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Archive for September, 2014
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
It’s a great opportunity to mow the lawn and start using the grass clippings on beds you’ve cleared. The layer of grass clippings will keep the soil covered which protects it from rain, sun and wind. By covering the soil you protect the top layer and encourage worm activity right near the surface.
Layer it on as thick as you can – it probably depends how much lawn you have to mow and how many empty beds you had to cover.
It’s well worth trying this as it can help the worms work the soil more. This improves the soil quality greatly. The grass will break down over the winter and by spring if there is any left, then you can brush it aside when planting.
I’ve been cheeky enough to ask neighbours in the past for their lawn clippings. I know they don’t use weed or moss killers so there’s no problem with me collecting their grass.
You can also use grass mulch as a layer on top of your compost bin. This can be useful if you have blighted stems to cover up.
Filed: allotment
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
New items at Plant Me Now
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.
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Filed: New Products, Plant Me Now
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
Van Meuwen has these new products today
Geranium (Trailing) Trade Bedding Pack – 50 plug plants £44.99
A fantastic mix of ivy leaved geraniums producing masses of flowers on long trailing stems. These trailing geraniums are supplied as ‘trade’ size packs representing excellent value for money! Fill your hanging baskets, patio containers and window boxes with these colourful double blooms and enjoy the cascading show from June to October. Stems trail to: 45cm (18"). Supplied as plug plants.
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Filed: Jersey Plants, New Products
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
John Lewis has these new lines today
Beau & Elliot Broken Hearted Lunch Bag £15.00
A smart solution for grown up packed lunches, this printed tote bag has double thick insulation to keep contents cool and can be wiped clean both inside and out
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Filed: John Lewis, New Products
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
Tooled Up just added these new items
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Filed: New Products, Tooled Up
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
Gardening Direct has cut the price of this product
Hydrangea Limelight 1 Plant 3 litre was £12.99 now £10.99
Extraordinary blooming HydrangeaThis unique flowering variety is a breakthrough in Hydrangea breeding, making it a can’t miss prospect for any garden. It is a fast growing variety, with lime green coloured conical clusters of flowers lasting up to three months! As they fade, they will mature in to stunning cream and light pink in colour, and to dark pink in the Autumn. This is a very hardy and sturdy variety, and the flowers heads would be perfect for use in flower arranging Buy 2 Shrubs and get the 2nd for half price! Click here
Filed: Gardening Direct, Price Reductions
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
Gardens and Homes Direct has cut the price of these products
Tricycle Double Mosaic Plant Stand was £36.99 now £24.99
Perfect for the garden and conservatory or anywhere in the home, our elegant double plant stand shaped as a vintage tricycle is constructed in sturdy black steel with inlaid mosaic plant stands. Modelled in sweeping curves and finished with attractive swirls, it makes a great centrepiece to any indoor or outdoor plant display. Features: • Double plant stand in the form of a vintage bicycle.• Inlaid mosaic tops in varying subtle shades.• Sturdy, steel construction. • Delicate swirled detailing. Dimensions: Height 45cm/18in Stand Diameters 22cm/9in & 25cm/10in.Length 71cm/28in
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Filed: Gardens and Homes, Price Reductions
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
Dobies reduced the price on these items today
Wheelbarrow – 90 Litre Capacity was £59.99 now £39.99
Manufactured in the West Midlands by the Walsall Wheelbarrow Company. This lime green wheelbarrow has a unique design allowing for heavy-duty use.- Heavy-duty MIG welded tubular frame- Ergonomically designed frame with tipping nose- Robust front support straps- It has a high impact ‘guaranteed for life’ polypropylene wheel/tyre- Fits easily in the boot of a small car- 3 minutes out of the box assembly
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Filed: Dobies, Price Reductions
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
Dobies just added this new product
Filed: Dobies, New Products
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
We've found a reduced price today on this item at Suttons Seeds
Wheelbarrow – 90 Litre Capacity was £59.99 now £39.99
Manufactured in the West Midlands by the Walsall Wheelbarrow Company. This lime green wheelbarrow has a unique design allowing for heavy-duty use.- Heavy-duty MIG welded tubular frame- Ergonomically designed frame with tipping nose- Robust front support straps- It has a high impact ‘guaranteed for life’ polypropylene wheel/tyre- Fits easily in the boot of a small car- 3 minutes out of the box assembly
Filed: Price Reductions, Suttons Seeds
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