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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, August 30th, 2014

Crocus has cut the price of these items

Iris 'Silver Edge' (Siberian iris)

Iris ‘Silver Edge’ (Siberian iris) was £7.99 now £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy Dusky, mid-blue petals, each with a distinctive silver edge form lightly ruffled flowers in May and June above slender, blue-green, strap-shaped leaves. This beautiful blue, Siberian iris provides vertical interest in a sunny garden border or waterside planting. More vigorous than other varieties it’s particularly valuable for holding together deteriorating riverbanks. Garden care: Plant in soil that has been improved with well-rotted manure or garden compost and do not allow to dry out, particularly as the plant is getting established. If planted in a container, it will need dividing and repotting every couple of years in spring.

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New products at Plant Me Now

Friday, August 29th, 2014

New product today at Plant Me Now

Pansy Matrix Raspberry Sundae Collection (72 plants)

Pansy Matrix Raspberry Sundae Collection (72 plants) £20.0000
Create a rich, warm feel with our Raspberry Sundae Collection, a great source of winter colour. These winter pansies are taken from the Matrix series, the best performer in our trials. Flowering for longer than normal winter pansies, this variety not only resists stretching but produces large blooms on compact, well shaped plants. When combined with other colours from the Matrix range, they’ll flower at roughly the same time and grow to a very similar size – perfect for creating stunning colour combinations! Matrix Winter Pansies flower up until the first frosts then should produce another stunning display the following sprintime! Uses: Because of their versatility matrix pansies can be used in beds borders and window boxes. Care: Plant in rich well drained soil that is allowed to dry slightly between waterings. For best results apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly.

Price reductions at PondKeeper

Friday, August 29th, 2014

Price reduction at PondKeeper

Pond Pyramid Shelter Net

Pond Pyramid Shelter Net was £89.99 now £79.99
The United Aquatics Pond Shelter is a new and award winning product to keep your pond safe. The innovative pyramid shape structure keeps leaves, debris and predators out of your pond.The frame’s telescopic design allows it to be placed on uneven ground.

New products at John Lewis

Friday, August 29th, 2014

John Lewis just added these new items

Nude Food Movers Rubbish Free Lunch Box and Skin, Black/Green

Nude Food Movers Rubbish Free Lunch Box and Skin, Black/Green £20.00
This innovative lunch box features three individual compartments. This allows you to separate food without the need for packaging, saving on waste and awkward rubbish to dispose of. Includes a smart neoprene ‘skin’ case for protection and waterproofing.

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New products at Tooled Up

Friday, August 29th, 2014

Tooled Up just added this new item

Ryobi AEX002 Expandit Pruner / Hedge Trimmer Extension Shaft Attachment for Ryobi Expandit Brush Cutters & Grass Trimmers

Ryobi AEX002 Expandit Pruner / Hedge Trimmer Extension Shaft Attachment for Ryobi Expandit Brush Cutters & Grass Trimmers £23.95
Compatible with expandit range of Pruner and Hedge Trimmers.Features & Benefits:• Extension shaft allows ´long reach´ for pruner and hedge trimmer attachments• Durable heavy duty steel construction for prolonged use

New products at Gardening Direct

Friday, August 29th, 2014

Gardening Direct just added this new product

Hanging Gardens (Compost filled) x6 plus a tray of 70 Pansy Plants

Hanging Gardens (Compost filled) x6 plus a tray of 70 Pansy Plants £29.99
Extra strong versatile hanging gardensPlus an added benefit is that each one comes with an easy to insert watering tube enabling easier, quicker and more efficient watering."Taking 10 plants each, the unique shape of hanging gardens offers a great variation from baskets and particularly suit trailing displays on fences and walls. We will pre-fill each with our specially mixed compost with added plant feed and water absorber. They’ll arrive with a tray of trailing Pansy Cascadia plants. It’s easy to plant them up (and there’s a few spare plants too!) and just water for a dazzling autumn to winter display! In addition, each one comes an easy to insert watering tube enabling easier, quicker and more efficient watering."

New products at Dobies

Friday, August 29th, 2014

New products added today at Dobies

Autumn Flowering Bulbs Lucky Dip

Autumn Flowering Bulbs Lucky Dip £15.99
The perfect way to add colour in weeks to your garden. Our value lucky dip will include a Cyclamen, Colchicums, Crocus, Oxalis and Sternbergia. Order While Stocks Last

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Friday, August 29th, 2014

New products at Suttons Seeds

Autumn Flowering Bulbs Lucky Dip

Autumn Flowering Bulbs Lucky Dip £23.99
The perfect way to add colour in weeks to your garden. Our value lucky dip will include a Cyclamen, Colchicums, Crocus, Oxalis and Sternbergia. Order While Stocks Last

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New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Friday, August 29th, 2014

New item today at Jersey Plants Direct

Hanging Gardens (Compost filled) x6 plus a tray of 70 Pansy Plants

Hanging Gardens (Compost filled) x6 plus a tray of 70 Pansy Plants £29.99
Extra strong versatile hanging gardensPlus an added benefit is that each one comes with an easy to insert watering tube enabling easier, quicker and more efficient watering."Taking 10 plants each, the unique shape of hanging gardens offers a great variation from baskets and particularly suit trailing displays on fences and walls. We will pre-fill each with our specially mixed compost with added plant feed and water absorber. They’ll arrive with a tray of trailing Pansy Cascadia plants. It’s easy to plant them up (and there’s a few spare plants too!) and just water for a dazzling autumn to winter display! In addition, each one comes an easy to insert watering tube enabling easier, quicker and more efficient watering."

Price reductions at GreenFingers

Friday, August 29th, 2014

GreenFingers reduced the price on these lines today

Greenfingers Chiminea Cover  H84cm

Greenfingers Chiminea Cover H84cm was £4.99 now £3.99
Perfect for protecting your chiminea from the elements the Greenfingers Chiminea Cover can help prevent rusting in cast iron chimineas and frost damage in terracotta chimineas as it stops moisture penetrating the terracotta surface. Manufactured from 110gsm high density polyethylene making it both recyclable and shower proof it blends in well with any garden setting. The colourfast green material offers UV protection as well as being frost and snow resistant and will help protect your chiminea against dirt and grime pollution and bird fouling.Dimensions: 84 cm highTop diameter: 21cmBottom diameter: 48cmWarning: Please do not cover the chiminea while it is lit or still hot!Please click here to view Chiminea Accessories.

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