Welcome to the 2022 Autumn Edition of the GIMA New Product Digest.

After another interesting year, it looks as though we are heading back towards a sense of normality. 

The heady days of the 20/21 season inevitably ran out of steam and normal trading patterns resumed as the world opened up to us once again, with weather extremes attempting to hinder any further growth before it even had chance to begin. 

On top of this, macro-economic factors have also continued to cause challenges and wrinkles in the supply chain remain problematic. It’s a lot to take in but it’s certainly not all doom and gloom. Far from it in fact! 

Many businesses are still trading up on 2019 and we have every reason to remain optimistic about what the future holds for our industry. Gardening and garden centres are continuing to benefit from are naissance as amateur and experienced gardeners continue to wax lyrical about the wealth of benefits that gardening has to offer, with the home and garden continuing to be a sanctuary for many.

As we look ahead to 2023, we have teamed up with Glee and Potting Shed Press once again to get our members’ new product news out to as many retailers as possible, so please take a look through this online publication to find out what’s on offer for next season.

With the new dateline for the annual Glee exhibition, I’m sure many retailers will still be using this time to source new products and innovations to stock in the coming season, and that’s exactly what our New Product Digest can inspire you with. I’m pleased to see that GIMA members have continued to invest in R&D, and once again come up trumps. In this newsletter, you’ll find lots of new sustainable solutions, inspired packaging ideas and brilliant merchandising for your stores.

We were pleased to be able to bring back our Innovators Seed Corn Fund this year, and you’ll find this year’s winner Qwickhose from Rivendale Products featured.

On behalf of GIMA and all its members may I thank you for your continued support and we look forward to working with as many of you as possible next year.

Jenny Douthwaite

GIMA President 2022/23

Capture greater sales from fans of three legendary BBC television programmes – Springwatch, Gardeners’ World and Countryfile.

These very special greeting cards are supported by a huge UK fan base following the decades of programming by the British Broadcasting Corporation, they are all ‘household’ names and watched weekly by millions of avid fans and followers.

BBC Springwatch – a stunning photographic collection capturing nature at its best, featuring stunning shots of British wildlife. BBC Springwatch first hit our TV screens in 2005 and had been a huge hit in Spring, Autumn and Winter ever since! 17 years on our televisions.

BBC Gardeners’ World – a striking collection of photographic garden-themed cards inspired by the long-standing TV programme. Presented in a square format, the designs feature relevant information, facts, or gardening tips on the reverse of each card. BBC Gardeners’ world first hit our screens in 1968! That’s 54years of BBC programming and gardening excellence for gardening fans.

BBC Countryfile – a range of stunning, country-themed photographic cards inspired by the BBC TV programme. Each design features interesting information on the reverse of the card, written by the Countryfile team. BBC Countryfile hit our screens in 1988, so that’s 34years of programming promoting country, farming, produce and more! Creating a huge fan base that the TV show now even has physical country shows across the UK.

The full collection and display stand is only available exclusively from Abacus Cards. We launch fresh new bestsellers every six months to ensure your sales and interest from your customers is high.

Our nationwide area manager team offer UK wide full support.

What our customers say:

“Animal cards already sell well for us. However, sales of the BBC Springwatch brand are significantly higher than others in this type of card.”

“One of our best-selling spinners. Customers often pick up four or five designs at a time...great price too!”

As a family business based in Suffolk, Abacus are committed to using sustainable practices.

• All our cards are printed in the UK in Nottingham and distributed from Suffolk keeping our carbon footprint low.
• Our cards and envelopes are made from FSC sustainable forests.
• We pack our cards without the use of plastic.
• We plant a tree for every order received using Ecologi. Further reinforcing our commitment to the environment.

Get in touch, we’d be excited to work with you to increase your card sales.

Abacus Cards

01638 569 050 

www.abacuscards.co.uk

Prominent pot brand, Apta, is witnessing a renaissance with a number of exclusive new products entering the market ahead of the 2023 season.

Amongst the new lifestyle-driven introductions will be ranges within Apta’s Lightweight offering as well as exciting new colours within the leading J C & Co Walworth brand.

New Apta innovations:

Seagrass Boule – featuring a hyper realistic rattan weave, and available in three colourways – Natural, Oyster Grey & Aqua – this new collection is inspired by current interior trends where a move towards natural materials and softer lines take centre stage. This collection makes it possible to recreate the look of seagrass planters with ultimate weather protection.

Lariat – another hyper realistic material is presented within this new offering. Mimicking the look and feel of coiled rope, the Lariat range offers another option to extend indoor décor schemes into outside spaces.

Two-Tone Granito – already a hugely popular range, the Granito range has been updated for 2023 to include a sleek two-tone design. Manufactured from composite material, these long-lasting larger size planters are designed to provide impact.

Olympia – combining open square weave with distressed stone effect Olympia is perfect for both contemporary and classic garden styles. Two colour ways – Antique Sand and Antique Black – are supported by four sizes, making them the perfect multiple purchase option for consumers wanting to mix and match their look.

J C & Co Walworth – traditional consumers will also be catered for within the new J C & Co Walworth sub-brand. These collectable planters are inspired by Farrow & Ball colours and mainstream changes in front door décor, providing strong impulse buy

APTA UK

Find out more, including accessing the 2023 Apta Brochure, at www.apta.co.uk or by calling 01233 621090. Apta is part of the AMES UK family of brands. Find out more at www.ames-uk.com

Whether filling a gap in the offering based on colour, size or enhancing the product hierarchy, retailers can trust that Kelkay’s latest offering – made up of decorative and horticultural aggregates, rockery and paving – will fulfil the needs of both the retail setting and discerning shopper.

Each new introduction is the result of a dedicated six-month long, four-step ‘go to market’ process, and it is only those which survive this detailed process that make the step from concept to reality.

New aggregate leading the charge in 2023 include:

Candy Fusion (14 – 25mm) – this on trend colour and finish combines pink, grey and white chippings for a contemporary take on traditional gravel. Suitable for driveways, paths, patios, rockeries, borders and beds.

Panda Pebbles (25 – 40mm) – jet black and pure white pebbles create a mix perfect for monochromatic, eye catching schemes. Suitable for use on borders, beds, rock gardens or as a pot topping.

Black Slate (20 - 40mm) – dark grey and black slate remains a popular choice in gardens of all styles, making this latest addition to the Kelkay portfolio as must-have for any retailers.

Alaskan Mix (16 – 25mm) – a combination of grey and white tones creates a subtle yet fresh look for this gravel mix. Suitable for driveways, paths, patios, rockeries, borders and beds.

Horticultural range revamped for 2023

The new season sees a fresh new look across Kelkay’s entire horticultural portfolio. After extensive market research, Kelkay have moved away from the RHS brand in order to offer packaging and POS solutions that support the customer buying process.

The new offering features six core products in large packs and handy bags, all of which will benefit from new packaging which provides the well recognised Kelkay brand look and feel.

Adorned with concise iconography to efficiently display each product’s benefits and usages, all new bags will be printed single-sided for improved visibility. The full range will also be supported by complementary point of sale with QR codes that direct shoppers to dedicated and highly informative web pages.

All new products will be available in large and bulk bags. The On-Pack recycling label highlights the packaging’s 100% recyclable and 30% recycled material usage credentials, helping to improve end user clarity at the point of sale.

Find out more, including accessing the 2023 Kelkay Brochure, at www.kelkay.co.uk or by calling (01405) 869333. Kelkay is part of the AMES UK family of brands.

Find out more at www.ames-uk.com

Always at the forefront of trend-led outdoor heating solutions and stylish water features, the La Hacienda offering has been updated ahead of the 2023 season to help retailers maximise the ongoing demand for products that enhance the outdoor living experience.

FIREPITS

New firepits draw upon current interior aesthetics to create an offering that seamlessly blends the indoors and outdoors with sleek new designs further enhancing the La Hacienda better/best offering. 2023 firepit highlights include:

Cairo – a clean and modern firepit, where simplicity is key. No assembly required and ready to use straight out of the box. Cairo is an instant feature piece in any garden to help extend the cooler nights.

Milan – this stunning design mirrors interior trends as seen in coffee table design. A deep fire bowl allows for copious fuel loading, enabling increased heat output.

Santorini – this 3-in-1 Multi-Function Table, Firepit & Cooking Grill is perfect for when space is at a premium. Featuring a grey marble effect finish, the Santorini taps into the ongoing popularity of grey within the home and garden.

ELECTRIC HEATING

In electric heating, La Hacienda has brought to market several new styles in anticipation of a significant consumer shift to this style of heating as gas heating solutions becoming more expensive consumers are looking for more cost-effective solutions. 2023 highlights include:

Industrial Tabletop Heater – an industrial styled premium product, this new tabletop heater replicates interior trends and benefits from two heat settings with a maximum output of 2,100W for real warmth.

WATER FEATURES

Made up of three sub-categories – Easy Fountain, Impressions and the RHS range – La Hacienda’s water feature portfolio has something for every garden, from traditional cottages to sleek, urban spaces. The expectation is that water features will continue to grow in popularity as consumers are increasingly searching for simple ways to create an atmosphere of tranquillity outdoors, with water features taking centre stage within this. 

From increased awareness of the benefits of being surrounded by the gentle trickling sounds of water, to achieving instant garden art, water features are fast becoming a must-have. 2023 highlights include:

Ango Falls – inspired by the bestselling Granito planter range by Apta, new Ango Falls is a modern styled water feature that is representative of AMES UK’s mission to provide more cohesion across the full brand portfolio.

La Hacienda Brochure

Find out more, including accessing the 2023 La Hacienda Brochure, at www.lahacienda.co.uk or by calling (01285) 762060. La Hacienda is part of the AMES UK family of brands.

Find out more at www.ames-uk.com

Introducing an innovative pond kit for the family to interact and learn about nature while having fun!

Pond dipping fun for all the family

• Create a small, natural wildlife pond
• Helps children to learn about nature
• Identify pond life, insects and bugs

WHAT IS MY FIRST POND KIT?

Children of all ages love being outdoors, exploring and learning about wildlife. My First Pond Kit helps them interact with nature by creating their very own small, natural wildlife pond.

NEW Product Of The Year winner at GLEE 2022, The Bermuda My First Pond Kit includes some of the key products needed to create their pond.

The kit includes 2.5m x 2m PVC Pond Liner, a 1000lph Fountain Pump, Tap Water Conditioner (250ml), Barley Straw Bale, a Pond Net, Magnifying Glass and a Pond Dipping Guide Book to help identify all the minibeasts that could start to live in their pond.

My First Pond Kit is the first product in what will be a new range of pond kits expertly put together to provide the family with fun and interaction whilst learning about nature.

EASY TO SET-UP

Step 1 – Find a suitable location with partial shade but not underneath a tree because this will accumulate debris. Dig a hole and remove any loose stones or sharp rocks that could puncture the PVC liner. Shape the hole to create a gentle gradient which will encourage wildlife to enter the pond.

Step 2 – Make sure to layer the hole with either sand or soft fleece as this will protect the PVC pond liner in the ground. Position the PVC liner in the hole, stretch it out and remove any creases for a neat finish. Use slate or large rocks to support the liner and create a natural edge.

Step 3 – Connect the pump to create an attractive fountain which will also add vital oxygen to the pond.

Step 4 – Use marginal and pond plants to create an attractive ecosystem, such as Hippuris vulgaris and Mentha aquatica as they are fast growing, absorb nutrients and provide shade and retreat for underwater creatures.

Step 5 – Add the barley straw once the pond is complete as this will provide a natural and safe way to reduce green algae. The tap water conditioner will remove any harmful chlorine, making the tap water safe for wildlife.

Step 6 – Now let the pond establish and you will be amazed at how quickly this new feature will attract native wildlife. Use your net and magnifying glass to carefully explore your nature pond and learn all about these fascinating underwater creatures with the pond dipping booklet included.

ABOUT US

Bermuda was purchased in late 2017 by Evolution Aqua Ltd. Today thanks to their superb expertise and extensive product range, Bermuda have managed in this very short time to re-establish itself as the must stock water gardening brand.

For more details visit https://bermudawatergardens.com/my-first-pond-kit/

Bermuda Water Garden Products Ltd

Mr Phil Jolly, Sales Director, Bermuda Water Garden Products Ltd.

Tel: + 44 (0) 7500 444076, Email: phil@bermudawatergardens.com

With the consumer ban on peat now confirmed for 2024, there’s been a rush to find good alternatives for use in growing media and compost. It’s widely accepted that there will be no single universal replacement for peat and work is underway all over the country to find reliable and sustainable alternatives.

Earlier in 2022 the team behind Bloomin Amazing explored the potential use of their digestate as a material for inclusion in peat-free products.

Sponsored by Bloomin Amazing, Rachel Greenhill, a PhD student working at the University of Sheffield, looked closely at the physical and chemical properties of digestate mixes, and widely explored their use in a range of fully replicated growing trials.

The conclusion was that as well as being a first-rate mulch, when mixed 50:50 with soil or compost, Bloomin Amazing has proven to be perfect for planting out shrubs and bedding plants, filling raised beds and raising vegetables.

RRP £6.49 50 Litres

We say, if you have soil, all you need is Bloomin Amazing! Bloomin Amazing may be overlooked by gardeners who are encouraged to use bark-based products for mulch and multi-purpose compost for all their other growing needs. It suppresses weeds, conditions the soil, provides slow release, readily-available nutrients, and does a great job of retaining moisture in the summer as well as protecting plants over winter. On top of all that it deters slugs AND worms love it!

Our advice to garden centres is to encourage all their staff to try Bloomin Amazing in their own gardens - it’s the best way to see just how brilliantly it does its job. They can then go ahead and recommend Bloomin Amazing with total confidence.

To support our customers, we will happily credit garden centres with 10 FREE bags on a 7-pallet order to give to their key staff to try a bag at home.

Bloomin Amazing was launched in March 2018 and at GLEE later the same year won the Best of British and GIMA Innovators awards, since when it has become firmly established as the UK’s leading organic soil enricher and mulch. From a standing start just three years ago, Bloomin Amazing is now found in over 400 garden centres across the UK and consistently features in the GTN top 50 Best Sellers lists.

Bloomin Amazing

West Country Soil Improvement Ltd., Rainbarrow Farm AD Plant, Martinstown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9JF. Tel. 01305 889525 www.bloominamazing.com

New ideas for in-demand categories join two of Burgon & Ball’s top-selling ranges for 2023.

New RHS stainless tools are perfect for planting

Planting continues to be the top-selling category of stainless tools, with trowels and spades leading the way. Extending planting choices for gardeners, four new hand tools for planting join Burgon & Ball’s flagship RHS-endorsed range, along with the addition of a small spade and fork to the digging range. There’s the perfect planting tool for every garden, and for every gardener – and all with the reassurance of a lifetime guarantee.

Why is planting so strong?

Planting is a universal and favourite activity across all types of gardening. With the rising cost of living, planting to grow edibles remains especially buoyant.

Gardeners may have kitted themselves out over the last few years at home, but these new RHS-endorsed planting tools offer design so stylish, shoppers will want to add them to their collection - even if they alreadyown planting tools.

Stylish and functional: new Sophie Conran

Useful, stylish tools and accessories continue to drive sales in both Garden and Gift categories. These latest additions to the Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball collection tick all the boxes in terms of design and practicality. New galvanized indoor watering cans and a galvanized seed organiser tin pick up on the ongoing ‘Modern Rustic’ trend. Adding to the line-up of gift-boxed tools, a new heart-shaped trowel is a thing of beauty, designed to make planting a pleasure.

*New products available early 2023.

Burgon & Ball

01202 684141

sales@burgonandball.com

Biodiversity is top priority at Capi Europe. Thanks to our biodiversity collection everyone will be able to make a contribution to nature. Our functional, design products will help you find the perfect water solutions to helps birds, bees and butterflies. Together we will work on a richer biodiversity. Will you join us?

Capi Rain Barrels

The climate is changing and the weather is becoming more extreme. There are more days with heavy and prolonged rainfall. And at the same time, there are more periods of sustained heat and drought. This has many adverse consequences. To help maintain a water friendly garden, Capi has developed several design rain barrels.

Thanks to the Capi Rain barrels, available in 130L, 250L and 400L, you will not only add a beautiful and practical product to your garden, but you will also contribute to biodiversity.

New in the Capi Rain barrel collection is the 400L version (as pictured). This barrel is 139cm high, has a luxurious metal tap and has room on top to place your favourite plants.

Xala watering

This year’s Xala collection is expanded with four new indoor watering cans. Functional and iconic watering cans in small sizes, so you can water your indoor plants easily. Remarkable models that combine convenience and design in a luxurious way. Available in four colours.

Biodiversity Hive

The Capi Hive biodiversity collection has a cool, geometric design and due to the smart click system on the back, you can easily mix and match them together to create a full biodiversity mansion in your garden.

This line consists of a butterfly hotel, a bee hotel, two bird houses, a planter, a peanut butter house, and a water bowl. This collection is made from 100% recycled materials.

capi-europe.com

info@capi-europe.com

2022 has been a busy year for Carbon Gold, having first been granted the Royal Warrant by HRH The Princes of Wales earlier in the year and then followed up with B Corp’s “Best for the World 2022 Environment” accolade, following the completion of a stringent recertification process that takes place every three years.

We are very proud of these achievements and our environmental credentials so were very excited to launch two new lines to our range of enriched biochar-based products earlier this year to further help gardeners and growers improve their soil along with their own environmental impact.

Biochar Houseplant Booster - House plant soil becomes depleted and exhausted if it is not nurtured; our Biochar Houseplant Booster has been specially formulated with our biochar, that has been enriched with all the natural biology and fertiliser to bring your house plant’s soil back to life. If the plants soil microbiome is healthy and vibrant then this is reflected in a healthy plant. Biochar also has wonderful water-holding capacity and so that means that you will not have to water your houseplants as much as the biochar will act like mini-reservoirs.

Biochar Compost Rejuvenator is a game changer! If your old compost is “spent” then there is no need to throw it away and replace it each season! Now you can breathe new life into it by mixing in our Biochar Compost Rejuvenator keeping it going for longer. Fertility is a combination of nutrients and a vibrant healthy soil microbiome. Both are exhausted after a productive growing season but by adding Biochar Compost Rejuvenator you can get the soil microbiome up and running again as it provides the much need boost of nutrients and fertiliser. This 1 litre tub is enough to rejuvenate up to 70 litres of tired compost. The 1 litre, recyclable tub is less space hungry in store and being so small and light, much more convenient for your customers.

Carbon Gold’s enriched biochar products are FSC certified and Soil Association Approved for organic growing. The addition of biochar to your soil will not only improve structure, aeration, water-holding capacity, and nutrient retention promoting a healthier more resilient soil but it also sequesters (locks) carbon into the ground, so it is beneficial to both your plants and the environment.

Carbon Gold

E info@carbongold.com

T +44 (0)117 244 0032 

PO Box 270, Clevedon, BS21 9DN

Charles Taylor is the UK's leading manufacturer of outdoor wooden garden furniture. To complement this range they have an innovative garden swing and arbour range – The Black Brook series.

From a humble beginning nearly a decade ago Charles Taylor has grown rapidly with gaining a growing sector share which demonstrates its strength in the market today.

Charles Taylor prides itself in a fashionable range which provides the selling edge on its competitors.

Richard Ball, Director, said: “The two directors come from a retail background which is really important, You can have the nicest and best product in the world, however if you do not have a realistic selling price and route to market it becomes irrelevant.”

Charles Taylor has a niche in the market place where it manufactures all of its products. The company is not in the hands of fluctuating shipping costs and supply chain issues. It offers 100% stock levels and can also provide a unique Drop ship service which not only delivers but assembles as well.

Charles Taylor not only manufactures outdoor seating it has a fantastic range of garden planters and herb boxes – ‘The Grow It Range’. This range offers great value, and with approximately 50 different alternatives SKUs, the retailer can offer a range with various options available.

UK MADE

100% STOCK LEVELS

DELIVERED AND ASSEMBLED OPTION

Charles Taylor Trading Limited

Unit 1 Station Road, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EE

01538 361382 

www.charlestaylortrading.com

Keeping the home fires burning this winter

With the UK in the grips of a cost-of-living crisis, and energy prices continuing to rise, Deco-Pak has invested heavily into its winter fuels offering as this category is set to become more essential than ever. Providing a complete one-stop-shop, garden retailers need to look no further to find the perfect supply partner for their winter fuel needs.

Offering excellent value for money, Deco-Pak’s winter fuels range includes smokeless coal in 10 and 20kg bags, as well as netted traditional and hardwood logs, with kindling, Quickfire logs, firelighters and wood logs completing the offering. 

Adding additional value this winter, Deco-Pak also offers Rock Salt to help consumers traverse icy winter days. Sledges and snow shovels are also available, all of which are available for quick delivery for when the harsh Great British winter hits.  

Making more sustainable choices 

Deco-Pak’s EcoStone range raises the bar when it comes to sustainability, transforming waste materials once destined for landfill into decorative aggregates that meet the latest design trends. 

The range includes Glasglo, translucent pot topper stones and cobbles made from recycled televisions; EcoStone Rubber Chippings, which give new life to former tyres which are recycled into chippings for weed suppressant mulch; and EcoStone Seashells, sourced from a whelk processing factory to create pots and terrariums dressing and natural slug control solutions.

Supporting EcoStone’s green credentials, Deco-Pak has also increased the recycled content of its packaging (currently upto 50% +) whilst ensuring the packaging remains recyclable at the end of use. 

Merchandising designed to sell

It’s not just packaging that has had a Deco-Pak environmental makeover. The company’s POS has also been updated to include increased recycled and recyclable material, with more changes set to be introduced in the coming months as the company strengthens its GIMA Plastic Packaging Pledge, which sets out guidelines to reduce a reliance on plastics across the board.

With timeless and creative point of sale, stocking Deco-Pak provides consumers with a cohesive message season after season, whilst create aspirational displays that work on visual triggers to drive up the average basket spend by building consumer confidence. 

Find out more

To find out more about Deco-Pak’s leading product portfolio please visit www.deco-pak.co.uk or call 01422 204 394.

As demand for greener products, less waste and the protection of important natural resources increases, Durston Garden Products launches an exciting new peat-free offering.

The family-run company is putting peat-free products front and centre for the 2023 season, giving retail buyers the chance to tap into a comprehensive offer that will meet the needs of a growing number of gardeners seeking more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives, whilst also helping to lower their own carbon footprint.

The new collection

Durston’s new Multi-Purpose Compost Peat-Free, is produced entirely from renewable sources. Using a blend of the highest-quality peat-free growing media, combined with a wetting agent, this compost provides excellent nutrient content and creates ideal growing conditions for plants. Good drainage and aeration help nurture a healthy root system and keep plants thriving, delivering consistently great results for users. Suitable for a wide range of gardening uses and supplied in 40-litre bags, with 70 packs to a pallet. Clear, concise packaging provides key information for consumers, such as the inclusion of Durstons’ unique performance-enhancing ingredient, GRO BOOST.

Catering to those consumers that want even more of a natural gardening experience, Durstons have also launched a new Organic Multi-Purpose Compost Peat Free. The perfect blend of high-quality organic and peat-free growing media, combined with an organic wetting agent and fertiliser, come together to balance water absorption, aeration and drainage, creating an optimum growing environment. Durstons’ secret ingredient, GRO BOOST replaces peat and provides plants with a long-lasting nutrient boost. 

Another exciting addition to Durstons’ expanding portfolio is a brand-new peat-free grow bag. Peat Free Grow in the Bag is offered in an extra-large pack, making it ideal for growing a wide range of fruit, vegetables and salad crops. The eye-catching packaging clearly communicates the peat-free message and its green colourway ties in with the rest of Durstons’ peat-free range, making it easily identifiable for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives. 

The final piece of the peat-free puzzle is a multi-purpose compost under Durstons’ Manor Farm brand. A super value, eco-friendly compost, Manor Farm Multi-Purpose Compost Peat Free contains all the nutrients needed to actively promote healthy growth and establish seedlings, cuttings, young plants, flowers and vegetables. 

Durston Garden Products

Find out more at www.durstongardenproducts.co.uk or call 01458 442688.

The new ocean collection by sustainable manufacturer, elho, not only offers a range of stylish plant pots for the home, but eco-friendly products that are helping to keep oceans clean and the planet healthy.

While tapping into the current interior trends, the new ocean collection also caters to the growing need for sustainable and ethical buying options which will encourage a broad appeal and opportunities for retailers.

To help combat the issue of ocean pollution, elho has found a way to collect and use maritime plastic, including fishing nets, ropes and trawls, in its production process to create these beautiful pots while preventing these materials from finding their way into our oceans. 

The use of these maritime waste materials results in one-of-a-kind pots, with unique colour tones, including atlantic blue and pacific green, and a stunning marble effect, almost as though it is reflecting the colour and movement of the ocean. With such natural and subtle shades, these pots offer a number of decorative options to suit a wide variety of home aesthetics.

Available in a range of sizes, including 14cm, 16cm, 18cm and 22cm, there is a pot to suit a range of plant sizes, while their natural, rounded shape offers a stylish accent to the home. The larger 18cm and 22cm pots are also compatible with elho’s self-watering inserts, offering plant lovers a convenient and simple way to keep plants healthy and hydrated by giving them the right amount of water at exactly the right time. 

elho is extremely passionate about helping people introduce nature into their lives and this is reflected in how the pots are produced. Each ocean pot is 100% recyclable, with 100% of the materials used made from recycled plastic and produced using 100% wind energy. This, again, shows that it is catering to the increasing need for more sustainable and ethical buying options. 

elho
For more information about stocking the elho vibes collection please contact david.nicholson@elho.nl

Bulb Starter 

Encourage customers to give their bulb purchases the best possible start using Bulb Starter, the biologically active granules contain rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and have been designed to promote strong and healthy plants. Bulb Starter is an ideal low price-point link-sale product when displayed alongside the bulb area in store or as a prompt for online sales. Available in two sizes to treat up to 50 bulbs.

Supreme Green Lawn Feed & Improver

From helping lawns recover following drought to ensuring turf is put to bed for the winter with all of the nutrients needed to ensure it is strong and healthy for next year. Supreme Green Lawn Feed & Improver with rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi contains active biology to improve lawn health and appearance, containing living microorganisms which, when applied to soil, colonise the plant root zone, enhancing plant health and resistance to disease, decreasing the need for chemical fertilisers and pesticides. One tub will treat around 125m2.

Supreme Green Lawn Patch & Repair

Autumn is the best time to repair parts of the lawn and sow new seed, giving it time to establish over winter ready for spring. Supreme Green Lawn Patch Repair and Lawn Seed with rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi contains grass seeds that have been chosen for their fast establishment, natural vitality and toughness to produce a beautiful, hardwearing lawn able to cope with everyday family use. One tub will treat around 45 patches.

rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi 

Empathy’s original and bestselling rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi can be used all year round, one application per plant is all that is needed and the clever fungi will provide a lifetime of benefits to plants, shrubs, trees and even vegetables. The completely natural formula is one of the most cost effective plant support products available thanks to its ability to increase nutrient and water uptake by forming a highly efficient secondary root system. rootgrow™ is available in three pack-sizes, with ericaceous and bare root options.

Empathy products are endorsed by the RHS.

Empathy
To find out about pre-season offers contact sales@rootgrow.co.uk or call 01795 411527.

Miracle-Gro® has been helping UK gardeners grow bigger and more beautiful plants for over 35 years, but it’s not just plants we help to grow.

Miracle-Gro^® is the number one garden care brand and consistently delivers category growth through its market leading product ranges, investment in new product innovation and advertising support, as well as industry-leading PR and online campaigns, partnering with celebrities and influencers to reach consumers at every stage of their shopping journey.

The total Miracle-Gro^® brand is now worth over £69m RSV and has achieved 14% growth vs. 2019.  In 2022 Miracle-Gro^® has delivered £9m of category growth (vs. 2019) with our new products adding £1.8m to the garden care category*.  

With our research into consumer shopping habits, underpinned by our strong understanding of the category, we are confident that we are engaging with gardeners throughout every stage of their journey, and we are always looking ahead for category growth opportunities that benefit all of us. 

New for 2023

As the most recognised gardening brand and the No. 1 plant food brand^* it is important that we make it as simple as possible for shoppers to find the best products to meet their feeding needs.  

For 2023 our full Miracle-Gro^® liquid plant food range will move to yellow bottles made from 98% recycled plastic, thereby ensuring that not only do we give the best to our plants but also to the environment.  

Having the full range in yellow bottles will enhance Miracle-Gro’s standout on fixture providing a beacon for the plant food category.  The simplified pack designs, clearly highlighting the benefits of each product, will make it easier for shoppers to choose the best product for their needs helping to increase conversion at fixture.

We look forward to working together in the future and enabling all gardeners to continue to grow and enjoy the benefits of their hobby.

CONTACT

Evergreen Garden Care

info@evergreengarden.com

Tel: 01276 401300

To find out more about Evergreen Garden Care’s product range visit evergreentrade.co.uk

*Source: GfK Total Garden Care Market, MAT April 2022 

Miracle-Gro® is a registered trademark of OMS Investments and is used under license from OMS Investments. 

BCB International Ltd, a Cardiff-based manufacturer with165 years of experience, have developed the world’s first solid bio-ethanol fuel, ‘FireDragon’.

Following extensive research, development, laboratory and field trials, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) were the first to adopt ‘FireDragon’ fuel. It has since been taken on by defense forces and adventurers around the world. Now everybody will be able to get their hands on FireDragon for their BBQ’s and Log fires as a new retail range is available to all. 

“FireDragon is cleaner than traditional domestic BBQ lighters on the market” BCB’s Paul Davies, said: “For far too long the public have had to put up with either bulky and/or dirty firelighters, many of which can produce toxic fumes. FireDragon is a safer and cleaner alternative. FireDragon fuel boasts many impressive features.  It is made from sustainable natural ingredients, it is non-toxic, burns cleanly, can be ignited even when wet and if necessary, it can even be used as a hand cleanser.” 

The range includes Solid and Gel variants of FireDragon fuel making it ideal for any shopper who is looking for a greener, cleaner and safer alternative to traditional fire and BBQ lighters. 

BCB boss, Andrew Howell said: “Our FireDragon fuel delivers a premium performance.  It is non-toxic, eco-friendly, suitable for all-weather and provides a quicker, more intense and cleaner burn too.

"Indeed, it is so clean that it can double as an anti-bacterial hand cleanser; making it safer to handle.  FireDragon is supplied in attractive and easy to use Bottles and pouches.” 

The UK Government published its Clean Air Strategy which outlined a number of measures it will take to clean up our air including the introduction of new legislation to prohibit the sale of the most polluting fuels. 

Laboratory tests have exposed some of the toxic fumes and environmental health hazards associated with some of the traditional firelighters. They emit numerous toxins in the copious quantities of sooty smoke they bellow out. 

Currently available at Go Outdoors, B&Q, Wilko and selected Garden Centres and Hardware stores. 

www.firedragonfuel.com 

Although we are a peat-based compost product and supply a lot of the strawberry growers in Ireland, we also supply a lot of growers and independent garden centres throughout England, Scotland & Wales from our modern mixing and packing plant.

We have been working for the last 16 months to develop a peat free compost, which we are undergoing trials with various independent growers, along with developing a unique Peat Free Multipurpose for the retail industry. We take the issue very seriously.

Our new PEAT FREE COMPOST will contain rich dark soil, wood fibre, blended with decayed organic matter, seaweed extract and Perlite, together with SPECIALIST HAIFA BASE FEEDS for PEAT FREE & PEAT REDUCED products.

Flower Gro

E. flowergro2000@gmail.com

T. 07562 671794

Forest Garden, the UK brand leading manufacturer of timber sheds, fencing, structures, garden furniture and planters, is the first large-scale producer in the sector to become carbon neutral.

The Worcestershire-based company that mainly uses FSC® certified timber grown in UK and sawn at its own sawmill in Lockerbie, has ensured that everything from sourcing to sawing, manufacturing to haulage is now carbon neutral.

“Timber is at the heart of what we do. We ensure that we use sustainable and expertly managed timber, which is then cut by us, minimising waste and transported within the UK. Even when we refine the wood to create our quality garden products, any scrap materials go into our dedicated recycling biomass facility creating heat for onsite kilns that dry out the wood prior to pressure treatment,” said Forest Garden Head of Marketing, Jenny Davis.

“We believe that a successful business is also a responsible business. This includes being dedicated to playing our part in protecting the environment and making sustainable choices. But for us as a company, it’s much more than that. Our Forest Garden team and the wider community are incredibly important to us, and we continue to invest in and provide ongoing support, investment and initiatives that mean that we are the employer of choice in our field and a valued business. For us, this is a passionate commitment that runs through everything we do,” she added.

Forest Garden is working alongside Carbon Neutral Britain, the UK’s leading offsetting initiative provider to offset our environmental impact. 

Forest Garden

To see the full range of Forest Garden products and to find a stockist, visit www.forestgarden.co.uk

BEES^® Seeds Indoor Growing Gifts

House plants are becoming increasingly popular, perfect for evergreen foliage and flowering plants to colour up our homes throughout the year. BEES^® Seeds have introduced a whole new range of indoor growing gifts, focusing on house plants.

The collection includes 3 large planters perfect for cosy corners of the livingroom; Dwarf Umbrella Tree, Ponytail Palm and Tree Philodendron. Elegent Basalt planters of Creeping Philodendron and Umbrella Palm, which would be right at home in a conservatory, bathroom or home office. Finally a windowsill trio set of Coleus in rainbow shades to brighten up any home throughout the year.

Marie Curie Charity Gifting Range

G Plants are delighted to be working in partnership with, as well as making product donations to Marie Curie; a registered charity providing care and support to people with terminal illnesses and their families since 1948. After producing own brand product over the years for Marie Curie, this year we have developed a great range of year-round gifting lines to sell direct to G Plants customers. All available in store-ready displays for maximum impact, perfect for Garden Centre and Garden Retailer sales but also available in single cases.

G Plants will be donating 20p per piece sold of this range to Marie Curie.

Clever Pots Sow & Grow Kits 

Launched at glee and available direct from G Plants; an innovative collection of easy to sow and grow propagation kits and flower planters. Boxed seed starter kits are perfect for growing your own fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables, with easy-release seed starter pots to help plants develop strong and healthy roots before being transplanted. Each kit contains 5 best selling varieties, with easy release pots, growing medium and growing guide. Outdoor flower grow sets in a range of top trending colours; these planters are made from recycled plastics. Flower seeds can be started indoors for season long flower displays. 

G Plants Ltd

Visit www.gplants.com to request our latest brochure or contact us via sales@gplants.com

Come and discover the international festival for garden, leisure and pet.

Glee is the most important event for the gardening community and the international festival for garden, leisure and pet - presenting the most exciting brands, innovative products and inspiring garden retail insights.

Bringing together the whole of the gardening industry under one roof, 27-29 June 2022, Glee is a central hub for face-to-face trading, networking and the growth of new ideas.

What's in store for Glee 2023?

New Product Showcase

Looking for something to give your collections that extra edge? Glee’s New Product Showcase is packed with fresh inspiration and features some of the most unique and sought-after products on the market.

Glee Connect App

The official free event app that makes the most of your time at Glee. A digital platform for mobile or desktop, the Glee Connect app offers product discovery, networking abilities and an interactive floorplan to easily navigate the show.

The Stage

Gain valuable tips and tricks about how to better market, sell and propel your business forward from industry professionals and experts at The Stage, our exciting, insightful live seminar theatre.

GIMA Business Village

As well as being home to a great selection of up-and-coming brands, the GIMA Business Village is also an ideal place to take a break, arrange meetings and catch up with key suppliers in effective speed networking sessions.

Discover more at gleebirmingham.com

Check out the new products from Growth Technology, which are set to be bestsellers in 2023...

Visit www.focus-on-plants.com for more details.

Handy, one of the UK’s largest independent garden machinery wholesale distributors is pleased to be offering retailers considerable savings on chainsaws, log splitters and carts as part of its Autumn dealer promotion. 

Retailers can benefit from increased margins of up to 34% on orders placed before the end of October 2022.

Autumn is the time you’re most likely to hear chainsaws in the garden, as trees get pruned and turned into firewood. Handy has a comprehensive range of chainsaws and logs splitters to make light work of this frequently challenging aspect of gardening.

There are ten chainsaws included in Handy’s Autumn offers, which cover cordless, electric and petrol models. Renowned for its cordless battery-operated garden machinery, Greenworks cordless chainsaws are easy to use and maintain, with interchangeable batteries. Four models are featured in this Autumn’s special offers, including 24V, 48V and 60V chainsaws, all with a 32% margin for retailers. Also, for a limited time, Handy is offering the Webb electric 2200W 40cm (16") WEECS40 for a special supply price of £40.62 each. Webb’s petrol chainsaws are highly popular, the 40cm (16″) 45cc and 46cm (18") 50cc Petrol Chainsaws are new for 2022. Three McCulloch petrol chainsaws are also available, with a 25% margin

For added convenience, combined Vacuum/Blowers are also available, which collect and shred debris into compostable mulch.  Seven Vacuum/Blowers have been included in Handy’s special promotion, including Greenworks cordless, The Handy and Q Garden electric, and Webb petrol models.  

When it comes to getting rid of leaves and garden waste, a shredder is ideal.  Three shredders are included in Handy’s special Autumn offers The Handy Electric Impact Shredder with Box & Detachable Hopper, the Webb Electric Silent Shredder with Box, and The Handy Petrol Drum Chipper Shredder.

Over 70 garden machinery products have been included in Handy’s new Autumn Garden machinery promotion.

Handy Distribution

For more information, visit www.handys.co.uk  or to place your order, please contact

our sales team via email: Sales@handys.co.uk or call: 01793 333220 

The Hall family have been designing socks in Leicestershire since 1882. This longevity is born through experience, enthusiasm, constant innovation, and design creativity and has allowed HJ to become the largest branded sock company in the UK.

HJ Hall has curated sock collections for specialist sectors including outdoor socks, walking socks, flight socks, diabetic and other health-related socks and is endorsed by The Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, first earned in 2011 for its famous Softop range, followed by its health range, and now Comfort Top range of socks.

HJ Hall’s New range of Comfort Tops are essential for the everyday. Whether you are relaxing at home or have an active lifestyle, the socks use soft organic cotton and a mesh knit top to alleviate any circulatory restriction. The soft grip comfort top prevents tightness by giving the perfect fit which perfectly moulds around the shape of your ankle and lower calf. These socks come in a range of patterned motifs; from socks with stripes to polka dots, HJ Hall’s new range proves comfort does not compromise on style.

HJ Hall are also excited to have added to their first loungewear collection which has gone from strength to strength since launching last season - the new collection includes five styles including an all-new Chunky Knit Wool & Cotton Blend, indulgent cashmere blend Lounge sock, Chunky Knit socks, Non-slip feet warmers and practical Two-Pair Pack Fluffy socks. Perfect for the winter season.

In addition to this its all-new collection of motif socks include a range of festive prints. The socks use a soft cotton rich fabric for exceptional softness and essential warmth throughout the cooler months. Offering a variety of fun and playful styles, the latest designs make for an ideal gift or stocking filler.

HJ Hall

Julia Brown, Head of Sales

jbrown@hjhall.com 0116 2831111

Honeyfield’s are known for their impressive range of wild bird foods that guarantee to bring more colorful birds to your garden. With a track-record of also supplying quality wild bird feeders, these new innovative feeding solutions will be available for 2023, ready to provide a range of sustainable products to customers wild bird offerings.

Give the birds shelter when feeding with the Honeyfield’s Little Lodge Feeder

With a stylish grey roof, this Feeder offers a canopy over the feeding tray for extra shelter. Ideal for involving children in the joys of bird feeding, the lodge detaches easily for efficient cleaning. The Feeder is also easy to fill, via the removable ‘chimney’ hatch. Made from a high proportion of recycled plastic, it can be easily situated on a pole or balcony, using the useful holes on the base of the Feeder.

Feed the birds in style with the hard-wearing Honeyfield’s Metro Feeder 

Perfect for all wild bird enthusiasts, this elegant range of Bird Feeders offer a modern collection of stylish light green Feeders. With an easy fill design there are five Feeder variations to collect – Seed & Nyjer with transparent casing and Peanut, Sunflower Hearts & Fatball Feeders with a grey mesh, adding a contemporary two-tone look.

Support wildlife and the ecosystem with the Honeyfield’s & Wildlife and Birdcare’s Insect and Bug Hotels

Made in the UK with FSC certified UK larch, the bug hotels feature thick timber walled compartments, filled with natural foraged twigs, logs and pinecones, collected from wildlife trust land and local forests. The bug hotels benefit a variety of minibeast and insects such as Ladybirds, Bees, Spiders, and Woodlice. Minibeasts use the hotels as a safe space to shelter, lay their eggs, raise their young, and seek refuge from predators. The unique bug hotels are hand crafted in Staffordshire by people with learning disabilities.

Honeyfields

For more information on the ranges, contact sales-support@marriagesmillers.co.uk or call 01430 875853.

Hortiwool are family business, based in Staffordshire, who have worked with natural materials for almost two decades, including the invention of a pioneering insulated packaging solution called Woolcool. 

Founded on the ethos of reducing material waste, it was actively encouraged that the recipient of the packaging reused it wherever possible, later creating an online community where users share the wonderful ways in which wool is useful around the home, garden and further afield.

After years of investment in Research and Development and an abundance of feedback from those who have received the Woolcool range, the many benefits in and around the garden became the focus for investigation.

It was found that wool has amazing water absorption qualities: it can absorb up to 30% its weight in water, without even feeling wet to touch. This meant that when used to line baskets, pots or planters, it helps to keep plants hydrated and reduces the frequency of watering required.

As a 100% natural material, wool is completely compostable and breaks down in soil within 6-12 months, and during this process valuable nitrates are even added back into the ground, doubling it up as a nutritional compost aid. What’s more, coarse wool is a material that is available in abundance and often otherwise goes to waste! 

The Hortiwool Multi-Use Garden Pad was created, offering benefits from frost protection in the winter, to boosting hydration in the summer. It’s also great for lining hanging baskets, deterring slugs and pests, mulching, capillary matting or as a growing medium.

Hortiwool now have three products available in their range:

• The Hortiwool Starter Garden Pad - RRP £2.95
• The Hortiwool Hanging Basket Liner/ Large Garden Pad which has been specifically designed to line 12, 14 and 16-inch baskets, and comes in a pack of two – RRP £11.95
• The Hortiwool Garden Pad Pouch, which contains five Garden Pads – RRP £10.00

Contact details:

www.hortiwool.com

hello@hortiwool.com

01785 262031

Video: https://youtu.be/irlMj-RiE2g

Twenty-eight varieties have been added to the Johnsons range this season including:

Exclusive Verbena Scentsation Red - a highly scented, compact selection ideal for baskets and Gomphrena Atomic Purple, which produces striking coloured flowers for containers, borders and cut flower displays. Antirrhinum Cherry Twist introduces new colourways for snapdragons, with a modern twist. With an upright habit, Celosia Sharon’s feathery flowers provide a lovely contrast in mixed borders. 

Perennial Cimicifuga racemose is good for areas of partial shade and Marigold (African) Buttercream F1 offers a sophisticated shade of pale yellow, for both beds and containers. Introduced to support Fleuroselect’s Year of the Salvia, Salvia verticillate is favoured by garden designers for the vividly coloured flowers.

Three new organic flowers have also been introduced:

• Organic Coreopsis tinctoria, ideal for cut flowers and a wildlife garden.
• Organic Lavender multifida Oregano is an unusual form of this versatile evergreen, great for containers. 
• Organic Tagetes lucida - a fragrant, anise scented plant with a mass of bright, long-lasting flowers. 

New vegetable selections include high quality Aubergine Patio Baby F1, producing numerous egg-size fruits whilst Brussels Sprout Brechin F1 has been introduced for its high yields. Compact Cabbage Marquess F1 is a sweetheart type, perfect for small spaces. Extremely productive and with disease resistance, Courgette Dynasty F1is a bush variety with smooth-skinned fruit. 

Pepper (Hot) Jazz provides medium heat and is ideal for container displays on a sunny patio and premium Spinach Amador F1 shows good resistance to bolting and mildew. Popular in rural France, Tomato St Pierre is an heirloom variety, packed with flavour and suitable for outdoor crops. Dwarf French Bean Atlanta is fast growing with outstanding flavour and texture and Coriander Filtro is a reliably productive variety, even in cooler conditions.

The ever popular Johnsons Microgreens seed range now includes Cress and Mustard, providing a traditional taste, perfect for salads and sandwiches.

New to the Johnsons Jekka’s Herbs collection are Bergamot Lemon with intense lemon-scented leaves and unusual Spinach Tree Spinach, for salads. Alyssum Oriental Nights is a star pollinator plant, ideal for summer bedding displays and chic Aster Tower Chamois, a fashionable, stellar explosion-style of aster have both been added to the Johnsons Sarah Raven range.

RRPs for the Johnsons Seeds ranges - from £1.55 to £4.99

CONTACT

Johnsons Seeds, Gazeley Road, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7QB

Tel: 01638 554111

Email: sales@johnsons-seeds.com

www.johnsons-trade.com

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

Derived from volcanic deposits, Lava-Lite was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

Lava-Lite is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

Child, pet and aquatic safe, all Lava-Lite products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with Lava-Lite will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

All the products can be safely dug into soil as part of its ongoing life cycle, increasing aeration within the soil and to the roots because of its naturally formed, tiny air pockets.

The Lava-Lite collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable and recyclable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener as well as the specialist grower.

As research and development is a constant ongoing process, the collection is ever expanding with new and exciting products to help nourish and protect plants both in the home and in the garden.

NEW FOR 2022 is Composter+. Whether mixed in with pre-purchased or homemade compost, Composter+ is the perfect addition to help improve the biological process, reduce nitrogen loss and provide moisture control to peat-free compost.

The whole Lava-Lite collection is available for immediate dispatch from Decco.

Contacts

Website Link: https://lava-lite.co.uk

Contact Name: Dominic or Kieron

Phone: 0115 933 3193

Email: enquiries@lava-lite.co.uk

Fast becoming one of the leading suppliers to the garden retail sector, Leon Boots Co is back for the 2023 season with even more undeniable reasons to stock their ultra-lightweight wellington boots.

New colourways + new customers: already home to a wide range of fashion-led colours, new-for-2023 will see the introduction of a new burgundy colour option within the Montana range, serving as a perfect complement and contrasting display to the existing green and navy-blue designs. Montana comes with an RRP of just £49.99.

The lightest wellington boot on the market today: since launching to the UK market, Leon Boots Co has become known for its ULTRALIGHT Ankle Boot – the lightest wellington boot! Weighing in at 219g weigh – that’s roughly the same as a decent-sized hamster – the ULTRALIGHT Ankle Boot is a true conversation starter and with a price tag of RRP £39.99 is driving up gifting sales potential within garden retail. The range is currently available in black, red, navy-blue, yellow, fuchsia, and green. 

Maximum profits within 0.25m²: Carefully designed, space-efficient and plastic-free, Leon Boots Co’s supporting merchandise displays really help to optimise sales in store, taking up just 0.25m² of floorspace with eight to ten pairs of fully boxed up wellies. This is the definition of maximum ROI, minimum input.

User benefits keep customers coming back: All Leon Boots Co. products are manufactured from durable 100% waterproof, split and crack resistant EVA, paired with a warm removable liner, which not only makes the boots look chic but also makes them easy to clean and keep fresh. This brilliant boot liner helps provide the wearer with insulation against temperatures as low as -30°C.

New Head Office supports maximum availability: Having invested in a new UK-based head office and warehouse, Leon Boots Co is able to offer maximum stock holding, with delivery into stockists within five days and minimum carriage charge as low as £350. With 1,500 mixed pairs of wellington boots across nine different styles, including children’s boots, and 2,000+ pairs of the ULTRALIGHT Ankle Boots all boxed and ready for delivery, now is the time to make Leon Boots Co your new retail partner.

To find out more about the Leon Boot Co. please visit www.lbcboots.com or email kevin@leonbootsco.com or charlie@leonbootsco.com

Take it from the team at Melcourt Industries – it takes considerable research and development, field trials, and a few unexpected light bulb moments to perfect 100% peat-free compost.

Our products are UK sourced and manufactured from naturally occurring sustainable sources. Whenever possible, they are FSC and Soil Association approved. Furthermore, many have Consumer Association, Garden Which ‘Best Buy’ awards.

We are delighted to have been awarded a unique RHS endorsement. And we are honoured to have been awarded a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty The Queen in 2022, especially as it coincided with the Jubilee Year.

A summary of the current Melcourt offer is below:

• Peat-Free SylvaGrow Compost
• Peat-Free Planting Media and Soil Improvers
• Topsoil – Blended Loam
• Bark Mulches
• Natural Play Surfaces, including Playsand
• Horticultural Grits and Sands
• Decorative Aggregates
• Poultry and Reptile Bedding
• Bag for Life and Maxi Bales.

For full details, please ask for our latest catalogue.

Our regional sales team is on hand to help customers with product selection, pricing, point of sale use, stock control, and stock rotation.

We have also updated our website, including the Where To Buy section. From website visitor analysis, over 50% of visitors want to purchase Melcourt products — your details as a Melcourt stockist are displayed for the area you service.

Unlike many of today’s suppliers, we deliberately do not have an online shop. Online shops are specifically designed to supply the ‘end user’ directly and bypass the traditional supply chain. Instead, we work in partnership with our customers and, over time, build a long-term business relationship for our mutual benefit.

Contact details:
Melcourt Industries Ltd
Boldridge Brake
Long Newnton
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8RT

Tel: 01666 502711 
Email: mail@melcourt.co.uk 
Website: www.melcourt.co.uk

Contact: Andy Chalmers – Managing Director, Beverley Moseley – Retail Sales Manager

The team at Mr Fothergill’s have been working in partnership with plant nutrition experts with a vast experience of supplying fertilisers to farmers and professional growers, combining our passion for all things growing with their expertise to produce a range of high quality, organic based, liquid plant feeds, and a pure seaweed tonic.

The new range of six feeds has the optimum blend of Nitrogen for green growth, Phosphorous for healthy roots and Potassium for flower and fruit development, to suit each application, along with a tailored mix of trace elements and the finest grade of organic seaweed to aid cell development and photosynthesis.

Produced in Britain and competitively priced, each feed has been formulated to provide exactly what plants need to grow strong, healthy and productive – it’s what they deserve!

A pure seaweed liquid completes the liquid feeds range and can be used alone or to complement the other feeds.

Mr Fothergill’s liquid feeds range:

• Competitively priced, high quality liquid feeds
• ‘Tuned’ to plant’s needs
• Seaweed and tailored essential micronutrients in every feed
• High concentration
• Organic based
• Produced in Britain
• Includes: Tomato Feed, Rose Feed, Tub & Basket Feed, Vegetable Feed, Universal Plant Feed, Lawn Feed and Liquid Seaweed

RRP:  £6.49 - £8.99

Limited launch Offer!

2 outers free when ordering our complete range of 7 feeds.

Contact us for more details.

Mr Fothergill’s Web: Mr Fothergills retail homepage (mr-fothergills-trade.com)

Mr Fothergill’s Contact:

Order Hotline: 01638 554111

Mr Fothergill’s Seeds Ltd

Gazeley Road, Kentford,

Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7QB

Email: Sales@mr-fothergills.co.uk

The Patio Black Spot Removal System has been a ‘must stock’ item in hundreds of garden centres throughout the UK for over 10 years.

Our small, but unique range of seven patio restoration products, will remove the need to replace an old or aging patio, saving the user a small fortune.

What do garden centres love about us?

• Substantial repeat business , generated by the stunning visual results, and performance that matches the price.
• Sales supported by sustained advertising in all the main gardening magazines, on radio, and regular presence at the RHS and all major Garden Shows.
• Point of Sale stands, supplied free of charge, with television and instructional video
• Full Staff Training provided.
• Unlimited shelf - life, means no wasted stock.

Following awards at RHS Chelsea 2020, GLEE 2019 and at the Garden Retail Awards 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Patio Black Spot Removal Company Ltd has become synonymous with the Garden Retail Market, as a manufacturer of Premium garden stone cleaning products, producing stunning results, within a matter of hours.

The Patio Black Spot Removal System boasts the award winning, EUCHAN2® technology, unique to the System. The addition of Euchalyptus, ensures that the Lichen absorb the solution completely. By penetrating the root, which anchors the Lichen to the stone, their limpet-like adhesion, is released, allowing the organic growth to be easily removed , without damaging the stone. Light pressure washing will irrigate the dead root from the surface.

Re growth of the black lichen, is prevented. The result is a patio that stays cleaner,longer, than by using any other product.

This new technology separates The Patio Black Spot Removal System, completely, from other patio cleaners, currently available, for the following reasons:

• It doesn’t rely on acid burning or bleaching of the surface, or the use of pesticides. The former will dissolve limestone and stain sandstone orange, not to mention destroying surrounding plants
• Multiple layers of organic growth, that have accumulated over many years, can be easily removed, in a matter of hours.
• By reducing the reliance on pressure washing, the system increases the longevity of garden stonework, preserving both the appearance and the value of investment.

Order now at www.patioblackspotremoval.com

Or call 0800 500 3032

Pot-mate is a simple yet highly efficient solution to a common problem associated with container gardening. 

So often pots, whether on a patio or deck, suffer from drainage issues or leave unsightly marks and rings where dirt and mould has been able to go undetected underneath the pot. With Pot-mate’s innovative, UK-manufactured design these issues are a thing of the past. 

Made from 100% recycled polymer, the Pot-mate is a simple tripod ‘ring’ that lifts pots off the ground, allowing for better air flow and drainage to the base of the pot, as well as allowing for better manoeuvrability of pots.

Pot-mate is available in three sizes to suit containers with base diameters up to 36cm and will be supported by recycled material waterproof labelling and video instructions available via a QR code.

Launched Spring 2022

S&S Garden Designs Ltd.

Web www.pot-mate.co.uk

Email phil@pot-mate.co.uk

In recent years, Primeur has become synonymous with creating highly functional yet innovative garden landscaping products, all of which are made from 100% recycled rubber crumb – breathing new life into rubber tyres that would otherwise languish in landfill where they’d take over 80 years to decompose.

The latest addition to the Primeur portfolio is the Mower Edge Border. This innovative border is designed to make grass cutting a breeze thanks to the L-shaped design which enables a mower to run true along the lawn border. This alignment means that grass can be cut clean against the edge without leaving a line for which a strimmer would be required, making grass cutting a quicker and more efficient process. Each Primeur Mower Edge Border comes complete with spikes for installation, and the flexible recycled rubber material – like all of Primeur’s EZ Borders - can curve to fit the shape of any border design, whilst the scalloped edge design offers a contemporary look to any garden.

The newness doesn’t stop there!

Primeur’s award-winning Tierra Verde self-watering planter collection will see a new steel grey colourway added to the square Citadelle planter and 15cm trough planter – music to the ears of garden retailers no doubt as both styles flew off the shelves during the early 2022 season.

Over in the Easy Tile decking range, new introductions will include extra-large 45x45cm ‘Extreme’ Tiles and 45x45cm Cosmopolitan Decking tiles, plus edging and corners to fit the new extra-large sizes for a seamless fit.

Recycled rubber that won’t let you down

As well as looking great in any garden and giving a great big tick to the eco-friendly box, the recycled tyre crumb material makes Primeur products incredibly flexible and durable (they’re virtually indestructible!), non-toxic, easy to clean and maintain, resistant to mould and mildew, insulating for plant roots during winter, lawnmower and strimmer safe, crack-resistant, UV resistant, lightweight, easy to install and move around in both the garden and retail setting so no more breakage and wastage costs.

Primeur

To find more about Primeur’s range, please contact the team on 01274 518800, email sales@primeur.ltd.uk or visit www.primeur.co.uk

Award-winning home décor brand, Primus, has unveiled its largest collection of new products within its new 2023 catalogue.  A whopping 115 new products over 14 ranges feature and promise to be the home and garden ‘must-haves’ not just for the coming season, but for years to come.

Responding to demand, Primus is delighted to reveal the new addition to its much-loved Wallace & Gromit range with a striking new Wallace ornament!  Joining his lovable friend, Gromit and dastardly criminal, Feathers, the new ornament completes the Aardman range which is now only available in a smaller size.  The smaller option of sculptures offers an attractive price point for the collection which is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

Building on the success of its Christmas vintage collection, a lighthouse, 2 pillar boxes and 17 vintage vehicles will be powering full steam ahead into this brand-new range.  From the iconic black cabs and red buses of London to the symbolic aircraft from World War II and modern-day popcorn carts, all of these ornaments come individually gift boxed in 100% plastic free packaging.  

Perfect for families of all ages, the animal collections have grown and the introduction of a Goofasuarus range of 7 dinosaurs and 7 Forest Friends are the perfect metal garden sculptures for children. 

Following the ‘metal’ theme, a completely new range of metal wall signs will hang proud in any garden, man cave or home pub!  All designed in-house, the eclectic signs bring fun, humour and even retro so there is a sign guaranteed to suit all personalities and garden settings.

From ‘time to time’ we get inspiration from existing items and Primus is proud of its brand-new range of outdoor wall clocks that use the stunning silhouette wall art concept as the face.  All silhouette wall clocks are individually packaged in retail friendly open face packaging and are suitable for outdoor and indoor use.

Steve Perry, Marketing Director for Primus said: “Completing the ‘Pride of Primus’ items for 2023 is an extension to existing ranges we know our customers already love which we hope will be welcome news for stockists.  With more silhouette wall art, garden mirrors and animal sculptures we are confident that the team has nailed the offering once again in a range that exudes a real feel for the quality and attention to detail, we are so fiercely proud of.”

Primus
www.primus.co.uk
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T. +44 (0) 1384 319843

Qwickhose is family run business, borne in 2020 during lockdown, with a mission to create high-quality, user-friendly hose connectors that last. 

As outdoor living stole the focus, when millions of people turned to their gardens for entertainment, we put our hearts and souls into the creation of this simple yet effective solution to hose connector issues.

The traditional hose connector has always been a particular bugbear of ours, with the fiddly teeth that pop off very easily. If you bend one of the teeth and it snaps off – which, more often than not happens – the whole thing has to go in the bin.

We wanted to create something that was more user friendly and would stand the test of time – so people don’t have to keep buying replacements. This very reason alone, makes the Qwickhose connector both cost effective and environmentally friendly. Designing a great product, however, is no straightforward process, we went on a whole design journey before landing on the final look, feel and functionality that Qwickhose finally launched with. 

Our Award-Winning, patent pending, innovative universal hose connector has been designed to eliminate the breakable teeth that all others on the market have, instead it has a unique winged clamping system for quick and easy connection, which also ensures it performs under pressure to stay secured. Simply push your hose on to the inner tube, clamp the wings shut and secure with the nut - the extra-long connector then acts as a handle. 

We are proud to state it is made in the UK from robust, UV stabilised, premium grade plastics for long-lasting assurance. If you find standard hose connectors leak, take too long to fit, pop off under pressure, and break too easily, this is the hose connector you’ve been waiting for! 

Our Starter Set includes 2 award winning hose connectors, one with a no-flow pin, a nozzle gun, a tap connector and a space saving wall mount, providing storage for up to four fittings, keeping your accessories neat and tidy when not in use. We are currently working hard on designing new products to add to our range.

Visit www.qwickhose.co.uk and register to receive our latest product updates.

RocketGro may be a relatively new name within the world of peat-free growing media, but the team isn’t wasting any time in setting a new standard for the presentation, innovation and breadth of peat-free products being brought to market. Demonstrative of this are the four brand new products set to join the line-up ahead of the new 2023 season.

RocketGro’s exciting new 2023 additions – Peat-Free Seed & Cutting Compost with added John Innes, Peat-Free Multi-Purpose Compost with added John Innes, Peat-Free Container & Basket Compost and Peat-Free Beds & Borders Compost – are the result of two key elements for the brand: extensive research and a greater understanding regarding the substrates that are used to give RocketGro products a unique point of difference. 

The real alternative

Promising a “real alternative” to those growing media brands that have been sat on garden centre shelves for so long, RocketGro is working hard to demonstrate to garden retailers that visibility of material and processes isn’t just another marketing strategy but something that can and will make a difference in the retail environment, particularly as consumers become more environmentally responsible.

Only adding the best

RocketGro’s highly-effective, professional grade compost blends all benefit from the inclusion of sustainable digestate fibre/composted maize, rye and grass. But, unlike other products on the market, this is not a bought-in benefit! This digestate is, in fact, a by-product of renewable bio-gas production from the company’s own Somerset-based farm. This approach to circular economy production and usage makes RocketGro products uniquely different. Meanwhile, continued development of the digestate results in products that consistently deliver and have the added benefit of improvements being made every season. 

For 2023, a longer maturation of the digestate – coupled with the inclusion of new invaluable substrates, such as wood chip and John Innes – means these new additions will offer some of the best results on the market today: something that RocketGro is confident that independent trials at Stockbridge Technology Centre will definitively prove later this year.

RocketGro Director, Toby Thomas said: “RocketGro has a low-carbon, peat-free, 100%-sustainable, Soil Association-approved, UK-grown, manufactured, sourced and produced eco story that is hard to match. With a 12-strong product portfolio, that is continually evolving, we are creating a brand offering that is currently unmatched in this industry. Peat-free growing media isn’t just part of what we do, it’s the very heart of RocketGro and we know that this matters to both retailers and consumers. To those who don’t believe this to be true, watch this space, as we’ll gladly tell you why it should!

“We firmly believe that partnering with RocketGro and stocking our products will enable garden centres and nurseries to work with a reliable and supportive independent peat-free compost manufacturer that has the scale, investment and manpower in place to become the leading affordable, quality, 100% peat-free-only compost producer in the UK. Trust me when I say that we will not deviate from this path!”

In addition to adding four new products to its portfolio, RocketGro has further enhanced its product development team with the recent appointment of two leading independent consultants, who boast more than 80 years of combined horticultural and growing media experience. 

Find out more

If you want to learn more about RocketGro or are keen to discuss adding its product portfolio into your 2023 offering, please contact Toby Thomas via hello@rocketgro.co.uk or by calling 07936 928981. Discover more about the RocketGro story at www.rocketgro.co.uk

Bulldog Tools are proud to launch the new Pedigree V&A Collection, a hand trowel and fork manufactured in lightweight, easy to clean, stainless steel and FSC accredited Ash.

Both tool designs bear beautifully etched patterns from the V&A archive across their heads, which with use collects the soil to make the pattern even more prominent.

Packaged in sustainable, hard wearing, quality gift boxes, encased in beautiful eye-catching heritage patterns these boxes are designed to be retained and loved much like the tools that are housed within that carry a “Lifetime Guarantee”, as standard.

Stuart Elsom, Managing Director of Bulldog Tools comments: “We are very proud that Bulldog Tools, with a 240-year UK manufacturing heritage, is partnering with the world-renowned V&A museum, celebrating designs from their wonderful fabric archive, precisely etched on to our quality gardening hand tools. Presented in stylish and sustainable V&A ‘design led’ packaging, these tools are the perfect gift for any gardener.”

Retailing at £28.00 each (RRP), the tool makes a wonderful year-round gift, for any budding gardener.

About the V&A 

The V&A is renowned for its award-winning licensing programme, creating beautiful products inspired by the museum’s rich archive. The programme started over 20 years ago and today it has over 80 licensed partners worldwide. The global programme reaches across product categories, from homeware, apparel, jewellery to stationery, crafting and everywhere in between. Key territories include UK, Europe, USA, Japan, China and South Korea. As the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance, the V&A celebrates creativity and champions excellence in design to inspire the next wave of designers, retailers and manufacturers. 

For further information contact Brand Manager Sarah Cottle on  sarah.cottle@rollins.co.uk or call on 0773 6606 1255.

For more than 60 years, the iconic British plant food brand Phostrogen® has been helping gardeners get more from their growing efforts thanks to its trusted hero product, Phostrogen® All Purpose Plant Food, and its wide range of organic fertilisers launched last season.

This season, it will expand its collection even further with two new launches - Phostrogen® Bug Plant Defence and Phostrogen® Fungus Plant Defence – allowing retailers to meet the growing demand for organic, natural gardening products while offering a solution for every scenario, whether it is plant nutrition or defence against disease and pests.  

Helping gardeners protect their plants against pests such as Greenfly, Blackfly, Whitefly, Codling Moth and Flea Beetle, the new Phostrogen® Bug Plant Defence is an organic preventative and curative spray for use in advance of an infestation on both ornamentals and edible plants, while Phostrogen® Fungus Plant Defence helps build a natural barrier against common issues such as Black spot, powdery mildew, Potato Blight, Leaf spot and Rust. 

As well as the two new product launches, the popular household brand, Toprose, will also be welcomed into the Phostrogen® family, featuring a new contemporary and eye-catching packaging to complement the fresh Phostrogen® rebrand which was unveiled last season.   

Well known and loved for its original All Purpose Plant Food and now too its organic range, the new products will offer consumers high-quality solutions with the trust and reliability of which Phostrogen® is known for by green fingered enthusiasts. 

With the addition of the latest product launches, the full Phostrogen® range for 2023 will include:

• NEW Bug Plant Defence (RRP £6.49)
• NEW Fungus Plant Defence (RRP £6.99)
• Toprose Rose & Shrub Food (1kg RRP £5.69, 4kg RRP £14.29)
• Toprose Fungus Control & Protect (RRP £7.99)
• Toprose Bug Killer (RRP £6.99)
• Organic All Purpose Plant Food* (RRP £7.35)
• Organic All Purpose Liquid Plant Food* (RRP £7.35)
• Organic Lawn Food (88sqm RRP £9.99, 375sqm RRP £22.49)
• Organic Liquid Tomato Food (RRP £7.29)
• Ericaceous Plant Food (RRP £6.99)
• All Purpose Plant Food (400g RRP £4.79, 800g RRP £6.99, 2kg RRP 13.99)
• All Purpose Liquid Plant Food (RRP £6.19)

For more information about stocking the new products and full Phostrogen® collection please contact your local sales representative. 

Hello Friend

Our story starts in 1951, with a man and his deep-rooted passion for birds. A strong foundation. The family business was passed from father to son, and then the third generation took over. The love for birds remained.

These days, we add to the enjoyment of gardens, balconies, and terraces. For people and for animals. With our close team, we are continuously working on new concepts, looking for the connection between humans, nature, and exceptional products.

Remaining true to our ECO philosophy we aim to use sustainable and environmentally friendly resources wherever available whilst ensuring all our products are accessible and affordable.

All products are made for the convenience of our clients, for people’s enjoyment of their home and for the happiness of our singing friends. Our passion is to build a bridge between design and nature and stimulate the creation of new living environments for birds, by people.

The Singing Friend formula

Driven by our focus on attention to detail, to our ECO sustainable beliefs and in achieving the highest product quality standards.

We pride ourselves in delivering the highest level of customer service and experience. We are reliable, service-minded, and always looking to establish long-term partnerships.

Sustainability

Mother nature is our greatest gift. This respect for nature is in our DNA, and it shows in our products. There is a reason why sustainability is one of our most important values. Our unique recycling process strips the laminate film from drink cartons which would otherwise be sent to incineration ensuring the second life use of both paper fibre and plastic film. Paper fibre is recycled back into the paper/carton industry, and we re-granulate the plastic film to make our feeders.

Uniqueness

Our point of difference is where we stand out from the crowd. Our products designs and recycled materials are unique. We develop products that fit the latest trends and are also timeless when it comes to the selection of materials and functionality. Practical, beautiful and above all unique.

Design and Product Range Variety

Our extensive range has been developed to suit all consumer needs with price points from entry level Fat and Suet Feeders through to Gift Packs and Accessories for that special occasion. With a mix of designs using 100% Recycled to those from Natural Materials complemented with the highest quality Suet Feed Lines there really is something for everyone within this superbly unique range.

For more information on how to add the Singing Friend Products to strengthen both your wild bird and ECO Product Categories please contact our UK Distribution Partner: Sean Kelly at Petcon-UK Ltd on 07446 344329 or email at: sean@petcon.uk

Discover a new way to cook outdoors with the Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker. Grill, smoke, air fry and so much more with authentic Woodfire flavours – powered by electricity, flavoured by real wood pellets.

Fire up the flavour with Woodfire Technology. The integrated smoker box burns 100% natural wood pellets for authentic woodfire flavours. Simply add a scoop of Ninja Woodfire Pellets to take your BBQ to the next level. Enjoy low and slow smoking for tender, juicy results, or quickly infuse any cooking function with smoky flavours.

Get all the flavour without the fuss of gas or charcoal. Powered by electricity, it’s always ready to plug in and go – perfect for gardens, patios, campsites, caravans, balconies and more.  

More than a BBQ, take the kitchen outdoors with 7 customisable cooking functions: Grill, Smoke, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate. You can also cook from frozen, perfect for a no-prep weeknight BBQ.

Built with the Great British weather in mind, Ninja’s premium materials are weather-resistant for year-round outdoor storage.   

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For stocking details contact Nicola Davies, Business Development Manager - UK, 07581 007636, ndavies@sharkninja.com 

3150 Century Way

Thorpe Park

Leeds

LS15 8ZB

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It has been another fantastic year for peat-free growing media company Southern Trident, and one that has seen both of its product ranges see some fantastic new award-winning additions announced for 2023. As our industry moves towards a peat-free future, Southern Trident are leading the way with innovations sure to excite consumers, including a new award-winning addition!

Harmony Gardens, the world’s first carbon net-zero growing media brand, has proven itself as an exceptional addition to Southern Trident’s line-up of trial-proven high performing peat-free composts, winning the Glee 2021 Award for Best New Growing Media and Sustainability Award with its launch range of Multipurpose Compost, Top Soil, Soil Improver, and Grow Bag. The latest additions coming for 2023 include more 100% natural, peat-free and carbon-neutral products: a Fruit & Vegetable Compost, Farmyard Manure, Chipped Bark, and an Ericaceous Compost – our latest award-winning compost.

Southern Trident CEO Steve Harper is delighted that the new Harmony Gardens peat-free Ericaceous Compost was recently awarded Best Retail Product at Four Oaks 2022 in September, saying: “Achieving the right acidity levels for an ericaceous compost while maintaining our status as an entirely peat-free growing media producer was a challenge – and one that we are happy to have achieved. Our Harmony Gardens Ericaceous compost contains no virgin wood or harmful chemicals, is peat-free, and is entirely carbon neutral. 

“To have won the Four Oaks Best Retail Product Award for our Ericaceous Compost is a fantastic achievement, and we welcome anyone uncertain about going peat-free with ericaceous to try our award-winning formula to see results that speak for themselves!”

The Coco&Coir range, too, has some fantastic new additions on the horizon for 2023. Alongside the existing range of easy-to-store and shelve compressed coir bricks, 2023 will see a Cactus, Houseplant, Citrus, and Orchid selection of coir-based composts come to the market alongside a Microgreens Kit and a barbecue charcoal made from coconut shells, Coco Burn. This Autumn, too, the Coco&Coir range of natural coir doormats for indoor and outdoor use has welcomed a variety of brand-new designs that are perfect for the holiday season and beyond.

Want to know more?

Book an appointment with your local sales representative at our brand new website: https://southerntrident.com/sales-agents

For more details and to request samples of the range of existing and upcoming products, email Megan Thomson megan@southerntrident.com, call 
0207 1756 786 or visit www.southerntrident.com

Established in 1760, Spear & Jackson has over 260 years’ experience in developing and producing high quality garden hand tools earning them an enviable reputation as ‘the tools to trust’.

Traditionally styled garden tools are more in demand than ever, and for Spring 2023 Spear & Jackson will be adding two new hand tools to the best-selling Traditional Stainless range. This range is characterized by hard-wearing wooden handles featuring a burnt in brand, coupled with mirror-polished stainless steel heads which offer the advantages of rust resistance, low soil adhesion and easy cleaning.

The new Traditional Stainless Dutch Style Trowel has a 305mm/12-inch midi length handle and has been developed for use on the veg plot and in flower beds and borders.

It has a broad, heart-shaped head for creating a planting hole or shallow furrow in the soil for use when planting out seedlings, small plants, and bulbs. Its chamfered edges and pointed tip are ideal for breaking and turning the soil. The Traditional Dutch Style Trowel has a recommended retail price of £23.99.

Also joining the Spear & Jackson Traditional Stainless range for the 2023 season is the Flower Spade. This compact sized spade has been developed with a pointed tip that is ideal for lifting, splitting, and planting perennial shrubs and border plants. With an overall length of 530mm/21-inch it is especially useful for reaching into raised beds without having to work at an uncomfortable angle and for when kneeling to dig in borders. The Traditional Flower Spade head is dished to stop the soil from sliding off and it has chamfered edges to help penetrate the soil and cut through small roots. A double riveted strapped socket provides extra strength and durability, and it has a recommended retail price of £27.99.

Spear & Jackson

Sales enquiries: sales@spear-and-jackson.com

Website: https://www.spear-and-jackson.com/products/garden-outdoor/range/traditional-stainless

More than one third of pest control purchases are non-lethal. Consumers are increasingly looking for new, safe and sustainable solutions to pest problems. Many believe that humans wish to live harmoniously alongside all types of wildlife and many more worry about using poisons and traps in their homes. 

The Big Cheese Poison-free Welfare friendly range is entirely POISON-FREE and KIND to animals. It allows consumers to safely check for rat or mouse activity before deciding if they to need take any further control steps. It also makes the ideal attractant for catch alive and release traps.  Where rodents have been a problem in the past, monitor and control products can prevent the unnecessary use of lethal traps and poisons.

The poison-free block bait has been designed for targeted treatments in bait stations and cage traps. It’s clean to handle, safe for disposal in household waste and its suitable for use indoors and out. It’s easy to see when bait has been taken, confirming rodent infestations. It’s very attractive to rats and mice so its ideal for use in live catch traps too. 

The new range includes ready-baited, see-through stations which are also safe and easy to refill with fresh bait when needed. For more extensive rodent problems there’s also a choice of multi-catch live mouse and rat traps.

The range consists of seven core lines and there’s a choice of merchandising solutions available for small and large retail spaces. Prices start at RRP £4.99 for a Ready-baited Mouse Bait Station

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Forge House
Little Cressingham

Thetford
Norfolk, IP25 6ND

Phone 01953 881580
Email info@stvuk.co.uk
www.stvuk.com

The huge growth in the sale of outdoor furniture, garden lighting and barbecues all supports the trend for a more ‘continental’ social and entertaining culture in the UK. Families and friends are making use of their gardens on warm summer evenings for relaxed, al fresco dining. However, the convivial atmosphere can easily be ruined by an invasion of mosquitos or other flying insect pests.

Zero In Summer Insect Control is a complete range of more than forty poison-free products designed exclusively for use outside. From excluding wasps from a children’s party to keeping flies away from the barbecue, during the day and into the evening, there’s a perfect ZeroIn product.

To take advantage of this rapidly growing demand, STV have developed a new permanent merchandising solution for the complete range. The natural timber shelving units and display crates provide for a wide variety of products to be merchandised logically and securely. The stand designs will fit comfortably into garden leisure areas thanks to the natural timber finish and flexible layouts. Presenting ZeroIn insect control as a curated range, especially the pretty Citronella candles and dramatic garden flares, is designed to prompt lots of impulse purchases as well as create a dedicated location in store for all outdoor insect control lines.

There’s a range of exciting retail deals on the whole range of merchandising options - to find out more, interested retailers are encouraged to contact their local STV sales agent or the main sales office.

STV International Ltd
Forge House
Little Cressingham

Thetford
Norfolk, IP25 6ND

Phone 01953 881580
Email info@stvuk.co.uk
www.stvuk.com

Following the popularity of its SuperSoil and Vegetable & Fruit Topsoil, The Real Soil Company has broadened its portfolio to maximise lawncare sales potential by introducing all-new SuperLawn.  

New SuperLawn – one product is all you need

New SuperLawn is a rich blend of natural topsoil, soil improver and horticultural sand, designed to support seeding and turf laying and use as a lawn dressing. Not only is this a dream combination for consumers but for retailers it means that SuperLawn minimises its shopfloor footprint. No longer do retailers have to stock three different products, but for one third of the floorspace they can deliver everything the customer needs for ultimate lawn care, freeing up more space to stock complementary ranges.

Like all products in The Real Soil Company portfolio, SuperLawn does not feature artificial fertilisers or added chemicals. Instead it is packed full of slow-releasing nutrients, trace elements and minerals, together helping lawns to thrive by improving the soil type and structure to give grass the healthiest start. 

SuperLawn is also a natural and environmentally friendly choice for both retailers and consumers. PAS100 certified and screened to 3mm, this uniform texture helps to create a perfectly level lawn and is the ideal choice for both experienced and amateur gardeners.

New opportunities within lawn care

Like SuperSoil and Vegetable & Fruit - which together shaped a new chapter for topsoil by plugging a gap at the high-end of the market - SuperLawn will create more opportunities in peat-free, organic gardening, whilst also helping to extend the lawncare sales period into the autumn month, driving further profitability for retailers.

Simon Hedley, Managing Director at The Real Soil Company, said: “Sustainable and environmentally friendly gardening practices are here to stay, with consumers asking more from retailers and their supplier partners. At The Real Soil Company, green practices are at the heart of what we do, and we know our products land this message without compromising on results.  

“The launch of SuperLawn is an exciting move into a new product category and is representative of our commitment to ensuring retailers are armed with greener, high-end solutions for the more discerning shopper.”

To find out more about SuperLawn and the broader product portfolio, please visit www.therealsoilcompany.co.uk or email info@therealsoilcompany.co.uk.

At a glance: SuperLawn from the Real Soil Company

• SuperLawn can be used for seeding, dressing and turfing.
• Using SuperLawn helps lawns to grow better and establish quicker
• SuperLawn improves root structure and the lawn’s resilience to drought
• Like all The Real Soil Company products, SuperLawn is organic with high consistency and resilience
• SuperLawn is perfect for customers with a social conscience
• SuperLawn- one product is all you need!

Is your Garden Centre missing a greenhouse display site but you are worried they will be too much hassle? Vitavia will ensure this is absolutely not the case!

Vitavia Greenhouses is the British partner of the Vitavia Group, the leading name throughout Europe for quality hobby greenhouses and greenhouse accessories. Vitavia is also the UK distributor for Janssens greenhouses and garden rooms from Belgium.  Janssens market middle and high-end products so are the perfect complement to the already well established Vitavia range.

From their warehouses in Suffolk, they provide home and trade deliveries throughout the UK.  They are proud to supply quality hobby greenhouses, widely regarded as being the best value for money, backed up by exceptional customer service.

What are the options a garden centre has to showcase greenhouses?

We have a range of 15 greenhouse models each available in a variety of sizes, colours and glazing options.  Depending on the space available we recommend a garden centre should have at least 3 greenhouses on display to showcase the various features.

What works best for a garden centre with limited space to dedicate to this sector?

For our retailers with limited space we usually install the most popular Venus 5000 (6x8) greenhouse but we provide the option of displaying the 3 glazing systems alongside each other (short pane glass, long pane safety glass and polycarbonate) and we can supply profile samples of the various colours.

How can a garden centre inspire customers to buy more products in this category?

Although the majority of customers may only purchase one greenhouse, there is a large selection of accessories to choose from.  Every greenhouse can benefit from staging, automatic vent openers, louvre windows and downpipes to name but a few.  Garden centres should ensure customers know about the nationwide Vitavia home delivery service and the recommended list of trusted installers.  We also pride ourselves on our exceptional customer care, so garden centres can rest assured that their customers are in safe hands.

What are the key things a garden centre should do when deciding how to display their greenhouses?

Tailor the display models to the display space available but also the local demographic.  If most customers of a particular garden centre have small gardens display a smaller greenhouse, and the reverse is also true, the Vitavia range has something for everyone.

Ensure the display site is flat, level and sheltered from strong winds.

Allow space for customers to walk around the greenhouses and view them from every angle if possible.  Being glass they don’t have to be tucked in a corner as other products can be seen beyond a greenhouse display.

Use our informative point of sale material so customers can gather the key information immediately.  Keep a good stock of Vitavia brochures.

What are the key things to avoid?

Don’t use a greenhouse as a storage area, a bad display is worse than no display at all.  But there’s very little else to avoid.  Having a greenhouse display is generally a very straight forward, attractive and potentially lucrative addition to any garden centre.

Let Vitavia be part of your Garden Centre success and contact us today! 
info@vitavia.co.uk

2023 will see a range of new Vitax products hitting the shelves including additions to its organic and liquid feeds alongside the launch of new recyclable pouches for one its best-selling ranges.

Gardeners and consumers will be able to choose from four new products next season – Liquid Hydrangea Feed, Liquid Buxus Feed, Organic Lawn Feed and Stay Off Fox Deterrent.

Liquid Hydrangea Feed has been formulated to ensure hydrangeas thrive in all types of soils and situations and receive all the essential nutrients required for vibrant and strong healthy growth.

Ideal for use in peat-free composts, free-draining growing media and soil with varying pH, Liquid Hydrangea Feed contains potash to encourage abundant blooms, nitrogen for strong growth and rich leaf colour. Low-levels of iron and manganese have also been added to the formulation to ensure the availability of trace elements – essential for chlorophyll production.

Liquid Buxus Feed is the second new addition to the liquid feed range, created to help gardeners keep their common box or buxus in tip-top condition. Ideal for buxus planted in pots and containers or in the ground, it contains nitrogen for strong growth and added magnesium to enhance chlorophyll production for rich green foliage. The addition of both nitrogen and magnesium helps to produce stronger buxus to fight disease.

The final member of the new liquid fertiliser range and a new addition to Vitax’s organic range is Organic Lawn Feed. Made from natural, plant-based ingredients, it is a chemical-free concentrated solution containing all the natural nutrients required for healthy growth. It also helps protect lawns against drought and helps to fight off moss and weeds.

Organic Lawn Feed also bears the Organic Farmers & Growers approved mark.

Joining the Stay Off range is Stay Off Fox Deterrent. Available as a ready-to-use spray, it is ideal for use around bins, lawns, patios, paths and garden beds as well as ornamental borders and driveways.

In addition to its new products for 2023, Vitax will also be phasing in new recyclable pouches for its popular specialist feed range. Starting with Hydrangea Feed, Buxus Feed, Acer Feed and Olive Tree Feed, the weatherproof pouches will be fully recyclable.

All products are now available for order.

E: info@vitax.co.uk

T: 01530 510060

W: www.vitax.co.uk

Woolodge is delighted to announce it is teaming up with Pantone, the universal language of colour for designers, brands and manufacturers, for its latest licenced outdoor collection. Inspired by Pantone’s most popular shades, this collaboration offers a contemporary and on-trend range of planters that will appeal to a wider range of consumers.

Featuring the instantly recognisable Pantone logo, the new portfolio will inject colour into sales areas and tap into the popularity of bold shades in the home. Following the past couple of years, we are seeing the return of deep and vibrant colour tones, bringing brightness into the home, a trend forecast by many of the top interior designers. All white spaces are quickly disappearing with the use of vibrant colour completely transforming a space, and certain tones are known to have positive effects on well-being and motivation.

The new outdoor planter collection is available in eight different designs which include glazed terracotta, reinforced concrete and fibreclay planters in an array of colours, bringing Pantone’s expertise, vision and design to the gardener.

Primary colours

One trend that has surged in recent years is the rising popularity of primary colours. The cheerful and optimistic shades of red, yellow and blue are harnessed in Woodlodge’s Pantone range. The fibreclay ridged planters are clear, straightforward and eyecatching, bringing will bring vivid tones to hardscapes within a small garden or backyard. Also available in white, the ribbed planters use their clean lines and shapes to create a striking look for younger gardeners. Embellished with ruby red, sunshine yellow or cobalt blue to stand out, the planters will give the garden a dose of happiness by making a fun statement.

Earthy hues

With many people reconnecting with nature since the pandemic, consumers have been turning to earthier colours like green and blue tones, to make their home a comforting and calming sanctuary. The Pantone fibreclay ridged planters also come in an earth tone palette of dark blue and green to bring a sense of rest to the garden. Inspired by the soothing beauty of the natural world, the ribbed planters are also available in mint green, and light blue and are versatile enough to work in a variety of spaces. For a neutral look, the planter also comes in modern black to add sophistication to plants.

All a glaze

The launch of the Pantone collection comes at a time when interest in container gardening is at an all-time high and consumers are looking for pots that are highly decorative ornaments as well as being functional and give an instant impact. The glazed collection of Pantone planters comes in pastel green and pink and will create a light atmosphere in garden decor. Green is one of the more popular pastel colour probably because of its ultra-refreshing look and the raised lines and Pantone logo will brighten up a dark corner, whilst the pastel pink re-energises any space.

Cementing style outdoors

Woodlodge is proud to introduce its ribbed reinforced Pantone planter designs that suit the clean lines of contemporary architecture and planting. Lightweight, strong and weatherproof, the pots are available in a kaleidoscope of shades including blue from duck egg to sky blue, charcoal grey, coral and dark red, yellow and pink. With their thick grooves and stamped Pantone logo, each planter has a distressed stone effect that gives them an industrial edge that would suit any city garden. The pots are made from GRC cement, a material that’s unbelievably durable and robust and the brutalist style will offer retailers a real point of difference in store.

Two-tone

Pioneering the way in stand-out garden design for 2023 is the Woodlodge and Pantone Dipped Pots. Sleek, modern and aesthetically minimal, the straight-edged planters are available in seven different colours with a bare rim providing a contrasting design. The two-tone finish adds depth and looks great in contemporary and transitional homes, whilst the stone-like texture makes these planters’ equal parts striking and functional. Complete with the iconic Pantone logo, the simple design allows the plants to pack a real punch and reflects the characteristics of the Gen Z and Millennial audience.

Michael Wooldridge, Director of Woodlodge said: “Pantone is highly recognised both within and outside of the design community and now Woodlodge is bringing it into the garden. The brand has a huge influence on interior design and fashion, Pantone’s Colour of the Year announcement is always influential in trends that are to come. This collaboration will bring a new audience to the garden retailer, as well as appeal to buyers who increasingly believe that interior fashion and design can play an important role in the garden too. We are delighted to add the Pantone licenced range to our everexpanding portfolio and continue to lead the way in cutting-edge garden décor.”

Woodlodge

For more information, please visit www.woodlodge.co.uk or email the sales team on pots@woodlodge.co.uk

Westland’s mission is to champion all gardeners, from beginners planting up their first container, to allotment growers who garden as a main hobby. Westland provides them all with the solutions they need for success, striving to help make their gardening dreams come true.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, promoting wildlife, boosting wellbeing, and continuing to make our products and packaging more environmentally friendly. Examples include the new Child and Pet Friendly range of lawncare, plastic free packaging on Peckish and 1.6 million pieces of plastic eliminated from our hardware range for 2023.

We are leading the way in growing media, ready for the future with a range that’s proven in independent trials at NIAB. We want to make growing your own easier than ever which is why we have developed plant feeds that have been optimised to work with peat free composts.

With Boost in your can, you can! After unprecedented support, Boost will be back on TV for a second year along with a full communication package worth over £1.5m, re-energising the plant feed category. Delivering four times more blooms than watering alone, this revolutionary product uses Plant Sense Technology. This is an optimised ratio of micro and slow-release macro nutrients, combined with a game changing water management system. The first plant food optimised for peat-free composts which need more feeding and watering.

Take the Big Tom Challenge and get Big Results with three times more tomatoes*. Reformulated Big Tom is bursting with benefits, including a superior nutrient delivery system rich in potassium, that enables strong calcium absorption to help avoid blossom and rot.

After the success of Eversharp Secateurs in 2022, Kent & Stowe are extending their sharpest, hardest range to include garden snips and smaller all purpose secateurs, all with the same game changing technology. their sharpest, hardest range to include garden snips and smaller all purpose secateurs, all with the same game changing technology.

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Patent Pending. 2113010.9

Flopro’s new unique 7.5L watering can connects directly to a hose pipe connector for easy, no mess filling. The no loss flip top rose quickly converts to a fast fill spout and the rose can conveniently be stored on board when not in use. It also has a large filling hole for dunking in a water butt.

Protected by registered and unregistered design rights. 6210492.

Patent Pending. 2207688.9

Peckish leads the way in UK and Ireland and believes in products that are naturally good, both on the inside and out. Through the sourcing of local ingredients to plastic free packaging, we’re committed to a sustainable future. Our new improved recipes include varieties that contain more seeds for more birds and are locally sourced. Stock up with the bestselling brand in the market, making a difference with sustainable new packaging solutions.

Westland

For further information contact Laura Mallinder Lmallinder@westland.com

Woodmansterne are the leading supplier of premium greeting cards to independent retailers. We design, produce and finish all our cards in Britain. We make cards that feed the soul, lift the spirit and reflect British culture, whether this is through the magic of Quentin Blake’s illustrations, the beauty of National Trust images, the iconic pattern of Emma Bridgewater designs, or the humour of Punch cartoons.

Our W-Select programme offers you a one-stop solution for the planning and management of your greeting card assortment. We will help you to create a unique and visually appealing card department with a diverse, exciting range of product from over 25 top British Publishers.

Woodmansterne are committed to using sustainable materials and practices wherever possible. As a third-generation family business, we understand the importance of protecting our environment and safeguarding it for the future.

• All our cards are printed by us in Croxley, Hertfordshire.
• We print with vegetable inks on paper from FSC sustainable forests.
• Our beautiful envelope paper is made from 100% recycled postconsumer waste.
• We pack our cards with a simple Smart Seal that saves up to half a million pieces of throw-away plastic being sent to landfill every week.
• UK manufacturing and distribution keep our carbon footprint low.

Get in touch, we would love to explore how we can help your business grow.

Woodmansterne

01923 200600 email hello@woodmansterne.co.uk

Life outdoors is more important than ever for relaxation, wellbeing and enjoying quality time entertaining family and friends - Zest is the expert in outdoor living.

Its products are made from slow grown softwood, FSC® certified - C114990, sourced from sustainably managed forests. Zest products connect the outdoor enthusiast with nature and have the strength and durability to give enjoyment for many years.

Zest is a fifth generation British company, designing and manufacturing furniture, decorative garden structures and GYO products, expertly selected for quality. Zest sells to garden centres, major retailing groups, and online retailers and has a dedicated national sales team of professionals, providing a range of retail support services including online lifestyle and assembly videos.

New for 2023

Garden Bar and Two Stool Set

The award winning Garden bar and Two Stool Set, is quick and easy to set up by simply opening the two main storage doors to make a sturdy base for the fold down counter which acts as a bar. The side panels hinged doors reveal fully fitted drink cabinet shelving to display a range of drinks and glasses. The innovative set combines a space saving solution and versatile storage creating the perfect party space.

Garden Pizza Oven Table

Designed with outdoor cooking in mind, the table provides 360 degree access for fuelling the oven, as well as cooking and serving pizzas. The main central table top is designed to securely hold a pizza oven with fold up sides for preparation and serving.

Freya Range

The Freya range presents a new design aesthetic and incorporates alternate width wooden slats cleverly spaced to make comfortable ergonomic seating. The range offers a choice of furniture combinations including two or three seater benches, round or rectangular tables, chairs and a companion seat for two.

4 Tier Raised Bed

A tall and impactful garden feature for flowers or cascading plants, the 4 Tier Raised Bed is designed to give height and easy access for gardeners. A sturdy and well-constructed planter also ideal for growing fruit and vegetables

Keep Safe Parcel Store

Designed with security in mind - when a parcel is delivered and the lid is lifted, the parcel can be placed on the hinged platform and retrieved via the side door.

Zest

Website – www.zestoutdoorliving.co.uk 
Email - sales@zestoutdoorliving.co.uk
Tel - 01352 873 555

or use this link

The GIMA Awards 2022 was another sell-out event, as the garden retail sector came together to celebrate the innovation, people and products that have helped our industry thrive throughout 2022. The winners were announced at a special gala event at Celtic Manor on Thursday, 20th October, with Westland taking home a record-breaking eight awards, including the GIMA Sword of Excellence.

This year, the GIMA Awards winners were carefully selected by a panel of industry experts, made up of Will Blake, St Peter’s Garden Centre; David Danning, Blue Diamond Group; Kate Eckley, The Old Railway Line; Neil Grant, Ferndale Garden Centre; Sarah Hayden, John Lewis & Partners; Trevor Pfeiffer, Garden Trade News; Victoria Redshaw, Scarlet Opus, and finally, Chris Moorhouse from Wickes. As always, thanks to the high calibre and breadth of innovation on display, the judging day – which took place in July – was rife with debate and discussion, as the judges waxed lyrical about the merit of the entries. However, they finally whittled the selection down and each of the deserving winners took to the stage earlier tonight, alongside this year’s celebrity host, Rory Bremner.

GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall said of the event: “What a night we have had! 17 awards and 10 incredible companies currently celebrating their win on the dancefloor! Every year, our judging panel and I are in awe of the level of innovation and development that is brought to market; and 2022 certainly hasn’t disappointed! Congratulations to all our winners, and a thank you to everyone that entered, attended, judged or sponsored the 2022 GIMA Awards. Your support is greatly appreciated.”

The team from Meadow View Stone was celebrating having been awarded the GCA Supplier of the Year Award for the second year running.

Talking about why Meadow View deserved the title once again, the GCA said: “Meadow View Stone offer exceptional customer service, even in times of high pressure, transport issues, supply shortages and last minutes changes to orders. We deal with a lot of suppliers and can honestly say we receive the best service from the team at Meadow View.” 

Whilst not named a winner, Smart Garden Products was awarded finalist status in having delivered another incredible year of service and innovation. 

The 2022 Gardenex Export Achievement Award was presented to Westland, with Mr Fothergill’s Seeds and Spear & Jackson enjoying finalist status.

Talking about Westland, Gardenex said: “The Kent & Stowe range has seen considerable growth in export markets, despite Covid and Brexit.  Sales have increased exponentially when compared to 2019 and 2020 and is showing no signs of slowing.  Entering into partnerships and distributorships and investing significantly in infrastructure and personnel to assist with the growth, Westland continues to reap the benefits and expand into new markets with their traditional British designed quality tools." 

Sustainability was also high on the agenda, with not one but two companies walking away with this year’s Sustainability Award.  

The judges remarked: “It’s great that we have such a strong selection of sustainable products to choose from, so much so that we decided to award joint winners”. Those winners are Woolcool –the brand behind Hortiwool, and Willsow, with its plantable children’s books. 

A ‘Sustainability Champion’ was also selected within each category (where relevant), celebrating the different ways sustainable solutions are being brought to market.

Winner: Westland – Boost All Purpose Plant Food

Finalists: Woolcool – Hortiwool Felt Garden Pads, Hozelock – EasyMix 2-in-1 Composter, Evergreen Garden Care – Nourish & Protect range.

Category Sustainability Champion: Woolcool – Hortiwool Felt Garden Pads

About the winner: Boost All Purpose Plant Food produces four more times more flowers and an abundance of fruit and veg compared to watering alone. Benefitting from Westland’s PlantSense™ Technology – ‘Boost’ is suitable for feeding all plants, fruits and veg and peat and peat free composts

What the judges said: “'Exactly the product we needed! Clever branding and very commercial.”

Winner: Westland – Visiroot Propagation range

Finalists: Elho – ‘Stack & Grow’ pots, Wildlife World – Plastic-Free Gardening Natural Rubber Seed Trays, Woolcool – Hortiwool Felt Garden Pads

Category Sustainability Champion: Wildlife World – Plastic-Free Gardening Natural Rubber Seed Trays

About the winner: Visiroot Trays are made from rPET, which is durable enough for use season after season, and can be recycled through all UK kerbside collections. The material also makes it easy to check root growth and monitor plant health and moisture levels with transparent green rPET material. Half-sized, multi-cell trays are easy to handle and suit the hobby gardener in a small greenhouse, whilst the unique moisture bridge cells, allow for even watering and distribution of nutrients preventing plants in cells from getting neglected.

What the judges said: “'Excellent reuse of plastic bottles” and “great overhaul of this product.”

Winner: Westland – Eversharp

Finalists:  EP Barrus – Anti Clog Leaf Rakes, Rollins Bulldog Tools – Bulldog /V&A Pedigree Garden Tool collaboration, Husqvarna UK – Gardena EcoLine handtools range 

Category Sustainability Champion: Husqvarna UK – Gardena EcoLine handtools range

About the winner: Eversharp is penned as the hardest sharpest blade, that never blunts. Westland has enriched the range with delights for consumers, including ambidextrous, adjustable hand sizer, built-in string, and wire-cutters.

What the judges said: “Made in the UK, from durable long-lasting, high-quality materials.”

Winner: Garden Village – Waddington Garden Bar

Finalists: Smart Garden Products – Outside In Designs: Neptune Giant Alfresco Rug, Forest Garden - Firenze Corner Arbour, Zest – Zest Cherry Blossom Bench, Leisuregrow – Casa Mia Tempo Chiminea 

Category Sustainability Champion: Smart Garden Products – Outside In Designs: Neptune Giant Alfresco Rug

About the winner:  Perfect for entertaining, the 'Waddington Garden Bar' has three adjustable shelves included as standard, with plenty of use-able space. It has also been pressure treated to increase durability and protect against rot to enable it to be used in your garden for many years to come.

What the judges said: “Well made, on-trend and simple.”

Winner: Westland – Nature’s Haven 1.2kg

Finalists: Westland – Lawn Meadow Wildflower & Seed Mix, Westland – Lawn Revive Lawn Thickener

Category Sustainability Champion: Westland – Lawn Meadow Wildflower & Seed Mix

About the winner: Offering more seeds per metre than any other wildflower seed mix, this is the leading native wildflower easy sow mix on the market today. Supported by new 100% recycled box packaging.

What the judges said: “A good seller and popular range, plus it provides a great way to get more bees into your garden.”

Winner: Treadstone Products – Pot & Trough Trellis

Finalists: Primeur – Eco Garden Maryland Border, Deco-Pak - EcoStone Rubber Chippings, Altico – Altico Aggregate Project Bags

Category Sustainability Champion: Primeur – Eco Garden Maryland Border

About the winner: The pot trellis is uniquely designed with a curved profile to follow the lines of circular pots, whilst the trough trellis mirrors the tapered design of most garden troughs. It also features textured paint to help plants grip to the trellis.

What the judges said: “Sturdy design suited to any garden situation and supported by a great price point.”

Winner: Willsow – The Plantable Children's Book

Finalists: Treadstone Products – ClipGlove Pruner Glove, Rollins Bulldog Tools – Bulldog /V&A Pedigree Garden Tool collaboration, Treadstone Products – ClipGlove "Handy Bags & more..."

Category Sustainability Champion: Willsow – The Plantable Children's Book

About the winner: The world’s first plantable children’s book. Never before have you been able to read the story, plant the pages and grow/meet the main character! Each book is embedded with roughly 500 non-gmo vegetable or herb seeds (in the cover pages), which means they can be torn off and planted to grow the main character of each book. So far, the range features five different books, with each story benefitting from a deeper message, whilst also promoting sustainability.  

What the judges said: “Sustainable materials, plantable covers and encouraging young gardeners - Perfect!”

Winner: Wildlife World – Artisan Natural Bee Skeps

Finalists: Wildlife World – The Bali Island Range, Artisan Hanging Bird Table, Bee Hotel and Bird Nestbox, Wildlife World – 'Water is Life' Bath and Drinker, Westland - Gardman Homegrown Harvest Seed Mix

Category Sustainability Champion: Wildlife World – Artisan Natural Bee Skeps

About the winners: These Fair-Trade Artisan Natural Bee Skeps are a fusion between the traditional European bee skeps and the skilled handmade style of artisans from Bangladesh. The range supports the artisan workers in Southern Bangladesh who make them—funding the survival of many women and their families in rural communities living in poverty.

What the judges said: “Great value for a beautiful, practical and sustainable product.”

Winner: The Solar Centre – Madison Drop Bulbs

Finalist: Woodlodge – Honey & Wild Tree Art, Smart Garden Products – Smart Solar Firefly Opal Lantern, Leisuregrow – Colour Changeable Table & Floor Lamps

Category Sustainability Champion: The Solar Centre – Madison Drop Bulbs

About the winner: These lights go back to basics, utilising a 3W solar panel and a high-capacity li-ion replaceable battery to keep the lights shining year-round.

What the judges said: “A quality, durable and on-trend product that is built to last.”

Winner: Primeur – Tierra Verde Recycled Rubber Flamenco Planter

Finalist: Elho – Vibia Campana Flower Twin, Elho – Greensense Aqua Care, Capi Europe BV – Waste Rib NL Collection

Category Sustainability Champion: Capi Europe BV – Waste Rib NL Collection

About the winner: A large new modern planter, offering a new silhouette to the range, adding choice and design options to suit indoor and outdoor spaces. Made from 100% recycled rubber tyres, which have been diverted from landfill. Recycled rubber is not only an eco-friendly choice, it also offers the customer superior durability and protection from extreme weather conditions, with no fading, no cracking or rotting. This is also beneficial to retailers, as the planters will not break on display.

What the judges said: “Great price for a large container, with clear eco credentials.”

Winner: Westland – Boost All Purpose Plant Feed Gondola POS

Finalists: WHM Pet Group – Wild Bird Eco-Refill Pick 'N' Mix Wooden Cart, Treadstone Products – ClipGlove Pruner Display Stand, Elho – Display Street Concept

Category Sustainability Champion: WHM Pet Group – Wild Bird Eco-Refill Pick 'N' Mix Wooden Cart

About the winner: Feeding your plants is more important than ever in our new world of peat-free growing. This POS was designed to showcase ‘Boost’ and give consumers the garden they want. To educate, to entice, to excite and ultimately give them 4 x more blooms. It is deliberately eye-catching, modern, fresh but, most importantly, educational, and informative, so consumers can make an informed choice.

What the judges said: “Eye catching and brings the product to life. It’s also clearly linked to the TV advertising.”

Winner: Smart Garden Products – Useful Garden Sundries and Accessories

Finalists: Evergreen Garden Care – Bring Back to store Compost Recycling scheme, WHM Pet Group – 100% Recycled, Recyclable & Biodegradable Wild Bird Packaging range, Evergreen Garden Care – Refill stations

Category Sustainability Champions: Evergreen Garden Care – Bring Back to store Compost Recycling scheme

About the winner: The Useful range provides consumers with an easy eco-choice when topping up on garden sundries and accessories – without compromising on the robustness of the packaging or the quality of the product within. A comprehensive collection of practical products and handy items.

What the judges said: “The first range to make the move to cardboard in the sundries market, in doing so they have made the product look new and interesting.”

Winner: Westland – Boost All Purpose Plant Feed Marketing Campaign

Finalists: Westland – 'Peckish guide to Tits' & 'Check your Balls’ social media campaign, Evergreen Garden Care – Miracle-Gro: Friends over the Fence campaign, Evergreen Garden Care – Miracle-Gro: Keep Growing Campaign

About the winner: Designed to be a beautiful film that celebrates gardening and shows it in a new and exciting light to the viewer. Appealing to everyone, from your professional gardener to your student with a window box who fancies giving it a go for the first time, content was specifically designed to have an eye-catching and entertaining style, whilst visually stunning to entice the viewer and make them sit up and take notice.

What the judges said: “Possibly the most memorable TV ad since the launch of Miracle Gro.”