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New products at GreenFingers

Friday, September 18th, 2015

GreenFingers has these new lines today

J Arthur Bowers Lawn Dressing - 25L

J Arthur Bowers Lawn Dressing – 25L £6.99
To level your lawn as well as improve the drainage and root growth of your grass with no chemical additives use J. Arthur Bowers Lawn Dressing. Made from a fine blend of silver sand sterilised loam peat and perlite you simply brush the dressing over your lawn in spring or autumn and let the worms incorporate it into the soil. For compacted lawns the dressing can be brushed into aeration holes. Bare or sparse patches in your lawn can be reseeded in April when the soil is moist. This Lawn Dressing will improve the texture of the top layer of soil thus encouraging healthy root growth.Capacity: 25L will cover 25m

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Price reductions at Crocus

Friday, September 18th, 2015

Price reduction on this product at Crocus

Hydrangea macrophylla Miss Saori  ('H20-2')  (PBR) (RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2014)

Hydrangea macrophylla Miss Saori (‘H20-2’) (PBR) (RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2014) was £12.99 now £9.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: June to October Hardiness: fully hardy Winner of RHS Chelsea plant of the year 2014, this stunning new hydrangea can flower on both new and old wood, so it has a very long period of interest. The petals of the sterile, double flowers have a deep rose margin, creating a picotee effect with the creamy white centre. They look dazzling against the backdrop of lush green foliage, which takes on burgundy overtones in spring and autumn. Garden care: Leave the old flower heads in place through the winter. As the new shoots start to emerge in spring cut back a third to a quarter of the previous seasons flowering stems to the base and cut back the remaining flower heads to the first pair of buds.

New products at Crocus

Friday, September 18th, 2015

New items today at Crocus

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' (evergreen magnolia)

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ (evergreen magnolia) £49.99
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 A smaller version of the bull bay, this evergreen shrub is ideal for smaller gardens- or for training against a courtyard wall. It has an upright habit and throughout the year, the branches are clothed with 12cm long dark green leaves that have a furry, rusty orange underside. This becomes quite an attractive feature as the tree matures and is viewed from beneath. It’s when the creamy white late summer flowers appear however that these impressive plants are at their best. 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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Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of these items

Joe's Essential Gloves

Joe’s Essential Gloves was £5.95 now £4.95
If A Wardrobe Full Of Gardening Gloves Isnt Your Thing Then Joes Essential Gloves Are The Pair For You; Dexterous Yet Protective, Theyll See You Through Everyday Gardening Tasks With The Minimum Of Fuss Whilst Providing Breathability And Comfort. finished In A Most Attractive Lime Green And Available In A Large Size, The Soft Seamless Knitted Yarn Provides An Exceptional Level Of Comfort Whilst The Foam Latex Coating To The Palm And Fingertips Keeps Things Safe At The Coal Face.joes Essential Gloves Available In Mediumultimate General Purpose Gardening Gloveattractive Lime Green Finishsoft Nylon Seamless Linerfoam Latex Coating To Palm And Fingertipslight Dutydexterousprotectiveopen Back Style Allows Excellent Breathabilityexceptional Level Of Comfortsnug Fit Provides Maximum Dexteritysuitable For Tactile Use Throughout The Gardengreat All Round Garden Glove

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New products at Van Meuwen

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Van Meuwen has these new products today

Daffodil 'Pink Blush Collection' - 40 daffodil bulbs - 10 of each variety

Daffodil ‘Pink Blush Collection’ – 40 daffodil bulbs – 10 of each variety £19.98
 Customer Review RatingCustomer favouriteSelection of unusual pink daffodilsIdeal cut flowers For a sparkling spring show, daffodils are hard to beat. This collection contains a specially selected mix of pink varieties to give weeks of sumptuous colour throughout spring. The delicate perfume from these varieties is divine and with an excellent vase life of up to 10 days, they make ideal cut flowers. Grow them in borders outdoors or in containers on a bright windowsill inside. Height: 50cm (20"). Spread: 15cm (6"). Bulb size: 10/12 cm.Collection comprises:Daffodil Salome - A well known variety with ivory petals and yellow trumpets that age to peachy pink.Daffodil High Society - Sweetly fragranced blooms with creamy white petals and apricot cups that are edged in rose pink.Daffodil Passionale - Frilled, rose pink cups with a delicious sweet perfume. Daffodil Accent - The peachy-pink cups contrast beautifully with the silky outer petals.Useful links:How to plant bulbs, corms and tubers Top ten tips for growing daffodils

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New products at John Lewis

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

John Lewis just added this new product

Orla Kiely Potting Gloves

Orla Kiely Potting Gloves £14.95
 The Orla Kiely garden potting gloves will bring a ray of sunshine to your garden. The iconic shadow flower design make this the ideal gift for gardening enthusiasts. 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.

New products at Waltons

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Waltons has these new products today

Swallow Raven 8' 9" x 20' 10" Thermowood Timber Greenhouse

Swallow Raven 8′ 9" x 20′ 10" Thermowood Timber Greenhouse £3601.00
Measures 8’ 9” wide and is available in a wide variety of depths to suit virtually any garden! Fully installed on your existing base – full paint service available too! Cladding is made from 12mm tongue and groove boards, fixed with stainless steel nails. Glazing framing is made from robust redwood pine at 58mm x 32mm finished size. All timber has been pressure treated to protect it from rot. Fitted door opens inwards and has a mortise lock with aluminium handles for security. The ridge and top vents are sealed with a specially machined timber capping. Raven is glazed with toughened safety glass sealed in place with silicone to prevent water ingress and reduce heat loss. Includes 8 roof vents. All roof vents are fitted with automatic openers to make temperature regulation easier than ever! Each greenhouse is fitted with full length staging down one side of the building. A 20mm black PVC base is included to give your greenhouse a damp barrier. 10 Year manufacturer’s guarantee!ThermoWood® is a new type of timber which has been heat treated up to 215°C to remove excess moisture and resin from the wood, crystallising natural substances which may cause the wood to degrade over time. This helps to prevent rot damage and warping, making the timber stronger overall and increasing durability and colour.

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Price reductions at Garden Buildings Direct

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Garden Buildings Direct has cut the price of these products

BillyOh Mad Dash 6 x 5 Lollipop Junior Wooden Playhouse

BillyOh Mad Dash 6 x 5 Lollipop Junior Wooden Playhouse was £189.00 now £179.00
Mad Dash Lollipop Junior Wooden Playhouse Including Floor This wooden playhouse is a great way to turn your garden into any child s dream play area. The 6 x 5 children’s playhouse is a long lasting and natural looking playhouse ideal for traditional or modern gardens. This wooden playhouse comes with a stable door and is designed to be safe and fun. This great playhouse will excite and keep your children entertained for hours on end.

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New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Gardens and Homes Direct just added these new items

 £89.99
Our Simple but elegant Kitchen table; this table is designed to accomodate fourand comes with 4 matching chairs which match the style of the table which is beech effect PVC. The legs are steel tubes in silver grey. Features: Simple but Elegant Kitchen Table Steel Tube in Silver Grey + MDF Covered w/ Beech Effect PCV Table and 4 Chairs Dimensions: Table Height 76cm/29in Diameter 80cm/31in Chair Height 76cm/29in Width 50cm19in Depth 41cm/16in

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Price reductions at Dobies

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

Dobies reduced the price on these lines today

Rhubarb Plants - Collection

Rhubarb Plants – Collection was £25.98 now £19.99
These three rhubarb varieties are ideal for beginners and collection contains 3 plants (1 of each variety) suppled in 3 litre pots:Stockbridge Arrow (Early maincrop) – Up to 6lb of sticks per plant! With its good deep red colour, arrow-shaped leaves and high quality, thick stems (up to 60cm [2′] long when forced), this is an excellent variety. Yorkshire bred, it produces a heavy crop with very few thin or waste sticks. Harvest February-April.Victoria (Late maincrop) – A reliably heavy cropper. Released in 1837, the year of succession to the throne of Queen Victoria, this easy to grow old favourite was specially bred for forcing in the sheds. The greenish-pink stems have tender flesh with an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity. Harvest April-May.Timperley Early (Early maincrop) – Capable of outdoor production from February (when its very expensive to buy in the supermarket) right through to October. Produces thinner sticks than Stockbridge Arrow, which are part coloured and deliciously tart flavoured. An attractive perennial for the flower or veg garden and very versatile in the kitchen!Potted Plants – With potted plants you have well established crowns that from next year will produce plentiful crops.

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