If you are looking forward to making the most of new sales opportunities during 2022 here’s the Autumn 2021 edition of the GIMA New Products Digest in e-newsletter form to help you."This publication is packed to the rafters with a host of innovation and newness brought to market by our members," Simon McArdle, GIMA President.
If you are looking forward to making the most of new sales opportunities during 2022 here’s the Autumn 2021 edition of the GIMA New Products Digest in e-newsletter form to help you.
The million-dollar question for 2022 is how our consumers will act, has this experience created a new generation of lock down gardeners, motivated to continue developing and investing in their hobby? Or will they opt out and go back to treating gardening like outdoor tidying up.
GIMA members are confident that the surge in gardening will continue, and with that confidence they have invested in additional stock availability, new product development, and additional capacity for 2022.
As GTN Bestsellers data reported just last week early signs are that there could be even more gardening going on during 2022 with plant sales up by almost 25% on pre-pandemic levels and growing media volumes soaring to an all-time January high.
So please take a moment to absorb the contents of this digest and to appreciate the innovation within. Our members are confident in the season ahead, as we all look forward to a year where the sales are influenced by the weather, not by a pandemic.
Simon McArdle
GIMA President 2020/2021
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Agralan has been providing pest control solutions for the amateur gardener and commercial grower since 1986. A family run business it strives to deliver the best products and solutions without the use of chemicals.
Agralan has been providing pest control solutions for the amateur gardener and commercial grower since 1986.
A family run business it strives to deliver the best products and solutions without the use of chemicals.
From crop covers, monitoring and trapping of pests to the use of nematodes and biological controls Agralan can help.
Comfrey & Seaweed Tonic
New product
Natural plant feed for fruit, Vegetables, and flowers
Rich in potash, trace elements and vitamins
Odour free
Garlic Pruning Paint
Organic
An organic wound and grafting sealer made with concentrated fresh garlic extract
Bright colour food grade dye shows where application has been made which fades after a few days
SWD Summer Trap
Reusable
An aid to soft fruit control of SWD
Use the trap from March through until September
SWD Over Winter Trap & Refill
New product
Monitor and trap SWD in Winter months
Use between October and April
Simple to use
Reduces overwintering pests
SWD (spotted wing drosophila is a recently introduced pest which causes serious damage to wide range of fruit crops).
Having difficulties in topping up your Rockery? Are wire baskets presenting hazards and causing problems with disposals? Altico has the solution with their sleek, new Rockery crates that promise to take away problematic issues surrounding supply, merchandising and removal...
Having difficulties in topping up your Rockery? Are wire baskets presenting hazards and causing problems with disposals?
Altico has the solution with their sleek, new Rockery crates that promise to take away problematic issues surrounding supply, merchandising and removal.
Altico is backed by years of industry expertise and has an ambition to offer garden centre retailers even more choice.
Their new, professionally made, metal stillage crates resolve the retail headache of merchandising Rockery lines, having been specially engineered for easy transportation into Garden Centres and for movement around the Landscape area.
To combat Health and Safety issues surrounding the market, where wire Rockery baskets become sharp, lose and often dangerous, or wooden crates break apart, Altico is offering a whole new retail mechanism to support Garden Centres in this key area.
In line with their pledge to reduce waste wherever possible, Altico Rockery crates are also reusable and eco-friendly. Customers can simply order their metal stillage crate, which is delivered with an accompanying bulk bag of rockery. This can be topped up easily for continuous re-use - irradicating the need for wire baskets entirely, which Garden Centres would also have to typically dispose of at their cost.
Products can be banked together as an island display, or in a run. The range consists of 8 best-selling rockery lines - each with fully recyclable and high quality lifestyle POS, which offers the customer flexibility to interchange the price/offer.
To find out more or to order yours today, please contact the sales team:
Apta is the home of pots and planters within the AMES UK portfolio, with a 40-year track record of delivering the best that category has to offer. Its J.Chamberlain & Co brand offers a range of hand-crafted traditional planters, inspired by British gardens with a vintage feel.
Apta is the home of pots and planters within the AMES UK portfolio, with a 40-year track record of delivering the best that category has to offer.
Its J.Chamberlain & Co brand offers a range of hand-crafted traditional planters, inspired by British gardens with a vintage feel.
Flexible ordering available across the entire range. Many products available to buy as single sets with our market-leading pick and pack service.
Kelkay, from the AMES UK family, has the landscaping sector covered with an impressive range of chippings, pebbles, cobbles and more...
Kelkay, from the AMES UK family, has the landscaping sector covered with an impressive range of chippings, pebbles, cobbles and more.
Plum Slate Chippings
Flat, reflective stone that's dark, dramatic and contemporary. The 20-40mm plum coloured slate chips are perfect for paths, around plants and the top of pots. They are UK sourced and bagged, and are fish-friendly. The packaging contains 30% recycled material. Also available in bulk bags for home delivery.
Keldale Stepping Stone York Gold
Manufactured in the UK stepping stones to complement the Borderstone paving range. Gold coloured textured concrete stepping stone to create a rustic finish. Low maintenance, these stepping stones create stunning pathways or work within decorative aggregates to add to your garden space.
Hampton Barbecue Shelter
Kelkay’s high-quality shelters create a garden focal point and an attractive 'garden room' in which to relax and entertain. They are pressure treated, made in the UK from FSC sustainability sourced timber. They have a 20-year anti-rot guarantee.
La Hacienda, the home of outdoor living within the AMES UK portfolio, has unveiled the Heatmaster Popular electric heater…
La Hacienda, the home of outdoor living within the AMES UK portfolio, has unveiled the Heatmaster Popular electric heater.
As outdoor living continues to grow, staying warm is a must and the convenience of electric heating has never been more important.
This superb parasol or tripod mounted electric heater is perfect for attaching to under parasols and can also be attached to a transportable tripod for flexibility. Four lamps will keep everyone warm on cool days and late summer evenings. With a smart hammered black finish, the Heatmaster Popular heater is both stylish and functional.
Very flexible, the heater can be also be fixed to a ceiling or awning and on poles, emitting warmth as soon as they are switched on. The heaters can also be easily rotated to angle the heat towards where it is most required.
Azpects Ltd has been working on a solution to the aggregate problem when creating patios, paths, and driveways. EASYClickBase, is a synthetic sub-base which replaces the traditional ‘dig-out’ part of the creation process, saving time, money and – importantly – aggregate...
The global sand industry is running out of time, and the UK landscaping market needs to seek appropriate alternatives or see profits slip through the cracks.
50 billion tonnes of aggregate are used every year[1], and global population growth, urbanisation and development are driving large increases in international demand for sand and other aggregates. This is resulting in not only the disappearance of riverbeds and shorelines worldwide, but an escalating trade in black market sand and increased sand piracy.
Awareness of the global sand crisis is escalating, and scientists worldwide are finding solutions to replace sand in concrete with other materials. The construction and landscaping industry will always require sand and aggregate to build safely; however, we should seek to reduce our use of these primary resources and think outside the box when it comes to decreasing our dependence on aggregates.
Azpects Ltd has been working on a solution to the aggregate problem when creating patios, paths, and driveways. Their new product, EASYClickBase, is a synthetic sub-base which replaces the traditional ‘dig-out’ part of the creation process, saving time, money and – importantly – aggregate. Early feedback suggests that for a 50m2 domestic vehicular driveway EASYClickBase reduces excavation by 75% and replacement aggregate by 80%[2].
EASYClickBase replaces the traditional full mortar laying bed, reducing the need for sand and cement in that phase of installation. Thin surface dressings, such as porcelain tiles, can be glued directly to the sub-base, while block paving can be laid on a thin layer of bedding sand. Made from 100% recycled plastic, EASYClickBase has the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of landscaping projects.
The combination of cost savings and eco credentials couldn’t come at a better time. In a recent webinar titled ‘Consumer Trends in a Post-Pandemic World’, trend analysts Scarlet Opus suggested the environmental movement has been brought forward 5+ years in consumers’ minds. Whilst we may never be able to completely halt the hourglass on the use of sand and aggregates, new innovations like EASYClickBase may help us slow the tide to a trickle for the landscaping industry.
Burgon & Ball has got some exciting new products being launched on to the market. Here we take a look at some of the items which are set to become bestsellers...
Burgon & Ball has got some exciting new products being launched on to the market. Here we take a look at some of the items which are set to become bestsellers.
Kneelo®: new comfort, new look
A top seller since it launched the memory foam kneeler category in 2010, Kneelo® now embarks on a new chapter. With improved construction for more comfort, updated colours, on-trend texture and more distinctive branding, new reimagined Kneelo® is better than ever – and it’s sure to win a fresh generation of loyal gardening fans as the success story continues.
Mister Right
An essential item of equipment for the houseplant fan, three new misters bring Burgon & Ball’s hallmark affordable quality to this category. A pump with metal moving parts lends sturdiness and long life, plus a fine spray – with no drips! Available in classic stainless steel, plus powder-coated designs to match colour options in Burgon & Ball’s hugely popular indoor can, for effective upselling.
Making a splash
New options in watering join the line-up in Burgon & Ball’s extensive range of watering solutions. Building on the success of the 5-litre Waterfall cans, this popular design now launches in a full-size 9-litre capacity. In indoor watering, two new colours are introduced in the top-selling indoor can, matching the colours of new indoor pots for effective cross-merchandising.
Under the Canopy
New gardening gloves and Kneelo® garden kneeler extend Burgon & Ball’s collaboration with the National Trust, Europe’s largest conservation charity. Featuring the latest design for the National Trust collaboration ‘Under the Canopy’, these items extend the range’s gifting options, and have been created to work for retailers in both garden centres and softer gift environments.
Allowing barbecue enthusiasts to enjoy great alfresco dining no matter how little outdoor space they have or if they are away from home, the Campingaz® Attitude collection of table top gas barbecues offers clever technologies and precision cooking in a portable package with sleek, urban styling...
Allowing barbecue enthusiasts to enjoy great alfresco dining no matter how little outdoor space they have or if they are away from home, the Campingaz® Attitude collection of table top gas barbecues offers clever technologies and precision cooking in a portable package with sleek, urban styling.
A portable package for barbecue enthusiasts
Weighing just 13kg, the Attitude 2go CV is designed for those who don’t want to compromise their barbecue experience when camping, caravanning and picnicking. It is conveniently shaped for easy storage and features soft rounded handle for effortless lifting. This makes packing it in the boot of a car or a motorhome and transporting it to a campsite a breeze. It also works well for those with extremely limited outside space at home.
The Attitude 2go CV runs off a Campingaz® CV470 Plus cartridge, which slots securely into the integrated basket at the back of the barbecue. These gas cartridges are compact and lightweight for ease of transport and they can be disconnected and reconnected even when they’re not empty. Campingaz® gas cartridges are readily available throughout Europe and end users can find retailers at the click of a button using Campingaz®’s gas store locator on the website.
Instant, even heat cooking
The updated burner and grid design used for the Attitude 2go CV removes the requirement for burner protectors and greatly reduces flaring during cooking. The Campingaz® Blue Flame stainless steel burners deliver a single row of vertical flames directly to the grilling surface and evenly across the entire cooking area, and the heat can be easily adjusted by turning the knob at the side of the barbecue. The burners come pre-attached to the front flow control panel and the fact that the batteries for the piezo ignition are included means you can take the Attitude 2go CV out of its box, attach the gas canister and start cooking at the press of a button.
Built to last
Campingaz® provides a 5 year warranty on the Attitude 2go CV’s enamelled cast iron grid, which provides non-stick cooking, and a 10 year warranty on the die cast aluminium lid. This features a built in thermometer, enabling the temperature to be checked without lifting the lid.
Attitude 2100 LX
The Attitude 2100 LX from Campingaz® has proven itself to be a popular choice for outdoor cooking enthusiasts who want a barbecue with versatility you’d expect from the brand’s full sized barbecues but in a smaller package.
Thanks to Campingaz’s powerful Blue Flame two-burner system and Even Temp® Technology, the entire cooking surface, which is a split cast-iron grid and reversible griddle, can reach temperatures over 250°C so food cooks evenly.
Versatile cooking and grilling options are offered by Campingaz’s ingenious Culinary Modular Accessory system.
The stylish cast aluminium lid retains heat to allow for convection grilling.
When you’ve finished cooking, Campingaz’s unique and patented InstaClean™ System allows you pop all the parts in the dishwasher in less than 60 seconds.
To find out more about the full collection contact Christopher Stuckey at Campingaz®: Christopher.Stuckey@newellco.com / 07827 838578
Sustainable design with waste in the leading role. That, in a few words, is the new line 'Waste' by pot expert Capi Europe. These pots are made from cork, old Capi planters, and sea waste. The Waste collection is designed and, 100% CO2-neutral, produced in the Netherlands...
Sustainable design with waste in the leading role. That, in a few words, is the new line 'Waste' by pot expert Capi Europe. These pots are made from cork, old Capi planters, and sea waste. The Waste collection is designed and, 100% CO2-neutral, produced in the Netherlands. The pots are available in a 'smooth' and a 'rib' version. They let your plants shine.
The Waste planters are made 100% from recycled materials, 100% CO2-neutral produced and 100% recyclable. So people can enjoy their plants even more, both indoors and outdoors Sustainability can also be beautiful, every Capi product is an asset to your interior.
We dare you to do the same! Capi Europe. Grow a greener life.
Capi for Biodiversity – Modular Hive concept
The biodiversity collection has been expanded with a new concept: the Hive. Not only is the design beautiful, but three new articles have been added and you can click the houses together. Mixing and matching birdhouses has never been easier.
The peanut butter house, planter and water bowl are the latest additions within the biodiversity collection. As with the oval variant -Biodiversity Oval-, in addition to the 3 new items, the bee hotel, butterfly hotel and the various birdhouses are also available in beehive form.
New modular concept The Biodiversity Hive concept has a nice extra. Each model is clickable and comes with a fixed clip (and screws). Thanks to the beehive shape, the different models are easy to mix and match. The result is a unique combination of plants and animals that you can enjoy all year round.
Nature Groove indoor - special edition
Rich colours set the mood in any interior. That is why Capi Europe is expanding its Groove indoor collection with a special edition in the colours intense black, green and merlot red. They give the well-known Groove pots with the popular vertical lines a very own look. The expansion invites you to mix & match natural colours with extraordinary ones.
Terrazzo gold indoor
Gold can and may be used all year round. Gold is a good thing. Especially as a pot or planter according to Capi Europe. The timeless Terrazzo look is a joy to behold. Mix this motif with stylish gold or natural shades and you get irresistible combinations. With the Terrazzo Gold pots you add just the right dose of retro and luxury to your interior. And not unimportantly: the warm golden collection makes your plants stand out even more.
Xala – New watering products
Water your plants in style with the 'tea and coffee pot' from Xala by Capi Europe.
In order to grow and flourish, plants need love and attention as well as plenty of water. A job that you prefer to make into a daily ritual with the watering cans and plant sprayers from Xala by Capi Europe. The new line of watering products is both functional and attractive, as the models are inspired by the tea pot and coffee pot.
No ordinary watering can The new Xala watering can "Chai" is shaped like a teapot. This watering can not only keeps your plants and flowers fresh and fruity, it also provides your interior with a tasteful touch up.
Plant sprays Lungo and Chai Whether you're a coffee fan or tea lover, when it comes to plant sprayers, there's a matching design for both preferences. The 'Lungo' and 'Chai' models keep plants and flowers humid and ensure that dust on leaves doesn't get a chance.
Lux Arc Granite – XXL series
Looking for a stylish, green eye-catcher for indoors or outdoors? Capi Europe introduces its new product line 'Arc Granite' planters with a luxurious, natural look. A striking feature of this collection is its size: it goes up to XXL. At the same time, the Arc Granite products are extremely lightweight. This makes them easy to use and suitable for creating a grand green effect in any space.
With Arc Granite, Capi introduces a timeless line, based on contemporary architecture. The clean lines and natural stone tones fit within the recognizable Capi style and give the pots a luxurious look. Moreover, Capi is here for the first time with an XXL series that is ideally suited for dressing up large spaces indoors and outdoors.
Originally only available to commercial trade customers, Carbon Gold’s Biochar Biology Blend is the company's most potent microbiological product formula ever...
Originally only available to commercial trade customers, Carbon Gold’s Biochar Biology Blend is the company's most potent microbiological product formula ever.
Biochar Biology Blend is formulated as an organic substrate rejuvenator, it brings an intense boost of all the trace minerals and natural biology (fungi and bacteria) your plants will need for the season ahead - which encourages healthy root systems reflected in the quality of the aboveground plants. Ideal for sprinkling into seed drills; or around the roots of young plants as you put them into their growing positions.
Biochar Biology Blendis also a great product to use if you want to simply give a boost to your houseplants or if you are thinking of repotting. Likewise, if you have some existing biochar-based composts and are going to plant back into those pots you can use Biology Blend to rejuvenate for lasting benefits for the year ahead.
Biochar can bring a physical and permanent change to your soil. It improves structure, aeration, water-holding capacity, nutrient retention, and provides a refuge for beneficial microbiology which we add to improve plant health.
All of this combines to deliver increased fertility, improved vitality and root growth which means you will have healthier and more vigorous plants.
Biochar Biology Blend is made from 100% natural ingredients – FSC Certified and Soil Association Approved for organic growing, although it is widely used by both organic and conventional growers alike.
Carbon Gold offers a unique range of biochar-based composts, fertiliser and soil improvers that are 100% free from peat and synthetic chemicals and are Soil Association Approved for organic growing.
We were founded in 2007 and following a few years of incredible results from third-party scientific trials looking into our enriched biochar’s effect on plant health, our organic biochar products were quickly adopted by the commercial crop growing, tree care and sports turf sectors. We are now looking to bring the benefits of biochar to every gardener and allotmenteer so that it is not just the professional growers who benefit!
All of the range of Carbon Gold biochar products are 100% artificial chemical and peat-free and are FSC Certified and Soil Association Approved for organic growing, although they are commonly used by both conventional as well as organic growers.
Carbon Gold - saving the planet, one garden at a time!
Coir Products (www.coirproducts.co.uk) offers an extensive and diverse range of biodegradable products to the horticultural and erosion control sectors...
Coir Products (www.coirproducts.co.uk) offers an extensive and diverse range of biodegradable products to the horticultural and erosion control sectors.
We are the first company in the UK to offer such a wide array of coir-based products to the retail sector, committing to bringing the best products at the most affordable prices. All of our products are 100% natural and biodegradable, and everything is ethically produced and sourced, striving to ensure there is minimum harm on the environment.
Coir is a sustainable waste product of the coconut industry, made from the natural fibres extracted from the husk of the coconut. The use of coir in gardening and growing encourages strong and healthy root systems, which is essential for plant growth, by allowing roots to penetrate through the coir.
Our innovative range of products includes Coir Pots, Coco Peat, Coir Coins, Mulch Mats, Growbags and so much more to suit your gardening and horticultural needs. Our Coir Pots are brilliant for plants with a strong root system, as our pots allow roots to grow through them.
The Coir Coins expand when water has been added to them, making them the perfect medium for sowing seeds. And our Growbags are versatile planting bags that can be used anywhere in your garden.
Our goal is to bring you the tools to help contribute towards saving our environment from unnecessary plastics, harmful chemicals, and peat-based products, and instead provide you with natural products made out of coir to help your gardens thrive and flourish.
Garden retailers looking to harness the profit potential of the extended autumn/winter sales period, will not want to miss DJ Turfcare’s latest RHS-endorsed innovation, Autumn Lawn Treatment...
Garden retailers looking to harness the profit potential of the extended autumn/winter sales period, will not want to miss DJ Turfcare’s latest RHS-endorsed innovation, Autumn Lawn Treatment.
Autumn Lawn Treatment is a vital product for lawn maintenance pre-winter, a period which is seeing more and more gardeners make purchases to safeguard their garden spaces against the ravages of winter.
Available in 10kg bags which treat an area up to 200m2, Autumn Lawn Feed is a unique organic-based fertiliser which has been created for use during August to November to destroy moss whilst also stimulating strong roots and providing grass with 100 days of food to encourage a greener, thicker, stronger and disease-resistant sward throughout winter and long into spring.
Like its popular Recovery product, DJ Turfcare’s new Autumn Lawn Feed will benefit from the inclusion of Humifirst. This unique ingredient creates biological activity and acts as a plant growth stimulant, making it perfect to use as an autumn lawn feed. Autumn Lawn Treatment is safe to use around pets and children.
DJ Turfcare’s David Jenkins said: “Autumn is traditionally a time for re-sowing lawns or improving grass quality; work which will pay dividends come springtime. With our new Autumn Lawn Feed retailers can offer the complete package for optimum lawn health, making for happy customers and happy lawns.”
Find out more
DJ Turfcare offers UK consumers access to one of the most respected lawn care product portfolios available on the market today. Endorsed by the RHS since 2018, the range delivers high performance results, whilst also setting a new standard for environmental responsibility and sustainability with its 100% organic-based products.
READYBLAZE is a new firewood brand that combines superior performance with environmentally friendly features. READYBLAZE is manufactured at the Dizmezs manufacturing hub in Latvia which has state-of-the-art facilities. The range consists of kiln dried hardwood split logs, ideal for use on stoves, open fires and chimineas...
READYBLAZE is a new firewood brand that combines superior performance with environmentally friendly features. READYBLAZE is manufactured at the Dizmezs manufacturing hub in Latvia which has state-of-the-art facilities. The range consists of kiln dried hardwood split logs, ideal for use on stoves, open fires and chimineas.
Food Grade Logs and Kindling are also available for wood fired cooking; specially prepared to reduce unwanted flavours being added to food. Also available in the range are Superheat Birch RUF Heat Logs and accessories for the fire such as Wood Wool Firestarter’s and standard Kindling.
Recyclable Packaging
The range packaging is well thought out with consumer packaging made from either recyclable plastic bags or recyclable cardboard boxes.
Sustainable Timber
READYBLAZE is committed to sustainable sourcing of raw materials. For every 1 tree cut down from a sustainable forest, 8 additional trees are planted in its place.
Safer Firewood
READYBLAZE is also a member of the Woodsure ‘Ready to Burn’ initiative to reduce harmful air pollution. All timber is kiln dried to less than 20% moisture levels ensuring cleaner emissions and a higher burning temperature.
With 25 years’ experience of manufacturing and distributing winter fuels behind it, READYBLAZE represents an ideal brand partner for garden retailers with a concise product range and a clear sustainability pledge.
As garden centre buyers look ahead to the spring 2022 growing season, Johnsons Lawn Seed unveils new digitalised packaging to help guide customers in search of the perfect grass seed...
As garden centre buyers look ahead to the spring 2022 growing season, Johnsons Lawn Seed unveils new digitalised packaging to help guide customers in search of the perfect grass seed.
Already furnished with super-informative packaging for their market-leading grass seed, Johnsons Lawn Seed is now offering even more customer support with scannable QR codes on the front and back of all their grass seed boxes. The new look packaging retains Johnsons’ distinctive and instantly recognisable branding whilst incorporating codes which facilitate the customer buying experience.
Once scanned with a smart device, the ‘How to Chose Your Lawn Seed’ code on the front of the box helps customers choose the best lawn seed for the job they have in mind. A second code on the back of the packaging – ‘Hints and Tips’ – offers useful advice on how to prepare the ground before seeding and how to sow the grass seed for optimum results.
Also featured on the eye-catching new packaging – colour-coded according to type - are simplified instructions and a handy lawn sowing calendar, which altogether help to make Johnsons Lawn Seed the best and most user friendly lawn seed for consumers.
Consumer Manager for Johnsons Lawn Seed, Guy Jenkins, said: “There is a booming trend for the use of smart phones and apps for all kinds of everyday tasks - especially shopping - with millions of customers keen to do further research online before making a purchase in store. Garden centres and other outdoor retailers selling products which require some degree of expert knowledge have been taking note of this boom and we at Johnsons Lawn Seed are delighted to present our new and enhanced packaging, which will help them capitalise on the growing trend.”
EcoGro have announced new additions to their highly popular family of eco-friendly, sustainable and natural plant foods: EcoGro Lawn Power, and the EcoGro one litre range.
EcoGro have announced new additions to their highly popular family of eco-friendly, sustainable and natural plant foods: EcoGro Lawn Power, and the EcoGro one litre range.
EcoGro Lawn Power is an innovative plant food designed to help your lawn flourish. It contains nutrients and works with the soil microbes to aid root development. It also acts as a moss suppressant, helping avoid these dense mats which outcompete with grass for vital water and nutrients. By activating microbes, it will also breakdown any dead matter and thatching. It also helps your grass grow greener, so your neighbours will be green with envy! This new product joins the existing EcoGro Family: EcoGro Booster, for seedlings, fruits and vegetables; EcoGro Bloomer for flowering plants; and EcoGro Ericaceous for acid loving plants.
In addition to EcoGro Lawn Power, also released are one litre bottles of the whole EcoGro Family. These handy bottles are perfect for budding allotmenteers, balcony gardeners and those with smaller gardens looking to reduce their waste. The containers are all made with recycled plastic and can be recycled again.
EcoGro founders, Chris Harrison, Kevin Beaty and Mark Gourlay, are farmers who know how to work with the soil and protect pollinators. The EcoGro Family work naturally to ensure the long term health of both plants and the soil. The absence of chemicals helps to reduce soil acidification, increase soil microbe activity, and reduce water loss in the soil structure.
The plant foods are made using by-products from anaerobic digesters which create renewable energy on EcoGro’s farms. The by-product is concentrated to create a nutrient rich plant food which is free from chemicals.
The EKJU Ecommerce range is packaged ready for home delivery meaning you can get the same quality EKJU products already prepared for customer home deliveries...
The EKJU Ecommerce range is packaged ready for home delivery meaning you can get the same quality EKJU products already prepared for customer home deliveries.
According to AMA Research there was a 25% increase in UK gardening product purchases online in 2020, as consumer spending changed drastically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With EKJU, retailers can purchase best-selling furniture lines prepared in specialist home delivery transit packaging, so retailers don’t need to worry about any specialist packing costs making the home delivery process quicker, reducing delivery times and protecting products more effectively.
The devil is in the detail
EKJU have paid extra attention to ensure that products sold online are as dry as possible pre-delivery and during transit, arriving safely to retail partners. The Ecommerce range is packaged using sturdy cardboard and strong strapping to ensure the product is kept compact during transit. Air holes in the side of the box keep the treated timber inside ventilated.Products come flat packed with full instructions and clear product labelling and also have guided drill holes and quality fixings to aid self-assembly.
Now’s the time to think online
With a solid reputation and ongoing ambition to supply quality timber furniture, the Ecommerce range offers a useful sales solution for the garden trade, whether it’s for experienced ecommerce sellers or customers who have had to recently adapted their consumer offering due to social distancing.
If you would like to know further information, please visit www.ekju.com to get in touch.
The new vibes fold coupe and pure coupe plant pots by sustainable manufacturer, elho, offer stylish holders for plants that tap into current interior and exterior trends, encouraging a broad appeal and opportunities for retailers...
The new vibes fold coupe and pure coupe plant pots by sustainable manufacturer, elho, offer stylish holders for plants that tap into current interior and exterior trends, encouraging a broad appeal and opportunities for retailers.
For more information about stocking the elho vibes collection please contact david.nicholson@elho.nl
Evergreen Garden Care is launching three new product ranges following consumer demands – Nourish and Protect, Clear and Peat-Free...
Evergreen Garden Care is launching three new product ranges following consumer demands – Nourish and Protect, Clear and Peat-Free.
Launching in January 2022, a new ‘Nourish and Protect’ range will be widely available to the UK market. Pesticide free, sustainably packed with each product having two uses – an industry first! The new range will provide the necessary nourishment for healthy garden growth, whilst protecting the garden from unexpected weather changes, as well as unwanted bugs and slugs. The four new products in the range include: Nourish & Protect for Rose, Shrub & Ornamentals; Nourish & Protect for Flowers, Fruit and Veg; Nourish & Protect Seaweed Plant Food and Nourish & Protect Seaweed Lawn Food.
The second new product range is exclusively made to protect gardens and homes from pests and diseases. The Clear® range is certified by OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers), using formulas that are mainly from plant-based ingredients – exclusively developed by the scientists at Evergreen Garden Care. The range will consist of the following products: RoseClear®, FungusClear®, BugClear™, FlyClear™, MothClear™, AntClear™ and SlugClear™.
The final release is a Peat-Free range – created in response to the increased consumer demand for environmentally sustainable garden care products, in particular a demand for alternatives to peat, and Evergreen’s commitment to becoming 100% peat-free by 2024. The range will consist of the following products: Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium All-Purpose Compost, Miracle-Gro Premium Peat Free All-Purpose Compost with Organic Plant Food, Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Azalea, Camelia, Rhododendron Ericaceous Plants Compost, Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Bulb Fiber Special Plants Compost, Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Moisture Control Special Compost for Pots and Baskets, Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Orchid Special Plants Compost, Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Houseplant Potting Mix, Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Border Booster Soil Improver, Miracle-Gro Peat Free Premium Fruit & Vegetable Compost, Levington Peat Free Multi-Purpose Compost with added John Innes, Levington Peat Free Organic Blend Topsoil, Levington Peat Free Organic Blend Soil Conditioner, Levington Peat Free Organic Blend Farmyard Manure.
Garden bars are proving to be one of the biggest garden trends of 2021 with thousands of people searching the web for ideas and inspiration daily. Research by Forest Garden suggests that 6 million** people in the UK are creating outdoor entertainment areas in order to host friends and family at home...
Garden bars are proving to be one of the biggest garden trends of 2021 with thousands of people searching the web for ideas and inspiration daily. According to Google, over 28,000* people tap in the term ‘garden bar’ or ‘how to create a garden bar’ each month and recent Aurora research by Forest Garden suggests that 6 million** people in the UK are creating outdoor entertainment areas in order to host friends and family at home.
Bee Friends® and BEES® Seeds have continued to grow their product range to include new gifting lines for year-round sales...
Bee Friends® and BEES® Seeds have continued to grow their product range to include new gifting lines for year-round sales.
The gift of flowers has always been considered thoughtful, but whilst a bouquet of cut flowers is quite beautiful to bring colour into our homes, they will quickly fade and don’t benefit others that may need our help.
The new lines come as part of G Plants focus to create innovative products which will help; and not hinder our planet.
All packaging is either recyclable and/or re-useable and sourced from the UK where possible using recycled materials.
This season, G Plants has released several new gifting lines, which can be stocked all year to boost sales. All product lines contain varieties featured in the RHS Plants For Pollinators list, to help our wild bees and other pollinators, which are in decline.
Going into the new year, the focus for more sustainable and products with purpose will be a big part of any new lines from G Plants, which will be available to see at GLEE 2022!
Product lines include: Pollinator Seed Bombs, Cut Flower Collection, with re-usable terracotta pots and Heirloom Climbers in natural jute re-usable bag. Other gifts are aimed at children’s gardening to encourage everyone to learn more about the benefits of growing a pollen-rich wildflower garden.
Visit www.gplants.com to request a brochure and find out more.
A big thank you to stockists and end users for making 23 of our products the best sellers in their category last year (according to GTN figures)...
A big thank you to stockists and end users for making 23 of our products the best sellers in their category last year (according to GTN figures).
At Growth Technology we are proud to live by the ethos of our founders, Giles and Alys Gunstone: “We use the best quality ingredients to ensure customers receive a perfect product. No short cuts, no compromises. For plants and the planet.”
The secrets for the success of Growth Technology’ products?
Saleability
Best sellers: Many of our products feature regularly in the Garden Trade News best-selling products, with 15 products in the Top 100 for 2020 and all our repotting mixes out-selling all competition for another year.
Convenience: Our products are available in uniquely user-friendly sizes.
Exclusivity to garden centres: We do not sell to high street retailers or multiples.
Quality
We manufacture the highest quality fertilisers and the best substrates available anywhere. We have the technology to be able to make unique fertilisers that contain ALL essential nutrients for plants, derived from the purest, most soluble mineral salts.
We enrich with seaweed, humic acid and fulvic acid where appropriate, and we do not use urea in any of our fertilisers because we care for plants.
Our high-quality substrates are made from clean, safe, professional-grade horticultural ingredients. We do not use spent mushroom compost, municipal waste or chopped up kitchen boards!
Design and presentation: Our products are uniquely designed and their presentation helps sell volume.
Support
We supply stockists with stands to feature our products; TV screens for educating customers and increasing sales; and free informative leaflets. In addition, we help stockists to organise popular orchid, houseplant and terrarium events.
The vast majority of our products are designed and manufactured in Great Britain, and last but not least, more good news: our range of market-leading houseplant care products has now expanded to help increase stockists’ sales.
For enquiries about Growth Technology and its products please contact Manos Kanellos, Sales and Marketing Manager. manos.kanellos@growthtechnology.com
Glee is an inspirational and knowledge-led event that brings the gardening community together under one roof.
Join us from 28th-30th June 2022 for a brand-new event experience and discover the best products and innovations the garden and outdoor living industry has to offer...
Glee is an inspirational and knowledge-led event that brings the gardening community together under one roof.
Join us from 28th-30th June 2022 for a brand-new event experience and discover the best products and innovations the garden and outdoor living industry has to offer.
Handy Distribution is a one-stop-shop supplier of multiple brands of machinery & spare parts and with over 84 years’ experience, strong heritage and expertise we are one of the largest distributors in the UK garden machinery industry.
Webb
Handy Distribution is a one-stop-shop supplier of multiple brands of machinery & spare parts and with over 84 years’ experience, strong heritage and expertise we are one of the largest distributors in the UK garden machinery industry. We are proud to have grown our home brands over the years with traditional trusted British known brand Webb being our premium portfolio.
Webb garden machinery is a range of classic machinery with modern twists and has been developed by a group of people who collectively have 100’s of years’ experience of the garden power industry.
Our expertise has been crafted into every Webb product to ensure we deliver an impressive range of mowers and machinery capable of tackling some of the most demanding gardening chores.
We strive to deliver the highest performance, delivering the best results you can be proud of. Whether it’s cutting your lawn or trimming the hedges, Webb makes light work of the toughest of gardening jobs
Webb is synonymous for quality, innovation, reliability and performance. We appeal to gardeners who value superior build-quality, simplicity of operation and flexibility of use.
If you are interested in becoming a Webb dealer, we offer excellent sales and customer service support delivering service, spares and offer warranty visit our trade site www.handyonline.co.uk. To view our range of products, visit our retail site www.webbgardenpower.co.uk
The Handy
Handy Distribution is a one-stop-shop supplier of multiple brands of machinery & spare parts and with over 84 years’ experience, strong heritage and expertise we are one of the largest distributors in the UK garden machinery industry. We are proud to have grown our three home brands over the years with The Handy being our first portfolio.
The Handy offers affordable solutions to those demanding gardening tasks around the home through a wide range of versatile products. To help achieve this, The Handy brand offers a range of products from petrol, electric, cordless power or simply manual operation and we have a solution for almost everything whether it be for tilling, moving, clearing, logging, cutting, shredding, cleaning, sawing, spraying, spreading, rolling or even snow clearance. Our construction range provides an affordable yet powerful solution to those customers who require heavy duty equipment for onsite application such as mixers, compactors and transporters. Handy machines are built to the highest standards with robust materials and ergonomic design. Where petrol engines are included, we offer a range of powerful, modern engines as well as engines from industry leader Briggs & Stratton.
If you are interested in becoming a dealer for The Handy, we offer excellent sales and customer service support delivering service, spares and offer warranty visit our trade site www.handyonline.co.uk To view our range of products, visit our retail site www.thehandy.co.uk
Q Garden
Handy Distribution is a one-stop-shop supplier of multiple brands of machinery & spare parts and with over 84 years’ experience, strong heritage and expertise we are one of the largest distributors in the UK garden machinery industry. We are proud to have grown our three home brands over the years with Q Garden being our latest introduction to the portfolio seven years ago.
Q Garden delivers the power, reliability, and performance you expect of garden machinery at an affordable price that is value for money. This opening price point range is targeted at people who believe gardening should be easy and enjoyable, using a selection of the right machines that are readily available and easy to use to make light work of gardening tasks.
Aimed at the smaller garden or first-time buyer the Q Garden products include a range of corded electric garden tools from hedgetrimmer, lawnmowers, linetrimmers, blowers and vacuums through to a garden poly dump cart. Although Q Garden offers opening price point products or price fighters across all categories, every machine comes with a comprehensive 1 year warranty offering consumers peace of mind.
Call now to become a stockist or arrange a visit from your sales representative. Call 01793 333220 or email sales@handydistribution.co.uk
Hozelock is launching a variety of new products, including an exciting expansion to the growing Hozelock Pure range with a step into a new category - garden composting! With the new EasyMix 2-in-1, a tumbling composter with unique features, gardeners can recycle their food and garden waste efficiently...
Hozelock is launching a variety of new products, including an exciting expansion to the growing Hozelock Pure range with a step into a new category - garden composting! With the new EasyMix 2-in-1, a tumbling composter with unique features, gardeners can recycle their food and garden waste efficiently.
Hozelock’s EasyMix 2-in-1 composter boasts quick composting times and an innovative ‘Click & Spray’ feature – a high-nutrient compost liquid is collected under the drum, then the user can simply click and connect it to a hose to easily fertilise their garden!
Hygeia launch their new Nature Safe pest control and growing media range, all made from natural, sustainably sourced seaweed and seashell by-product from the wild Atlantic shoreline of Connemara, Galway in the West of Ireland...
Hygeia launch their new Nature Safe pest control and growing media range, all made from natural, sustainably sourced seaweed and seashell by-product from the wild Atlantic shoreline of Connemara, Galway in the West of Ireland.
Shortlisted in the GLEE New product awards, Hygeia’s Nature Safe Slug and Snail barrier is made from crushed seashells, making it 100% sustainably sourced by utilising waste products. The sharpness of the crushed seashells create a barrier that slugs and snails will not cross over. The material takes longer than standard slug barriers to break down plus will provide additional benefits of enriching the soil naturally with calcium and chitin once it does break down. This Chitin naturally found in seashells also adds an additional pest control element, creating an inhabitable environment for most garden pests.
The new Nature Safe Lawn Aid and Plant Pest defence contains seaweed which stimulates growth, nutrient uptake and reduces abiotic stress such as drought, frost, flooding and sun scorch. It also introduces the benefits of Chitin that naturally lives on the skeleton of crustaceans, which increases the presence of lytic enzymes in the soil, creating an environment which garden pests will avoid, acting as a natural prevention treatment.
Expanding on their already popular range of seaweed feeds comes a new Nature Safe rooting gel. With all the benefits of concentrated seaweed, Laminara digitata, and using bioactive molecules, the gel forms a protective seal on the plant cutting thus providing protection against desiccation. The natural bio-stimulant properties of seaweed assists in new root generation and Humics provide strong growth during the establishment period.
Sustainably sourced seaweed hand-harvested off the Coast of Connemara, Galway in the West of Ireland, and cold pressed for maximum extraction. This proprietary cold process technology retains more bioactive compounds and micro-nutrients naturally present in seaweed.
For our full-range of products please visit: www.hygeia.ie
Wellington boot sales are set to be ignited with the new range of ultra-lightweight, durable boots from the Leon Boots Company...
Wellington boot sales are set to be ignited with the new range of ultra-lightweight, durable boots from the Leon Boots Company.
Designed to drive year-round sales by increasing the gifting potential of this product category amongst a wide range of consumer profiles, the Leon Boots Co. offering is here to shake up the wellington boot category. Since its launch to the garden retail sector in mid-2021 the team has brought to market wellington boots in new colours, designs and unique characteristics, all backed by hardworking point of sale that utilises just 0.25m2 of the shopfloor to display the complete offering.
Drawing on over a decade of expertise within the outdoor footwear sector, Leon Boots Co. optimises a material that enables them to create the ULTRALIGHT™ wellington boots; boots that are up to 65% lighter than traditional styles. Manufactured from award-winning, injection moulded EVA/TRC polymer, a pair of Leon Boots Co. boots can weigh as little as 219g – that’s the same weight as an adult hamster!
Lightweight doesn’t, however, mean a compromise on functionality. All Leon Boots Co. designs proudly boast a wide range of features that offer longevity for users including fully insulated against temperatures as low as minus 30°C, split and crack resistant, 100% waterproof, and featuring a removable and washable sock liner. The lightweight ergonomic design also allows for exceptional comfort and support, making the boots suitable for long-term wear and happy feet.
The exciting new range includes a number of designs including the UK’s lightest weight wellington boot, the Garden Ankle Boot. Available in traditional green, black, fuchsia, red and yellow, and supported with an RRP of just £29.99, these are boots designed to drive impulse sales.
Also available is the longer length Explorer unisex boot priced at RRP £49.95, the Ladies Montana priced at RRP £39.95 and the Froggy range of children’s boots, priced at RRP £22.95.
Nurturing wildlife and biodiversity, Honeyfield's by Marriage Specialist Feeds, is the first wild bird care brand in the UK to use biodegradable and fully recycled plastic in its packaging...
Nurturing wildlife and biodiversity, Honeyfield's by Marriage Specialist Feeds, is the first wild bird care brand in the UK to use biodegradable and fully recycled plastic in its packaging.
The new pack formula is the world's first technology capable of delivering full decomposition, on polyolefin packaging materials in the open environment.
Neudorff, pioneer of natural gardening products since 1854, is set to drive growth in the buoyant plant protection category with the launch of Mildew Clear for Edibles – new for the 2022 season...
Neudorff, pioneer of natural gardening products since 1854, is set to drive growth in the buoyant plant protection category with the launch of Mildew Clear for Edibles – new for the 2022 season.
Unveiled at Glee in September), Mildew Clear for Edibles tackles fungal diseases on vegetables, fruit, grape vines and ornamental garden plants, providing consumers with a one-stop solution that effectively controls mildew outbreaks across a wide variety of plants.
The latest news from Neudorff, carrying the company’s iconic sunflower logo on its eye-catching packaging, contains sulphur as its active ingredient, which is delivered as a water dispersible granule formulation.
Guy Jenkins, Consumer Manager at Neudorff’s UK distribution Partner, DLF Seeds Ltd, said: “It has been well documented that millions have taken up gardening during the pandemic; however, as the world now opens up again post-Covid, it’s essential that we keep the next generation of green-fingered enthusiasts hooked. Diseases that rapidly devastate flowers and cause edible crops to fail are the single biggest cause of fledgling gardeners abandoning their horticultural journey – and that’s why Neudorff has once again innovated to bring a new product to market that will help gardeners to remedy one of the most common plant diseases with ease.
Mildew Clear for Edibles will assist retailers to expand sales in plant protection categories while providing novice and experienced consumers alike with an instant solution to fungal diseases on vegetables, fruit and flowers. The iconic Neudorff sunflower logo on the packaging, combined with inspiring imagery of healthy crops, will drive sales at the point of purchase by instilling confidence into consumers who are seeking an efficient and effective solution to mildew outbreaks. Expanding the range of products that are gentle to the environment is in Neudorff’s DNA and the introduction of Mildew Clear for Edibles further strengthens the company’s leading portfolio while handing retailers another tool to increase basket spend.”
Packs of Mildew Clear for Edibles contain five 15g sachets of the water-soluble formulation that will tackle mildew on common host crops such as cucumber, gooseberry and pea, as well as root and tuber vegetables including carrot, celeriac, chicory, horseradish, parsnip, potato, radish, swede and turnip. It is effective on ornamental garden plants such as roses, which are one of the nation’s favourite flowers but remain susceptible to powdery mildew outbreaks.
A 75g pack of Mildew Clear for Edibles has a RRP of £13.99. For more information visit www.neudorff.co.uk for details.
Neudorff, experts in natural gardening since 1854, is one of the few companies worldwide to develop its own plant protection and plant care products, with the widest range of products certified by the Organic Farmers and Growers’ Association. Since entering the UK market in 2012, the company has built-up an enviable reputation for offering the highest quality gardening products that are gentle to people, pets and the environment.
The award winning performance of Patio Black Spot Remover will delight your customers and provide a much needed boost to your revenue in these uncertain times...
The award winning performance of Patio Black Spot Remover will delight your customers and provide a much needed boost to your revenue in these uncertain times.
Display stand, screen and instructional video, accompanied by sustained advertising in garden magazines help sustain record levels of turnover of this premier garden retail product.
New to the popular Empathy range and a new kid on the House Plant feeds block, PlantWorks are launching two products that will act as linked sales to support the growing demand for indoor plants and Orchids...
New to the popular Empathy range and a new kid on the House Plant feeds block, PlantWorks are launching two products that will act as linked sales to support the growing demand for indoor plants and Orchids.
Manufactured using the same organic based liquid feeds found in the popular garden range the products will contain, seaweed extract, amino acids and minerals to nourish and protect indoor plants, keeping them fresh and vibrant all year round.
The product comes in two variants: House Plant and Orchid, both are designedto stimulate plant growth and activate soil biology and improve flower longevity in orchids and flowering plants. Both can be used for regular feeding. The Orchid feed can also be used as a foliar feed for Orchids and house plants. Supplied in 500ml bottle with eye catching livery, the solution is in gel form so easily and cleanly dispenses up to 250 doses from one bottle.
The products complement the Empathy range of RHS endorsed produced by Plantworks limited, specialists in the production of rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi, beneficial bacteria and biologically active products, the liquid ranges are child, pet and vegan friendly, designed for the modern gardener.
The manufacturers RRP is expected to be £5.99 per pack. The product will be on offer some time during summer 2021.
Phil Wilson has been a keen gardener all his life and he especially enjoys growing in pots and containers on his patio. Over recent years he’s been troubled by several aspects of managing heavy pots in the garden and dissatisfied with traditional pot feet for several reasons. That’s what drove him to design Pot-mate...
Phil Wilson has been a keen gardener all his life and he especially enjoys growing in pots and containers on his patio. Over recent years he’s been troubled by several aspects of managing heavy pots in the garden and dissatisfied with traditional pot feet for several reasons. That’s what drove him to design Pot-mate. It’s a simple idea, but then lots of great ideas are.
The simple tripod design lifts pots off the ground to prevent staining, increase drainage and make heavy pots much easier to lift and move. Unlike conventional pot feet, Pot-mate won’t crack or break and it doesn’t present a trip hazard either.
Pot-mate is a simple new product, designed and manufactured in Britain from 100% recycled materials, that adds a new sales opportunity to the growing pots and containers market. There’s a Pot-mate to suit all the best-selling pot sizes and the merchandising unit allows the product to be displayed effectively close to pots and containers.
Since its launch in 2017 Primeur’s Eco Garden range has helped to repurpose millions of rubber tyres, with over five million being recycled in 2021 alone...
Since its launch in 2017 Primeur’s Eco Garden range has helped to repurpose millions of rubber tyres, with over five million being recycled in 2021 alone.
From stepping-stones to garden borders, decking tiles to self-watering Tierra Verde planters, it comes as no surprise that Eco Garden has scooped countless industry awards and is winning the hearts and minds of eco-conscious consumers who also enjoy the range’s virtually indestructible structure. Unlike other traditional garden products, Eco Garden products will not crack, fade or rot.
Here, the Primeur team tells us more about the 2022 additions set to join the benchmark-setting Eco Garden range, and also reveals details of an exciting new product introduction that will switch up the decking category in the coming season.
New garden border designs
Eco Garden’s garden borders have proven to be a valued seller, with consumers enjoying the flexibility and ease of use that enables them to transform lawns and planting schemes within a matter of hours.
Drawing on the success of the bestselling Carolina border design, the 2022 season will see the introduction of the new Maryland design. Available in grey and earth colourways, the Maryland border draws its design inspiration from traditional log roll with a more geometric edge. Unlike its wooden counterpart, however, the new Maryland border also boasts a significant number of environmental and application benefits. Like all Eco Garden products, the new Maryland border is designed to last and is also backed by Primeur’s proven merchandising display units to drive sales in-store.
Flamenco planter
With gardening proving more popular than ever, Primeur has extended its Tierra Verde collection of self-watering planters. The latest addition is the all-new Flamenco planter. Drawing inspiration from the traditional urn shape but with a contemporary twist, the Flamenco planter represents an entirely new style within the Tierra Verde offering.
Available in crowd-pleasing ‘slate’, and standing at 55.5cm tall, this is a planter that commands attention and will appeal to those shoppers who want to add impact around gardens, patios and front doors.
New horizons for decking
The latest innovation from Primeur – MultyDeck™ – extends not only the company’s recycled rubber collection, but it also enables garden retailers, DIY retailers and builders’ merchants to expand their offering to consumers with a fool-proof way to create new decking areas.
MultyDeck™ is a multi-functional deck board installation option. Designed to be a cost-effective alternative to traditional decking, the innovative design allows for decking to be laid quicker and much more easily, giving users a multitude of applications. Ideal for generation rent as well as around the garden to create new seating areas paths, and greenhouses and allotment floors to name but a few uses, MultyDeck™ enjoys an array of residential and recreational uses and is representative of an exciting new chapter for decking within garden retail.
Find out more
To find more about Primeur’s Eco Garden range, or the all-new MultyDeck™ offering, please contact the team on 01274 518800, email sales@primeur.ltd.uk or visit www.primeur.co.uk
Primus, the UK’s go to brand for garden décor and gifts, was overwhelmed with the response to its new range of silhouettes, spinners and suncatchers which stole the show at this year’s Glee event...
Primus, the UK’s go to brand for garden décor and gifts, was overwhelmed with the response to its new range of silhouettes, spinners and suncatchers which stole the show at this year’s Glee event.
The new hanging silhouette orbit spinners and suncatchers were a new addition to the Primus collection of hanging ornaments that make the perfect addition to any garden space or balcony where space is of a premium. With eight circular orbit spinners on offer in a choice of black metal or bronze effect finish, the centre piece rotates 360 degrees in both directions to suit the wind. From the iconic bumble bee to everyone’s favourite butterfly or magical fairy, the spinners look striking in the trees or simply added to embellish a patio or decked area.
Likewise, the hand-painted hanging glass suncatchers capture the sunlight at every turn bringing to life the central panels bearing either a Peacock, Blue Tit, Kingfisher or Butterfly.
From adorning garden trees to adorning garden walls, the silhouette theme transfers effortlessly and elegantly to the intricate designs of wall art. The 50cm x 50cm decorative circular silhouette mirrors are now available in a bronze effect finish to complement the existing black metal designed already offered by Primus and each come in individually packaged mail order boxes for safe and easy transportation. The same wall art is also available as a simple silhouette background without the mirror element appealing to all tastes.
Steve Perry, Head of Marketing for Primus said: “Glee 21 has been a standout success and we couldn’t be happier with the feedback to the new collection. Mirrors have always been a big hit as they mislead the eye into thinking the space is actually larger and by combining this with the popularity of the silhouettes, we have tapped into the trend of summer for 2022.”
The new collection from Primus are all available to order now for 2022 season deliveries.
Since the launching of ARS Corporation back in 1876 a lot has changed from their first “Tobacco Hocho” a knife to cut Tobacco. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Hocho does not make todays catalogue of products, but there are now 120 of the finest cutting tools available worldwide to choose from...
Since the launching of ARS Corporation back in 1876 a lot has changed from their first “Tobacco Hocho” a knife to cut Tobacco. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Hocho does not make todays catalogue of products, but there are now 120 of the finest cutting tools available worldwide to choose from.
All manufactured in Japan using the highest quality steel and all hold the traditional ARS core values from 145 years ago – Quality and innovation leading to satisfaction and deep impression.
Focusing predominantly on perfecting the more common tool such as handsaws, shears secateurs and loppers it took until 1995 for ARS to burst through the ceiling of the pruning market with the first long reach pruner. A device now so commonly used amongst professional gardeners, aspiring gardeners, and the older gardener. The lightweight aspect and ability to cut stems cleanly and accurately, coupled with the ability to stay grounded as appose to up a 6ft ladder (or higher!) has proved as popular as dreamed.
Today the ARS range, which is founded and handed through 4 generations of the Takigawa family, is available in the UK through Sorbus International Ltd – also a family-owned business who have been working closely with ARS since 2010. The 2nd generation of Sorbus is now coming through and is adding energy and optimism to where they can take this “sleeping giant” ARS (Always. Razor. Sharp.).
As the name suggests, our new Versatility Trowel is a convenient, time-saving, multi-purpose garden tool and is the latest addition to our popular Traditional Stainless range...
As the name suggests, our new Versatility Trowel is a convenient, time-saving, multi-purpose garden tool and is the latest addition to our popular Traditional Stainless range.
For more information on these products and our other exciting new garden tools Call: 0114281 4242
The new 100% natural, organic, peat-free and veganic SuperSoil from The Real Soil Company has been created to help plants get off to the best possible start, without causing environmental damage, whilst also providing retailers with an attractive offering for the premium garden centre customer...
Whether changing their diet and lifestyle or trying to adopt better habits, consumers are making more informed decisions and better choices for their own health and that of the planet.
The interest in vegetarian and vegan diets has increased steadily, whilst concern for the environment and the effects of climate change is escalating.
Shoppers are actively seeking products that have minimal impact on the environment, from production and the way materials are sourced, right through to what happens to the packaging after use. This is a growing movement in gardening, with demand soaring for sustainably sourced, plant-based products that work with nature to deliver impressive results.
Retailers need to act now and get on board with this emerging category.
What’s the solution?
The new 100% natural, organic, peat-free and veganic SuperSoil from The Real Soil Company has been created to help plants get off to the best possible start, without causing environmental damage, whilst also providing retailers with an attractive offering for the premium garden centre customer.
Packed full of organic nutrients for optimal plant health, SuperSoil is the solution greener gardeners have been searching for.
Not only is SuperSoil a highly effective growing media that helps plants to grow better and establish quicker, it also boasts some pretty impressive green credentials of its own, helping to save water, reduce waste and avoid the need for harmful chemicals.
100% natural, organic ingredients
completely peat free
natural ‘boosters’ stimulate quicker plant establishment and provide better resilience against pests and disease
After five years of R&D Westland is reformulating Jack's Magic Compost to contain 50% BIO3, it’s peat-replacement technology that matches the performance of peat. New Horizon Peat Free Compost continues to deliver outstanding results in independent NIAB* trials, from rooting and establishment to flowering and uniformity...
After five years of R&D Westland is reformulating Jack's Magic Compost to contain 50% BIO3, it’s peat-replacement technology that matches the performance of peat. New Horizon Peat Free Compost continues to deliver outstanding results in independent NIAB* trials, from rooting and establishment to flowering and uniformity.
Boost Westland’s revolutionary new plant feed uses ‘plant sense technology’, to guarantee four times more blooms and more fruits and vegetables compared to watering alone. The first all-purpose plant feed optimised for both peat and peat free composts, it contains high-quality nutrients, seaweed, and an extra boost of potassium.With a unique water management system, this formulation absorbed into the soil quicker, making it easier and faster to water containers and less water-waste it’s better for the environment too!
Westland extends its child & pet friendly natural lawn range with Lawn Revive Natural Lawn Thickener, adding seeds it greens and enriches the soil for long lasting great lawns. Safelawn Liquid Feed has an optimum nutrient mix and easy-to-use liquid format for long term greening. MossMaster offers a bacterial non-pesticide solution for moss, with no need for raking and Lawn Meadow is a unique blend of 20 types of wildflower, lawn seeds and soil granules ensuring the most reliable results for a wildlife bio garden.
Visiroot Propagation delivers increased germination levels with moisture bridge technology ensuring even water and nutrient transfer across the cells. Because it’s made fromtransparent recycled plastic you can see roots establishing straight away. Fully recyclable at kerbside these products are effective and eco-friendly.
Kent & Stowe Eversharp secateurs are UK designed and are independently proven to be twice as sharp and last five times longer than the market leader. The extraordinary blade is made with a unique coated metal based on Formula One and aerospace technology.
And in birdfood Westland is making a difference with sustainable choices; Peckish Natural Balance is made with natural ingredients and 100% recyclable packaging and Gardman’s HomeGrown Harvest is packed with best local ingredients sourced from British farms, minimising food miles with fully recyclable packaging for feel good feeding.
*NIAB is an independent growing crop science organisation, at the forefront of genetics, soil science, precision agronomy and data science to improve the yield, efficiency, and resilience across the arable and horticulture sectors.
New for 2022 is Vitax Organic Rose Guard – a ready-to-use spray which will meet the demand from consumers for environmentally friendly products which are nontoxic and chemical-free...
New for 2022 is Vitax Organic Rose Guard – a ready-to-use spray which will meet the demand from consumers for environmentally friendly products which are nontoxic and chemical-free.
Woodlodge's recently launched collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been much anticipated by retailers. The outdoor planter range includes stunning terracotta, glazed botanical designs and fibre clay pots, all licenced under the RHS brand that will be a must have buy for garden centres and their customers.
Royal Horticultural Society
Our recently launched collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has been much anticipated by retailers. The outdoor planter range includes stunning terracotta, glazed botanical designs and fibre clay pots, all licenced under the RHS brand that will be a must have buy for garden centres and their customers.
Outdoor Living
The trend for outdoor entertaining continues to grow with 2021 seeing a spike in searches for outdoor living upgrades by consumers. Emberwood incorporates Woodlodge’s rustic and gas fuelled fire pits, fireplaces and chimineas, whilst additions to Water Studio and our furniture range continue to make this a thriving category.
Honey & Wild
With decorative homewares on the rise, shoppers are now utilising every room , gardens included, with the demand for outdoor decor higher than ever. The carefully curated Honey & Wild portfolio has expanded with new solar mirrors, wall and tree art, pot stands and wildlife houses to embellish outside spaces.
Root Indoor
With the enthusiasm for houseplants continuing to soar and sales growing year on year, our flagship interiors range has been extended with new designs that appeal to all demographics. The latest lines are inspired by trend-led influences, allowing for retailers to offer customers the right style to suit their home.
Down to Earth
With more people getting involved with home growing, Woodlodge has extended its Down to Earth range, one of the widest collections of wholesale garden sundries available in the UK. New for 2022, the range includes sowing and growing tools to give everything a gardener would need to cultivate strong, healthy plants.
Outdoor wood furniture, decorative garden structures and timber ‘GYO’ specialist, Zest 4 Leisure was twice a finalist in the Outdoor Leisure category at the GIMA Awards with its Burghley and Chepstow Arbours.
Outdoor wood furniture, decorative garden structures and timber ‘GYO’ specialist, Zest 4 Leisure was twice a finalist in the Outdoor Leisure category at the GIMA Awards with its Burghley and Chepstow Arbours.
The multi-award winner, Burghley Arbour has an extra deep canopy which is not only stylish, but which provides additional shelter to extend the time spent in the garden.
Part of the Zest 4 Leisure Easy Build range, it is also especially quick and simple to build. Among numbers of other recent products, it is part of an expanding range focused on convenience for the consumer. Designed using DFMA (Designed for Manufacture and Assembly) principles, it is all about using fewer components which are more easily put together.
The Chepstow Arbour is all about sunshine and natural light. It has a high arched canopy making it a light and airy place to relax in the garden. With the diamond trellis casting beautifully patterned shadows, it is also a stunning garden feature and a real statement piece.
Commenting on Zest’s latest GIMA success, Simon Davison, Zest’s Head of Commercial Development said, “We’re delighted to be recognised by such an esteemed panel of judges, especially given the high standard of submissions overall. As a company specialising in the natural beauty of slow-grown softwood, we’ve just invested over £400,000 in top quality product designers and in our new product development centre, so it’s great to see our innovation strategy paying off.”
Zest 4 Leisure was established in 2005 to bring high quality, FSC® certified timber garden products to garden centres, online retailers, builders’ merchants, and major purchasing groups across the UK. For further information about Zest 4 Leisure’s range of arbours, decorative structures and garden furniture visit www.zest4leisure.co.uk.
The great and good of the garden retail industry came together to celebrate the 40th annual GIMA Awards at a glittering black-tie event, held at the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort on November 11th 2021...
The great and good of the garden retail industry came together to celebrate the 40th annual GIMA Awards at a glittering black-tie event, held at the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort on November 11th 2021.
Celebrating the innovation, dedication and passion that goes into everything – from product development, to marketing campaigns and point of sale – the evening saw 17 award winners revealed and was accompanied by a much-needed night of merriment to mark the return of the awards after a two-year hiatus.
This year the GIMA Awards winners were selected by a panel of industry experts, made up of Alexa Blackmore, The Gardens Group; Andy Bunker, Alton Garden Centre; Matthew Bent, Bents Garden & Home; Trevor Pfeiffer, Garden Trade News; Victoria Redshaw, Scarlet Opus; Phillippa Stubbs, British Garden Centres; and Stuart Whalley, Rosebourne. With so many incredible entries, the judging day was one of hot debate and discussion but, together, the judges were able to decide on a list of highly deserving winners, as revealed at tonight’s ceremony.
GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall, commented on the event. “I would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the winners and to all those that joined us to welcome the return of the GIMA Awards. It was so good to be back and, even more so, to see that the industry has continued to grow and develop, even when faced with incredible adversity.
"The entries to the awards were of the highest calibre and demonstrate the perseverance and enthusiasm that continues to make garden retail one of the most exciting sectors to be part of.
“Our thanks also extend to our judges for lending us their expert eye and skilled opinion, as well as all of our sponsors; without whom the awards would be not be possible.”
The GIMA Sword of Excellence for 2021 was awarded to the team at Elho for its Green Basics Veggie Wall 80cm.
The big award of the night – the GIMA Sword of Excellence – was, this year, awarded to the team at Elho for its Green Basics Veggie Wall 80cm.
This all-in-one system, with frame and netting included, offers urban gardeners an instant growing solution and drew praise from the judges for its ease of use and ‘plug and play’ capabilities. The judges also said: “Such a great product, perfect for new gardeners with smaller outdoor space; and made from recycled plastics. It really ticks all the boxes.”
The 2021 GCA Supplier of the Year Award was a hotly contested award but it was Meadow View Stone who walked away with the coveted title. The judges offered some key reasons why Meadow View deserves this leading accolade, including: “Some of best communication and supply in some of the hardest times, keeping me informed and the full range supplied on time”, and “Consistent service throughout a challenging year. Very impressive support and supply.”
This year, the Gardenex Export AchievementAward was awarded to Wildlife World. The judges’ comments included: “A worthy winner of this year’s Export Achievement Award, showing great initiative and success. When developing a new sales channel in the USA, Wildlife World remarketed its bird care products for the American market, created vibrant and eye-catching instore displays and is now successfully trading with over 50 Wild Birds Unlimited stores, achieving a significant increase in sales in the USA.”
The GIMA Awards newest award – Sustainability – was also a hard-fought category, with Phoenox Textiles, Hygeia, Primeur and West Country Soil Improvement all enjoying finalist status. However, it was Dalefoot Compost who the judges selected as 2021 winner, describing it as, “a company that has sustainability and the environment at the very heart of what it does. As well as delivering a great peat-free product, its peatland restoration work makes Dalefoot a worthy winner of this inaugural Sustainability Award.”
Richard Jackson Garden - Plantsmith houseplant care product range
Winner: Richard Jackson Garden - Plantsmith houseplant care product range
Finalists: Evergreen Garden Care - Miracle-Gro Peat Free, SBM Life Science Ltd - Provanto® Smart Bug Killer, Sipcam Home & Garden - Ecofective Plant Disease Defence RTU and Refill, REMIN (Scotland) Ltd - 10kg bag REMIN volcanic rock dust
About the winner: Traditionally, houseplant care products are packaged and sold like traditional garden care products. They’re functional but not aesthetic, you’d hide them under the kitchen sink for example. Plantsmith is a new range of professionally formulated products, designed to look as good as they perform.
What the judges said: “Great looking and well executed product that will sell well in all houseplant departments.”
About the winner: It's a unique all-in-one ‘plug and play’ solution for any urban gardener wanting to grow climbing fruit, vegetables and flowers in a small space.
What the judges said: “Great all-in-one growing solution boosted by the use of recycled plastic.”
Finalists: GARDENA – Leaf Collector, Burgon & Ball - Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball garden tool additions, Westland Horticulture – The Capability Trowel.
About the winner: The HSA 26 is part of the STIHL AS Cordless System for garden maintenance. The trimmer attachments are easy to swap over in seconds and, with a battery run time of up to 110 minutes, this lightweight and manoeuvrable tool is equally good at trimming topiary or lawn edges.
What the judges said: “Great flexible tool, lightweight and helps keep everything trim and tidy.”
About the winner: With its light grey colour and contemporary design and dual use, firebowl/BBQ is a change from the traditional metal or terracotta garden heating options. Made from magnesium oxide, it is fire resistant, strong, resistant to mould and mildew, and can easily withstand the outdoor elements.
What the judges said: “Modern and functional. Suitable for all gardens, balconies and patios.”
About the winner: Aimed at novice gardeners and those looking for an economic and efficient way to fill flower beds and borders with long season colour. The seed is diluted with natural buckwheat husks to aid broadcast sowing. Grow beautiful flowers in three easy steps: Scatter, Rake, Awake!
What the judges said: “They've got everything right with this range; seed selection, packaging, name, easy to use, it really stood out.”
About the winner: With people spending more time in their gardens, introducing ONDULINE EASYLINE roofing sheets into the retail offering is creating a prime new opportunity to attract value-conscious customers who are keen to upgrade their existing garden buildings sustainably, rather than face the expense of a brand-new shed.
What the judges said: “A versatile product, ideal for small projects.”
About the winner: You can buy beautifully packaged scented candles and beauty kits, but gardening gift kits have always tended to be practical and not particularly attractive. Plantsmith wants to change that with our houseplant care gift boxes. Designed to appeal as a gift for all houseplant lovers, especially the more style-conscious gardeners.
What the judges said: “The ideal gift for any houseplant lover.”
About the winners: These are fantastic products for a few reasons: They are ethically produced – both in the sense of materials used – natural and recycled – and the fact that these products support woman in very poor parts of Bangladesh. These social enterprises transform local communities, pioneer upcycling, empower women, champion refugee rights and practice organic farming.
What the judges said: “Important social and environmental values embedded into good-looking, well made, practical products.”
About the winner: As concern escalates over pollinator decline and gardeners seek to make wildlife-friendly havens, Honeycomb and Bumbee were added to the Bee Kind range to draw attention to the plight of much-loved but endangered insects. Highly giftable, the range is the perfect container for any nature lover.
What the judges said: “The Bee Kind range has been one of this year's best sellers and, at the same time, has supported the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, which is fabulous!”
About the winner: The Cotswold Granaries FSDU is a completely custom design, cut out of OSB using Wildlife World’s in-house CNC machine. The laser-engraved header, logo and shelf stripes offer a unique design, whilst cutting the environmental impact of printing! The unit is also made from 100% FSC and PEFC Timber.
What the judges said: “An attractive piece of point of sale that's natural, rustic, simple and not over-engineered.”
About the winner: No other wild animal food company has produced products in fully 100% home compostable packaging, even down to the re-sealable zip. It's a top quality, nutritionally dense range of feeds that will attract and sustain wildlife in the consumer’s garden.
What the judges said: “Attractive and well executed packaging with clear sustainable credentials. Everything, even the resealable zips are fully compostable!”
Winner: Evergreen Garden Care – Miracle-Gro Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Winner: Evergreen Garden Care – Miracle-Gro Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Finalists: Stihl - TV ad and supporting campaign, Westland Horticulture – Peckish Digital Bird Food Campaign, Westland Horticulture – Specialist Feeds Digital Campaign.
About the winner: We have not seen a mental health campaign like this in the garden care space before. We were not seeking to promote a specific product with the campaign, but instead to work to encourage open dialogue about mental health and educate about the health benefits of gardening.
What the judges said: “A well-executed campaign, which really brought the connection between gardening, mindfulness and wellbeing to the fore, as well as encouraging an open dialogue about mental health.”
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La Hacienda, the home of outdoor living within the AMES UK portfolio, has unveiled the Heatmaster Popular electric heater.
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Autumn Lawn Treatment is a vital product for lawn maintenance pre-winter, a period which is seeing more and more gardeners make purchases to safeguard their garden spaces against the ravages of winter.
Mildew Clear for Edibles will assist retailers to expand sales in plant protection categories while providing novice and experienced consumers alike with an instant solution to fungal diseases on vegetables, fruit and flowers. The iconic Neudorff sunflower logo on the packaging, combined with inspiring imagery of healthy crops, will drive sales at the point of purchase by instilling confidence into consumers who are seeking an efficient and effective solution to mildew outbreaks. Expanding the range of products that are gentle to the environment is in Neudorff’s DNA and the introduction of Mildew Clear for Edibles further strengthens the company’s leading portfolio while handing retailers another tool to increase basket spend.”
From adorning garden trees to adorning garden walls, the silhouette theme transfers effortlessly and elegantly to the intricate designs of wall art. The 50cm x 50cm decorative circular silhouette mirrors are now available in a bronze effect finish to complement the existing black metal designed already offered by Primus and each come in individually packaged mail order boxes for safe and easy transportation. The same wall art is also available as a simple silhouette background without the mirror element appealing to all tastes.
Since the launching of ARS Corporation back in 1876 a lot has changed from their first “Tobacco Hocho” a knife to cut Tobacco. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Hocho does not make todays catalogue of products, but there are now 120 of the finest cutting tools available worldwide to choose from.
Not only is SuperSoil a highly effective growing media that helps plants to grow better and establish quicker, it also boasts some pretty impressive green credentials of its own, helping to save water, reduce waste and avoid the need for harmful chemicals.
