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Archive for January, 2015

New products at Plant Me Now

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

Plant Me Now just added these new lines

Lily Skyscraper Friso (2 bulbs)

Lily Skyscraper Friso (2 bulbs) £3.9500
Lily Friso is a very tall flowering lily with beautiful white blooms and a rosy red centre. It can grow up to 120cm within its first year and will produce flowers from June to July. This lily is great for beds and borders.  Lilies like well-drained, moisture retentive soil with plenty of organic material. they like sun or partial shade and protection from strong winds. Good for flower beds, borders, wild gardens and containers on the patio or balcony. When planting lilies in containers, plant deeply and keep well watered. A thick mulch is recommended to retain moisture. Remove faded flowers but do not cut back the stems before autumn. These bulbs do not require lifting in the autumn.

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New products at Van Meuwen

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

Loads of new items today at Van Meuwen

Lavender 'Duo Collection' - 30 plug plants - 15 of each variety

Lavender ‘Duo Collection’ – 30 plug plants – 15 of each variety £49.99
A new collection of two beautiful lavender varieties. Comprises: Lavender ‘Hidcote’ - neat, compact plants with attractive grey-green foliage and a superb fragrance. This outstanding lavender makes a delightful low hedge or fragrant edging to paths. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 75cm (30").Lavender ‘Grosso’ - beaitifully scented, deep bluish-purple flower heads above narrow-leaved, grey-green foliage. Height: 100cm (39"). Spread: 100cm (39").Cut some lavender flowers for a wonderful scented posy, or dry them for a bowl of home-made pot pourri. Supplied as plug plants.Useful links:How to prune lavenderCulinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers.

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New products at John Lewis

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

John Lewis just added these new products

Polar Gear Cat Drinks Bottle

Polar Gear Cat Drinks Bottle £1.50
 Great for encouraging even the littlest ones to drink water and stay hydrated during the school day or fun days out, this drinks bottle from Polar Gear is crafted from durable plastic in the shape of a cat and is ideal for school and picnics.

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Price reductions at Tooled Up

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

Tooled Up reduced the price on this item today

Faithfull 43 Piece Wall Storage Bin & Panel Set

Faithfull 43 Piece Wall Storage Bin & Panel Set was £29.95 now £24.95
*Tools not includedFeatures & Benefits:• This Faithfull 43 piece wall mounted storage system is a quick and easy way to organise tools, fixings and accessories with easy access. • The set comprises two sturdy wall pan…

New products at Waltons

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

Waltons just added this new product

Palram 6 x 4 Mythos Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse

Palram 6 x 4 Mythos Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse £219.99
This Palram 6 x 4 Mythos Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse offers an attractive, clean, modern and easy to assemble solution for your growing needs. Panels slide directly into the framework and are locked in place – No other tools or parts required! Base is made from galvanised steel – Superior rust resistance Hinged single door – Hassle free access Twin wall polycarbonate glazing – Maintains temperatures 100% shatterproof polycarbonate – Safer than traditional glass UV treated glazing, protects plants and panels – No cracking or yellowing! High headroom and eaves height for comfortable gardening Dual rain gutters for water collection Vented window – Balance temperatures and air circulation Illustrated step-by-step assembly instructions 5 Year manufacturer’s warranty

Price reductions at Dobies

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

Loads of price reductions today at Dobies

Oatmeal Throw

Oatmeal Throw was £49.98 now £39.98
Warm and cosy! 152cm x 127cm.

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Price reductions at Suttons Seeds

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

Suttons Seeds has cut the price of hundreds of items

Animal Gift Labels

Animal Gift Labels was £2.99 now £1.49
50 self-adhesive labels 6.5 x 4.5cm.

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

GreenFingers has cut the price of these items

Yeoman Carbon Potting Trowel

Yeoman Carbon Potting Trowel was £3.99 now £2.99
This carbon steel potting hand trowel is ideal for beds borders and container gardening. It features a carbon steel head for durability and strength and has a contoured wooden handle for comfort. Total lenght 30cmHandle lenfth 14cm

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New products at GreenFingers

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

GreenFingers has these new items today

Westland Natures Haven Easy Wildflower Mix 1.5kg

Westland Natures Haven Easy Wildflower Mix 1.5kg £7.99
This Natures Haven Easy Wildflowers Mix is an ideal mix of easy to grow wildflowers which have been selected to attract bees butterflies and other beneficial insects into your garden! This fabulous easy to use 2-in-1 mix has a blend of free-flowering countryside seeds and granular compost which you simply scatter on the desired beds lightly rake in water and in no time at all you will have a natural flower display that will attract all the beneficial insects to your garden. With bee and butterfly species declining it will really help these wonderful insects if part of your garden could become a sanctuary for them. Coming in an easy to use pouch which can be re-sealed means that you do not have to do all your planting in one day. If you plant up one bed you can close the pouch and come back to it later on safe in the knowledge that the seeds have been kept protected from pests and moisture.Sow when risk of frost has passed Contents: 1.5kg. Corn Poppy Corn Marigold Cornflower and Ox-Eye Daisy.RHS Perfect for Pollinators Certified.Easy to useCoverage: 6m². Enough for 3 flower beds.We are facing a fundamental problem with the decline of bees and other pollinators. They have an absolutely crucial role in pollinating many of our important crops – without them we will face higher food costs and potential shortages.Professor Douglas Kell – BBSRC Chief Executive

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Price reductions at Crocus

Saturday, January 31st, 2015

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

Water saver

Water saver was £5.99 now £4.99
This water saver sits at the bottom of pots saving you lots of water. Very simple and effective which saves you from watering your plants every day. It is best suited for tappered pots with a minimum based diameter of 21cm to a maximum internal diameter of 35cm. The feathered sides flex up to fit pots between these sizes. The reservior in the base of the saver is 6cm deep with a top diameter of 22cm so will collect a good amount of water in the base of the pot. The three holes allow the roots to tap down into the moisture. Flexible rim for a range of pot sizes Dimensions: Large: Fits pots sizes up to 35cm internal diameter Small: Fits pots sizes up to 25cm internal diameter

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