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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, August 31st, 2014

Crocus has cut the price of these products

Acer palmatum (Dissectum Group) 'Garnet' (Japanese maple)

Acer palmatum (Dissectum Group) ‘Garnet’ (Japanese maple) was £29.99 now £19.99
Position: partial shade or full sun (but not south-facing) Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: slow-growing Hardiness: fully hardy A pretty little tree, this has feathery, garnet-coloured leaves that turn bright scarlet in autumn and look as if they have been shredded. Its rounded, compact habit makes it a perfect focal point for a small garden, particularly in a container. Or try it alongside an ornamental pool, where its sculptural shape will be reflected in the water. It needs a sheltered spot, away from strong winds or scorching sun, though its leaf colour is best enjoyed in a sunny position. Garden care: Add a top-dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of a newly planted tree in late spring and keep well watered. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, August 31st, 2014

New product today at Crocus

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' (sweet pepper bush)

Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ (sweet pepper bush) £14.99
Position: partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil with an acidic pH Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Hardiness: fully hardy This makes a beautiful addition to the late summer and early autumn garden, when its spires of pink bell-shaped flowers open, emiting their deliciously spicy, clove-like fragrance into the air. The flowers of this deciduous, suckering shrub not only look and smell sublime, but they are also loved by bees and butterflies. It flourishes in partial shade, so is ideal for a woodland setting or lightly shaded shrub border. Garden care: In winter, while the plant is dormant, remove some of the older stems, leaving the strongest suckers to produce new growth in spring. After pruning apply a generous (5-7cm deep) mulch of well-rotted leaf mould around the base of the plant.

New products at Blooming Direct

Sunday, August 31st, 2014

Blooming Direct just added these new lines

300 Bulb Offer (150 + 150 Free)

300 Bulb Offer (150 + 150 Free) £19.99
150 top-quality bulbs, plus 150 extra free! Transform your garden with 6 whole months of fabulous colour each year – this fantastic offer is less than half the normal price you’d pay for 300 bulbs of this quality! From January right through to June you’ll be amazed by the dazzling array of colours and variety of shapes from these quite brilliant plants. They are perfect for patio containers and flower borders and best of all, each of these items will naturalise, so you’ll get bigger and better displays each year for many years to come! All of these bulbs are guaranteed to flower, so you’ll get a minimum of 300 stems of vivid colour each spring. 150 bulbs included in this pack: Anemone ‘De Caen’ Mixed x 50 bulbs A carpet of reds, pinks, blues and whites. They love sunshine and their poppy-like flowers make fantastic indoor cut flower displays. Flowers: 100 days from planting! Height: 25cm Tall Tulips ‘Triumph’ Mixed x 25 bulbs A kaleidoscope of colour. Incredibly versatile, very strong and sturdy, with the classic tulip shape. Flowers: April. Height: 50cm Allium Mixed x 50 bulbs Bright clusters of flowers on slender green stems. Cut them for fantastic indoor displays. Great for beginners. Flowers: Apr-May. Height: 25cm Iris ‘Dutch’ Mixed x 25 bulbs Unusual and striking flowers in contrasting shades of purple, white, orange and yellow. Very hardy and easy to grow. Flowers: May-June. Height: 50-65cm PLUS, GET THESE 150 BULBS EXTRA FREE! Chionodoxa Mixed x 50 bulbs Lots of pretty, star-shaped flowers appear in swathes in late winter. Very versatile and easy to grow. Ideal for rocky borders. Flowers: Jan-Feb. Height: 15cm Dwarf Narcissi ‘Tete a Tete’ x 50 bulbs Brilliant in pots, Tete a Tete produces lots of pretty, golden-yellow flowers from late February. Vigorous and strong. Flowers: Late Feb-Apr. Height: 15-20cm Muscari Mixed x 50 bulbs Immensely pretty, bell-shaped flowers on long, narrow, deep-green leaves. Free-flowering & easy to grow. Best planted in groups. Flowers: Mar-Apr. Height: 20cm

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New products at Plant Me Now

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

Plant Me Now just added these new products

Garlic Marco (3 bulbs)

Garlic Marco (3 bulbs) £2.9500
Garlic Marco have a distinctive strong flavour. These garlic bulbs are ideal for storing, making them a favourite over wintering garlic. Garlic prefer a well-drained, fertile soil and a sunny position. Garlic will benefit from an application of general fertiliser into the soil prior to planting. If the garlic is in bulbs, break into cloves before planting. Check every few days, until growth commences and re-plant any sets that are disturbed by birds etc. When the leaves start to die down, lift the bulbs and leave them on the surface of the soil to ripen if the weather is hot and sunny, otherwise store in a light airy position, dry and frost free. Garlic is said to act as a deterrent to many garden pests.

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

Price reduction at Harrod Horticultural

Joe's Essential Gloves

Joe’s Essential Gloves was £5.95 now £4.45
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 A Large Size, 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.joes Essential Gloves Available In Large Size Onlyultimate 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

New products at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

New products added today at Harrod Horticultural

Border Restraint Second's

Border Restraint Second’s £26.00
Border Restraints Which Have Minor Imperfections In The Plastic Sold As Seconds With A 25% Discount Off Our Normal Prices – Providing You With An Effective, Reliable And Very Cost Effective Way To Support Your Plants.as You Can Appreciate, These Border Rstraints Secons Come In And And Out Of Stock Very Quickly So Please Check Regularly! Available Only While Stocks Last.25% Discount On Plant Support Secondsstrong And Sturdy Plants Supports That Offer An Effective And Economical Way To Support Your Plants25% Discount Has Been Deducted From The Price Of These Bargain Packsextra Large Border Restraints Seconds Available In Packs Of 12 Measuring 75cm (30″) High X 40cm (16″) Wideextra Extra Large Border Restraints Seconds Available In Packs Of 12 Measuring 100cm (40″) High X 51cm (20″) Wide

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New products at Van Meuwen

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

New item at Van Meuwen

Bumper Bulb Bonanza 505 Collection - 505 bulbs

Bumper Bulb Bonanza 505 Collection – 505 bulbs £29.99
This bumper collection of spring bulbs is superb value for money a total of 505 bulbs to fill your beds, borders and containers with colour.The collection comprises:Narcissus Yellow CheerfulnessMuscari armeniacumOxalis tetraphylla Iron CrossAllium molySparaxis MixedBrodiaea Queen FabiolaHyacinth Midnight MystiqueTulip St. GeorgeAnemone de CaenAllium sphaerocephalonUseful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers

Price reductions at John Lewis

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

John Lewis reduced the price on these items today

Chill Factor Slushy Maker Squeeze Cup, Assorted

Chill Factor Slushy Maker Squeeze Cup, Assorted was £11.49 now £11.24
: there are 4 colours in this range (red, blue, yellow, green). Unfortunately it’s not possible to request a specific one, so please let us choose one on your behalf.

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New products at John Lewis

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

New lines at John Lewis

Give A Hoot Lunch Bag, Purple

Give A Hoot Lunch Bag, Purple £10.00
Shop for Give A Hoot Lunch Bag, Purple at John Lewis. Find a wide range of Home, Fashion and Electrical products at John Lewis with Free Delivery on order over £50.

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New products at Simply Garden Furniture

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

Simply Garden Furniture just added these new items

Gas Barbecues Outback Hunter 3 Burner

Gas Barbecues Outback Hunter 3 Burner £319.49
The big brother to the Outback Trooper, the Outback Hunter gas BBQ has been gracing many a garden and patio area for years. The style and design of this popular 3 burner hooded barbecue has never been better and includes a 1 piece porcelain enamelled hood which is corrosion and acid resistant and totally weather proof, 2 porcelain coated cast iron grills and 1 griddle plate, stainless steel burners and precise heat indicator, it’s an asset in any garden.

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