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J. Arthur bowers cocoa shell mulch

Friday, May 11th, 2012

J. Arthur bowers cocoa shell mulch – J. Arthur bowers cocoa shell mulch ( Mulch – J. Arthur bowers cocoa shell)

Cocoa shell mulch is perfect for suppressing weeds and holding moisture in beds and borders, and is a natural by-product of chocolate manufacturing.
It rots down gradually, improving the structure of the soil but will need topping up every few years. Once the cocoa shell has been spread over the borders and has got wet, it will form a crust which binds it together. This crust will help prevent slug and snail attack.

Each bag covers approximately 1.5 square metres at a depth of 5 cm

Please note: Cocoa shell contains the naturally occurring substance theobromine. If eaten by dogs, this can be very harmful. Please keep your dog away from the treated area until the mulch has settled i.e. a couple of weeks. If you are still concerned, please contact your local vet.
A white mould occasionally appears on cocoa shell when first applied this soon disappears as the cocoa shell starts to form the crust which binds it together.

If you have a dog I would avoid this product just to stop you worrying. If you love chocolate though you’ll love this!

Grochar

Friday, May 11th, 2012

GroChar by Carbon GoldGrochar

1. GroChar by Carbon Gold -When plants decompose or are burned they release excess carbon into the atmosphere. We collect plant matter char it in a closed kiln and capture its carbon as biochar. Fo you to bury and lock into the earth, removing it from the atmosphere where it does harm and putting it in the soil where it does good. Biochar builds soil structure and helps roots take up more of the nutrients they need to grow. Ingredients: Biochar – from certified sustainable sources Mycorrhizal Fungi – to maximise nutrient uptake Wormcasts – full of beneficial bacteria Seaweed – rich in trace minerals for plant health and disease resistance.
Buy £9.99

2. Grochar All Purpose Biochar Compost by Carbon Gold
Buy : £8.99

3. GroChar Seed Compost by Carbon Gold
Buy £4.99

Biochar at Harrod Horticultural

GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer 1kg -

GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer 1kg - £6.95
The carbon-rich biochar in Soil Association approved GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer helps keep carbon in the soil for up to 50 years with only one application required – ever!The GroChar biochar’s effectiveness is further enhanced by the seaweed wormcast and mycorrhizal fungi ingredients which provide an attractive home for beneficial micro-organisms and stabilise nutrients in the soil so root growth and plant development are accelerated. This completely natural soil improver is made by turning waste plant material into charcoal through clean technology placing carbon in the soil and not into the atmosphere. Use GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer as a soil improver compost additive or apply directly under trees or vegetable transplants.

New products at GreenFingers

Carbon Gold BioChar Complex | GroChar Soil Enhancer 1kg

Carbon Gold BioChar Complex | GroChar Soil Enhancer 1kg £8.99
This concentrated Biochar Soil Improver is a 100% organic and effective soil enhancer which is ideal for propagation use. A great way of beating the summer drought Biochar is proven to reduce the need for watering by holding water in the upper layers of the soil where your plants can reach it. The revolutionary formula increases the productivity of most soils. It provides all you need for stronger healthier plants and crops with long term benefits for your soil.Take a look at the extra image to see for yourself the benefits of using Biochar. The raspberry canes on the right hand side were planted using the Biochar complex and as you can see they were not only taller but visually healthier and more likely to produce a strong harvest. While this product cuts out the need for costly and environmentally damaging fertilisers and also reduces the need for irrigation.Click to view our potting department. Check out the video below for more information.

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Cloches help in the rain

Friday, May 11th, 2012

If it’s still raining where you are and you really want to get some seeds or plants out then you can try a cloche.
Put the cloche in place a few days before you want to sow or plant to let the soil dry and warm up.
Put the plants or seeds in as normal and replace the cloche.

The worst of the weather will be kept away and the plants will finally be in the ground!

Harrod Horticultural have lots of cloche options

1m Square Cloche - 1m Square Cloche with PVC Cover - GDN-875

1m Square Cloche – 1m Square Cloche with PVC Cover – GDN-875 £26.95
The 1m Square Cloche will offer essential plant protection to young vegetable plants seedlings and ornamentals in open ground vegetable plots seed beds and even raised beds – the simple to assemble cloche fits very snugly inside one of our 1m square and we’ve even made a available!The tough plastic cover of this spacious garden cloche does sterling work protecting vulnerable plants and is securely attached to the tubular metal frame by velcro ties. Full length side zips allow easy access to the snug plants inside and the plant protection cloche comes with ground pegs to anchor down the frame. Simple push-in connectors allow the tubular metal frame sections to be assembled in minutes and with a 2mm x 1.4mm mesh size Insect Mesh Cover available for summer pest control the crop protection cloche is likely to be a key player in your garden plant protection team! The 1m Square Cloche measures 103cm in width is 103cm wide and stands 65cm in height (39 x 39″ x 25½”).”

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Sneeboer Weed Gouger

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Sneeboer Weed Gouger Sneeboer Weed Gouger
is only £17.95

Hand-made in Holland, each Sneeboer tool has been hand-forged in the finest stainless steel. It is individually shaped, polished and sharpened by hand before being fitted with a fine quality cherrywood handle. Anyone who has a Sneeboer tool will never want to use anything else…
• Measures 39cm overall
• Handle length is 13cm

Harrod Horticultural also have this more expensive tool for getting dandelions out.

Sneeboer Dandelion Weeder/Bulb Planter -

Sneeboer Dandelion Weeder/Bulb Planter - £84.95
Get two garden tools for your money and improve the look of both your lawn and borders with the Sneeboer Dandelion Weeder/Bulb Planter – an invaluable ambi-dextrous garden assistant! The 18cm (7) deep by 3cm (1″) diameter stainless steel cone – complete with foot peg – is deep enough to remove unwanted dandelions tap root and all from lawns and borders with the minimum of fuss whilst smaller bulbs can be planted quickly in the hole the Sneeboer Dandelion Weeder/Bulb Planter creates. The ash handle is fitted with a Victorian-style 33cm (13″) wide ‘T’ art the top to allow the relevant pressure to be applied and the Sneeboer Dandelion Weeder/Bulb Planter measures 103cm (40½”) overall.”

Vegetable seed sale at T&M

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

50% OFF ALL VEGETABLE SEEDSHALF PRICE VEGETABLE SEED SALE – PRICES FROM AS LOW AS 34p

YES, it’s back, the beginning of our long-awaited 50% off seed sales. We begin with the best of all, half price off all your vegetable seeds. There’s still time for gardeners to shop and sow for summer cropping or buy now ready for your winter crops. Prices from as low as 34p a packet!

START DATE: Now, 10th May 2012
END DATE: Midnight Wednesday 16th May 2012, or until stocks last.

USE ORDER CODE: AF12510

Click here to visit T&M and start saving 50% on seeds

Discount is applied after you’ve put them in your basket – code AF12510<

Paper mulch

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Paper MulchEasy Gardener-weedblock 3ft. x 50ft. Landmaster Biodegradable Paper Mulch 30702
Made from recycled paper contains no chemicals and is OMRI Listed. Ideal seasonal solution for use in annual beds and gardens. The thick absorbent paper blocks weeds and helps conserve moisture. Can be tilled back into the soil at season end putting nutrients back where they are needed. Eco-friendly seasonal weed control. Conserves soil moisture – lets air in. OMRI Listed – USDA organic standards – Approved for organic food production. Natural Color. 3 x 50 . Length: 3. Width: 36. Height: 3

Shred it and make mulch

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Got hedge cuttings that are a bit too big to compost? Shred them through this machine and you’ll quickly make great compost or use the clippings a tidy mulch.
Suttons Seeds have this great machine that has a long-lasting steel cutting gear blade that will slice through branches up to 40mm (1½”) in diameter.

How to shred mulch – make sure the branches aren’t too thick and put them through this machine. Collect the shreddings and either compost them in a heap for a few weeks or apply as a 2-3″ layer of mulch immediately.
Shredded material will compost down more quickly. Intermix layers of shreddings with grass clippings and other waste for a good compost mix.

Shredding hedge clippings means they take up less space too so are more likely to fit in your compost bin!

AL-KO Silent Power 5000 Electric Gear Shredder

AL-KO Silent Power 5000 Electric Gear Shredder £379.99
Shredding is a simple and environmentally friendly way to dispose of garden rubbish, and create a super organic mulch for beds and borders. The AL-KO Silent Power SP5000 shredder has a kickback-free feeder mechanism and a hardened steel gear that “pulls” the material through, crushing it silently and safely (because the material is crushed the rate of decomposition is accelerated, leading to quicker composting!). Features:• Reverse feed function to remove jammed material and ensure blockage-free operation.• Anti-friction rolling system which significantly reduces noise levels.• Long-lasting steel cutting gear blade that will slice through branches up to 40mm (1½”) in diameter.• A unique and extra sturdy undercarriage with larger wheels for enhanced stability and easy transport all around the garden.• 3 pin moulded plug & 6m (20′) cable. Weight 25kg.. . . . . .

Mulching mower

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Don’t have room for a compost bin? Don’t want to fill a green bin with grass clippings?
Use a mulch mower and the lawn cuttings stay on the lawn but are finely chopped up making a useful mulch!

This mulching mower is available now at Suttons Seeds

AL-KO 40E Comfort Electric Lawnmower

AL-KO 40E Comfort Electric Lawnmower £159.99
With a 40cm (16″) cutting width and powerful 1400 watt induction motor, the AL-KO 40E Comfort will make short work of mowing your lawn. Attach the large 43 litre grass collector (with fill level indicator) if you want to collect the clippings, or the mulching plug to finely chop them and send them back into your lawn as a natural fertiliser. Other features include:• A convenient safety handlebar which is accessible from the top and both sides, and cable strain relief which keeps the cable out of the way during mowing.• A wedge shaped design which allows for easy mowing under bushes and shrubs.• Easy single lever 6 stage height adjustment from 28mm (1″) to 68mm (2¼”).• Through axles which ensure extra stability and straight running.Supplied with 16 metres (52½’) of cable. Weight 19kg. Some home assembly required. 1 year manufacturer’s warranty.Voted Amateur Gardening BEST BUY 2008. . . . . .

Slug gone pellets – wool mulch stops slugs in their tracks

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Suttons Seeds has this fantastic slug control product

Slug Gone - 5 Litre Pack

Slug Gone – 5 Litre Pack £9.99
A safe, NATURAL WAY OF GETTING RID OF SLUGS AND SNAILS without killing them … AND AN ORGANIC SOIL CONDITIONER TOO!These 100% pure sheep wool pellets are a chemical-free, environmentally friendly way to protect flowers, fruit and vegetables from slugs and snails. Simply scatter around plants in beds, pots or baskets and water in, and they form a barrier that slugs cannot cross. And not only that – they also:• Act as a natural, long-lasting, weed-suppressing mulch• Absorb and retain moisture• Biodegrade over 6-14 months, releasing organic nutrients• Improve the condition of your soil as it does so10 litre pack (enough to protect 30 young plants).1 x 10 Litre Pack + FREE 5 Litre Pack. 5 Litre Pack. . . . .

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Best buy for your allotment – nemaslug

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Suttons Seeds just added these new items

Nemaslug Slug Killer

Nemaslug Slug Killer £24.99
Slugs outdoors.Simply mix with water and apply with a watering can. The nematodes that they contain are naturally occurring microscopic organisms that seek out and kill the pests. Long-lasting and weather-proof too! Decimate slugs before they decimate your plants. Apply March-October (whenever the soil temperature is above approximately 5°C/40°F). Within a week the slugs die beneath the soil. One application will last for up to six weeks! (40m² Pack.) Pack contains living organisms, and should be kept refrigerated on arrival, and used before the expiry date, approximately 3 to 4 weeks from date of despatch. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery. (Only sent March-October.) (Please note: This product is not available in Eire.). 100m² Pack. . . . .

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