2023 gave us plenty of opportunity to talk about the one thing the British love the most – the weather. Or the lack of it in this case. With a later than normal season, we’ve been busy playing catch-up and catch-up we did as when the season did begin, we saw gardeners come out in their droves, desperate to add a touch of green to their windowsills, balconies, courtyards, and gardens. Even when faced with a cost-of-living crisis, gardening remains a popular hobby. Whether connecting with nature, attracting wildlife to even the smallest space, or wanting to minimise food miles, gardening could be perceived as bulletproof. No matter what the world throws at us, gardening remains a beautiful constant.

Within this GIMA Digest, you will see 50 reasons why garden retail continues to thrive whilst we have waved goodbye to many of the high street’s best loved brands. As destination centres or hubs of their communities, garden retailers have the opportunity – and space – to showcase more, including different ways to create aspirational living that shoppers can recreate at home. The suppliers featured over the coming pages are ready and willing to arm retailers with new innovation, fresh thinking and trend-led content to meet this expectation. Think of this as your essential guide to curating a truly unique and exciting product offering, backed by carefully designed merchandising support and packaging solutions, throughout autumn 2023 and well into the next season.

Elsewhere, our industry is also helping to set the standard for sustainable practices. How could it not? Everything we do is about nature. Throughout the following pages you’ll see multiple new eco-friendly products, practices and promises. There’s still a long way to go, but we’re certainly ahead of the curve and proudly so.

On behalf GIMA and the garden retail sector, I’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone that has contributed to this edition of the GIMA Digest. Your endless passion for innovation and ensuring our market continues to set the benchmark for service, quality and variety will never fail to impress. We look forward to working with you again in 2024 and beyond!

Jenny Douthwaite

GIMA President 2023/24

At Altico we have the ambition to present Garden Centre Retailers with even more choice and have brought together some of the brightest industry minds to help us deliver on our promises.

We are committed to maintaining high service levels, guaranteed same-week delivery and having a 98% minimum stock holding. We continue to invest in state of the art machinery, modern infrastructure and exciting new products to diversify our offer, and here’s just a taste of some of the 60 new products we’ve launched for 2024…

Freshly washed, A-grade natural Pebbles and Cobbles available in three sizes and with eyecatching bespoke POS. Each product is presented in innovative mesh packaging that allows the consumer to see the product’s natural qualities through the bag whilst remaining ecofriendly, being widely recyclable too.

We’ve ‘Naturally’ enhanced our Paving range for next season, introducing a whole host of Natural Paving, Stepping Stones and Edgings to provide a fully comprehensive retail offer. What’s more, we’ve realigned pricing in tune with market conditions, whilst retaining multi-buy offers across the category.

A collection of stunning natural Cobbles and Rockery lines presented in space-saving ‘quad baskets’ to maximise sales per square metre. Available in Gold, Black, Red and Green. Our new-to-market Drilled Natural Monoliths and Stone Feature Pieces created such an impact at Glee 2023, we’ve added them to our 2024 line up. These beautiful, high quality pieces in Marble and Natural Slate create areal statement and allow Garden Centre retailers to push the boundaries in the Landscape category with their customers.

With over 15 years of experience in the Water Feature category, we understand the importance of bringing to market a compelling range solution that drives and stimulates new sales opportunities. That’s why we’ve tailored our range to include all the key volume sales drivers retailers need, with lower commitments on best-selling promotional products, plus new and unique trend-led designs for 2024.

Altico
Tel: 01302 354500
Email: salesoffice@altico.co.uk
Web: www.altico.co.uk

From tools and planters to outdoor furniture and an aggregate brand that remains a market leader season after season, there a million reasons to make the AMES Companies your partner of choice as the 2024 garden season approaches, but let’s start with six…

The AMES Companies family of brands

NEW-FOR-2024 – AMES Tools – Combining more than 250 years of worldwide, market-leading tool expertise, the all-new AMES Tool brand – made up of essentials for digging, cultivating, planting, lawn care and so much more – represents one of the most comprehensive and carefully curated lawn and garden tool portfolios to hit the market in several years. Look out for carbon and stainless-steel collections, plus exclusive design details that set this range apart.

NEW-FOR-2024 – Apta Lightweight – The Apta Lightweight range consists of super sleek lightweight, frost and UV resistant. 100% recyclable pots and planters that can be used both indoors and out. Each pot is made using recycled materials and offers a 10-year guarantee. Apta Lightweight joins the wider Apta portfolio, which includes glazed, composite, terracotta, and indoor plants, plus the J. Chamberlain and outdoor collections. New additions elsewhere within the Apta brand include the Granito Cube, Trough and Egg Planters, extensions to Cotswold Stone, and new trend-led Tamworth Two-Tone Egg Planters.

Kelkay – Kelkay’s hugely popular offering, made up of paving, decorative aggregates, and landscaping accessories, will see new introductions join the line-up 2024. Look out for two new aggregate products, plus a new line of paving that will start new conversations around sustainable material usage. Elsewhere, Kelkay’s best-in-class merchandising solutions will welcome new updates to make products work even harder on the shopfloor. A key highlight will be a new multi-product merchandiser, which combines the presence of ‘horti grits’ from the Kelkay Horticultural Collection, plus Apta pots and plants to create the ultimate in cross-merchandising excellence.

La Hacienda – From firepits and fire baskets to chimeneas, pizza ovens and an electric heating offer like no other, La Hacienda is the go-to brand for all things outdoor living. For season 24, watch it bring to market merchandising solutions never before seen within garden retailing. New parasol heater FSDU’s will drive sales of this great pick-up line, whilst aspirational ‘room set’ displays will highlight a new way to display products in-store. Finally, new lifestyle imagery and updated digital assets will be made available to help retailers educate and inspire consumers via social media and in-store.

Woodshaw – From table sets, garden seating, arbours, shelters and essentials, such as a wheelie bin shelter and log store, all Woodshaw products are backed by traditional techniques, expert knowhow, modern manufacturing facilities and a 20-year guarantee against rot. Additionally, with Kelkay’s complementary ranges available for cross category ordering, retailers can access everything they need to create lifestyle-driven sales instore.

Easy Fountain – Easy Fountain is perfectly positioned to support retailers that are looking to maximise water feature sales. Ahead of season 24, Easy Fountain will see further extensions to its four unique collections – Modern, Traditional, Natural, and Distinctive – including eight new plug-and-play solutions, including new monolith designs, and a product hierarchy that will increase impulse sales potential.

The AMES Companies

www.ames-uk.com

Combining more than 250 years of worldwide, market-leading tool expertise, the all-new AMES Tool brand epitomises style and function and is set to reignite gardeners’ passion for their beloved tools.

Launched exclusively ahead of the 2024 season, this latest offering from the AMES Companies – made up of essentials for digging, cultivating, planting, lawn care and so much more – represents one of the most comprehensive and carefully-curated lawn and garden tool portfolios to hit the market in several years.

Featuring both carbon (24 SKUs) and stainless-steel (26 SKUs) options, AMES Tools is poised to become synonymous with incredible quality and breadth of range. Careful consideration and in-depth market research have created an offering that combines value, performance, and functionality to create a tool suitable for a full calendar of lawn and gardening jobs.

Through advanced manufacturing processes, AMES Tools has also created a new vision for carbon steel tools. Previously considered the entry-level material, carbon will be repositioned by the brand as the new go-to for consumers who want a tool that looks great but promises a lifetime of use for a lower price tag – a retail proposition that no other manufacturer can boast.

Elsewhere, the newly appointed AMES Tools brand ambassador, TV’s David Domoney, will help to inspire and educate consumers through thoughtful multi-platform marketing and sales support. Innovative point of sale – from back wall displays and free-standing solutions to promotional FSDUs – will provide retailers with multiple configurations, creating displays that best work within the available footprint.

THE AMES TOOLS DIFFERENCE

There are many reasons why AMES Tools represents such an exciting prospect for the garden and lawn tool market. Key highlights include:

• BUILT TO LAST: Within the carbon steel range, stamped heads made from one piece of tempered steel say goodbye to weld points to increase rigidity and longevity.

• MARKET FIRSTS: Look out for the UK’s first Comfort Step™ for increased power and leverage when digging, whilst FSC-certified ash wooden handles offer the ultimate permanency. Maximum Capacity: 45% more leaves can be collected, thanks to the unique arch design of the Extra Wide Leaf Rake.

• STRENGTH WHERE IT’S NEEDED MOST: Double rivets and longer shank not only create an improved head-to-handle ratio but, more importantly, add up to 45% additional strength for forks and spades in both ranges.

• REPEAT SALES & OPTIMISED GIFTING: The styling also lends itself well to creating a more collectable offering – with the stamped AMES logo taking centre stage – ideal for encouraging repeat sales through the seasons, with particular emphasis on critical gifting periods.

• 15-YEAR GUARANTEE: Every product comes complete with a 15- year guarantee and on-tool batch stamping, representing AMES’ assurance in what it is bringing to market.

AMES Tools

www.ames-tools.co.uk

https://ames-uk.com/

Apta Lightweight, the newest chapter for the much-beloved heritage planter brand, is here and ready to create new retail sales opportunities.

Exclusively launched ahead of the 2024 season, Apta Lightweight comes to market following a period of significant research and development by the AMES Companies.

The new Lightweight portfolio has been created to fill a gap in the current product hierarchy of, not just the Apta offering, but the planter market in general. In doing so, the brand is making container gardening more accessible, affordable and is opening up the category to more sustainable and innovative solutions. Moreover, the trend-led designs have been carefully curated to offer planter solutions that meet consumer demand and suit various gardening styles; from urban balconies to sprawling quintessential English gardens.

Caroline Elliot, Product & Marketing Director, said: “After evaluating everything, from consumer purchasing behaviour to favoured retailer for planter shopping, we built a clear vision of how and why certain planters continue to hit the mark. Through this, we could see an obvious gap and we were only too happy to fill it! Apta’s heritage speaks for itself, and through ‘Lightweight’ we can create a new direction for the brand, bringing it to more gardeners and helping our retail partners to offer a more comprehensive and profitable planter proposition.”

Created in partnership with rotational moulding specialists, formwerk, Apta Lightweight represents a new generation of plastic pots. Exceptionally lightweight, packed with user benefits and supported by a five-year guarantee, Apta Lightweight offers two trend-led collections for the 2024 season: Weben and Beton.

Apta Lightweight – key information

• 10-year guarantee
• 100% recyclable and manufactured from recycled materials
• Ultra lightweight
• Available in three colourways: grey, black and sand
• Weben –meaning ‘woven’ offers three pot styles, including bowl and tall planter designs
• Beton –meaning ‘concrete’ offers four pot styles, including tall planters, cube and cone designs
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor usage
• UV and frost-resistant
• Manufactured using first-class, energy-efficient production methods

APTA UK

www.apta.co.uk

Unchecked horticultural adventurism wherever you grow. A garden of your very own, capable of raising flowers, fruit and veg without the need for in-earth outdoor space. A mess-free, power-free means of feeding and irrigating that liberates you to cultivate what you want, when you want. AutoPot Watering Systems aim to bring growers all this and more, regardless of their past experience.

4Pot, easy2grow, Tray2Grow – these three products from our 2023 range reflect our aspirations for watering systems perfectly. All are simple, sustainable, and affordable enough for beginners to master, but also provide sufficient scope for growers to develop their horticultural techniques, allowing them to experiment endlessly with interesting new varieties.

The 4Pot System combines ease of use with the capacity to grow exquisite, fruitful, and even prizewinning plants. It comes complete with four 15 litre pot-and-tray modules, a 47-litre reservoir and all the fittings required to create a layout to suit your space. 

Trusted by our closest friends, esteemed hobby growers, and national champions alike, the easy2grow kit is great for short bushy varieties and tall vine crops. As it combines two pots in a single module tray, easy2grow is a fantastically space-efficient option. Ideal for those with limited room in which to grow.

Automatic watering at its versatile best, Tray2Grow supports a multitude of cultivation methods. From grow bags to seed trays, planters to pots and micro herbs, Tray2Grow can be configured to suit every conceivable growth stage and every plant type.

All AutoPot Watering Systems are fully-automated, power-free, and gravity-fed -requiring no electricity or running water. This is thanks to the AQUAvalve5, our patented water control device, which is present in every one of our systems. Once the systems are connected to a reservoir it is the AQUAvalve5 that controls the inward flow of water and nutrient solution in response to plant consumption.

Such ‘Plant Controlled Irrigation’ allows growers to relax, enjoy their plants, and spend their time honing their horticultural skills, safe in the knowledge that watering is always taken care of.

As the systems require no utilities practically any space becomes viable for growing and you can leave them running unattended in confidence for extended periods, whether in the greenhouse, in the garden, on a patio, or on a balcony.

AutoPot Global
T: +44(0)127 653 4900
E: mail@autopot.co.uk
W: www.autopot.co.uk

Azpects, the trade and DIYers favourite, offers innovative products that transform a porcelain patio installation: EASYPrime, EASYTileAlign, and EASYGrout. Together, the full product range makes the installation process more efficient.

The installation journey begins with EASYPrime, a high-strength bonding agent perfect for laying natural stone and porcelain paving. This easy-to-apply, polymer-modified cementitious slurry primer ensures full and permanent contact with the aggregated mortar in the bedding layer. Suitable for various environments, its coverage is dependent on the application rate, but as a guide, a single 5kg sachet of EASYPrime covers a minimum of approximately 8.0 sq.mtr.

Following priming, EASYTileAlign comes into play. This innovative levelling system offers a straightforward ‘Fit-Spin -Snap’ approach, ensuring a smooth and even surface. Designed to be user-friendly, it incorporates a tile spacer and levelling cap, plus optional protective shields. Notably, some components can be reused, providing excellent value for money.

The final step is to use EASYGrout, a high-quality slurry grout designed specifically for ceramic and porcelain. It provides a fine, non-permeable, finish. Packaged in 3x5kg bags per tub, EASYGrout ensures minimal waste and caters to a variety of aesthetic requirements, available in arange of colours.

In summary, with Azpects’ innovative products: EASYPrime, EASYTileAlign, and EASYGrout, ahigh-quality installation can be achieved. These products symbolise Azpects’ commitment to simplify complex construction tasks, save time, and ensure professional results. With such practical, efficient solutions at hand, you can create along-lasting, visually appealing porcelain patio in a time saving manner.

Discover the full range of Azpects products that will keep your porcelain patio looking great all year round. Visit azpects.co.uk.

Azpects

www.Azpects.co.uk/easycare-mini

Strength, British Heritage and Reliability reflect the traditions upon which the Bulldog Tool name has been built. We have been manufacturing and supplying British made gardening and farming tools since 1780, from our factory and ‘state of the art’ warehousing facility in Wigan, Lancashire.

All our solid forged garden spades and forks have heads made from a single piece of steel, with no welds or weak points and are tested to surpass British Standard BS3388 typically taking a load in excess of 9kg (200lb).

Tool heads are forged from high quality carbon steel and are paired with the finest quality timber from sustainable sources to make the shafts, burying each one deep within the socket. Every tool that we produce is backed by a “Lifetime Guarantee”.

We have three gardening ranges, our famously strong Premier, our lightweight, ‘easy to clean’ stainless steel range – Pedigree Garden, and our Evergreen range which offers ergonomically designed and soft grip tool handles.

We also offer our latest Pedigree Garden hand trowel and fork featuring designs from the world famous heritage archive at the Victoria and Albert Museum, designs are etched across each tool head and replicated across the luxurious and sustainably packaged gift boxes.

To find out more about our ranges go to:

www.bulldogtools.co.uk

Contact: Sarah Cottle, Brand Manager

Email: sarah.cottle@rollins.co.uk

Mob: 07736 061255

Facebook: bulldogtoolsgardenclub 

Instagram: bulldog_tools

Rollins Bulldog Tools Ltd, 

Rollins House, 

1 Parkway, 

Harlow, 

Essex, 

CM19 5QF. 

Tel: 01279 401570

This year has seen the launch of four new RHS ranges from Burgon & Ball – RHS Growing Gardeners, RHS Gifts for Gardeners, RHS-endorsed brushes and RHS-endorsed stainless tools.

RHS Growing Gardeners: a new concept in family gardening

RHS Growing Gardeners is a new family gardening concept that builds on the passion for gardening together that families discovered during lockdown. The range includes unique and innovative products for gardening indoors as well as outdoors, and has been designed to make gardening with children easy and fun. It’s backed by an online resource with family-friendly ideas and inspiration from the RHS. The combination of exciting products and guiding knowledge aims to make the child’s first experience of gardening a positive and successful one, creating gardeners for life -and growing gardeners for the future.

New RHS Gifts for Gardeners: ‘Asteraceae’

This autumn sees the launch of an elegant new design collection in Burgon & Ball’s top-selling ‘RHS Gifts for Gardeners’ range of gardening gifts. With new twists on the most popular lines from previous RHS Gifts design collections, the collection also adds exciting new gifting options to refresh the much-loved series. Featuring plastic-free and easily recyclable packaging, the eye-catching new design is entitled ‘Asteraceae’ and showcases flowers from the daisy family. These resilient late-season flowers give gardeners late-season colour as summers become longer and autumns get warmer.

A clean sweep: New RHS-endorsed brushes

Extending Burgon & Ball’s RHS-endorsed tool offering into a new category, this range of garden brushes consists of sweeping brushes with heads up to 18 inches (45cm) in width, as well as small hand brushes. Offering solutions for all kinds of cleaning and clearing jobs around the garden, shed and greenhouse, all brushes have a two-year guarantee. Created with sustainability in mind, the range includes a wide choice of brushes with natural fibres, as well as plastic elements which are easily recyclable or made using recycled content.

Perfect for planting: New RHS-endorsed stainless tools

Planting is a universal and favourite activity across all types of gardening and it continues to be the top-selling category of stainless tools, with trowels and spades leading the way. Six new planting tools join Burgon & Ball’s flagship RHS-endorsed range this year, all with the reassurance of a lifetime guarantee. 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 already own planting tools.

Burgon &Ball

01202 684141

sales@burgonandball.com

Discover Carbon Gold’s award-winning range of Biochar-based planting aids, perfect for professional greenkeepers, crop growers, tree care specialists, home gardeners and allotmenteers alike. Its products are Soil Association-approved, proudly made in Britain, and holders of a Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales.

As we enter the Autumn planting season, explore Carbon Gold’s Tree Soil Improver, ideal for revitalising new and established trees, woody plants and shrubs, and the perfect medium to enhance root development and defend against transplant shock.

Scientifically proven, Carbon Gold’s 100% chemical-free Biochar range promotes a resilient soil microbiome for healthier plant growth, retains up to six times its weight in water and adds nutrients after just one application, minimising the need for constant watering and fertiliser application, resulting in more productive plants and crop yields.

Biochar also sequesters carbon into the ground, which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change and reduce your carbon footprint—a win for the garden and the planet.

Carbon Gold Ltd

info@carbongold.com

+44 (0)117 244 0032

PO Box 270, Clevedon, BS21 9DN

As the autumn/winter season sets in, customers will undoubtedly be spending more time indoors than outside - but elho believes that this doesn’t mean they should miss out on all the benefits of being amongst nature.

The sustainable plant pot brand has launched two new innovations –the vibes fold orchid pots and the jazz collection -offering retailers even more options to help people bring the great outdoors in.

Designed in partnership with specialist orchid growers, the new vibes fold orchid pot makes it easy for customers to care for this much-loved flower. With the same on-trend ribbed texture as elho’s wider vibes collection, it is available in three pastel colours –silky white, frosted pink, and transparent. Each is slightly translucent to allow light to reach the roots so that they can photosynthesise, and features a raised bottom to prevent roots from being sat in damp soil.

With a stylish natural texture, the jazz collection has been created to evoke feelings of positivity and joy, just like jazz music! The range is available in four colours –silky white, Tuscan red, amber yellow and lavender lilac -and comes in five sizes from 14cm to 26cm, so there is the perfect size and style pot for every customer. This eye-catching and on-trend range provides broad appeal and is sure to be a popular choice for those looking to bring more greenery into their homes while making considered, ethical choices.

Having launched a unique range of indoor grow-your-own products earlier this year, including the bouncy basil pot, amazing avocado pot, and magic microgreens pot, the latest launches expand elho’s extensive offering for retailers, as well as its share in the ever-popular houseplant market.

As a B-Corp business on a mission to help people introduce more nature into their lives while finding the beauty in waste, the new launches are made from recycled plastic using sustainable wind energy. As with all elho products, while they are built to last a lifetime and come with a three-year guarantee, they are also 100 per cent recyclable.

For January 2024, elho will be introducing several new lines for both the home and outdoors. To find out more about elho, its products and its commitment to sustainability, please visit www.elho.com

RRP

• Vibes fold orchid pot – RRP £6.49
• Jazz fold collection – RRP from £5.99
• Bouncy basil – RRP £21.99
• Amazing avocado – RRP £14.99
• Magic microgreens – RRP £16.99

elho

Website: https://www.elho.com/en/

Contact: david.nicholson@elho.nl

The Relax chair has been a firm favourite of EKJU customers for over 25 years and now there is an exciting new bench design to match, sure to go down well with families looking for contemporary garden furniture.

The Relax Bench range is a collection of two and three seater benches that are space-efficient, ergonomically designed, and ideal for people to enjoy the great outdoors together. Retailers have a choice of two styles – The Relax Bench Split and Relax In One.

Relax Bench Split

The Double and Triple Relax Bench Split is a space efficient garden bench design with an ergonomic construction that enables users to fully unwind and enjoy their garden. The longevity of these garden benches is upheld not only by sourcing from professionally managed forests, but also by using durable timber from northern European forests, proven to be ideal for garden furniture. To protect each product from wood rot and decay, all components are supplied pressure-treated in a choice of subtle colours that suit any garden style.

Relax In One

The Relax Two in One Bench and Relax Three in One Bench feature a seamless back support, perfectly angled to ensure comfort in use. As well as this, the benches feature robust integral legs to support the bench seat throughout years of use. The simple modern look and colours available gives style that is timeliness, suiting any garden type, with three pressure treatment colour options. Seating up to three people these cosy garden benches have a solid FSC timber construction meaning couples and families can relax on this space-efficient furniture in their favourite outdoor space with peace of mind, be it garden, courtyard, or balcony.

NEW! Pressure Treated Grey

Pressure treatment is designed to protect EKJU products from wood rot and decay once in outdoor environments. Pressure treatment is available in a choice of on-trend colours that will suit any garden type. This includes natural green, brown and the new pressure treated grey colour option. Now retailers can buy the EKJU range in Grey, a popular colour particularly in contemporary garden settings. EKJU are known for manufacturing high-quality garden furniture and have been supplying products into the UK for a number of years. EKJU have an assortment of products British consumers will love including Picnic Sets, Table & Bench Sets, Garden Benches & Chairs as well as fantastic ‘Grow Your Own’ products, Raised Beds and Planters. To discuss your

requirements, get in touch today!

EKJU

Email: eduards.bremers@ekju.lv.

Website: www.ekju.com

Dog walkers around the country will have another reason to visit their local garden centres, as Town & Country has launched a brand-new range designed especially for them.

The trendy collection consists of two styles of hats with a built-in light, torch which dispenses doggy bags, sturdy thermal and water-resistant gloves in four sizes, and an olive-green walking pocket flask with a handle.

Not only that, but Town & Country has also created an enticing display solution for the ‘Go Walk’ range, which will encourage shoppers to pick up some dog-walking goodies on their way around the garden centre.

Both the men’s and women’s hats have a rechargeable, built-in L.E.D light with three brightness settings, ideal for darker summer evening walks and keeping hands free for other tasks. Cosy, comfortable and warm, the thermal insulation traps in heat for longer, keeping walkers snug in all conditions. The ingenious combined torch and doggie bag holder allows users to light up paths, while also storing a roll of 20 bags. It comes with 2 additional rolls. The thermal lined and water repellent all-weather gloves help to keep hands warm in unpredictable weather conditions and feature additional padding on the palms and fingers to ensure extra comfort and protection. Available in four sizes, from small to extra large, there’s sure to be a glove to fit everyone.

Lastly, the modern design of the olive green walking flask with a handle makes this product a sure-fire winner. Designed to fit into your pocket or bag, this slim and stylish stainless steel water bottle is ideal for dog walks, hiking and everyday life.

Town & Country

For more information on products by Town & Country, visit https://www. townandco.com/

Town & Country is a division of Barrus Ltd.

Evergreen Garden Care is moving rapidly towards becoming 100% peat-free within the growing media category alongside making industry-leading changes whilst focussing on the needs of its customers.

In 2023, we announced our new partnership with SED Services, leading to the acquisition of a 100% peat free manufacturing site in Kirkby, Liverpool. Working with SED has enabled us to develop the highest quality peat free compost mixes on the market, made using sustainably sourced ingredients from reliable suppliers. This, combined with our rigorous R&D testing allows for our confident statement: Not all peat free compost is created equal, and Evergreen Garden Care’s products lead the category on quality.

We would love to take you on our peat free journey, so look out for our exciting campaigns coming in 2024 and get in touch if you’d like to learn more about our peat free range.

New for 2024

In addition to our upcoming move to peat free for both our compost brands – Miracle-Gro by the end of 2023, and Levington in 2024 – we also have an exciting selection of new product launches for 2024, including top-quality soils for Miracle-Gro® and Levington®, expansion of the Levington® bark range, new Peat-Free offerings and new product sizes.

We look forward to working together in the future and enabling all gardeners to keep growing.

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

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

Evergreen Garden Care

Email: info@evergreengarden.com

Tel: 01276 401300

In 2023, Espegard’s range of fire pits and outdoor living accessories has been added alongside the Kindling Cracker firewood splitter to the offering from Fandango Fire Tools.

For more than three decades, Espegard has been a Norwegian household name, offering an exceptionally high quality range of fire pans, braziers and accessories. In that time, it has become a legacy brand earning a reputation for producing exclusive products that blend the finest materials and functionality to make outdoor life inviting and accessible.

All made in Europe, more than half a million of Espegard’s signature Fire Pan 60 have sold in Norway alone. Fandango Fire Tools had a very busy Glee 2023 and have already supplied existing and new dealers with products that were a hit at the show. This year, they’ve expanded their inspiring range so gardeners, campers and outdoor lovers can stay outside and do more of what they love for longer. Whether it’s. for cooking or a natural heat source, new introductions from Espegard allow everyone to keep warm outside.

This year, joining the traditional line up are new, contemporary fire pits and pans, of which four are designed with – REIN – clean burn technology. 

Customers love the new Fire Pan Pilar 50 and its larger cousin, the Fire Pan Pilar Premium 50 which comes with a handy space for storing logs and a really useful ash drawer for easy cleaning. Contemporary and compact, they are easy to transport to different outdoor places, and like everything in the range, have the option of a protective cover when not in use.

Also new in 2023 is the Fire Pan Rein Premium 60 with fire bowl suspended on a tripod and the Fire Bowl Rein Premium 60 supported by three sturdy legs.

Kindling Cracker – strength to strength

Thanks to the love for a real flame and two hugely successful years selling in the UK, Fandango Fire Tools has now sold over 21,500 Kindling Cracker^TM firewood splitters in the UK. This quality and safe-to-use tool has now been added to the outdoor entertaining and wood fuel offering of many garden centres. Stockists onboard include Longacres Garden Centres in the South East, Burford Garden Co in the Cotswolds, Langlands in Yorkshire, Beetham Nurseries in Cumbria, Fire Pits UK, Kadai and groups like Blue Diamond.

With more and more homes and gardens having numerous products that burn wood – the Kindling Cracker^TMis the perfect accessory for owners of log burners, fire pits, pizza ovens, grills, hot tubs and saunas. It’s not just in the UK where trade is brisk. Across Europe sales are passing 50,000 units a year and crucially, the Kindling Cracker^TM now has a European and UK patent helping to secure its design against inferior copies and give confidence to both retailers and consumers.

Fandango Fire Tools

info@fandangofiretools.co.uk

07702409748

www.fandangofiretools.co.uk

Fiskars, the UK’s leading gardening tool supplier, is offering retail partners brand-new business building opportunities thanks to the introduction of a stylish and practical range

Inspired by the pure Nordic nature, the new Norden Grill range is Fiskars’ first outdoor cooking collection, helping to open more opportunities for retailers to attract new consumer groups.

Comprising versatile products to embrace the adventure and rising trend of open-fire cooking, the collection combines thoughtfully designed and hard-wearing cookware and utensils. These deliver premium performance for those cooking on outdoor kitchens and fire pits. 

Fashioned from cast iron with a unique Thermium™ mineral treatment, the durable and attractive Norden Grill Chef Pot is low maintenance and easy to care for. Paired with the optional Grill Chef Basket/Steamer and Grill Chef Plate, it brings flame-kissed or wood-fired flavour to nearly any dish, whether grilled, simmered, fried, steamed, or roasted. All items in the Norden Grill Chef system are stackable for easy and compact storage and have been crafted from long-lasting materials.

The range further enhances Fiskars’ ongoing commitment to the delivery of truly sustainable, carbon neutral tools, as the products’ environmental impact has been considered throughout the design process. The raw materials used have been sustainably sourced to ensure premium performance and also treated to provide durability and longevity.

In addition, thanks to the new launch from Fiskars, the brand is offering consumers the opportunity to do more in their outdoor space. It’s now more than just gardening, as, by using the breadth of Fiskars products available, Brits can enjoy their garden in a new way by harvesting their own produce for their outdoor cooking, too.

Products in the portfolio to help create a new lifestyle in the garden include the Fiskars Herb Snips, which maximises the power of the user’s thumb and index finger to improve control, making it easy to harvest herbs, fruit, and vegetables from the garden. These can then be used to add homegrown food into their Fiskars Norden Grill Chef Pot during consumers’ outdoor cooking.

Fiskars continue to support retail partners with direct delivery, display solutions and in store demos of their garden tools range, get in touch to arrange a visit from your local Field Sales Representative.

Fiskars

W: www.fiskars.com 

E: ukinfo@fiskars.com

Forest Garden, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products, are extremely proud to launch their new range of Beckwood Sheds, designed to accommodate far more than garden equipment.

What makes a Beckwood Shed?

25 Year Life Anti-Rot Guarantee

• Pressure treated timber – provides a 25 year anti-rot guarantee, the longest guarantee in the market.

Maintenance Freedom

• Beckwood Sheds are completely maintenance free – annual preservative treatment is never needed.
• Most other sheds require immediate treatment once built – then yearly treatment thereafter.

Robust, Interlocking, Pressure Treated Shiplap Cladding

• Weather-beating, interlocking cladding – giving a watertight seal.
• Modular panels – adds more timber to the shed with the framing around each panel increasing overall shed strength.
• Robust and long-lasting construction – thick timber framing increases shed structural stability, with over 30% more timber content than most other sheds on the market.
• Strong, interlocking T&G floor – floor sections lock together to give added strength and stability. Available as standard on all models.
• Metal roof truss brackets – making the shed roof structure stronger, stable and easier to build*.

Highly Adaptable and Security Enhanced

• Fully modular panels – means that the same size panels are fully interchangeable
• Modular panels are smaller – meaning sheds are quicker and simpler to build
• Hidden door security hinges that can’t be unscrewed from the outside
• Traditional door pad bolt
• Acrylic glazed windows – more secure than traditional glass that won’t yellow or become brittle over time

For more information, head to:

https://www.forestgarden.co.uk/beckwood/

Forest Garden

T: 0333 321 3142

W: forestgarden.co.uk

E: info@forestgarden.co.uk

Greenkey Garden & Home are excited to announce new products for 2024, adding to their “Growing Range”, the new Pea and Bean frames are a great accompaniment to the existing raised beds.

Discover easy, sustainable gardening with the Pea Hoop and Bean Frame – the effortless and eco-friendly gardening solution Ideal for experienced gardeners or those wishing to try home growing for the first time.

The Greenkey Pea Hoop and Bean Frame 

Constructed from 12mm aluminium steel canes, coated in recycled plastic, not just durable but environmentally friendly too. Thanks to the recycled plastic clip joints, assembly is quick and easy. And when it’s time to retire your Pea Hoop or Bean Frame, the biodegradable Jute netting can be composted.

Pea Hoop - W100 x D30 x H100cm

Bean Frame - W100 x H180cm

Greenkey are expanding their range of sprayers with two new products a Feed Gun and a Foam Sprayer.

This high-quality Feed Gun is made from a combination of metal and rubber. It features a thumb-operated flow regulator and an adjustable spray nozzle with eight different settings. The reservoir has a capacity of 100cc, making it suitable for various applications. It is compatible with all recognized snap-fit hose fittings.

The Foam Sprayer, a new addition to the Greenkey product line-up. This 2ltr pressure sprayer comes with interchangeable nozzles, allowing it to function as both a traditional pressure sprayer and a foam pressure sprayer. When used as a Foam Sprayer, it’s perfect for cleaning garden furniture, BBQs, tools, and even your car!

Luckily for us we are based in the stunning Royal Forest of Dean where our Customer Service team are on hand to answer any queries you may have on 01594 560 200, all calls answered by a real human! Alternatively email us on sales@greenkey-garden.co.uk

Greenkey

01594 560 200

sales@greenkey-garden.co.uk

In a move that showcases commitment to its valued retailers, Handy is thrilled to unveil its Pre-season catalogue for 2024 - designed to reward retailers who commit to stock in advance, additional monthly discounts, and extended payment terms to help you prepare for the season ahead.

Gear up for success and be stock-ready for next season! Handy presents an extensive array of Garden and DIY machinery, accompanied by complete trade pricing for renowned market-leading brands such as:

Extended Split Payment Terms

Retailers can take advantage of early sales and benefits from extended split payment terms from improved margin earnings.

Orders placed before the 31st of December 2023 will qualify for 3 equal split payments are due on or before the following dates:

• 22nd March 2024
• 22nd April 2024
• 20th May 2024

Improved Margin & Earnings

In addition to our supported promotional activity, we have reduced prices on selected products including garden trolleys, and rollers plus introduced stocking dealer margins on all Classic Webb petrol lawnmowers.

Dealer Monthly Promotions Boost your profit margins on selected products each month!

Throughout the catalogue Lookout for a promotion icon next to the product supply price. This special icon signifies an exceptionally discounted trade price, designed to help drive incremental sales whilst maintaining your margins. For your convenience, each of our brands features a dedicated promotional price calendar. This calendar allows you to secure unit sales at special rates during the designated promotional periods.

Ask Handy to email the 2024 Pre-season Catalogue

For more information about the pre-season catalogue, please contact your local Handy Sales Manager or contact the Sales Desk via telephone 01793 333220 - email sales@handys.co.uk or visit www.handys.co.uk

Handy

Tel: 01793 333220

Email: sales@handys.co.uk 

Website: www.handys.co.uk

Hozelock’s commitment to increasing the sustainability of its products, packaging and manufacturing processes will see the entire knitted hose range made from up to 70% recycled materials by 2024.

This will be achieved through the construction of the hose layers and swapping to recycled PVC materials.

The knitted hose range, which includes the popular Ultimate, Ultramax and Ultraflex hoses, has been part of Hozelock’s core product range for over 60 years.

Extensive testing has been conducted to ensure this does not compromise on quality or performance for the end user, and the change will remove more than 900 tonnes of virgin PVC material from the range, the equivalent of 45 million plastic bottles.

The enhanced range will be available for garden centre retailers to stock from January 2024.

For further information, please contact your Hozelock sales representative.

Hozelock

Email: watering@hozelock.com

The GARDENA StarCut lopper is perfect for pruning and cutting back high trees from the ground. The lopper is extendable up to 4 meters high, so you can keep your trees pruned to perfection while keeping two feet safely on the ground. 

With a tiltable cutting head and integrated branch hook, you can cut even the most awkward branches and bring them down to the ground safely. The StarCut lopper features powerful gear transmission and high-quality, non-stick coated blades for a clean, healthy cut. 

With the StarCut lopper you can keep your ladders safely stored away this season. GARDENA is the trusted gardening brand for millions of passionate gardeners across the globe. 

With an outstanding 25 year warranty on all cutting tools, you can rest assured GARDENA will be by your side season after season.

GARDENA

www.gardena.com/uk

@gardena_uk on Instagram / GARDENA.UK on Facebook.

It’s been yet another busy year for LBC Boots and Autumn will no doubt be even bigger for the UK’s lightest weight wellies! LBC Boots have expanded their most popular Lightweight Ankle Boot range with the launch of their new Autumn colours, Berry and Purple, allowing retailers more choice of Ultra-comfortable footwear.

The LBC Ultralight Ankle Boots, with an RRP of only £39.99, have been a huge success with garden centres and customers since their launch in 2021. Following the great feedback at Glee 2023 across the whole range, these new colours are set to make LBC Boots a customer favourite no matter what colour they LOVE to wear! Whether it be the more traditional green, black, and navy or the more stand out colours of yellow, fuchsia or red, the Ultralight Ankle Boots offer something for everyone.

LBC Boots love to take customer feedback on board and by popular demand have also added the addition of a men’s range to their Lightweight Ankle Boots, with an RRP of £44.99, to complement their Women’s and Kids ranges. The kids range also comes in a variety of colourful options and the lightweight material makes it perfect for kids who love to be outdoors come rain or shine. Don’t just take their word for it, here is 4-year-old Elsie who came back to see them for the second year at Gardeners World Autumn Fair, to replace her ‘favourite’ wellies she had outgrown!

The three reasons why we know you’ll love LBC Boots…

1) Ultra-lightweight: weighing only 219g, the LBC ankle boots really are the lightest wellington boot on the market today! Each boot is made from a more sustainable EVA

polymer material making it suitable for any everyday activity, from gardening to horse riding, and from walking to climbing.

2) Ultra-durable: the injection moulded design alleviates the common wear and tear issues that so often plight rubber boots made from multiple components. Polymer is 100% waterproof, split and crack resistant, making for a boot built to last. Forget the notion that heavy wellies equal quality.

3) Ultra-comfortable: the lightweight material makes them more comfortable than standard heavy wellies. They also come paired with a warm and washable liner, providing insulation up to temperatures of -30c. The socks can be removed for use in warmer weather and additional socks are available to buy separately.

Ready boxed in their 100% recyclable branded boxes, LBC Boots are the perfect go-to solution and when paired with the wide range of FREE POS showcasing their unique benefits, they are sure to be selling themselves during key gifting periods.

LBC Boots Co

Email: kevin@leonbootsco.com or charlie@leonbootsco.com

Website: www.lbcboots.com 

Phone: 01934 315386

Honeyfield’s, a leading provider of high-quality wild bird care, announces the launch of their new suet treat range, designed to provide wild birds with a carefully formulated, nutritious food source all year round.

Honeyfield’s New Suet Range stands out due to its exceptional quality and carefully selected ingredients and is available in two different flavours. The Insect & Mealworm flavour is specially formulated with a blend of natural ingredients, including high-protein insects and dried mealworms, to help support the nutritional needs of wild birds. The Fruity Flavour offers a delectable blend of fruity goodness, enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, providing birds with an irresistible treat.

Based on customer insight, the range includes a variety of packaging formats of the suet blocks and pellets to support sales through all channels. These formats include a 300g suet block, additionally a box of 10 suet blocks, and a mixed box of blocks containing 5 of each flavour. The suet pellets come in a 550g and 3kg bag and a 12.6kg box.

The introduction of the 12.6kg suet pellet boxes is a cost-effective solution for suet pellets, the boxes are perfect for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers looking to provide a long-lasting supply of food, promoting regular feeding, to attract and keep a wide variety of birds visiting their garden. The 12.6kg suet pellet box also minimizes the need for frequent refills. The larger quantity ensures that bird enthusiasts can keep their feeders stocked for extended periods, allowing for uninterrupted bird-watching experiences.

“At Honeyfield’s, we are dedicated to sustaining wild bird populations and making sure their nutrition and health is at the forefront of all decisions,” said Emily Scruton, Brand Manager

for Honeyfield’s. “Our new suet range is a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality wild bird food that not only attracts wild birds but keeps them healthy and enriched at the same. With the introduction of our 12.6kg suet pellet boxes in Insect & Mealworm and Fruity Flavour, we aim to offer convenience and value to our customers, ensuring they can offer a continuous supply of suet in their garden.”

The new suet range from Honeyfield’s will be available for purchase both instore and online from August 2023. To learn more about stocking the range, please call 01430 875853 or email sales-support@marriagesmillers.co.uk

WHM Pet Group

Tel: 01430 875853

Email: sales-support@marriagesmillers.co.uk

Eco-conscious pest control brand Green Protect provides a range of products centred around keeping your home pest free, both inside and out. The range is insecticide-free, in recyclable packaging, and is safe around children and pets.

Green Protect has launched two new repellents to eradicate crawling and flying insects in the home and garden without the use of chemicals like insecticides.

The new products from the brand are Citronella Coils and the All-Natural Insect Spray, both of which help deter insects.

The Citronella Coils work by burning a coil made from 95 per cent recycled materials and is free from chemical burning agents. The product, which has an RRP of £5.99, uses natural essential oils that releases a scent of lavender, lemon and eucalyptus.

With 10 citronella coils and one reusable metal stand per pack, the repellent provides up to 45 hours of protection and has been designed for outdoor use.

The All-Natural Insect Spray is a chemical-free ready-to-use insect trap in liquid form. Made using a plant-based polymer, the spray forms a film around insects, preventing them from moving and breathing.

Working on crawling insects such as cockroaches, spiders, bed bugs, ants and fleas, the spray is free of any active biocide substance and can be used both indoors and outdoors. The product has an RRP of £10.99.

Green Protect is part of the Pelsis Group, a global leader in pest control and garden care for commercial and retail customers. For more information visit www.greenprotect.co.uk.

Green Protect (a Pelsis Group Brand) is an eco-conscious pest control range for the home and garden. Our broad range of chemical-free products are child and pet friendly. The range consists of indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse pest control solutions.

Packaged in recyclable packaging, Green Protect always has the environment in mind. Our goal is to educate and help consumers live sustainably alongside animals and insects, ensuring public health and peace of mind.

We deliver this through our brand promise; to constantly evolve by finding ways to be kinder to the environment, while keeping families safe from pests.

Pelsis

sales@pelsis.com

www.green-protect.com

Over many years the team at PlantWorks Ltd have educated UK gardeners to the value of mycorrhizal fungi in the form of rootgrow^TM, more recently we have introduced beneficial soil bacteria into our ranges, these microbes are adopted from our extensive research into increasing nutrient use efficiency in plants for farming and in food production. More frequently growers are referring to these products as biofertilisers which defines a new method to deliver plant nutrition.

Biofertiliser is used to define a product that: Contains living microorganisms which, when applied to seeds, plant surfaces, or soil, colonise the rhizosphere to improve nutrient use efficiency (NUE), plant health, establishment, and growth.

Culturally, gardeners are moving away from traditional chemical feeds and seeking out alternatives for effective plant nutrition. – The empathy range is the solution.

BIOFERTILISER – Acer & Olive Natural Plant Feeds 1KG

The natural ingredients within BIOFERTILISER for ACERS and OLIVE TREES has been carefully selected and blended to give plants the nutrients they need while encouraging and supporting the development of the mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial soil bacteria. Seaweed extracts supply plant growth hormones to stimulate top growth and root development. Alfalfa provides a natural source of plant derived nitrogen for healthy foliage. Sulphate of potash, a naturally occurring mineral form of potassium, encourages strong budding and flowering.

Organic, free from peat and animal derivatives, the microbes inside will improve compost performance making this perfect for use with peat free compost.

Carrying the RHS endorsement with Empathy’s striking white livery, the packaging is also recyclable with carrier bags at your local supermarket.

Compost Improver – Launching Spring 2024 (available for Preseason)

Growing in peat-free compost can be difficult given its lack of essential microorganisms. Our new bio-active Compost Improver provides the solution. Infused with beneficial bacteria, this blend is specifically designed to address peat-free compost challenges. The living micro-organisms inside which, when applied to seeds, plant surfaces or soil, colonise the rhizosphere to improve nutrient use efficiency, plant health, establishment, and growth.

rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi 

The ultimate BIOFERTILISER 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.

To find out more contact sales@rootgrow.co.uk or call 01795 411527.

Simon Taylor

Simon.taylor@plantworksuk.co.uk

sales@rootgrow.co.uk

01795411527

2024 will see Primeur launch an exciting new recycled material innovation alongside new additions to its multi award-winning ranges.

As the new season approaches, Primeur will continue to provide retailers with a wealth of opportunities for the new wave of ethical consumers with sustainable solutions that are both a moral imperative and a commercial necessity. One of the most exciting developments is the manufacturer’s expansion into other recycled materials as it seeks to repurpose more waste than ever before whilst maintaining the USPs that have become synonymous with its products, including weatherproof, UV-stable, lightweight, and virtually indestructible.

Launching for season 2024 will be an addition to the ever-popular Tierra Verde planter collection. These new planters will be made from recycled polymer, and through this unique material innovation, fresh new colourways will join the line-up of this bestselling range.

Managing Director, Jenny Douthwaite said: “With continuous development in sustainable technology, we can bring a raft of new eco-friendly gardening products to market. Our ranges are constructed from recycled waste materials which help ‘green’ consumers find some of the most truly environmentally conscious products available on the market today.”

A range of recycled rubber paving tiles is also set to launch in the new year. These will be available in three colour options – black, red and green, and two sizes, 100x100cm and 50x50cm, to provide versatility and choice dependent on consumer usage.

Primeur’s existing deck tile range will also grow with a new, thicker tile - Arista tiles – made available in a parquet or wood grain design.

Finally, based on retailer feedback, the recycled rubber planters will also see new larger designs added with the all new Cello Serenity, Whiskey Barrel and Alto designs.

Primeur – additional support

Primeur’s retail customers can also rest assured that the company is focused on supplying products when they are most needed, supported by sufficient UK-based stock and short lead times throughout the season.

Retailers seeking in-store merchandising solutions will also enjoy the company’s carefully curated merchandise units, including wooden displays with waterproof signage, pallet skirts showing features and benefits, and indoor display units for planters and BBQ mats.

With some areas covered by a sales rep, wholesaler availability and dedicated account managers, someone is always available to help create a bespoke range to suit any customer base.

Primeur Ltd

www.primeur.co.uk

sales@primeur.ltd.uk

(01274) 518800

Fall into Autumn with our warm and enchanting seasonal collection, a selection of nature-inspired products which perfectly capture those striking Autumn colours.

Our magical InLit pumpkin lanterns are designed to keep homes bright and glittering as the long nights roll in, while our collection of wreaths and garlands are perfect for brightening up front doors and mantlepieces.

In fact doors get the full treatment with a delightful range of decorative coir doormats adorned with Autumn characters, designed to bring a smile every time you come home.

The Gonk Gang are celebrating the changing season too, with the endearing Mr and Mrs Sunflower, as well as their charming animal friends Mr and Mrs Fox! And don’t miss an array of plush pumpkins available in a variety of colours and sizes – you will find a décor piece or two to suit every home.

Those autumn chores are made much easier with a selection of Leaf Grabbers and Smart Bags while the Soft Bristle Brooms and Step On Yard Dustpan are perfect for whisking away all those fallen leaves. There is even a “handy” Handwarmer, just the job for keeping you warm when outside on the cold autumn and winter days.

To get your hands on these fantastic products from our Amazing Autumn range, contact our sales team today!

Smart Garden

Web: www.sgpuk.com

Email: sales@sgpuk.com

Tel: +44(0)1235 424100

In the world of horticulture, precision is paramount, and for those who demand nothing but the best, the ARS professional Japanese pruning range stands as an unrivalled beacon of excellence.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these implements are the embodiment of centuries of Japanese craftsmanship and innovation. If you’re a gardener, arborist, or horticultural enthusiast, here’s why you should consider ARS for all your pruning needs.

Unmatched Precision: ARS tools are celebrated for their precision. The sharpness of their blades is legendary, making each cut clean and precise. Whether you’re trimming delicate bonsai or taming overgrown branches on a mature tree, ARS tools give you the control and accuracy you need. This precision isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s also crucial for the health of your plants.

Ergonomic Excellence: A long day of pruning can be physically demanding, but ARS tools are designed with ergonomics in mind. The handles are comfortable to hold, reducing strain on your hands and wrists. This thoughtful design allows you to work for extended periods without discomfort.

Built to Last: When you invest in ARS tools, you’re investing in longevity. These tools are constructed to withstand the rigors of professional use. The high-quality materials and craftsmanship mean your ARS shears or saws will be with you season after season, making them a sustainable choice.

Versatility: The ARS range doesn’t just offer shears and pruners; it’s a comprehensive line-up of tools to meet all your cutting and pruning requirements. From hand pruners for fine detail work to long-reach pruners for those hard-to-reach branches, ARS has it all. Their selection of saws, including folding saws and pole saws, is second to none, ensuring you have the right tool for every pruning job.

A Commitment to Quality: ARS takes its commitment to quality seriously. Each tool undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets the highest standards. This dedication to excellence has earned ARS a loyal following among professional horticulturists and arborists worldwide.

ARS is not just a collection of tools; it’s a testament to the fusion of tradition and innovation. With unmatched precision, ergonomic excellence, durability, versatility, and a rich Japanese heritage, ARS tools are the choice of those who demand the best for their plants and trees. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate home gardener, ARS will help you unlock your pruning potential, ensuring your green spaces flourish in all their glory.

Sorbus International Ltd

Email: sales@sorbus-intl.co.uk

Web: www.sorbus-intl.co.uk

Tel: 01373 475540

The sustainability agenda is set to remain one of the key challenges for the garden industry in 2024. Having made great progress transitioning to more sustainable packaging, with over 8 tonnes of plastic already removed from their supply chain, Spear & Jackson is now focusing on the sustainability of their tools. For spring 2024 S&J is introducing a range of sustainable products to their established Kew Gardens Collection.

Kew Eco-Kind Gloves

These new gloves are made with recycled polyester, each pair uses at least one recycled 500ml plastic bottle. The sustainable manufacturing process conserves 8-16ml of oil and 14-28g of CO2 compared to standard gloves production. Once they reach the end of their working life, the Eco-Kind gloves will biodegrade up to 40 times faster than typical landfill.

• Suitable for light-duty gardening jobs

• Flexible and comfortable with diamond embossed nitrile palms for a secure grip

• Available in small, medium, and large sizes

• Recycled Polyester backs with a water-resistant coating that is effective for up to five washes at 30°C.

• Competitively priced at £5.99.

Kew Woodland Collection

Also new for 2024 is the Kew Woodland Collection of cutting tools comprising Secateurs, Loppers and Hedge Shears. Developed with a traditional rustic look, all have sustainably sourced weatherproofed FSC® ash wood handles that are both comfortable to hold and warmer to the touch in colder weather.

Secateurs RRP £22.99

• Bypass cutting action, ideal for pruning live stems, twigs and branches up to 15mm

• Drop-forged carbon steel blades for enhanced strength and durability

• Weatherproofed, contoured, FSC® ash wood handles

• Traditional wire hook locking catch for safe carrying and storage

Loppers RRP £49.99

• Bypass action for cutting live branches up to 30mm

• Hardened carbon steel blades for lasting sharpness

• PTFE coated upper blade delivers a smoother cut and greater resistance to rust

• Weatherproofed, FSC® ash wood handles

• Rubber shock absorbers help to reduce any jarring of hands and wrists for more comfortable pruning

Hedge Shears RRP - £39.99

• Ideal for tidying and shaping shrubs, hedges and grass

• 8” (200mm) carbon steel blades for lasting sharpness

• Weatherproofed FSC® ash wood handles

• Rubber shock absorbers help to reduce any jarring of hands and wrists for more comfortable pruning

All the new products are tested and fully endorsed by the Horticultural Team at Kew giving confidence in their quality and performance, upholding Spear & Jackson products reputation as ‘The Tools to Trust’.

Spear & Jackson

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

Website: https://www.spear-and-jackson.com

Our 100% plant-based and natural liquid feeds and soil improver support a natural growth cycle for outdoor plants, house plants, lawns, and fruit and veg without the need for synthetic chemical interventions.

NEW for 2023, the Natural Plant Food Company’s range of feeds and soil improver produces outstanding results naturally.

They are a by-product of Anaerobic Digestion (AD) for renewable energy. Our Cumbrian farm is home to one of the first scale AD plants in the country and we power over 2,000 local homes and businesses.

The AD process creates digestate, which is nutrient-rich. When worked on and matured over time it becomes nature’s superpower in the form of our natural feeds and fertilisers.

Early market feedback tells us that gardeners appreciate our sustainable and circular product lifecycle, the fact that the range is 100% free from peat and synthetic chemicals, and our wildlife-friendly, pet-friendly, and plant-based credentials.

William Tuer, Manager for the Natural Plant Food Co says: “We could see how successful the digestate was at growing crops on the farm and knew from our analysis that it could be used just as effectively in homes and gardens.

“We’ve taken the time to perfect liquid feeds and a solid soil improver and we’re excited to be launching just as gardeners and allotment growers are looking for natural alternatives to peat and synthetic chemical feeds.

“From balcony growers to house plant collectors, passionate patio potters to peat-free mulchers, we’re here for every gardener. And the NPK figures translate to multiple garden use - promoting healthy harvests, supporting green growth and beautiful blooms, and delivering residual benefit to soils and composts.”

The Natural Plant Food Company

Web: www.naturalplantfoodcompany.co.uk

Do you want to take your space to another level with more than a touch of elegance and a truly modern style and yet embrace a commitment to environmental responsibility? Then this exceptional collection is the answer. Meticulously designed by renowned Brazilian designer Bruno Faucz, it redefines the concept of modular furniture through exquisite design and exceptional craftsmanship.

Each piece within the collection reflects very close attention to detail, conveying sophistication and comfort, and of course, convenience, making it a perfect addition, indoor or outdoor, to any setting.

At the heart of the collection lies the distinctive use of certified Jatobá wood, known for its exceptional durability and rich, warm tones. This high-quality hardwood not only ensures longevity but also transmits a sense of rustic charm to each piece. The unique grain structures of the wood guarantee that every item possesses a remarkable individuality, transforming each purchase into a one-of-a-kind work of art.

To embrace both aesthetics and environmental protection, the collection is finished with an environmentally-friendly clear coating that strengthens durability while preserving the natural beauty of the wood. This coating adds an extra layer of protection against the weather, making the Mood Furniture Collection suitable for a range of environments, from decks and patios to conservatories and living rooms. 

The carefully thought out designs include chairs, sofas, benches and tables, each offering limitless potential for creative compositions. With a selection of cushion colours and patterns that can be mixed and matched, you have the freedom to customise your space according to your personal style and preferences.

Whether hosting friends or seeking a moment of relaxation, Mood Furniture adapts effortlessly to your needs. The lounge chairs and two-seater sofa with adjustable reclining backrests provide the last word in comfort, brought to life by sumptuous cushions - and the versatile coffee/ side table serves as the perfect companion, providing functionality and style in equal measure.

Mood Furniture brings indoor sophistication to outdoor spaces and vice versa. Its waterproof cushions offer resistance to diverse weather conditions, making it a reliable choice for a great number of settings. From gardens and balconies to indoor spaces, such as halls and living rooms, the adaptability of the collection is endless.

Tramontina

Web: www.tramontina.co.uk

Email: contact.tuk@tramontina.com

Phone: +(44) 020 3176 4558

When your garden centre sells everything from seeds, to pots, to soil, to crops why would you miss out on completing the growing journey for your customers?

The benefits of owning a greenhouse…

One of the reasons for owning a greenhouse is that it can open up so many options for how and what you can grow in your garden. Grow outside and your crops are at risk of the elements and climate change but a greenhouse creates a small micro climate of its own that can extend the period of time you are able to grow in a season. Its protected. environment can also care for vulnerable plants that otherwise would not survive the temperamental UK weather conditions, together with new or exotic varieties that need warmer temperatures to flourish.

So if a greenhouse extends the growing season to all year round, surely selling greenhouses would extend your Garden Centre’s seasonal purchasing too? It really does sound win/win!

But why Vitavia & Janssens Greenhouses?

Vitavia Greenhouses is a family run business based in Suffolk. They are the British partner of the Vitavia Group, the leading name throughout Europe for quality hobby greenhouses and greenhouse accessories.

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.

Vitavia is also the UK distributor for Janssens greenhouses and garden rooms from Belgium. Janssens market middle and high-end products developed in-house for customers who attach paramount importance to quality and style. Over the years they have earned a reputation for high quality design and innovation. Janssens are the perfect complement to the already well established Vitavia range.

Get in touch

So if we’ve whet your appetite and like us you think that adding a greenhouse range to your garden centre is an excellent idea, please get in contact via email or phone as we’d love to hear from you.

Vitavia

Email: sales@vitavia.co.uk

Phone: 01473 218100

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.

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 post-consumer 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

Tel: 01923 200600 

Email: hello@woodmansterne.co.uk

Zest understands the importance of outdoor space and the happiness and fulfilment that it can provide. 

Zest is a fifth generation British company, designing and manufacturing quality products including furniture, decorative garden structures and GYO products. Its products are made from sustainable slow-grown softwood sourced from PEFC certified (PEFC/16-37-1490) forests. Zest products have the strength and durability to enhance the customer's outdoor living experience. 

Zest sells to garden centres, major retailing groups, and online retailers and has a dedicated national sales team of professionals, providing a range of marketing support assets including product lifestyle and animated assembly videos.

The Compact Botanical Greenhouse, is a glazed Perspex small space greenhouse and has a sturdy wooden frame with hinged doors, and an opening roof with dual height stays for optimum ventilation.

The space saving Tall Botanical Greenhouse combines stunning looks with all the functionality of a greenhouse. Fully glazed with Perspex to allow light through both roof and sides and boasts two fully adjustable roof panels for optimal temperature control.

A sanctuary to enjoy the garden, the Stirling Arbour offers ample space for four people to sit and enjoy dining, relaxation or coffee and conversation.

Narrow gaps in the side 'cant cut' boards allows air to circulate whilst keeping the rain out. The lid opens on both sides and folds back on itself for ease of removal in order to churn the compost. Compost can be easily harvested from the lower hatch.

Zest

Email: sales@zestoutdoorliving.co.uk

Tel: 01352 873 555

Web: www.zestoutdoorliving.co.uk

Following on from award-winning success in 2022 the ecofective® Organic Superfood range is expanding. New for 2024 are Organic Superfood liquid feeds.

Promoting bigger, healthier, and happier plants, fruit and veg, they provide great organic results for gardeners with increased crop yields and bigger brighter blooms! The new feeds provide improved root development of plants and supports plants during stress conditions such as heat, drought and over watering. Produced from a blend of natural ingredients, sugars, amino proteins, and phosphate, they are enriched with seaweed, promoting strong and healthy growth.

ecofective® Organic Superfood for All Plants is a concentrate formula that provides healthy vibrant flowers and bumper crops of fruit and vegetables to include peppers and chillies.

ecofective® Organic Superfood for Tomatoes is also a concentrate solution that encourages the plants to take up nutrients quickly, giving results sooner, for happier, healthier, tastier tomatoes.

ecofective® Organic Superfood Pour & Feed for All Plants is a ready to use feed ideal for indoor and outdoor potted plants, hanging baskets, and plants under glass.

Look after acid loving plants with ecofective® Organic Superfood for Ericaceous Plants which provides a balanced feed plants like azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, heathers, magnolias, strawberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries, and other edible crops like capsicums (chillies, peppers).

Up to 70% Less Plastic 

The new Organic Superfood liquid range is available in a brand new 1.2 litre pouch. The new flexible pouch, which is recyclable, uses up to 70% less plastic and consumes less energy resources throughout its entire lifecycle, compared to that of a rigid plastic bottle.

As well as being more sustainable, the 1.2 litre pouches are supplied as a value-added launch promotion with 50% extra feed, retailing at £7.99. The 50% extra promotion

and flexible pouch also features on the new ecofective® Organic Seaweed, a natural growth stimulant for all plants. The 50% extra deal is highlighted on pack so the special

offer can be easily seen by shoppers in store.

Happy Plants Happy Planet

ecofective® are proud to develop products that enable gardeners to make the right choice for both their plants and the planet. Organic Superfood is an organic plant feed range that helps plants and flowers thrive naturally. With no nasty ingredients they are child and pet safe, wildlife friendly and kinder to the planet.

If you want to help create happy plants and a happy planet enquire today at about stocking the best organic plant feed around! Email the Sipcam team - enquiries@sipcamhg.co.uk for more information regarding Organic Superfood, the right choice for the planet.

ecofective

Email: enquiries@sipcamhg.co.uk

Website: https://ecofective.uk.com/

Germie has made significant strides in the gardening landscape in 2023, redefining the entire experience with its game-changing seed starting kits.

This year, Germie’s commitment to premium quality and pioneering spirit was recognized when it was awarded the esteemed GIMA Seed Corn Fund Winner for 2023, a testament to its remarkable achievements.

The hallmark of Germie’s range lies in its unique seed starting kits, designed to revolutionize conventional gardening practices. These kits give even the most novice gardener the power to yield impressive results, all while contributing positively to our planet with a reusable range that lasts for more than 30-40 years.

At the heart of Germie’s innovation is the creation of an ideal environment for seed growth. The ingenious design of these kits provides perfect conditions, resulting in higher germination rates and plant health. But what truly distinguishes Germie is its simple extraction feature, which safeguards roots during transplantation and eliminates the necessity for careful thinning, making your gardening journey entirely effortless.

But the Germie story doesn’t stop at the initial purchase. Customers are so delighted with the product that they frequently return for more kits of different sizes to cater to a variety of plant needs. This recurring cycle of orders is a testament to Germie’s effectiveness and high customer satisfaction levels.

Retailers and customers alike adore Germie’s compact size and reusable nature. With low shipping costs and minimal space requirements, Germie offers a competitive edge over other brands in the market.

Germie’s path to success is not solely about creating outstanding gardening products. It’s a comprehensive approach that fuses innovation, sustainability, and customer happiness. As Germie continues to receive accolades for its commitment to environmental improvement, our seed germination kits aim to be every gardener’s first choice for lush and prosperous gardens.

For those seeking a revolution in gardening and a sustainable option, Germie’s seed starting kits offer an unparalleled solution. Each kit, though compact with dimensions of just 16cm X 12cm, has the potential to bring about incredible results.

Depending on the size of the kit chosen, gardeners can cultivate a multitude of plants. The large (L) kit allows for the growth of up to 13 plants, the medium (M) size accommodates 25, and the small (S) size can host an impressive 41 plants. Despite the size, the outcomes are extraordinary gardens that embody the perfect balance between innovation and nature.

To learn more about Germie’s revolutionary products and join the gardening revolution, visit germie.eu. There you’ll find detailed technical data, customer testimonials, and everything else you need to fully embrace the Germie experience.

So come along, let’s sow the seeds of success together with Germie.

Germie

Tel: UK 0203 026 0188  FR +33768751000

Email: e.baudouin@germie.eu

Johnson’s Quick Lawn with Accelerator is the most popular seed on the market and is considered the very best in its category. It combines fine-leaved amenity ryegrass and high-quality red fescue offering tolerance to wear, close mowing and wet or dry shaded areas. But that’s not the only thing in the box…

The grass seed

When consumers look for lawn seed, they want a formula that will guarantee fast results, optimum nutrition, resilience against the rigours of everyday life, and easymaintenance. With over 100 years of experience in plant breeding and seed production under parent company, DLF Seeds is a trusted name in the seed industry. Through these research programmes, Johnsons Lawn Seed is able to carefully select, cultivate, and rigorously test all of its grass species before combining them into suitable mixtures for domestic use that will tolerate the UK climate.

The drought-tolerant fine-leaved dwarf perennial ryegrass and an element of fescue are the key grass seeds in Quick Lawn and will give lawns a healthy, strong improved appearance. The quality and versatility of their ryegrass have been modified to have twice as many chromosomes than normal (diploids), giving them a deeper rooting and making the blades harder wearing. This also makes the grass drought tolerant - requiring just a third of the amount of water that’s usually needed for lawn establishment – with 38% more growth within the first seven days, compared to a non-coated seed.

The Accelerator® coating

Quick Lawn’s seed coating is in fact a fertiliser, appropriately named Accelerator®. Accelerator® contains nutrients and trace elements essential to the health and strength of the grass plants, including nitrogen, magnesium, potassium, iodine, and phosphate. As a natural tonic and soil conditioner, the extra magic ingredient is seaweed extract is also well known for its beneficial boosters for lawns. Grass seeds treated with Accelerator® contain a wetting agent that also improves moisture absorption and accelerates seed growth by helping water penetrate the waxy surface of the seed.

As a result, lawns stay thick and green, and your tills ring as satisfied customers come back again and again.

Helping the consumer

Have a customer in the store that isn’t sure or confident about sowing a lawn? Johnsons keep it simple with QR codes added to packages, which, when scanned by a smartphone ensures customers can access information and clear instructions as quickly and efficiently as possible. Not only this, the Johnsons’ packaging was given a revamp last year with enhanced visual elements as well as making concerted efforts to improve its sustainability credentials, with its recyclable cardboard boxes.

Johnsons

Web: www.johnsonslawnseed.com

Email: info@johnsonslawnseed.co.uk

Tel: (01386) 791113

The Qwickhose range, sets a completely new standard for hose fittings, connectors, and accessories. Our innovative re-designed universal Wing-Lock connectors offer quick and easy connection with greater hose grip, eliminating any unexpected pop offs and reducing water wastage.

The Wing-Lock system replaces the typical fiddly ‘teeth’ of traditional models for a quick but robust hose connection - simply push your hose all the way over the inner tube, clamp the wings shut and secure with the nut. This method of attachment gives a completely new and unique user experience, making the process smooth, fluid, and effortless. The extra-long connector then acts as a handle while providing increased hose grip for preventing frustrating pop-offs.

Our Wing-Lock connectors fit ½” garden hose and are universally compatible with any existing spray guns, sprinklers, and other accessories that utilise the quick connect system, simply pull the grey collar back while inserting for secure lock on the attachment.

Alongside hose connectors Qwickhose offer an expanding range of high-quality products such as the Starter Set which includes two award winning Wing-Lock connectors, one Original and one No-Flow (prevents water flow when changing attachments), a screw-on Tap Connector, a Nozzle Spray End – with three adjustable patterns, and a space saving Wall Mount to keep your accessories neat and tidy, with capacity to drape your hose, keeping everything off the ground.

Starter Set components are all available individually alongside the other products in the range. These include a Double Male Joiner and Extend & Repair Wing-Lock Connector – both designed to connect 2 lengths of hose together. The newest addition to the Qwickhose range is our brand-new Mini’s spray heads, consisting of 4 quality spray nozzles, all contained in one simple storage solution, for all watering needs on the go. Plus, we have more unique and quality products currently in development that will be following soon.

The Qwickhose range is designed to be stored neatly in the Wall Mount keeping all accessories off the ground and in one place. Our products are made in the UK from UV Stabilised premium-grade plastics to prevent deterioration of quality and colour.

Visit qwickhose.co.uk for more information.

Qwikhose

Web: www.qwickhose.co.uk

Email: (sales enquiries) sales@qwickhose.co.uk; (all other enquiries) hello@qwickhose.co.uk

Tel: 023 8001 3549

Vitax has lots in store for 2024 and will be adding to its organic and specialist liquid feed ranges as the company continues its drive to deliver specialist products that meet the demands of consumers, garden centres and nurseries.

New for 2024

Gardeners will be able to choose from four new products next season – Vitax Liquid Acer Feed, Vitax Liquid Olive Tree Feed, Vitax Liquid Herb Feed and Vitax Organic All Purpose

Pelleted Plant Food.

Vitax Liquid Acer Feed

Suitable for use in all soil types, especially peat-free compost or free-draining growing media, Vitax Liquid Acer Feed is a balanced feed based on pure mineral nutrients to help encourage strong root growth.

Producing outstanding, colourful displays of eye-catching, vibrant foliage, the tailored mix of nutrients will help to rejuvenate tired plants and further enhance established plants making it a good all-round feed for all acers.

Vitax Liquid Olive Tree Feed

A ‘must have’ feed to help gardeners choose the right feed for their cherished Olive Tree. Vitax Liquid Olive Tree Feed’s perfectly balanced nutrients produce optimum results to give trees the best start.

Suited to all soil types, but particularly useful in peat free composts or free draining growing media where long-term nutrient retention may be limited, it will revitalise plants and inject a much-needed boost to trees of all age and size.

Containing tailored nutrients to enable the tree to flourish, the readily available mineral salts within are ideal for reviving tired plants with existing nutrient deficiencies.

Vitax Liquid Herb Feed

Producing abundant crops of the finest homegrown herbs, Vitax Liquid Herb Feed is enriched with seaweed and essential nutrients to encourage strong healthy growth.

Suitable for vegan gardening, Vitax Liquid Herb Feed provides a steady supply of nutrients for healthier, tastier herbs full of aroma.

Vitax Organic All Purpose Pelleted Plant Food

A plant-based, organic feed, Vitax Organic All Purpose Pelleted Plant Food is rich in nutrients to bring gardens bursting to life.

100% natural, once applied the pellets slowly break down to condition and nourish the soil, increasing soil microbial activity and provide a steady release of nutrients. The pellets are also child, pet and bee friendly, as well as suitable for vegan gardening.

For more information, or to request a 2024 Brochure, email: info@vitax.co.uk

Vitax

Email: info@vitax.co.uk

Tel: 01530 510060 

Web: www.vitax.co.uk

Museums & Galleries Ltd has been developing its table top offer for some time, and this season sees the fruits of all this work coming together in a compellingly coordinated way.

M&G’s bottles range has been expanded this season to 10 designs, all double wall insulated stainless steel with secure-seal screw tops with silicone seals. The bottles are suitable for either hot or cold drinks, retaining heat for about 12 hours and keeping contents cold for 24 hours. Technological innovations allow the new generation of bottles to be fully printed across the bottle contour, displaying the designs to their full potential. Catherine Rowe’s stunning ‘Honey Bee’ pattern covers one of the new bottles, and Dee Hardwicke’s ‘Hares and Berries’ a second. One of the stand-out designs is a visually ravishing ‘Ulysses Butterflies and Lemons’ design from the Natural History Museum. There are two William Morris designs from the V&A, as well as Edward Lear’s perennially popular comic ‘Birds’ and an orientally inspired 18th-century design by William Kilburn. Hokusai’s ‘Cranes in Flight’ comes from the British Museum and an Amethyst close-up from the NHM covers the last bottle. The bottles have a suggested retail price of £22.99.

New for this year are 12 double wall insulated stainless steel Travel Tumblers, designed to hold 450ml liquid in a perfectly cylindrical tumbler with a push-top for access and a sliding seal designed for on-the-go drinking (SRP £19.99). Four of the mugs feature V&A designs - the wondrously flaming Japanese Kimono Cranes; two richly textured and deeply blue-green William Morris favourites; and a new Dutch Delft blue-and-white tile design depicting the glorious age of sail. Mary Delany’s intricate and delicate paper collage flower pieces feature on one of the British Museum mugs; the other is a witty recreation of Hokusai’s famous Great Wave print - possibly appropriate for a drinking cup! Vincent Van Gogh’s famous Almond Blossom rounds out the classic art on offer, with the remaining five mugs featuring M&G’s contemporary designers – two breathtaking designs from young star designer Catherine Rowe (a yellow and blue Cornflowers and her best-selling black, green and yellow Honey Bee pattern); Helen Ahpornsiri’s wistfully delicate collaged Hare and Flowers; Dee Hardwicke’s Hares and Berries; and veteran designer Sarah Campbell’s stunning Coffee Break.

Museums & Galleries Ltd

Web: www.museumsgalleries.co.uk

Tel: 01373 462165

Email: sales@mgml.co.uk

Designed and manufactured in Yorkshire, Hug Rugs are the perfect barrier mats for any home. Made using recycled cotton tufts, recycled plastic bottles in the webbing and recycled plastic in the non-slip backing. All made at our mills in Yorkshire! 

Not only can a Hug Rug bring style to a living space with our huge range of designs, but they help keep it clean and hygienic too. Machine washable at 30°C and traps up to 95% of dirt, dust and

mud, the ideal addition to any doorway.

We have just launched lots of new designs, from beautiful busy florals to new buzzy bees. We are also very excited to have just launched a new collection of Herdy Hug Rugs in collaboration with The Herdy Company Ltd, two great British companies coming together to bring you colourful and fun designs.

So, if like us, you hate waste but love great products, then our eco-friendly Hug Rug mats are for you. Get in touch with our friendly sales team today! Call: 01484 863227 Email: info@phoenox.co.uk

Phoenox

Tel: 01484 863227

Email: info@phoenox.co.uk

Kleen-Tex is not just a supplier; we are your strategic partner in elevating your garden center’s offerings. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we provide eco-friendly matting solutions that will set your garden centre apart and attract discerning buyers seeking quality and responsible choices.

Discover Dune: Your Ultimate Outdoor Mat Solution. These mats are designed to catch mud at your doorstep with their coarse sculpted piles. They come with a solid 2-year guarantee and feature an anti-slip backing for added durability. What sets Dune apart is its eco-friendliness, as these mats contain recycled materials, making them a sustainable choice for your customers.

Meet Revive: More Than Just a Doormat. Revive is not your ordinary doormat—it is a sustainable solution with a compelling story. By incorporating Renycle™ 50 yarn, we actively contribute to reducing energy consumption, water usage, and emissions during the production process. Our innovative approach involves transforming high-quality nylon waste into new yarn, ensuring excellent properties while conserving valuable resources. By choosing Revive, your customers are not just enhancing their space; they are also making a positive impact on the environment.

Introducing Kleen-Car: Protect Your Vehicle and the Planet. Kleen-Car offers premium car boot and bumper protector mats crafted from 100% recycled material with an antislip rubber backing. These mats have been designed to absorb mud, dirt, and moisture left behind by pets, keeping your vehicle’s interior new. Available in two sizes, they are spacious enough to accommodate even the largest pets. The detachable bumper protector rolls out to keep paintwork free from paw prints and scratches. Easy to install and remove, combined with being machine washable up to 30°C, the Car Boot & Bumper Protector mat is a great solution to keep your customers’ vehicles clean from the elements.

Explore the Benefits of Turtle Mats. They are crafted with environmental responsibility in mind. Their cotton topping, made from 100% recycled cotton from the clothing industry, reduces waste and supports sustainability. These mats are tumbler dryer safe for added convenience. The multi-grip backing is also 100% recycled nitrile rubber, helping to reduce post-industrial waste that would otherwise go to landfill. Turtle Mats can be machine washed at 40°C, and their performance improves with washing. Plus, they come with a 5-year guarantee, providing quality and longevity that your customers can rely on.

Kleen-Tex

Bronagh Reid

breid@kleen-tex.com

Woodlodge, the UK’s leading supplier of pots and containers, unveiled its fresh new products for 2024. With 70% of the pot ranges refreshed and the W Garden Living brand launch, their new buying team have been busy developing quality products to bolster retailers’ sales.

W Garden Living - a comprehensive range of garden furniture, with a focus on quality and comfort

With traditional weave in the Antigua range, aluminium frames in Bali and Panama and premium upholstery for the ‘downpour proof’ Dubai range, plus combinations from ‘tea for two’ sets, flexible modular arrangements and large corner units, the W Garden Living from Woodlodge collection has it all. The company has purposely focused on materials and ranges manufactured in just a few factories so buyers can, for example, fill a container with a selection of sets from multiple ranges from each factory, thus creating their own bespoke offering. On top of this, the ranges have cushions and parasols plus guarantees from three to five years, and an improved new ex-warehouse promotional collection for those customers who are unable to commit to container business.

A whopping 70% of new products refresh the flower pot category

Woodlodge’s commitment to innovation and quality shines brighter than ever with the additions of earthenware, terracotta and glazed ranges. The impressive collections feature a wide array of designs, sizes, and materials to cater to every gardener’s preferences. 

Highlights of the range include:

• Glazed - larger sizes in the Bella pallet, new shapes for Heritage Garden Pottery pallet Edwin, and a beautiful scallop patterned base on the Clara.

• Earthenware - chunky salt glazed troughs in the Hidcote pallet, decorative carvings on the Thyme, and new colourways in the ancient effect Mount.

• Terracotta - the return of traditional motifs on the Lemon pallet, striking bands on the tall Ronda pots, and architectural angles on the Seville.

EcoMade - Glee Sustainable Product Award Winners

Working with their retail customers to develop a pot that sits within the 17cm nursery pot range, Woodlodge’s EcoMade pot covers won the Growing Containers and Glee Sustainable Product Award. A first to market product mix: using recycled polypropylene, five recycled polypropylene colour pigments, wood fibre and hemp. The pots are made in Glastonbury in the UK and are both recycled and recyclable. Hemp requires fewer pesticides, herbicides and water to grow, and it captures and stores more carbon due to the large surface area of each leaf, it a fast growing crop that doesn’t compete with the food industry. The natural elements within the product are all PEFC and FSC sourced. Even the product tag has been crafted from a recycled card, putting sustainability at the forefront of product development.

Explore the new 2024 ranges on the Woodlodge trade portal – offering real-time stock & pricing, product media, and 24/7 ordering for a seamless experience. Sign up at https://trade.woodlodge.co.uk

Woodlodge

Email: pots@woodlodge.co.uk

Tel: 01666 501000

Capture greater sales from ‘Fans’ of these three legendary BBC television programs.

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! 18 years on our televisions.

BBC Gardeners’ World a striking collection of photographic garden-themed cards inspired by the longstanding TV programme. Presented in a square format, the designs feature

 elevant information, facts, or gardening tips on the reverse of each card. BBC Gardeners’ world first hit our screens in 1968! That’s 55 years 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 35 years 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

Tel: 01638 569 050

www.abacuscards.co.uk

As the 2023 season winds down and range reviews are in full effect, Durston Garden Products highlights its hero products, with plenty of time to get orders in for 2024.

For retailers keen to hone their growing media offer and stimulate sales in the category, look no further than Durstons’ best sellers; products that are already proving firm favourites amongst UK garden centres.

Multi-purpose to drive volume sales 

Durston’s range of Multi-purpose Composts is a staple line for its retail customers, many of which swear by the unique ‘GRO BOOST’ additive – exclusive to Durston’s - for providing plants with a long-lasting nutrient boost and helping to ensure fantastic growing performance.  Dan Durston said: “Our collection includes Multi-Purpose Compost, Multi-Purpose Compost with John Innes, and Multi- Purpose Compost Peat Free, allowing retailers to offer a premium product that provides excellent nutrient content and delivers consistently impressive results. Garden centres tell us that the growing success achieved with Durstons’ products keeps their customers coming back for more.”

Value for money

Durston’s Manor Farm Multi-Purpose Compost is a firm favourite with garden retailers, who hail the range as an excellent value multi-purpose compost that promotes healthy growth for all plants and vegetables. “Competitively priced and packed full of all the essential nutrients needed to help cuttings, seeds, young plants, flowers, and vegetables become established and grow to full maturity. Manor Farm is the ideal solution for those new gardeners or those wanting to minimise spend without compromising on quality.”

Boosting the offering is Manor Farm Peat-Free Multi- Purpose Compost, which allows stockists to offer a peat-free compost at a great-value price point, making greener products more accessible to a wider cross section of consumers.

Helping gardeners make better choices

Dan Durston concluded by saying: “Growing media is an overwhelming category for some gardeners. Our stockists love that, with our products, they can present gardeners with a quality comprehensive compost offering that cuts through the confusion, is suitable for all gardening uses, and can satisfy all customers, whatever their expectations.

“As the new season starts to build momentum, we will keep garden retailers’ tills ringing and their compost sales soaring. Durstons prides itself on outstanding service, as well as top-quality products, so it’s not too late to get your orders and give your compost offer the boost it needs for what we all hope will be a fantastic gardening season

ahead.”

Find out more

Durstons has been established for over 150 years. Find out more at www.durstongardenproducts.co.uk or call 01458 442688.

Set your customers’ spending aflutter with a tempting array of accessories from the Henry Bell Wild Bird Care Collection. We have a fantastic range of feeders, bird baths and nesting boxes to suit all budgets.

Essential Resin Bird Bath (RRP £29.99)

Introducing a bird bath into the garden is a great way to make outside space more welcoming to wild birds, as well as creating a stylish feature. All products in this range are made from weather resistant materials, easy to clean and allow your customers to provide birds with fresh, clean water for drinking and bathing.

Contemporary Grey Nest Box (RRP £15.99)

Henry Bell nest boxes are made from FSC timber and designed to encourage

different birds. This Contemporary Grey Nest Box, with its sloping roof and on-trend colour, makes a style statement in the garden while providing insulation from the cold and extremes

of weather. The nest box offers good drainage and top opening for easy cleaning, and secure locks to protect birds from predators.

Select Seed Feeder (RRP 4.99)

Henry Bell Select Feeders are new to our extensive range and have been developed with wild bird wellbeing in mind. Fully recyclable, the feeders are 20cm high and 6.5cm wide, and feature an easy-to-use push-down opening system. Ring perches are incorporated in the design to make feeding easier and safer.

Solar Copper Seed Feature (RRP £29.99)

Beautifully decorated with a high-quality finish, this feeder is a great addition to the garden. Warm LED lights collect solar energy during the day and release power at night, generating an ambient glow. It comes complete with a metal loop for easy positioning.

Select Plus Fat Ball Feeder (RRP 6.99)

A size step up from Henry Bell’s Select Range, products in the Select Plus collection stand 25cm high and 7cm wide. They also offer customers an upgrade to our Essential Range and are fully recyclable, robust, easy to use, clean and fill. This sturdy Fat Ball Feeder is perfect for our nutrient-rich suet balls, which are made with high-quality raw ingredients, including fats and a mix of seeds and grains.

Get in touch today to find out more about our quality products, manufacturing capabilities and family of well-respected brands.

Henry Bell & Co

Email: enquiries@henrybell.co.uk

Tel: 01476 565761

Since bursting onto the outdoor storage and furniture scene in February 2022, HEX Living continues to build on its innovative collection of contemporary and premium metal products.

As a British manufacturer, we are uniquely placed in the market to offer retail partners complete flexibility when it comes to stock supply. Our ability to manufacture and hold large volumes of stock means we can immediately supply the exact quantity of product when you need it and release valuable cash flow and space. Our service eliminates the need for forecasting and purchasing minimum quantities to fill a shipping container.

HEX Living are excited to launch new products into the 2024 season designed to make the most of outdoor living and entertaining.

New for the 2024 season

New – SANDON Furniture Set

Distinctively and beautifully designed, SANDON comprises five different lounge and seating sets and combines contemporary styling with traditional materials for a modern take on garden furniture. Enhanced by oak effect panelling, the durable aluminium frame is stylish and sturdy and ideal for year-round use.

New – SANDON Fire Pit Tower

Perfect for when the temperature drops, the SANDON fire pit tower is gas-powered and completely portable, designed for convenient placement amongst our furniture sets. Quick and easy to operate, featuring a stylish glass surround ensuring heightened safety and protection from the wind.

New – FARLEY Deck Box

The FARLEY has a sleek aesthetic that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Available in 600L and 1200L capacities, it is the ideal solution for storing many everyday items such as outdoor cushions, garden tools, toys or even sports equipment and providing year-round protection.

Available to order now.

New – HANBURY Planters

The modernised HANBURY planters are stylish and versatile, offering a range of modular planters. Suitable for spaces of all shapes and sizes, the stackable planters are available in nine heights and lengths, facilitating an endless array of configurations. Expanding Hanbury’s appeal, innovative seat and coffee table attachments are also available, enabling users to create additional relaxation areas. Available to order now.

HEX Living – a British manufacturer youcan trust to deliver the best of British.

HEX Living

Website: www.hexliving.co.uk

Email: rupert.king@hexliving.co.uk 

Tel: 07793 967534

Protek know a thing or two about paint. They have been making water-based paints from their factory in Somerset for forty years. The family business was set up in 1983 by Eric and Janet Thornborough who had a vision to sell quality water-based wood paints, decorative timber treatments and wood preservatives.

Today the business is run by their daughters – Becky and Harriet who were brought up with paint! The environment is still at the heart of Protek. All the paints are water-based contain low VOC (Volatile organic compounds), low odour, low toxicity and free from Formaldehyde. All the products are non-flammable and safe to use on exterior cladding on buildings.

As the paints are water based, they are child, pet, plant, bird, and bee friendly allowing you to paint with confidence. Cleaning up is hassle free too as all the brushes can be washed in warm water and the tins are easy to dispose of as they are made from recycled materials and can be recycled.

There are 6 ranges to choose from including Royal Exterior, Wood Stain and Protect, Shed and Fence, Timber Eco Shield, Stable Coat and Decking Stain. With over 100 colours to choose from, across the ranges, there is something to suit all colour palates, tastes, trends, and budgets. From classic wood colours, modern greys and blacks, tonal greens, or bright rainbow colours for children the paint ranges offer great choice and excellent coverage.

Protek can support retail outlets to maximise sales. Using sales histories from similar sized businesses, current trends, and future predictions the Protek sales team will create a unique display plan that makes the most of the space available. Bespoke displays can be provided along with Point of sale and colour swatches making it hassle free and easier to sell to customers.

Space and stock holding can often be a problem, but Protek are able to offer various stock options that can be tailored to your business including a drop ship model.

Protek offers staff training to upskill sales teams ensuring that they are aware of all the product details, benefits, colours, and prices. This training has proved to be invaluable giving confidence to sales staff.

For more information, please contact our sales manager Darren Stanley darren@protekproducts.co.uk

Protek

Email: sales@protekproducts.co.uk

Tel: 01749 344697

Web: www.protekwoodstain.co.uk

Game-changing peat-free brand RocketGro debuted 11 exciting new additions at Glee, taking its portfolio to 24 products for the 2024 season and providing garden retailers with a comprehensive offer of peat-free growing media and associated products.

The sustainable Somerset manufacturer – with an eco-story that’s hard to beat – launched a brand-new range of liquid plant feed, alongside 6 new bagged products; all of which garnered a great response from the industry.

RocketGro has plugged a gap in the market and created further opportunities around organic growing with its launch of five quality liquid concentrate feeds offered at a competitive price point and designed to sell through fast. 

Supplied in 1.5 litre bottles (RRP £6.99), including 50% extra free during 2023/2024, the liquid plant feed range, which was shortlisted for a New Product Award, comprises: Tomato Food, Rose & Shrub Plant Food, All-Purpose Plant Food, Ericaceous Plant Food, and Lawn Feed.

The new range has already secured several major listings and is expected to fly out the door in 2024.

Meanwhile, the 6 new additions to RocketGro’s bagged offering comprise Premium Bark Chunks, Farmyard Manure, Rose Compost, Chicken Manure, Top Soil, and a 50-litre bag of RocketGro Multi- Purpose Compost.

The manures and new speciality composts contain bio-active microbes and feed plants for up to three months, whilst the Premium Bark Chunks offer a superior finish, with quality bark pieces and absolutely no shredded cheap wood! As well as being decorative, the bark chunks also improve soil biodiversity and are pet and child friendly.

These exciting new products join RocketGro’s existing organic, peat-free line-up – including its flagship Magic Mulch, the UK’s biggest Tomato & Veg planter, and impressive River Cottage-endorsed collection of composts – meaning RocketGro can now provide garden retailers with a truly comprehensive offer.

All products are chemical free, 100% organic approved, British grown, sourced and manufactured, and are the by-product of renewable energy production. Packaging is also 100% recyclable. Vibrant packaging across the range, with impactful imagery and clear

messaging, is guaranteed to catch the eye of consumers in store.

RocketGro has teamed up with EP Barrus and now benefits from an increased number of territory representatives – currently 21 in number – who will provide garden centres across the UK with hands-on support for the ongoing sales of RocketGro products.

With pre-season orders going strong, RocketGro assures retailers it has stock ready to

go and has capacity to meet an uptick in demand for 2024.

If you want to learn more about RocketGro or are keen to discuss adding its product portfolio into your 2024 offering, please contact Toby Thomas (hello@rocketgro.co.uk /07936 928 981) or Andy Abraham (andy@ rocketgro.co.uk / 07446 937902).

View the full range and discover more about the RocketGro story at www.rocketgro.co.uk

RocketGro

Tel: 07936 928981

Email: hello@rocketgro.co.uk

Web: www.rocketgro.co.uk

With the great and good from the garden retail gathered at the Celtic Manor this evening (19^th October), the winners of the highly-anticipated 2023 GIMA Awards were revealed. Here we find out more about those brands currently celebrating in style!

This year, the GIMA Awards winners were carefully selected by a panel of industry experts, made up of Gary Carvosso, Coolings Garden Centre; Shelley Bou Chrouch, Scarlet Opus; Mairi Devlin, B&Q; Ian Hodgson, Garden News; Trevor Pfeiffer, Garden Trade News; Michelle de Lavis-Trafford, Choice Marketing; Nicola Pugh, Pugh’s Garden Centre; Nicola Seagar, Primrose; and Tristan Sissons, Hillier Garden Centres.  As always, innovation, thoughtful design and carefully curated content came together to create a roster of entries that gave the judges plenty of food for thought. However, after much debate and discussion a final list of winners was created, which tonight has been announced by celebrity host, Gethin Jones. 

GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall said of the event: “What a night! Every year the awards keep getting better and better. We continue to see more guests joining us and also see the competition heating up as brands from across the industry hope to be the ones to take the trophy home. Tonight’s event has been truly superb. We’ve seen new names climb the winner’s podium and together have celebrated the best our industry has to offer. Thank you to all that attended, and thanks also to our judges and sponsors for their contribution.”

One of the most coveted accolades is the GIMA Sword of Excellence, and this year it wasSipcam Home & Garden who walked away with the honour for its Organic Superfood for Peat-Free Compost.

The judges said: “The single biggest issue that we face as an industry is the move to peat-free compost and this helps to address this challenge.  It's also well-presented and has great commercial opportunities.”

Winners comments: “We launched it at Glee in 2022 and spent at least six or eight months before that with our Spanish and Italian colleagues. So it's been a group effort for us to try and get a solution to an issue we've got on the market.” Nigel Thompson, Head of Sales and Marketing.

The team from Smart Garden Products celebrated being awarded the GCA Supplier of the Year Award, having just missed out on the accolade last year.

The team pipped 2022 winners, Meadow View Stone, and Woodlodge to the win.

The GCA said of Smart Garden: “Our reasons for selecting Smart Garden Products as the 2023 GCA Supplier of the Year are simple. They are extremely reliable with great availability and prompt delivery and offer products that are well presented and sell well. Together this all makes them a joy to work alongside.”

The 2023 Gardenex Export Achievement Award was presented to Grow Sow Simple for its campaign alongside Winco Foods in the US, with VegTrug and Wildlife World enjoying finalist status.

Talking about the success of Grow Sow Simple, Gardenex said: “This was a very professional and successful operation and a very worthy winner of the Award for their outstanding achievement.”

Winner's comment: “I couldn’t be more thrilled. Seeds is a sector that suffered through Brexit. Thankfully we were able to work with Gardenex and open up the American market, which has been so important to us. We initially started with a couple of trade shows, and from there we met a big client and got our first order. This year we exported to seven, 40-foot containers. We got into a company called WinCo Foods on the West coast of America with four ranges into its 133 stores, and our 42 staff worked 24 hours a day in our warehouse in Newcastle to put the put the order out in short time. It's done really well. We can't wait for next year.” Dan Robson, Managing Director.

Sustainability was also celebrated with Treadstone Products walking away with this year’s HTA sponsored Sustainability Award for its Rope Trellis. 

The judges remarked: “Sometimes the simplest of ideas are the best and this rope trellis provides consumers with a great sustainable solution for climbing plants.”

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

Winner's comments: “It’s been a very busy night for us. We have won six awards and we are very, very pleased. “The rope trellis has been an idea that's been buzzing around in the back of my head for many years and it’s something a bit different. It’s one of these things you tend to get a feel for when lots and lots of people, young and old, male or female universally seems to be attracted to it. That’s when you know you're onto a winner.”  Dean Winters, Product and Marketing Director.

Winner: Sipcam Home & Garden – Organic Superfood for Peat-Free Compost

Finalists: STV International - The Big Cheese Poison Free Range, Westland - John Innes Peat-Free Compost Range, Hygeia - Nature Safe Seaweed Enriched Feed

Category Sustainability Champion: STV International - The Big Cheese Poison Free Range

About the winner: It’s an organic product users can mix into compost, or around the base of plants, resulting in up twice the crop yield and bigger brighter blooms within their peat-free gardening projects. With the benefit of high-efficacy and being environmentally friendly retailers finally have a solution that encourages increased use of peat-free compost.

What the judges said: “This has delivered a solution for peat free growing where consumers are struggling with performance.”

Winner: Autopot Global - Tray2Grow

Finalists: Treadstone - Rope Trellis, Elho - Green Basics Growpot and Growtray All-in-One, Hozelock- Wonderhoze

Category Sustainability Champion: Treadstone - Rope Trellis

About the winner: One system, five uses. Tray2Grow allows growers unrivalled scope to cultivate using different methods within the same system. This unique versatility is born out of Tray2Grow’s innovative layout, instinctive adjustability, and the incorporation of the patented AQUAvalve water control device, which provides Plant Controlled Irrigation for truly responsive growing.

What the judges said: “Really well thought out design and function. Excellent packaging which is super informative.”

Winner's comment: “Really pleased to get this award because of the innovation and the technology and the three years of hard work that's gone into getting it ready. And because of its water saving issues, recycled plastic, organic inks that we use on the boxes for the recycled packaging.” Jason Ralph-Smith, Owner of AutoPot Global.

Winner: Burgon & Ball – New RHS-endorsed trowels

Finalists:  Gardena - MicroCutting Range, Westland - Kent & Stowe Eversharp Garden Snips

About the winner: These new trowels are unique in the market as Burgon & Ball are the only garden tools suppliers endorsed by the RHS. Planting tools are the top-selling stainless category, and these trowels offer exciting design choices for different types of planting, inspiring even those gardeners who already own an everyday trowel.

What the judges said: “A lovely addition to a really comprehensive range of quality hand tools.”

Winner's comment: "We came up with the range because not everyone wants to use a standard trowel. There are different types of planting and different plants. So we looked into what those were and made sure we had a solution for every type of planting. It's been wonderfully received by the trade, so we're really proud to get the award and the recognition. And the sales have been good. The feedback and the distribution wins we've had from it is one of the easiest we've had in years. We should have done it a long time ago.” Ruth Posey, Sales Director.

Winner: Zest Outdoor Living – Garden Bar Set

Finalists: Primeur - Eco Trend Recycled Rubber BBQ Mat, Maze Outdoor - Bali Rope Weave 8 Seat Oval Dining Set with Interchangeable Cushion Covers, Hozelock – Outdoor Shower

Category Sustainability Champion: Primeur - Eco Trend Recycled Rubber BBQ Mat

About the winner:  In a market full of converted garden sheds or open lectern style bars, this product is like no other. It folds from a features packed bar to a super compact footprint in seconds, securely storing the drinks and stools ready for next time.

What the judges said: “A clever multifunctional design and a great addition to any outdoor living space.”

Winner: Westland – Nature’s Haven Easy Wildflowers Shady Mix

Finalists: Westland – Unwins Gardener's Seed Box, Tildenet - Haxnicks Wildflower Seedballs

Category Sustainability Champion: Tildenet - Haxnicks Wildflower Seedballs

About the winner: Nature’s Haven Easy Wildflowers Shady Mix combines flower seeds as well as seed sowing granules handpicked to be perfect for shady areas. The seeds include native British Isles wildflowers for a nectar rich and colourful wildflower garden.

What the judges said: “An easy way to sow seeds and a good specific mix for shady spots.”

Winner: Treadstone Products – Rope Trellis

Finalists: Primeur – EZ Border Recycled Rubber Mower Edge, Forest Garden - Slatted Arch

Category Sustainability Champion: Treadstone Products – Rope Trellis

About the winner: Inspired by traditional cargo nets, this natural trellis feature is hand woven using clever non-slipping knots. Available in five sizes, the trellis can be used on fences and walls or simply suspended between two posts to create natural screening. It can be easily lifted off a fence to allow access for painting.

What the judges said: “'This is a superb natural climber support with great sustainable credentials.”

Winner: Phoenox Textiles – Hug Rug Rainbow Trust Charity Mats

Finalists: Treadstone Products – ClipGlove Recycled Bottle Glove, EP Barrus - Memory Foam Folding Kneeler

Category Sustainability Champion: Phoenox Textiles - Hug Rug Rainbow Trust Charity Mats

About the winner: These new Hug Rug designs allow customers to make a feel-good purchase that also gives back. Not only are these designs useful for gardeners but they are also responsible, environmentally friendly products, that support a worthy charity – Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity.

What the judges said: “Lovely design, great quality and a wonderful story behind these rugs.”

Winner: CJ Wildlife – National Trust Kids Range

Finalists: Fauna Bird (Singing Friend) - YARA 100% Recycled Fat Ball Feeder, Westland - 'Peckish Complete Paper Packaging

Category Sustainability Champion: Fauna Bird (Singing Friend) - YARA 100% Recycled Fat Ball Feeder

About the winners: These products were developed as a complete start-up range to engage with children and encourage them to take an interest in wildlife. The range start at affordable ‘pocket money’ prices and whilst the build-your-own kits may cost a little more they are great gifts that encourage teamwork, imagination and, most of all, fun!

What the judges said: “A great way to get kids outside and engaged with nature.”

Winner's comments: “We're really proud of it. We wanted the range to not just be something they buy and take home, but something they could build, decorate, and colour. And then watch the birds use them as well so children are learning through fun.”

Winner: The Solar Centre – Slimsafe Solar Security Light

Finalist: Capi Europe - Hydria Water Feature Kit with Planter, The AMES Companies - Easy Fountain Ango Falls, The Solar Centre- Gemini Solar Wall Light

Category Sustainability Champion: The Solar Centre – Slimsafe Solar Security Light

About the winner: These lights use microwave motion sensors and magnify the solar energy to its panel to maximise the power gained and the light emitted.

What the judges said: “A brilliantly bright solar security light, made to last.”

Winner: Capi Europe – Groove Recyclable Planter 533

Finalist: Primeur - Tierra Verde Recycled Rubber Trough Collection, Forest Garden - Living Screen Planter

Category Sustainability Champion: Capi Europe - Groove Recyclable Planter 533

About the winner: This new planter is now made from recyclable material and has seen its manufacturing move from China to Europe in a move to reshore productions and cut energy consumption. What’s more, it is a beautiful pot.

What the judges said: “A great example of recycling, in this instance sawdust, into great looking pots.”

Winner: Wildlife World – Artisan Nester Display Tree

Finalists: Westland - G.E.M.S - Gardening Essentials Merchandising Solutions, Elho - The Ocean Collection Octagon Stand, Treadstone Products - Rope Trellis Display Stand

Category Sustainability Champion: Elho - The Ocean Collection Octagon Stand

About the winner: The new Artisan Nester display trees have been handmade in Wildlife World’s workshop using its CNC machine. Made from OSB board, with holes for wooden dowel, the display tree has been designed to hold and/or hang the company’s Fairtrade handmade Artisan Nesters and comes complete with hanging Fairtrade signs.

What the judges said: “A great bit of retail theatre that brings the product to life whilst, at the same time, allows the product to be the star.”

Winner's comments: “This is a team effort. Our sales team came up with the concept. We brought it back to the workshop, showed it to one of the workshop designers. He created it and we made it. We now have over 150 [in stores] and sales are going up by three, four, 500% by using it. Sales are just astronomical and in a very small footprint of around two-foot square.” Mark Pittman, Managing Director.

Winner: Westland – Peckish Natural Balance Local Seed Mix

Finalists: Westland - Peckish Complete Paper Packaging, Altico - Recycled Water Feature Packaging

Category Sustainability Champions: Westland - Peckish Natural Balance Local Seed Mix

About the winner: Through the sourcing of local ingredients to plastic-free packaging, Westland is committed to a sustainable future. The new improved recipes include varieties that contain more seeds for more birds and are locally sourced. The best-selling brand in the market, making a difference with sustainable new packaging solutions.

What the judges said: “Great bit of sustainable packaging design without losing the strong brand identity.”

Winner: GARDENA – GARDENA ReTh!nk @ Chelsea Flower Show

Finalists: Elho - 'The Ocean Collection’ online media campaign video, Wildlife World - Print Your Own POS, Evergreen Garden Care, Grow Your Own on a Budget Campaign

About the winner: The powerful message of the ReTh!nk garden is built on the Circular R’s: Reduce, Repair, Recycle. Gardena quantify and qualify how sustainable each of its products are and the company aims to create more circular innovations to help consumers make conscious and sustainable decisions.

What the judges said: “Great use of the Chelsea Flower Show to underline brand values and launch products. A well-rounded campaign to appeal to new

Winner's comments: "Sustainability is a massive factor within our industry, a massive factor within our business. The ReTh!nk campaign was basically a task of an individual to see what they could change in their daily gardening life that would make an impact to the earth and environment. It has made people think a little bit more about what they were doing and we're very, very delighted to win the award today.” Edward Cantle. Channel Sales Manager - Garden Centres and Independent Retailers.

GIMA has presented a cheque for £14,000 to Greenfingers charity following the association's successful golf day at Belton Woods, Lincolnshire, in the Summer.

The cheque was presented by GIMA president Jenny Douthwaite (left) to Greenfingers chairman Sue Allen and director of funding and communications Linda Petrons at the GIMA Awards.