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New products at Crocus

Friday, May 15th, 2015

Crocus has this new item today

Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' (daphne)

Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ (daphne) £29.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: mo derately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: s low-growing Flowering period: December to March Hardin ess: borderline hardiness Clusters of small, sweetly scented, pale pink flowers open from purple-pink buds in December among lustrous, lance-sh aped, dark green leaves with yellow margins. The flowers are followed by spheric al, red fruit. This evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position where its handsome, variegated foliage will brighten the winter garden. Try it a t the edge of a mixed border or next to a path where its intoxicating fragrance can be appreciated. Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, li ghtly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Price reduction at Harrod Horticultural

Timber Fruit Cages

Timber Fruit Cages was £393.00 now £357.00
Our Walk-in Timber Fruit And Vegetable Cages Introduce A Rugged And Natural Look To The Garden And As Well As Being Tough, Rough And Ready, They Really Enhance The More Classic Style Of Kitchen Garden.that Olde Worlde Rustic Look Disguises The Real Strength In Depth That The Wooden Walk-in Fruit Cages Possess; Manufactured From Substantial 102mm Tanalised Round Wooden Uprights And The 102mm Half Round Wooden Roof Supports, This Is One Fruit Cage Which Will Withstand Practically All The Weather – Not Forgetting Birds And Rabbits – Can Throw At It.and When You Consider These Wooden Fruit Protection Cages Boast The Best In Anti-bird Roof Netting And Heavy-duty Extruded Side Netting, It Will Come As No Surprise That Our Walk-in Wooden Fruit Cages Are Very Popular.also Available Is A Wide Range Of Timber Fruit Frame Optional Extras, Giving Your Garden That Rare Combination Of Functionality And Good Looks!walk-in Timber Fruit And Vegetable Cages Comprise Of Sturdy, Wooden Uprights And Supports And Roof And Side Nettingcages Feature Extra Heavy-duty Side Netting With A 16mm X 16mm Square Meshheavy-duty Anti-bird Roof Netting With A 18mm X 18mm Diamond Meshsupplied With All Fittings And One Complete Door Kitset Distance Between Uprights Is 3.6mwe Recommend Hiring A Post Driver (available From Tool Hire Companies) To Assist With Inserting The Uprights 457mm (18″) Into The Groundwhen Erected The Cage Sits 2m Out Of The Groundon The Larger Cages The Internal Cross Supports Are Achieved Using Plastic Coated Wire At Tension To Prevent Sagging Of The Roof Nettingcomes With A 5 Year Framework Guaranteefully Illustrated Instructions Are Included To Ensure Accurate Constructionfor Areas Seriously Affected By Rabbits Or Deer An Additional Layer Of Rabbit Wire Can Be Applied Over The Heavy-duty Side Nettingbutterfly Netting Is Also Availableinstalling The Cage On Sloping Ground Or Looking For A Different Size, Please Contact Our Made To Measure Tea

New products at Harrod Horticultural

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Harrod Horticultural has this new item today

Mk7 Triple Spring Autovent (silver)

Mk7 Triple Spring Autovent (silver) £42.95
The Mk7 Triple Spring Autovent Uses The Same Mechanism As The Mk7 But With Two Additional Springs Giving Extra Closing Force. Ideal For Top Hinged Side Windows, Light Roof Vents (like Upvc Windows) Or Roof Vents In Very Windy Areas.available In Silveropens Approximately 30cmsupplier Offers 2 Year Guarantee On All Replacement Cylinders But They Should Last Approximately 6-10 Yearsautomatic Openers Work By Wax Within Their Cylinder Expanding When Its Hot, Pushing A Piston To Open The Window And Contracting In Cooler Temperatures To Close The Window Again

Price reductions at PondKeeper

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

PondKeeper has cut the price of these items

PondXpert SolarShower Float with Battery & LED

PondXpert SolarShower Float with Battery & LED was £34.99 now £19.99
This Solar Fountain flotas on the surface of the pond and has an integrated solar panel.It automatically illuminates with LED’s at dusk and can be operated from over thirty feet away (10m) by remote contol.

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Price reductions at John Lewis

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

John Lewis reduced the price on these products today

Thermos Vintage Food Flask, 470ml, Red

Thermos Vintage Food Flask, 470ml, Red was £20.00 now £16.00
This thermos food flask has a retro design for that classic touch. It’s virtually unbreakable and the dent resistant stainless steel body results in an ultimate performance flask. Perfect for your favourite snack as a folding spoon included and the wide mouth allows you to eat directly from the flask. The light and compact design makes for easy transportation and storage. The Thermax double walled insulation gives extreme temperature retention, keeping hot for up to 7 hours and cold for up to 9 hours. 5 year guarantee.

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New products at John Lewis

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

John Lewis just added these new products

Orla Kiely Petal Garden Gloves

Orla Kiely Petal Garden Gloves £15.00
Prune the garden in style with these fabulously floral gloves. Adorned in one of Orla Kiely’s classic prints, they’re both practical and pretty. Orla Kiely is an Irish fashion designer based in London who is renowned for her retro-inspired patterns and playful approach to design. She originally received a Masters at The Royal College of Art, where she was picked up straight away by Harrods who purchased her collection. She’s since gone on to design for other retailers, creating iconic hats and bags. She’s been dubbed the Queen of prints, she now owns her own business and has designed a variety of objects, including cars.

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New products at Waltons

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

New lines at Waltons

Halls 4ft Luxury 2 Tier Silver Aluminium Staging

Halls 4ft Luxury 2 Tier Silver Aluminium Staging £128.00
Robust. quick draining aluminium construction Simple assembly system Perfect for placing large pots and plants Maintenance free

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New products at Dobies

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Dobies has these new items today

Strawberry Plants - Elegance

Strawberry Plants – Elegance £12.99
An exciting mid to late season variety, bred at HRI East Malling, which was the highest yielding variety in 2008/09 trials. Berries are firm, conical, glossy orange/red, sweet and juicy.Plants supplied will be strong, open-ground runners (plants), certified under the Plant Health Propagation Scheme (PHPS), specially raised so that fruit will be produced approximately 60 days after planting in the first year. All plants will be hand graded and selected before packing.

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Suttons Seeds has these new products today

Strawberry Plants - Vibrant

Strawberry Plants – Vibrant £21.98
Bred and selected by East Malling Research, Vibrant is a superb quality, heavy cropping early variety. It has rapidly become established as the premier early variety and has brought forward the English strawberry season by ten days!Plants supplied will be strong, open-ground runners (plants), certified under the Plant Health Propagation Scheme (PHPS), specially raised so that fruit will be produced approx. 60 days after planting in the first year. All plants will be hand graded and selected before packing.

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New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Jersey Plants Direct has these new items today

Mixed Floral Pre-planted 2 Pre-Planted Containers

Mixed Floral Pre-planted 2 Pre-Planted Containers £22.98
Save time and money with our pre-planted hanging basketsEach hanging basket contains compost, FREE Raingel and feed treatment. Care instructions are included.A stunning variety of plants to brighten your winter garden. Varieties included are Ajuga Black Scallop, Helichrysum Icicles, Lamium Golden Anniversary and Salvia Tricolour.

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