GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest

What's New for 2026

In This Issue
Welcome to the new issue of the GIMA Buyers’ Guide & New Product Digest
A-Z listing of GIMA New Product Digest Advertisers
Altico’s Show Stopping 2026 Range
Khloris watering systems for AutoPot
Greenman Garden Tools launches Premium Stainless Steel Collection
Bees Seeds – Inspiring to Grow!
Keep mice out of house & home with Big Cheese
Boost your garden centre’s success with Biohort’s latest innovations
Cutting-edge innovation from Burgon & Ball
Charnwood brooms: compact display, maximum impact
Choose Countrywide Bird Food for happy birds and happy customers
Durstons breaks the mould: a fresh identity for a future-ready brand
elho: stylish, sustainable solutions for every space
Miracle-Gro® provides a helping hand to all gardeners with brand refresh and Quality Guarantee in 2026
Elevate outdoor living with Fandango’s 2026 range
Fresh decorative ranges from Fargro to drive retail sales
FeatherSnap brings smart innovation to wild bird care
Formbar helps centres invest in quality that’s built to last
Tree pruning made easy with GARDENA StarCut Lopper
Luxe Living: artisan style meets sustainable comfort
Glee co-locates with Autumn Fair in 2026
Webb launches the new Eco X-Series 40V (2 x 20V) range
Harvest Wildlife unveils new ranges and collaborations
HEX Living: lasting, limitless, luxury
Hortiwool: sustainable way to nurture plants
Pollen by Hunter Stoves: warmth, style and atmosphere
Johnsons Lawn Seed: Ace in the pack
LAVA-LITE®: Natural solutions that grow sales
Meadow View Stone: Mediterranean style leads the way
Melcourt introduces new additions to award-winning range
Explore new adventures with Mercia
New ranges from Museums & Galleries Ltd
Put a smile back on your statues with Patio Black Spot
Phoenox Tiles: HugRug launches outdoor collection
What’s new for 2026 in the Empathy by PlantWorks range
Primeur delivers again!
RocketGro: a rocketing success!
SBM Life Science welcomes Thermacell®
SealStop – set it and forget it!
ecofective® Nourish & Bloom – a new era of plant nutrition
Get ready for an astounding Autumn with Smart Garden
Garden centres are blooming with the latest collaborations between RHS and UK Greetings
Complete the growing journey with Vitavia
Vitax expands its easy choice range for 2026
Westland launches PureGreen™ – the ultimate lawn seed
Marriage’s – nourishing those we cherish
Grow your sales sustainably with Woodmansterne
Double SOLEX win for Zest in 20th anniversary year 
GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest Autumn 2025 - read on-line here
Honouring innovation and achievement: The 2025 GIMA Award winners
GIMA Sword of Excellence
GCA Supplier of the Year Award (Large Business)
GCA Supplier of the Year (Small to Medium Business)
Gardenex Export Achievement Award
Sustainability Award
Associate of the Year
Garden Care - sponsored by Decco
Growing Planting Equipment & Sundries
Garden Tools, Machinery & Implements – sponsored by Toolbank
Outdoor Leisure – sponsored by LOFA
Plants, Seeds & Bulbs
Garden Landscaping
Garden Clothing & Gifts
Pet Care, Aquatics & Wild Bird Care
Garden Lighting, Water Features & Ornamentation
Decorative Pots & Planters
Best Point of Sale Material
Best Marketing Campaign
Send us your news and great ideas

The GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest - What's New for 2026  - has been brought to you by the Garden Trade News team at Potting Shed Press.

 

Contact us with your news.  Email GTN editor Trevor Pfeiffer: trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk

 

or GTN Digital Editor Neil Pope: neil@pottingshedpress.co.uk or call the GTN office on 01733 775700.

For advertising enquiries contact Alan Burdon: alan@pottingshedpress.co.uk

 


Welcome to the new issue of the GIMA Buyers’ Guide & New Product Digest

As another season comes to an end and we look ahead to a new year of opportunity, I find myself reflecting on how far our industry has come and how proud I am to be part of it. This edition of the GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest not only showcases the very best in garden retail innovation for 2026, but also captures the remarkable spirit that defines our community...

Kate Ebbens

GIMA President 2025/2026

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Altico’s Show Stopping 2026 Range
 

Loved for their elegant aesthetics and quality, Altico’s Virtue Water Features has experienced growing demand. Crafted from glazed ceramic and heat-fired for resilience, these premium designs offer a refined finish that enhances outdoor spaces...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Khloris watering systems for AutoPot
 

Want to grow stunning, long-living, diverse houseplants with ease? The kind of eye-catching varieties that can transform even a small indoor or balcony space into an other-worldly green haven? Khloris can help you do all this, and more...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Greenman Garden Tools launches Premium Stainless Steel Collection
 

Greenman Garden Tools is proud to introduce four exceptional additions to our professional-grade range for 2026, each engineered to solve real challenges faced by serious gardeners and ground care professionals...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Bees Seeds – Inspiring to Grow!
 

Founded in 2008 and formerly known as G Plants Ltd, we are now Bees Seeds Limited. Our vision is simple; we want to inspire and encourage individuals to grow...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Keep mice out of house & home with Big Cheese
 

STV has launched The Big Cheese Mouse Out to meet growing demand from UK householders to keep their homes rodent-free without needing to use poison baits or mechanical traps...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Boost your garden centre’s success with Biohort’s latest innovations
 

Biohort develops durable outdoor products that set standards in terms of quality and design...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Cutting-edge innovation from Burgon & Ball
 

This autumn brings a wide range of innovation from Burgon & Ball, creator of beautiful premium tools, accessories and gifts since 1730. From a major relaunch of its premium RHS-endorsed hand cutting tools, to extensive new choices in beautiful gardening gifts, there’s something to appeal to every retailer...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Charnwood brooms: compact display, maximum impact
 

With over 160 years of British manufacturing expertise, Charles Bentley has established itself the leading producer of brushware in the UK...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Choose Countrywide Bird Food for happy birds and happy customers
 

Albert E James & Son, manufacturers of Countrywide Bird Food, has been proudly producing bird seed since 1962. Carefully-sourced from only the finest ingredients, our expertly-formulated, highly-cleaned, dust-free blends are full of flavour, nutrition and texture...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Durstons breaks the mould: a fresh identity for a future-ready brand
 

Durstons is unveiling a bold new brand identity – one that is rooted in heritage but looks firmly to the future...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
elho: stylish, sustainable solutions for every space
 

elho’s new b’s biodiversity range marks its first step in wildlife products, with a collection designed to support birds, bees and beneficial insects in gardens, balconies and outdoor spaces...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Miracle-Gro® provides a helping hand to all gardeners with brand refresh and Quality Guarantee in 2026
 

As the new growing season approaches, Miracle-Gro® is set to make 2026 a standout year, with a £2M+ brand investment designed to help every gardener create an outdoor space they can be proud of...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Elevate outdoor living with Fandango’s 2026 range
 

Fandango Fire Tools is proud to supply the Kindling Cracker™ – a best-seller in many garden centres, including Blue Diamond, Longacres, Burford Garden Company, and Waitrose Garden – and a proven performer in the outdoor heating category...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Fresh decorative ranges from Fargro to drive retail sales
 

Fargro is proud to unveil its latest decorative planter collections for 2025, designed to give garden retailers stylish, high-margin ranges that are as eye-catching as they are practical...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
FeatherSnap brings smart innovation to wild bird care
 

Technology is transforming how consumers interact with their homes and gardens – from smart lighting indoors to robotic mowers outdoors. Now, one of the garden’s most traditional categories is getting a tech makeover with FeatherSnap, a first-of-its-kind smart bird feeder and camera...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Formbar helps centres invest in quality that’s built to last
 

Formbar specialises in helping garden centres invest in quality that is built to last. Its trolleys and baskets are designed for durability, comfort, and sustainability – with recycled materials, spare parts for easy maintenance, and service support that extends their life...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Tree pruning made easy with GARDENA StarCut Lopper
 

The GARDENA StarCut Lopper makes pruning at height effortless, precise, and safe – ensuring gardeners can keep trees healthy and looking their best without the need for ladders...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Luxe Living: artisan style meets sustainable comfort
 

Luxe Living is an artisan-inspired range of natural and sustainable rugs and cushions designed to elevate both indoor and outdoor spaces, offering garden centre buyers a stylish, eco-conscious solution for contemporary living...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Glee co-locates with Autumn Fair in 2026
 

Glee and Autumn Fair unite for two incredible days in September 2026 – and we’re creating something extraordinary...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Webb launches the new Eco X-Series 40V (2 x 20V) range
 

Webb, trusted by British gardeners for generations, has unveiled its new Eco X-Series 40V cordless range – combining Webb’s heritage with the fast-growing appeal of battery powered garden machinery...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Harvest Wildlife unveils new ranges and collaborations
 

Harvest Wildlife Products is one to watch, as the UK’s leading wild bird food manufacturer unveils its biggest ever line-up for 2026. With three inspiring new brands and new additions to its much-loved Suet Shop range, Harvest is redefining how we feed the birds in our gardens...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
HEX Living: lasting, limitless, luxury
 

When HEX Living was formed, there was one goal: to bring engineering excellence to the British outdoor living market. The result is a unique collection of products, made in Britain and designed with your customers in mind...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Hortiwool: sustainable way to nurture plants
 

Hortiwool Garden Pads, made from 100% pure British wool, offers eco-conscious gardeners a natural, sustainable way to nurture their plants and protect the planet...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Pollen by Hunter Stoves: warmth, style and atmosphere
 

Engineered for modern outdoor living, Pollen by Hunter Stoves is a contemporary range of high-quality outdoor heating products designed to bring warmth, style and atmosphere...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Johnsons Lawn Seed: Ace in the pack
 

Ace Lawn is a revolutionary seed mixture designed to meet today’s growing demand for greener, low-maintenance lawns that deliver both beauty and resilience...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
LAVA-LITE®: Natural solutions that grow sales
 

Today’s gardeners want more than quick fixes, they want natural, sustainable products that genuinely deliver. That’s why more and more retailers are turning to LAVA-LITE®, a unique range made from sustainably sourced volcanic stone...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Meadow View Stone: Mediterranean style leads the way
 

As 2026 approaches, gardeners and buyers are moving beyond simply watching trends to making more thoughtful, data-driven choices. Industry insights and Google search data confirm a strong shift toward Mediterranean-style gardens, with Houzz reporting a 200% year-on-year increase in interest...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Melcourt introduces new additions to award-winning range
 

At Melcourt, we’ve been committed to formulating high performance, peat-free growing media, using responsibly-sourced ingredients for more than 40 years, earning us three Royal Warrants in the process...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Explore new adventures with Mercia
 

After a successful premiere at Glee 2025 we are excited to announce we will officially be launching our new range of outdoor toys early next year!

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
New ranges from Museums & Galleries Ltd
 

Museums & Galleries Ltd has had a busy summer and autumn 2025, with the release of multiple new gift products and card ranges...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Put a smile back on your statues with Patio Black Spot
 

Revive the colour & condition to gravestone and ornamentals with Stone King ® – Ornaments and & Gravestone Cleaner – a gentle cleaning solution that breaks down organic grime and discolouration...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Phoenox Tiles: HugRug launches outdoor collection
 

Hug Rug has always been a brand defined by sustainability and comfort, and creating beautifully designed pieces that care for the home, and the planet. This season, we’ve launched our latest innovation – Hug Rug Outdoor Collection...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
What’s new for 2026 in the Empathy by PlantWorks range
 

Empathy by PlantWorks, the UK’s leading name in biological gardening solutions, is expanding its popular product portfolio for 2026 with a wave of exciting new launches. Each offers an effective and sustainable upgrade to traditional chemical feeds, while giving retailers fresh opportunities to grow sales.

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Primeur delivers again!
 

Primeur are excited to showcase a number of fresh innovations for 2026, with a range of new products that combine sustainability, style and practicality for both the home and garden...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
RocketGro: a rocketing success!
 

RocketGro are very proud of our Organic Approved Compost range. We utilise a rich natural substrate from our farm in Somerset, that we have in abundance from the green energy production facility that powers 11,000 nearby homes...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
SBM Life Science welcomes Thermacell®
 

SBM Life Science has expanded its extensive portfolio with Thermacell®, a proven mosquito and midge repellent range, now available across the garden centre and DIY market...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
SealStop – set it and forget it!
 

SealStop is the simple but clever hosepipe attachment taking the gardening world by storm. Just clip it on, turn on the tap and walk away – SealStop automatically stops the flow of water when your container is full. No timers, no batteries, no wasted water. It’s that easy: set it and forget it...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
ecofective® Nourish & Bloom – a new era of plant nutrition
 

Nourish & Bloom is the newest innovation by ecofective®: an organic plant feed enriched with nature’s best blends to nourish plants. Whether you’re tending balcony pots or cultivating a vegetable patch, Nourish & Bloom feeds flowers, fruits, and vegetables with visible results and lasting impact...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Get ready for an astounding Autumn with Smart Garden
 

This year the choice of seasonal décor from Smart Garden Products is bigger and better than ever before...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Garden centres are blooming with the latest collaborations between RHS and UK Greetings
 

Curated Wild, their newest card and gift dressing range consists of four stunning card designs, as well as complementary gift bags and roll wrap – ideal for a variety of occasions...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Complete the growing journey with Vitavia
 

When customers walk into a garden centre, they’re looking for inspiration as much as they are for products. They come for seeds, soil, tools, pots, and plants, but too often, their journey stops short of the one product that can transform their growing experience: a greenhouse...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Vitax expands its easy choice range for 2026
 

Vitax has expanded its ‘easy choice’ range by adding two showstopping products for next season as the demand for tailored, plant-specific feeds continue to grow...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Westland launches PureGreen™ – the ultimate lawn seed
 

Westland Horticulture, home to market leading brands such as Jack’s Magic, Boost, Resolva, and Peckish, is introducing the ultimate lawn seed, PureGreen™ – a hand-picked blend bred for a longer lasting green lawn, that grows extra dense to combat weeds, to deliver the perfect lawn...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Marriage’s – nourishing those we cherish
 

So much thought goes into ensuring our products are healthy, nutritious and delicious. Our Nutri Pressed small animal feeds are rich in wholesome, tasty, real ingredients...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Grow your sales sustainably with Woodmansterne
 

As garden centres continue to evolve into vibrant retail destinations, Woodmansterne, the leading supplier of premium greeting cards, is helping retailers elevate their gifting category with beautifully designed cards and 100% plastic-free gift packaging that customers love and trust...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
Double SOLEX win for Zest in 20th anniversary year 
 

Timber garden furniture and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest won Best New Furniture Product Award for its Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Island and Best New Individual Product Award for its Ludlow Corner Pergola at Solex 2025...

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer
GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest Autumn 2025 - read on-line here

GIMA Buyers Guide & New Product Digest - What's New for 2026 - A valuable source of reference for the UK Garden Trade

 

New Products for the UK Garden Trade for 2025 from GIMA Members: Altico, Auto Pot Global, Avocet Hardware – Greenman Tools, Bees Seeds, Big Cheese (STV), Biohort    , Burgon & Ball, Charles Bentley, Countrywide Bird Food (AE James), Durstons, elho, Evergreen Garden Care, Fandango Fire Tools, Fargro, Feathersnap, Formbar, Gardena, Greenkey, Glee 2026, Handy, Harvest Pet Products, Hex Living, Hortiwool, Hunter Stoves, Johnsons Lawn Seeds, Lava-Lite, Meadow View Stone, Melcourt, Mercia Garden Products, Museums & Galleries, Patio Black Spot Removal Company, Phoenox Textiles, PlantWorks, Primeur, RocketGro, SBM Life Science, SealStop, Sipcam, Smart Garden Products, UK Greetings, Vitavia, Vitax, Westland Horticulture, WHM Pet Foods, Woodmansterne, Zest Outdoor Living, GIMA Member Directory, Garden Press Event.

Read more»
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg Yammer