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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Reduced price on lines today at Crocus

Slot down compost box extention kit

Slot down compost box extention kit was £79.99 now £64.99
If you already have the ‘Slot Down Compost Box’, but want to make even more compost for your garden, then this kit can simply be tucked onto the side. Each extension kit contains two upright posts and three sides, measuring 82 x 106 x 106cm, and you can add two or even three extensions to the main composter. Made from FSC certified timber, which has been pressure treated, it comes with a 15 year guarantee against rot. The photo here shows the compost box (link below) with two of these extension kits

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New products at Crocus

Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Crocus has these new products today

Alstroemeria 'Cahors'  (Planet Series) (alstroemeria Cahors)

Alstroemeria ‘Cahors’ (Planet Series) (alstroemeria Cahors) £8.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow growing to average Flowering period: June and July Other features: excellent cut flowers; contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation Hardiness: fully hardy The larger outer petals of this gorgeous Peruvian lily are rose pink, but have magenta-pink flashes of and a touch of yellow, particularly towards the throat. The pink-tipped inner petals are a clear yellow, and are variously streaked with rusty brown markings. A very pretty combination of colours makes this summer-flowering perennial a must-have for the border. Garden care: Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8″) deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings will help protect the crowns. After flowering cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.

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New products at Plant Me Now

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

Plant Me Now just added these new products

Dahlia Pompon and Ball Collection (5 tubers)

Dahlia Pompon and Ball Collection (5 tubers) £5.9500
Pompon dahlias look great in garden borders and flower all summer long. This value pack contains top grade, mixed colour pompon dahlia tubers. Plant in the spring for a beautiful summer display. Dahlias like any well cultivated, garden soil with a good supply of organic material. Sunny sites away from strong winds. Use as a border or bedding plant dahlias make good cut flowers. Short varieties can also be grown in containers on the patio or balcony. Dahlias vary in height, so plant at the front or back of borders or in pots, according to height. Keep the plants well watered during growth. Either lift tubers after flowering and store frost free in dry compost or particularly in warmer areas, cover with a mulch over winter. For early flowering, tubers may be started off in boxes in April; use a light soil mixed with compost. Keep slightly moist, cool and free from frost. When he danger of frosts has passed, plant out the sprouted tubers. If used as a cut flower, cut the stems only when the flower has fully developed.

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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

Price reduction at Harrod Horticultural

Allotment Corner Wooden Raised Beds

Allotment Corner Wooden Raised Beds was £29.00 now £24.30
Theres Always A Corner Of The Garden That You Cant Quite Squeeze A Normal Square Or Rectangular Vegetable Growing Raised Bed Into, But That Could All Be About To Change With These 122cm X 122cm X 172cm Allotment Corner Style Wooden Raised Beds. these Corner Beds Are Available In 3 Heights 15cm, 30cm And 45cm And Are Ideal For Growing Vegetables, Salads And Herbs. Designed In-house And Made From Pressure Treated Scandinavian Softwood Sourced From Sustainably Managed Forests The Raised Beds Come With A 2 Year Structural Guarantee. if You Want Reliable Crop Protection For Your Raised Bed Then Try Our Purpose Built Frame Which Comes Complete With Aluminium Tubing, Connectors And A Fitted Insect Mesh Cover (gdn-977). The Cover Has Side Velcro Fastening For Easy Access And A Strong Band Along The Bottom Edge Which Has Eyelets For Securing With Ground Pegs. please Note: Timber Is A Natural Product And Susceptible To Shrinkage/swelling, All Sizes Are Therefore Nominal. Sizes Apply To External Dimensions.each Corner Wooden Raised Bed Measures 122cm X 122cm X 172cmavailable In 3 Working Heights; 15cm, 30cm Or 45cmresearched And Designed In-housemanufactured From Scandinavian Softwood Sourced From Sustainably Managed Forestshigh Pressure Treated With A Non-toxic Preservativestructurally Guaranteed For 2 Yearscomplete With Full Instructionssimple To Assembleoptional Capping Gives The Top Of The Beds An Elegant Finishsupplied As A Kit For Self Assemblyinsect Mesh Cover And Frame Also Available For Ultimate Crop Protection – Select Gdn-977 From List.standard Corner Raised Beds Superior Corner Raised Beds Also Available.

New products at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

New item at Harrod Horticultural

Sky Planters (blue)

Sky Planters (blue) £9.95
The Innovative Sky Planter Is Made From 100% Recycled Plastic And Is A Revolutionary Design That Holds A Wide Variety Of Plants Upside-down. Sky Planters Are A Great Way To Maximise Space As They Enable You To Hang Plants From The Ceiling Without Losing Any Floor Space.available In Blue Onlythis Non-drip Upside-down Plant Pot Is Great For The Home, The Office Or Even Outdoorssuitable For Herbs, Flowers And A Variety Of Foliage Plantseach Sky Planter Comes With The Slo-flo Internal Irrigation Systemfeeds Water Directly To The Plants Roots, Limiting Evaporation And Drippinga Float Stick Indicates Water Level And Reminds You When To Watera Locking Disc Secures The Plant And Soil So Theres No Messceiling Hooks, Extension Wires And Detailed Instructions Includedmeasures 13cm H X 9cm Bottom Dia. X 6cm Top Dia.

Price reductions at Van Meuwen

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

Van Meuwen reduced the price on these products today

Box Pyramid - 26cm pot x 1

Box Pyramid – 26cm pot x 1 was £39.99 now £24.99
Buxus also known as Box is a slow growing evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves and is ideal for shaping. Historically box has often been used in formal gardens as low growing hedges to edge flower beds or even to make intricate knot patterns. In recent years its popularity has grown by the introduction of ready shaped box shapes that are stunning grown in stylish containers alongside a path, doorway or set of steps. Growing a selection of sizes or shapes in a garden bed or border looks stunning all year round. Perfect for creating a focal point in your garden our Buxus Pyramids can be purchased individually for creating a focal point on your patio or as pairs - perfect for flanking a doorway or set of steps. You might also want to take a look at our Buxus Balls - the perfect companion to the Buxus Pyramids.

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New products at John Lewis

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

John Lewis just added these new items

Hozelock Retracting Wall-Mounted Hose Reel, 40m

Hozelock Retracting Wall-Mounted Hose Reel, 40m £149.95
 The Hozelock auto-reel is a wall-mounted unit, complete with a 40m hose, that automatically rewinds your garden hose, without any kinks, tangles or effort. The rewind never gets too fast because the patented braking technology keeps the rewind speed under control. It has a 180° pivot allowing you to reach every area of your garden, along with a child lock to prevent misuse.

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Price reductions at Tooled Up

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

Reduced lines at Tooled Up

Sealey Air Dryer / Blower 356Cfm 240v

Sealey Air Dryer / Blower 356Cfm 240v was £74.95 now £69.95
Robust, composite housing, carefully balanced with fully guarded blade drum providing quiet and safe operation. Housing design provides three outlet positions from horizontal to vertical, allowing precise direction of airflow for cooling or drying. H…

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New products at Gardening Direct

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

Gardening Direct has these new products today

Complete Plant Growing on Kit for 170 plants

Complete Plant Growing on Kit for 170 plants £23.98
Giving your plants a head startFor your added convenience and offering a £1 SAVING, we have put together as a package – one 9 Litre Brick of Compressed Coir and enough Grow On Trays for your 170 plants to give you a head start."This Complete Plant Growing on Kit is ideal for getting your bedding plants started for any time of year"

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New products at Waltons

Saturday, March 14th, 2015

Waltons just added this new product

3.9m x 2.4m Wrexham 1 Log Cabin

3.9m x 2.4m Wrexham 1 Log Cabin £2199.95
44mm thick planed timber logs Apex roof and Double door design Double glazed outward opening window Side store for keeping items safe and dry 18mm timber roof and floor Under 2.5m tall – Under standard planning permission guidelines* 2” x 3” treated timber floor bearers Heavy duty roofing felt included 5 Year manufacturer’s guaranteeThis 3.9m x 2.4m Wrexham 1 Log Cabin offers a large open plan living area, ideal for use as a studio space or lounge room with lockable double doors for access and a large double glazed outward opening window. An additional storage room is attached, perfect for keeping garden furniture, bikes, tools and toys safe and out of the way when not in use! This multi-function cabin is the ideal family space, combining both leisure and functional storage within a cabin that is built to last.Delivery is FREE to most UK postcodes. Please check our delivery pages for more information.Please Note: This Log Cabin will be delivered in individual tongue and groove timber lengths and it will need to be treated with a high quality timber treatment after construction. The cabin should be constructed on a firm and level base such as concrete slabs. The shingles shown in photos above are not included as standard and are an optional extra.