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Archive for January, 2016

Price reductions at GreenFingers

Thursday, January 7th, 2016

GreenFingers reduced the price on these lines today

Chapelwood Half Coconut Suet Treat

Chapelwood Half Coconut Suet Treat was £1.39 now £1.19
This Chapelwood Half Coconut Suet Treat is a delicious high energy suet-filled half coconut for your garden birds that is ideal for all year round feeding. They will adore this treat consisting of sunflower seeds cracked grains and other seeds containing oil all housed in a decorative half coconut shell and you will love watching their antics as they feed. Fitted with a jute hanging loop so that you can effortlessly hang this in any location you choose.Also suitable for ground feeding your feathered friends will certainly keep visiting if these tasty treats are on offer! Wild Bird Life ApprovedDimensions: 9 x 5 x 12cm highWith disappearing habitats and climatic changes the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) both recommend the year-round feeding of garden birds to maintain a healthy and viable flock of native species. Feeding requirements are greater in late autumn and winter when natural resources are in shorter supply and high energy levels are also needed during spring when birds are busy breeding and raising young. Once you have established a feeding regime – don

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New products at GreenFingers

Thursday, January 7th, 2016

GreenFingers just added these new lines

Greenfingers Hawaii FSC Acacia 4 Folding Chair 110cm Octagonal Folding Patio Set

Greenfingers Hawaii FSC Acacia 4 Folding Chair 110cm Octagonal Folding Patio Set £199.99
A stylish addition to any garden or patio this Greenfingers Hawaii FSC Acacia 4 Folding Chair Octagonal Folding Set is so easy to retrieve from storage. It is an eye-catching garden furniture set for when entertaining your friends or family outdoors.The table handily features a handy parasol hole should you wish to add protection from the sun and the chairs are also great to use for those unexpected extra visitors or to pop in your car boot and take with you on days out.Beautifully crafted from FSC certified acacia which is known for its wonderful grain and rich colouring this is a strong and sturdy set that will complement any garden setting and last for years to come. It is handy to take with you for picnics too! Dimensions:Table: L110 x W110 x H72cmParasol hole: 5cmChairs: W40 x D53 x H82cmSeat area: W40 x D35cm Seat height: 45.5cm

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Price reductions at Crocus

Thursday, January 7th, 2016

Crocus has cut the price of these lines

Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty' (paeony / peony)

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Bowl of Beauty’ (paeony / peony) was £14.99 now £10.49
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Flower colour: pink Other features: mid-green leaves Hardiness: fully hardy Fascinating pink-tinted flowers with a creamy centre appear from early to midsummer over the mid-green leaves. Like a giant anemone, the centres of these extraordinary, scented flowers are packed full of tiny, strap-like petals. An excellent specimen plant for the middle of a border in full sun or partial shade. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.

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New products at Crocus

Thursday, January 7th, 2016

Crocus has this new item today

Deutzia gracilis (deutzia)

Deutzia gracilis (deutzia) £7.99
Position: full sun Soil: relatively fertile, moist but freely draining Rate of growth: average Flowering period: April to June Hardiness: fully hardy (borderline) This is a great little deciduous shrub that is awash with upright clusters of scented, white star-shaped flowers from spring to early summer. Its relatively compact so it’s good for big patio pots, but it will also offer early(ish) colour towards the front of a mixed or shrub border. Garden care: To encourage a bushy habit tip-prune young plants, either by pinching off the tips of soft shoots or by reducing long leading or lateral shoots by a third. Immediately after flowering, cut back the stems that have flowered to one or two healthy buds.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

Price cut on this item at Harrod Horticultural

Promotion

Promotion was £2.37 now £1.50

New products at Van Meuwen

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

New items added today at Van Meuwen

Magnolia denudata 'White' - 2 bare root magnolia plants

Magnolia denudata ‘White’ – 2 bare root magnolia plants £24.98
A true signal that spring had arrived is the magnificent blooming of a magnolia tree! The goblet shaped flowers of Magnolia denudata ‘White’ appear on bare branches before the foliage takes over and completely covers this hardy plant with long, dark green leaves. Capable of growing into a large specimen, this magnificent tree can be used on its own or included in a shrubbery or even woodlands. Height: 6m (20’). Spread: 6m (20’).

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New products at PondKeeper

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

New product at PondKeeper

Price reductions at John Lewis

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

John Lewis has cut the price of these items

Foras Horton Birdbath

Foras Horton Birdbath was £411.00 now £389.00
The Foras Horton birdbath combines a beautiful rainbow limestone bowl and natural 75cm slate plinth. The Horton will add height to any garden, making it a great feature piece that the birds will love. This Bird bath can also be used as a bird feeder. Please note: This item is made from natural materials, so every piece will display unique graining.

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New products at John Lewis

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

John Lewis just added these new items

EMU Arc En Ciel Outdoor Lounge Stool

EMU Arc En Ciel Outdoor Lounge Stool £48.00
 Arc En Ciel is a collection dedicated to people who want to furnish their outdoor areas, however small, in order to enjoy them to the full. Defined by eclectic and compact design, they enable even limited, open-air spaces to be furnished. No detail has been overlooked in the manufacture of this practical, hard-wearing collection: this stool is made of steel and has been treated to withstand any kind of weather conditions, with a neutral and stylish finish to suit any space. Please note: Not all of our ranges are on display in our furniture departments. Please call www.johnlewis. your nearest John Lewis to check before you visit. Interest Free Credit: If you buy this product in our shops, it’s eligible for Interest Free Credit, which is available when you spend £1000 or more on selected home products. Terms and conditions apply: find out more

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New products at Garden Buildings Direct

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

New items added today at Garden Buildings Direct

BillyOh Luxor Round 6 Seater

BillyOh Luxor Round 6 Seater £499.90
The BillyOh Luxor Premium Rounnd 6 Seater Reclining Metal Garden Furniture Set with 3m Parasol will comfortably seat up to six guests in style

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