station

Harrod Crown Top Bird Feeding Station £149.00
This Stylish Bird Feeding Station Can House Up To 3 Feeders (max. 40cm/16″h) Which Are Hung On The Squirrel Proof Fixing Hooks Which Prevent The Feeders Being Unhooked And Thrown To The Ground. Fixings Are Also Supplied So That A Seed Feeding/catching Tray Can Be Fitted To Any Horizontal Bar. the Feeding Station Stands Over 2m High And The Quality Steel Framework Is Galvanised Inside And Out And Powder Coated Matt Black For A Long Lasting And Stylish Finish. The Discreet Stainless Steel Fixings Are Also Black Coated.the Crown Topped Bird Feeding Station Is Also Ideal For Supporting Climbing Plants To Make The Bird Feeder Into A Real Garden Feature. exclusive – Designed And Made By Us In The Ukstands 2.11m High Out Of The Ground1 Inch Square Steel Tube, Fully Galvanised, Matt Black Powder Coated10 Year Framework Guaranteediscreet Black Coated Stainless Steel Fixingsholds Up To 3 Feeders (max. 40cm/16″)squirrel Proof Fixing Hooks To Stop Feeders Being Thrown To The Floorfixings Supplied To Fit A Seed Catching Tray To Any Horizontal Bararch Topped Bird Feeding Station Also Available

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Price reductions at Van Meuwen

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Reduced items at Van Meuwen

Ipheion 'Mixed' - 25 bulbs

Ipheion ‘Mixed’ – 25 bulbs was £9.99 now £3.99
Originating from South America, these are one of the bulb world’s best kept secrets! Clumps of bright green foliage emerge in the autumn and winter followed by an abundance of star-shaped flowers in spring, which are borne over a longer period than most spring bulbs. The flowers have a delightfully sweet honey fragrance in contrast to the leaves which have an unusual onion scent when crushed. Vigorous and easy to grow, plant Ipheion ‘Mixed’ in borders, beneath deciduous shrubs, or in containers for a colourful spring display. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 5cm (2"). Supplied as bulbs.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers

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