New products at Crocus
by Sarah - September 30th, 2015.Filed under: Crocus, New Products.
Crocus has these new products today
Space saving potting bench with storage £189.99
With a winning combination of style and function, this compact potting bench is particularly useful where space is at a premium. It has a good-sized working area, with three shelves (two upper and one lower) that can be used to keep your pots, plants or compost. All those smaller, fiddly bits and pieces can be kept in the storage area beneath the work surface, while the wooden pegs on one side and rail on the other, can be used to hang things like hand tools and towels. It is made from a hardwood FSC Acacia so is robust enough to cope with being knocked about a bit, and in our opinion will only look better with age as the paint becomes distressed. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Measurements: Distance from floor to draw: 90cm Width: 65cm Distance from draw to to 1st shelf: 30 cm Distance from middle shelf to top shelf: 35cm Total Height: 160cm Depth: 52cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Sneeboer digging fork £99.99
This 3 tine digging fork from Sneeboer is perfectly suited to digging, aerating, lifting and turning soil due to its flattened tines. It is also lighter than it’s 4 tined counterparts, however is heavy duty enough to cope with digging even in the largest of beds. The narrower width of head on this fork also makes it ideal for tight areas in the garden. The fork has been hand forged from stainless steel and has an ash wood handle. Measurements: Width of head: 13cm Length of head: 28cm Total length: 118cm
Sneeboer long handled mattock £79.99
This mattock combines a strong mattock blade with a sharp three tined fork so that you are always prepared for any heavy work that is required in the garden. The mattock blade allows you to break up even the most compact soil while the three tine fork allows you to cultivate and remove weeds in one go without the need to reach for another tool. The handle is longer and lightweight which is a great relief for your back as well as making it easier to reach those difficult to get to spaces. Sneeboer tools are of excellent quality and are built to last which means your favourite tool will never need replacing. The are forged from stainless steel and are lovingly finished with a long FSC ash wood handle. This tool is perfect for: Furrowing, raking, weeding. Measurements: Total height: 165cm Head length: 12cm Head width: 12.5cm
Sneeboer scarifying rake £74.99
This scarifying rake has six sharp stainless steel blades designed specifially for removing stubborn lawn moss and cutting grass roots to stimulate extra growth in your lawn. It can also be used for creating channels for sowing seeds. The tool has a rather long handle which makes it great for transforming tedious gardening tasks such as raking the lawn by making the tool easier to manoeuver. Sneeboer tools are of excellent quality and are built to last which means your favourite tool will never need replacing. The are forged from stainless steel and are lovingly finished with a long FSC ash wood handle. This tool is perfect for: Lawn care, raking. Measurements: Total height: 170cm Head length: 23cm Head width: 26cm
Sneeboer royal dutch hoe £69.99
This royal dutch hoe is a favourite tool from Sneeboer. It can be used in the spring when weeds are easier to remove but it will be an indispensible tool in the summer when stubborn weeds are hard to get to once surrounded by other plants. The hook on the reverse helps to easily take out the weeds from your border and teeth on the front of the blade, which other dutch hoes do not have, makes entry into compacted soil much easier. The lightweight handle and grip has also been designed specifically for this tool to allow more pushing pressure against those stubborn weeds. Sneeboer tools are of excellent quality and are built to last which means your favourite tool will never need replacing. The are forged from stainless steel and are lovingly finished with a long FSC ash wood handle. This tool is perfect for: Weeding. Measurements: Total height: 165cm Head length: 12cm Head width: 12.5cm
Vaccinium ‘Pink Lemonade’ (blueberry) £14.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: prefers moist but well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost in a pot. Rate of growth: average Hardiness: fully hardy A new, easy to grow and fascinating plant, that will produce delicious pink blueberries! The fruits form without the need of a pollination partner, after the bell-shaped, pinkish-white flowers (which appear in spring) have faded. Initially a pale green, they first become flushed with pink, but turn a deep pink when they are fully ripe and ready to pick. A mid- to late season blueberry, the berries have a lovely mild flavor and a firm flesh. Garden care: Prepare the ground well before planting. Prune in winter, cutting out dead or damaged branches. In spring, feed with sulphate of ammonia, sulphate of potash and bonemeal and top-dress with ericaceous compost.