Whilst we are all still coming to terms with the realisation of Climate Change, are we all adjusting our business models to adapt to those changes; probably not. As the 2019 season kicks-off, some companies will fare-better than others, but one British company which is determined to stay out in-front is Somerset based Durston Garden Products Ltd.
Traditionally, the buying season in the gardening industry has been between September and Christmas; with deliveries to garden centres normally commencing the following February. However, with the weather being so unpredictable and the seasons constantly changing, it means this is no longer the case.
“Critically, as suppliers and buyers we need to be able to react to whatever the weather throws our way”, says company spokesperson Dan Durston. This means we should at any given time, be able to place an order with the confidence of knowing that such an order WILL be met and more importantly, WILL be delivered on-time.
At Durston Garden Products we take pride in our customer service and can say without hesitation that if ever we are called upon to deliver compost, whatever the time of the year ‘We can and We Will’ deliver on our promise to all our customers, which is, to deliver our products within five days of any order taken, to anywhere within the UK. We have an extensive collection of top quality peat and loam based composts that are ideal for a variety of gardens and plants and which can be used all-year-round. The collection ranges from the ever popular Multi-Purpose composts, to Seed and Cutting compost, Bulb Fibre, John Innes ranges and much, much more.
So why does Durstons think they can survive where others may fail?
“All our products are home-produced here in the UK, which gives us an advantage over many of our competitors, something we identify with as our unique-selling-point. On top of this, the quality of our growing media and the value-for-money that it offers is well documented. We are more flexible in our approach to business which many garden centres seem to like. Also, and unlike other well known brands you won’t find Durstons products cheaper in the supermarkets”.
Durstons has a reputation for being a truly proud and well established British business which has been around since 1860. It doesn’t export or import anything from overseas, and works tirelessly to ensure that all its work practices are thought through with a conscience.
Land management and recycling are particularly high on Durstons agenda and the company often goes that extra mile to ensure its environmental policies are well and truly met. “I’m a great believer that you reap-what you-sow” continues Dan, “and with the uncertainty of BREXIT still looming and many companies finding themselves in un-chartered waters, here at Durstons nothing has changed, so we can, with confidence move forward into this new year knowing we are well placed for an even better and brighter future. The World as we know it is changing, the Industry too is changing, but more importantly, Climate Change IS happening, and as long as we all keep that thought in the forefront of our minds as we go about our daily routines and adapt – We CAN and We WILL survive it.
For more information about Durston Garden Products visit them at the GLEE/Spring Fair, stand E20-21-Hall 8 from 3rd-7th February, or call the sales team on: 01458 442688.
