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Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

Pelargonium 'Lawrenceanum' (species pelargonium)

Pelargonium ‘Lawrenceanum’ (species pelargonium) was £17.99 now £12.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast growing Flowering period: May to November Flower colour: mauve-pink Other features: aromatic foliage Hardiness: tender The white-edged, purple flowers of this species pelargonium, appear in open sprays from early summer to the first frosts of autumn. Not only do they add an opulent feel to the seasonal display, but they also have a heady scent in the evenings. This is available as a collection of three plants. They will be dispatched directly from our specialist grower of rarer pelargoniums and will be sent out in 6.5 cm peat pots. Garden care: As soon as you receive the plants you will need to pot them up into larger pots straight away. Water when necessary, but let the soil get reasonably dry in between to avoid overly wet conditions. If you want more flowers, then feed your plants once a week with a weak solution of a potash-rich liquid fertiliser, such as Tomorite. Deadheading the spent flowers will also encourage more to form.

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New products at Crocus

Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

Crocus has these new products today

Burgundy and cream rose string lights

Burgundy and cream rose string lights £29.99
Fashioned from real leaves on a four meter white cable, each of the 20 roses in this set comprise of 12 rubber treated tree leaves fashioned into a rose. This unique design gives a warm, ambient glow to any room. Each flower is approximately 5cm long.

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Price reductions at Blooming Direct

Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

Blooming Direct reduced the price on this item today

Woven Frost Protection Fleece - Roll 2M x 16M

Woven Frost Protection Fleece – Roll 2M x 16M was £9.99 now £4.99
This roll of Woven Frost Protection Fleece is a simple yet effective way of protecting more tender trees, shrubs and plants from frost, providing up to 4C of temperature lift on the coldest nights and days often making the difference between the plant being damaged or not. Measuring a whopping 2 x 16 metres, it will be enough to cover all of the tender plants in a small garden. It will cover large trees and shrubs with ease. It could not be simpler to use simply cut the exact amount that you need from the roll and tie it snugly round the plant you need. The breathable fabric allows water to move in and out from the plant, so it can continue to grow perfectly normally. You can leave it on for several months over winter with no ill effects. The Woven Frost Protection Fleece will also allow light through, so growth is not affected at all.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of this product

Showa Floreo 370 Gloves

Showa Floreo 370 Gloves was £7.95 now £7.45
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 Medium (7) Only In The Pink.showa Floreo 370 Gloves Available In Pinkmedium (7) Sizes Availablesecond 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 Waterseamless Nylon Linernitrile Coated Palmwashable At 40cextra Value – Buy 2 Pairs And Save 1 (discount Deducted At Checkout)!

New products at Van Meuwen

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

Van Meuwen has these new products today

Cherry (Standard) - 1 cherry plant

Cherry (Standard) – 1 cherry plant £29.99
Delicate spring cherry blossom followed by a mass of delicious fruit in July! Highly productive, this grafted specimen can be maintained at a manageable height making it perfect for the smaller garden or even a patio container.Useful links:How to plant and grow patio fruit

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New products at Gardening Direct

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

Gardening Direct just added this new product

Natures Helping Hands - Cape Aloe Plant in Terracota Pot

Natures Helping Hands – Cape Aloe Plant in Terracota Pot £9.99
Perfect indoors on any desk or windowsill Please note: As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. Women of ancient Africa had access to many natural botanical ingredients that are widely used today in skin care products.The Aloe plant is perhaps the most well known of these. The use of Aloe gel has been found described in writings in many different cultures and as far back as the Greek, Egyptian, and Roman eras. Harvest your gel: Aloe gel has been used for topical treatment for minor wounds and burns and skin irritations for centuries.

New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

Lots of new items added today at Gardens and Homes Direct

3m Suntime Barbados Beige Gazebo

3m Suntime Barbados Beige Gazebo £279.99
Our beautiful 3m Suntime Barbados Deluxe Beige Gazebo is elegantly designed and sturdily constructed in steel with a brown powder coated weather-resistant finish. The PVC coated polyester canopy has an integral vent section and is shower resistant*, whilst the curtains fasten and draw on simple tapes, zipping together to enclose the space completely for privacy and shade when desired. Internal, hooked, net curtains close together in the same way. The corner supports include pre-drilled holes for fastening on hard surfaces with bolts or screws or for ground spikes on soft ground.Features:•    Versatile gazebo: Perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. •     Lattice style, robust, steel powder coated frame.•    Shower-resistant canopy with separate…

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New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

New item at Jersey Plants Direct

Natures Helping Hands - Cape Aloe Plant in Terracota Pot

Natures Helping Hands – Cape Aloe Plant in Terracota Pot £9.99
Introducing the first of the ‘Natures Helping Hands’ RangePlease note: As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. Women of ancient Africa had access to many natural botanical ingredients that are widely used today in skin care products.The Aloe plant is perhaps the most well known of these. The use of Aloe gel has been found described in writings in many different cultures and as far back as the Greek, Egyptian, and Roman eras. Aloe gel has been used as a topical treatment for minor wounds and burns and skin irritations for centuries.

Price reductions at Crocus

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

Price reduction at Crocus

Rosa 'Constance Spry' (rose Constance Spry (climber/shrub))

Rosa ‘Constance Spry’ (rose Constance Spry (climber/shrub)) was £26.50 now £24.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July and September Flower colour: rich rose-pink Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy A very vigorous shrub rose with fully double, rich, rose-pink flowers that can be 12cm across. The roses are borne on nodding stems in summer and are deliciously myrrh-scented. As it has an arching habit it can be grown as a climber up to 4m tall and is especially good for growing up a pillar. However it can also be pruned as a beautiful shrub. All our roses are grown in an open field and then dug up when the weather conditions are right in October or November. Some suppliers send out their roses as ‘bare root’ plants (ie without pots or compost), but we pot ours up as it helps to keep the roots hydrated and in good condition. As they are dormant throughout the winter, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don’t be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when you take them out of their pots. The roses can be kept in their pots throughout the winter provided they are kept well fed and watered, however ideally they should planted out as soon as possible. They will already have been cut back so no further pruning will be required, apart from snipping off any tips that have died back. Routine pruning can begin in late winter the year after planting. Garden care: If planting in winter, choose a frost-free spell when the soil is not frozen. Roses are quite deep-rooted plants so dig a deep hole roughly twice as wide as the plants roots and mix in a generous amount of composted organic matter. A top-dressing of a general purpose fertiliser can be worked into the surrounding soil and we also recommend using Rose Rootgrow at this stage to encourage better root development. This is particularly important when planting into a bed where roses have previously been grown as Rose Rootgrow is said to combat rose sickness (aka. replant disease). Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the ‘bud union’ (the point where the cultivated rose has been grafted onto the rootstock, and from where the shoots emerge) is at soil level. You can judge this quite easily by laying something flat, like a spade handle or bamboo cane, across the top of the hole. When they ar

New products at Crocus

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

New lines added today at Crocus

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' (evergreen magnolia)

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ (evergreen magnolia) £34.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: any moist, well-drained soil, including chalky Rate of growth: slow-growing Flowering period: August to September Hardiness: fully hardy Compact upright shrub with dark green leaves with hairy underside and small crea m flowers Garden care: Plant in a sheltered spot, away from strong winds. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in spring. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of peat to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure or leafmould, especially on dry soils.

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