GIMA New Product Digest Spring 2023 - A valuable source of reference for the UK Garden Trade

Welcome to the 2023 Spring Edition of the GIMANew Product Digest

As Iwritethis, it’s only been afew days sincesnowcoveredthe ground and spring stills feels along way off.Iknow Ispeak formanyGIMA members when I saythatweare all desperatefor warmer weather so thatthe nation can start enjoying and nurturing their gardens and outdoor spaces in earnestonceagain.

Of course,the greatBritish weather is a common concern forour industry,infact, its unpredictability is the one constant. Theturbulenceofthe pastfew years has caused us all to question ‘whatdoes normal look like?’, but 2023 might be the closestwehavebeen forawhile.There is certainly an air of positivity shaping the mood, helped by supply chain issues stabilising and demand falling back into moreexpected patterns. Thefact that consumer data is also showing that shoppers arestill prioritising spend on their homes and gardens, despitethe world being fully opened up to them again, is also heartening. Whilst the world has changed, the nation’slove of gardening has remained and it is this potential which we,asanindustry,mustharness. Whether targeting traditional gardeners,

urban dwellers or ethical consumers, the opportunities really areendless.

In this spring edition of the GIMA Digest, youwill see howsuppliers have responded. Whether it’s support forretailers or new products to enticeconsumers and tackle common issues, the following pages are packed full of content thatdemonstrates our resilienceand passion forgarden retail. Look out fornew brands thathave brought newblood to our sector,and exciting innovation thatdemonstrates how we continue to think outside the boxand offer fresh solutions to newand existing consumer queries. I’venow doubt that much of whatfeatures in this edition of the GIMA Digestwill offer significant potential forretailers, with manyproducts set to scoop an award or twothis awardsseason! Whatever your needs –fromsourcing new supply partners, expanding your category offering, looking foryour next bestseller or simply wanting to understand the landscape better –this guide to the best thatGIMA members have to offer will be a must-read all season long.

Thanks to all the GIMA members that have contributed to the Digestthis spring, and to our wider membership and retailer network forcreating such avibrant and thriving industry.It’s an honour to be part of this industry and Iwish youall the very bestfor the season to come

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‘Ditch the peat’ with our new Heart of Eden absolutely no peat All-Purpose Natural Compost.

With the environment central to our company ethos, the Heart of Eden range is from sustainable sources obtained as close to utilisation as possible, thereforeminimising the carbon miles travelled. We arealso committed to reducing carbon emissions by ensuring that our absolutely no peat All-Purpose Compost is Peat-Free. The destruction of peat bogs not only adds to climate change, but it also removes an essential habitat for native plants and wildlife.

We arepassionate about the environment and our impact on it. In 2024, as part of Government’sPeatAction Plan, all garden centre’swill be banned from selling products containing peat. Why not ‘ditch the peat’ ahead of time to help these ancient peatlands recover by utilising our wonderful absolutely no peat All-Purpose Natural Compost.

So, as well as doing your bit for climate change and carbon emissions, our absolutely no peat All-Purpose Natural Compost is agreat all-round compost for indoor plants and outdoor gardening.

Our absolutely no peat All-Purpose Natural Compost is truly versatile, it can be used for sowing seeds, rooting cuttingsand filling pots, hanging baskets and tubs.

It is based on premium quality ingredients, enriched with naturally occurring nutrients and balanced fertiliser levels to ensurehealthy and vigorous plants at all stages of growth and under avariety of situations, for use all year round.

Make astatement with our new Heart of Eden Decorative Bark.

We don’twant style over substance, so we have developed Decorative Bark to help in the garden and at the same time do your bit for the environment!

This long-lasting Decorative Bark is anaturalproduct is made from 100% British mixed conifer bark which will showcase flowers and borders when used as amulch. As well as making gardens look attractive, it aids weed suppression and the soil retain moistureduringdry spells. It also helps protect your plants in frosts and from freezing in the winter. Therich colour of Decorative Bark provides an attractive backdrop to plants and shrubs, giving aneatand finished appearance to beds and borders.

Why not use it for creating natural walkways, which won’t become slippery in wet weather.Itadditionally gives feathered friends asafe, natural surface to scratch around in!

The Heart of Eden range is produced in the heart of the lush Eden Valley in Cumbria. With the River Eden at its centre, it stretches from the charming market town of Penrith to the rolling Howgills, with the Pennines to the east and the towering Lake District fells to the west.

Enhance your flower beds and borders with our new Heart of Eden Pine Bark Nuggets.

If youare looking for the Rolls Royce of barks, then look no further than our Pine Bark Nuggets. This stunning, longlasting product is sourced from UK renewableorsustainable sources and will enhance any garden or walkway

It provides aclean background which will showcase flowers and foliage when used as amulch, but also supresses weeds and helps retain soil moistureduring dry spells.

Pine Bark Nuggets arealso certified to BSEN:1177 to not only give you peace of mind when creating play areas, but it is visually enticing for young adventurers!

Boostsoils thenatural way with our new Heart of Eden Soil Improver.

Having aproblem with heavy soils? Our Soil Improver is the perfect solution and will also help with moistureretention, encouraging plant growth, as well as long-term soil fertility This versatile product can be utilised for planting out, top dressing and mulching.

Developed from natural ingredients and organic matter to improve the productivity of garden or allotment soils, the Heart of Eden Soil Improver is created from Peat Free from renewable, sustainable UK sources.

Greatversatility for gardens from the new Heart of Eden Composted Bark Fines.

Composted Bark Fines area long-lasting, durable and natural type of mulch. They areideal for all kinds of flower beds, borders and large containers, and provide optimum weed suppression and moistureretention. This is acomposted product, so it is moredurablethan other bark products and enriches soil fertility over time by slowly releasing nutrients into the soil.

With its rich dark colour, Composted Bark Fines create an inviting appearance in the garden by beautifully showcasing flowers and foliage.

Our Composted Bark Fines aresourced from 100% British sustainable or renewablesources.

AutoPot Keep Growing!

Unchecked horticultural adventurism wherever you grow.Agarden of your very own, capable of raising flowers, fruit, and veg without theneedfor in-earth outdoor space. Amess-free, powerfree means of feeding and irrigating that liberates you to cultivate what you want, when you want. AutoPot Watering Systems aim to bring growers allthis and more, regardless of their past experience.

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

The 4Pot System combines ease of use and minimal labour with thecapacity to grow exquisite, fruitful, and even prizewinning plants. It comes complete with four 15 litre modules, a47litrereservoir and all fittings required to create alayout to suit your space. Thanks to the modular configuration of all our systems 4Pot is infinitely extendable, providing plenty of latitude for expansion.

Trusted by our closest friends, esteemed hobby growers, and national champions alike, the easy2grow Kit is especially adept with short bushy varieties and tall vine crops. easy2grow combines two pots in asingle module tray, making it our most space efficient system and it can be used with 8.5 litreor15litrepots.

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

As with all AutoPot Watering Systems, irrigation is controlled via the AQUAvalve5, apatented water control device. In 4Pot, easy2grow,and Tray2Grow the AQUAvalve5 sits in a compartment next to the module tray and is connected to your reservoir using thepipework andfittings provided.

AutoPot Watering Systems areendlessly extendable with extra modules and fittings available separately

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Water flows to the AQUAvalve5 and it opens, supplying water to the main tray to adepth of 20mm. At that depth the AQUAvalve closes. Only once the plants have exhausted the supply of water does theAQUAvalve5 reopen to repeat the cycle. This Plant Controlled Irrigation allows growers to relax, enjoy their plants, and spend theirtime honing their horticultural skills, safe in the knowledge that watering is always taken careof.

TheAQUAvalve5 is gravity fed and requires no electricity or running water whatsoever.This allows it to be left unattended for extended periods in the greenhouse, in the garden and on patios, or balconies.

NEW Small Bottle, Big Impact from EASYCare

Azpects launched their new line of EASYCare Minis at the Garden Press Event on the 21 February 2023. This innovative range of retailfriendly,highly concentrated cleaning products offers solutions for all kinds of outdoor cleaning.

Go Greener

Available in 150ml bottles, these highly concentrated cleaners use less packaging and create less waste. Small bottles reduce shipping cost and carbon footprint for a greener solution to garden care.

Algae Cleaner

Easily clean algae, lichen, and mould from all kinds of hard surfaces to refresh your garden.

Deck Cleaner

Quickly eliminate dirt and grime from decking, fences, and sheds for a renewed appearance.

Exterior Fabric Cleaner

Clear grime and mould from cushion covers and parasols, leaving the fabric clean and fresh.

Patio Cleaner

Efficiently remove dirt and grime from patios, paths, and driveways to revitalise your outdoor spaces.

The attractive shelf-ready packaging can be re-filled again and again for an easy,low-cost display in store.

“Great idea! Sometimes you don’t want to commit to a big bottle or you may want to do a small area. ”

Rebecca Cox, National Account Manager

Retail Division for Azpects commented, “The highly concentrated formula enables more efficient packaging and shipping, areduced carbon footprint and amoreattractive price point for consumers. Why should customers pay for water when they have it at home?

Highly Concentrated

Our little products go along way; each bottle makes up to 3litres of cleaning solution and covers up to 20m2. The new range offers excellent value for money and will help retailers increase their cleaning sales in 2023.”

Gress, Features Editor at Garden Trade News

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Sustainable Gold!

As sustainable and climate-friendly gardening becomes mainstream, Royal Warrant holder’sCarbon Gold has arange of Biochar products created for professional greenkeepers, crop growers, tree carespecialists, home growers, gardeners, and allotmenteers alike.

Proven to enhance lawns and trees, enrich biology in the Soil, rejuvenate compost and boost houseplant health, it can hold up to six times its weight in water,making it an ideal product to reduce water consumption for use indoors and outdoors to ensureplant vitality!

As asustainable alternative to peat-based composts and chemical pesticides &fertilisers, which can harm health and fuel the climate crisis, Carbon Gold enriches its products

with multiple strains of fungi, bacteria &minerals to support healthy growth, which scientificstudies andcommercial trials have validated.

Biochar itself sequesters (locks) carbon into the Soil, reducing the CO² levels that would otherwise be released into our atmosphere. It is proven to aid soil fertility by retaining nutrients and moisture, which means every kilogram used positively affects our environment!

Carbon Gold’sBiochar Lawn Improver is revolutionising how turf professionals, greenkeepers and gardeners carefor their lawns. Lawn Improver creates luscious green surfaces while improving soil structure beneath them -perfect for laying down seeds, boosting your lawn or sowing new grasses. Lawn Improver is not only agame-changing product

for the garden but is commonly used by sports turf professionals, golf and bowling greens, racecourses and football pitches, as it helps grass roots grow quickly,making it super resilient and densely green without chemicals.

Carbon Gold’sSoilImprover is perfect for resilient and productive vegetables, which increases organic matter in the Soil. Packed full of natural biology, it can be used as acompost or soil additive in any soil environment, whether it be clay or even sandy Soil; it provides long-term health benefits whilst giving plants aboost ofbiology, improving vitality,water retention and ensuring quicker establishment and root growth.

Allproducts in the range areBritishmade, and Soil Associated approved for organic growing.

EKJU Relax Benches

Introducing anew range to partner EKJU’s famous ‘Relax Chair’ design featuring a collection of two and three-seater benches that arespace-efficient, ergonomically designed and ideal for people to enjoy the great outdoors together.

Relax Bench Split

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

Relax In One

The Relax TwoinOne Bench and Relax Three in One Bench featurea seamless back support, perfectly angled to ensure comfort in use. As well as this, the benches featurerobust integral legs to support the bench seat throughout years of use. The simple contemporary look and colours available will also last the test of time, suiting any style garden, with brown and natural green pressuretreatment colour options. Seating up to three people these cosy garden benches have asolid FSCtimber construction meaning couples and families can relax on this space-efficient furnitureintheir favourite outdoor space with peace of mind, be it garden, courtyard, or balcony

EKJU will be showcasing the Relax Bench range at the 2023 Glee Birmingham (UK) and Spoga (Germany) exhibitions in June. Speak to the EKJU team today to discuss the rangeAustris.Intenbergs@ekju.lv.For moreinformation visit www.ekju.com.

elho keeps land and ocean in mind with sustainable pots

elho’socean collection uses waste maritime plastic, including fishing nets, and ropes, in its production process to create these beautiful ocean pots while preventing the materials from finding their way into oceans.

The use of these maritime waste materials results in oneof-a-kindpots, with unique colour tones, including atlantic blue and pacificgreen,and astunning marble effect, almost as though it is reflecting the colour and movement of the ocean. With such natural and subtle shades, these pots areeasy to style in an variety of different home styles, making them an attractive option for awide range of plant enthusiasts!

For over 60 years, elho has been looking for new ways to make it easier for people to introduce natureinto their lives, creating sustainable plant pots that help make the world agreener place. Its oceans collection is just another example of its mission in action, helping to keep oceans clean while injecting homes with adose of colour and style. At the same time, it taps into the everincreasing appetite among consumers to make considered, ethical choices, which provides broad appeal and opportunities for retailers. To

Available in aselection of sizes, including 14cm, 16cm, 18cm and 22cm, thereisa pot to suit arange of plant sizes, while their natural, rounded shape provides astylish accent to the home. The larger 18cm and 22cm pots arealso compatible with elho’sself-watering inserts, offering plant lovers aconvenient and simple way to keep plants healthy and hydrated by giving them the right amount of water at exactly the right time.

elho is on amission to help people introduce morenature into their lives and is passionate about making the world a greener place and with this range of beautifully designed and eco-friendly pots, oceans will be cleaner and homes will be even morestylish.

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Oceans pot 14cm -£6.99

Oceans pot 16cm -£8.99

Oceans pot 18cm -£10.99

Oceans pot 22cm -£14.99

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KEEP GROWING WITH THE UK’sNO. 1PLANT FOOD*

Miracle-Gro® has been helping UK gardeners grow bigger and morebeautiful plants for over 35 years, but it’snot just plants we help to grow.

Miracle-Gro® is the number one garden carebrand and consistently delivers category growth through its market leading product ranges, investment in new product innovation and advertising support, as well as industryleading PR and online campaigns, partnering with celebrities and influencerstoreachconsumers at every stage of their shopping journey.

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

With our research into consumer shopping habits, underpinned by our strong understanding of the category, we areconfidentthat we areengaging with gardeners throughout every stage of their journey,and we arealways looking ahead for category growth opportunities that benefitall of us.

Newfor 2023

Ourfull Miracle-Gro®liquid plant food range has moved to our iconic yellow bottle. Having the full range in yellow bottles enhances Miracle-Gro’sstandout on fixture, provides abeacon for the plant food category and makes it easier for shoppers to find the best product to meet their needs helping to increase conversion at fixture. We look forwardtoworking togetherinthe futureand enabling all gardeners to keep growing.

To find outmoreabout Evergreen Garden Care’sproduct range visit evergreentrade.co.uk

*Source: GfK TotalGarden CareMarket, MATSeptember2022 Miracle-Gro® is aregistered trademark of OMS Investments and is used under license from OMS Investments.

NEW FISKARS RANGE BRINGS QUALITY COOKING TO THE GREATOUTDOORS

Fiskars, the UK’sleading gardening tool supplier,isoffering retail partners brand-new business building opportunities thanks to the introduction of astylish and practical range of outdoor cooking products; the Norden Grill collection.

Inspired by the pureNordicnature, the new Norden Grill range is Fiskars’ first outdoor cooking collection, helping to open moreopportunities for retailers to attract new consumer groups.

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

Fashioned from cast iron with auniqueThermium™ mineral treatment, the durable and attractive Norden Grill Chef Pot is low maintenance and easy to carefor.Paired with the optional Grill Chef Basket/Steamer and Grill Chef Plate, it brings flame-kissed or wood-fired flavour to nearly any dish, whether grilled, simmered, fried, steamed, or roasted. All items in the Norden Grill Chef system arestackable for easy and compact storage and have been crafted from long-lasting materials. The range further enhances Fiskars’ ongoing commitment to the delivery of truly sustainable, carbon neutral tools, as the products’ environmental impact has been considered throughout the design process. The raw materials used have been sustainably sourced to ensurepremium performance and also treated to provide durability and longevity

In addition, thanks to the new launch from Fiskars, the brand is offering consumers the opportunity to do more

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in their outdoor space. It’snow morethan just gardening, as, by using the breadth of Fiskars products available, Brits can enjoy their garden in anew way by harvesting their own produce for their outdoor cooking, too.

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

Fiskars continue to support retail partners with direct delivery,display solutions and in storedemosoftheir garden tools range, get in touch to arrange avisit from your local Field Sales Representative.

For moreinformation visit www.fiskars.com and contact ukinfo@fiskars.com

Introducing the new five-strong Arch collection from Forest Garden

Forest Garden, the UK’sleading manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products, are giving homeowners the chance to inject decorative touches to their gardens this summer with the launch of five new wooden arches.

The collection, which includes acontemporarytriple archway made from sleek sleepers, has been created to offer consumers design-led options when it comes to adding decorative structures to their garden.

Jenny Davis, Forest Garden’sHeadofMarketing, said:

“Arches area fantastic accessoryfor any garden. In terms of aesthetics, they add instant interest and areperfectfor injectingheight into any space, which can help agarden feel moreexpansive. From apractical perspective, they area great way to encourage climbing flowers and plants.

“This summer,Ibelieve we aregoing to see homeowners invest in decorative items for their garden, going all-out on creating their own outdoor sanctuary

“This new collection will help them achieve their design ideas without breaking the bank. Thereisanarchfor all budgets.”

The new additions to Forest Garden’sarchcollection are: Sleeper Arch Set of 3, Slatted Arch, Hanbury Flat TopArch, Hanbury Dome TopArchand Classic Flat TopArch.

Like all products from Forest Garden, this collection has quality and design at the fore. All products aremadeusing FSC certified timber and come with a15-yearanti-rot guarantee.

Prices start at £84.99, see forestgarden.co.uk for moredetails.

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New for 2023 Greenworks 24V

4’’Brushless

Pruning

Saw /Mini Chainsaw

Greenworks has anumber of battery-powered chainsaws in its range, but this latest 24V model’skey difference is in its size. With a4” bar and chain, measuring 17.28 x3.15 x8.19”, and weighing just, this mini chainsaw is smaller than comparable manufacturer’sproducts, and is perfect for safely and effectively cutting small tree limbs and branches, and pruning.

Aworld-leading brand when it comes to cordless garden machinery technology, Greenworks’ 24V battery provides 20% morepower and35% more run-time,plus a quick charge of just 60 minutes. The battery is interchangeable with morethan30 Greenworks garden, power and indoor products.

The Greenworks 24V 4’’Brushless Pruning Saw /Mini Chainsaw combines arange of excellent features, in the smallest unit of its type, at avery good price point.

The brushless motor provides double the torque, for more power,longer run times, quiet operation, and extended motor life, making for avery handy tool indeed.

Just as importantly,it’salso very easy to use. As abatterypowered device, no petrol is required, so no carburettor, no spark plug, and no starter rope; instead, asimple push button is all it takes to get started. Its ultra-lightweight, compact design means it can be handled by anyone and, with tool-less tensioning, bar and chain maintenance is quick and easy (no tools arerequired).

Cordless garden tools area major growth area and

Greenworks leads the field. Lightweight and compact, all Greenworks products areeasy to storeand the battery is interchangeable with other tools. Withnoemissions and lower running and maintenance costs than petrol equivalents, plus no power cables to contend with, Greenworks provides convenience and ease of use.

The 24V 4’’Brushless Pruning Saw /Mini Chainsaw is the latest Greenworks product, providing customers with an easy-to-handle alternative to large chainsaws, opening up the market for atoolthat is frequently viewed as too intimidating to use.

About Handy

Handy has grown to become one of the UK’slargest independent garden machinery wholesale distributorsand manufacturers, supplying specialist dealers, large national retailers, garden centres and mail-order companies.

As the UK-appointed distributor for Greenworks and Cramer cordlessequipment, Handy is at theforefront of leading battery technology,whilstits successful traditional brands -including Webb, The Handyand QGardensupport aone-stop solution to allits customers’ garden equipment needs.

Withover 800 garden &DIY products, Handy offers the widest choice in the industry,fromlight domestic to heavyduty commercial.

Stocking leading brands from:

•Webb

•The Handy

•Q Garden

•Greenworks

•Cramer

•Solo

•Handy Parts

•Luceco

•Bosch

•McCulloch

•Karcher

•Flymo

•The Walsall Wheelbarrow Company

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Shaping the future of sustainable Wild BirdCare

It’samagical time when new life beckons for wild birds, with many new nests established. This is a tiring period for our feathered friends, but this is whereHoneyfield’scan help with nutritious high quality birdcaremixes and treats, all sustainably supplied with excellent retail support.

Honeyfield’sSustainable Suet Treats

Carrying on their manufacturing and farming heritage dating back to 1824, Honeyfield’sproduce suet-based birdfoodinthe UK,with afocus on the best available ingredients, sourced as locally as possible. Suet is ideal for attracting differing species into gardens as wild birds find it an ideal source of fat and protein that can be quickly digested and converted into energy

Honeyfield’sSuetBlocks (RRP £1.99) areanefficient snack to feed in the spring. These suet treats areavailable in three enriching options –Peanut, Fruity flavour and Mealworm & Insect. Each option comes supplied in apack of four 300g blocks.

With Honeyfield’sHigh Energy Seed Mix (from RRP £6.49) suet meets seed mix in this wholesome blend. This is aformulation containing an exciting mix of ingredients rich in fat and oil, such as kibbled sunflower hearts, peeled oats, suet pellets, nyjer seed, and rapeseed oil. It is suitable for using in hanging feeders, on birdtables and ground

feeders, so all birds can access the mix no matter how they like to feed. This mix is available in 1.6kg and bulk 12.6kg bags, which aremade from 30% recycled materials and arefully recyclable. Furthermore, this packaging is sourced within 50 miles of the Honeyfield’smanufacturing site, reducing carbon footprint.

Fat Balls that reduce waste

Honeyfield’sFat Balls 50 Box (RRP £11.99) is one of the most sustainable Fat Ball products available, supplied in fully branded UK sourced cardboardpacks which are100% biodegradable and 100% recyclable.

These fat balls contain minimum amounts of calcium carbonate –essential for ensuring birds can continue to lay healthy,hatch able eggs. and only wholesome natural ingredients to help improve birdhealthand palatability

As wellasreducing packaging waste and carbon emissions, Honeyfield’sare reducing food waste by making delicious Suet Balls that wild birds return for again and again.

Get in touch today to discuss abrand committed to the best quality birdfood and reducing waste -healthy birds and ahealthier planet.

AWaterfall of Innovation

3-in-1 Nozzle

This year,Hozelock areoffering an advanced solution to the popular standardnozzle design,which hasbeen part of the coreproduct range for morethan 30 years, with the launch of the new 3-in-1 Nozzle.

The improved powerful jet spray is ideal for cleaning garden tools and outdoor furniture, the enhanced cone spray is suitable for washing cars or watering awide area, and the new fine rose spray is perfect for gently watering flowers and plants without wasting water

With an ergonomic design and soft touch grip, the nozzle fits well in the user’shand and is easier to turn, making it morecomfortable to use, especially for longer periods of time.

The 3-in-1 Nozzle range has an RRP starting from £8.50.

Hozelock Outdoor Shower

This new product takes Hozelock’sproduct portfolio to a whole new sphere! The new Hozelock Outdoor Shower combines natureand technology to provide arefreshing experience.

With homeowners continuing to embrace their outside space, increasingly morepeople across the UK have invested in jacuzzis, hot tubs and pools, and the new Outdoor Shower is an ideal solution for these households and can easily be moved around the garden to give the user completeflexibility.

The innovative product uses the power of thesun to heat eight litres of water up to 60℃ which means it has zero pollution or energy usage. The large translucent base, which is made from recycled materials, creates an increased surface area which allows the systemtoheatthe water quicker,taking up to two hours.

The Outdoor Shower has an RRP of £149.99.

Wonderhoze

Following the success of therevolutionary product Superhoze, Hozelock is strengthening its brand position in the expandable hose market by launching anew expanding hose product –Wonderhoze.

Made from awoven fabric Wonderhoze is available in 12.5m and 25m lengths, making it ideal for small to medium sized gardens.

Wonderhoze expands up to 3x its length once fullofwater As the pressureofwater pumping through the hose is constant, Wonderhoze will not kink or twist. Plus, due to the natureofthe product and it retracting when not in use, the hose can be put away with ease when compared to traditional PVC hoses.

Wonderhoze has an RRP of £39.99 for the 12.5m and £49.99 for the 25m.

Superhoze City Bags

As Hozelock continues to provide products for all garden sizes and users, the launch of thenew Superhoze City bags include all astart-up gardener needs for city life withsmall outdoor spaces and can be stored away compactly

The versatile and durable bag provided has been inspired to help gardeners with amultitude of tasks such as weeding and pruning, and thanks to its durable design can remain outside in all seasons.

The Superhoze City bag includes a7.5m Superhoze and aRoseSpray gun, while the City Plus bag features a15m Superhoze, Rose Spray Gun and aMulti Sprinkler, making it an ideal for city gardens with asmall lawn.

The Superhoze City Bags have an RRP of £39.99 for the City and £59.99 for the City Plus.

Oscillating Sprinklers

This year,Hozelockhas overhauled its oscillating sprinkler range and will be offering two new designs to meet the demand for sprinklers that arenot onlyreliable and easy to use, but also sustainable.

The Plus range is apowerfulwater-driven oscillating sprinkler with flowcontrol. Allowing users toadjust and stop water at the sprinkler; providing even coverage for all gardens.

The AquaSave proXLdesign includes six individual jets which can be turned on and offdepending on the coverage levels needed and aflow control adjustment to allow the user to stop water flow when moving thesprinkler to different parts of the garden. The sprinklers offer 3D control by giving the user full flexibility as they can manage the width,direction and range of thesprinkler,helping to avoid wasting water

The new range of oscillating sprinklers have the following RRPs:

•Plus 220M -£26.99

•Plus 280L -£33.99

•AquaSaveTM Pro220M -£39.99

•AquaSaveTMPro -£45.99

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Carefor your garden, drop by drop with GARDENA

As the summer months become warmer and drier,much of the UK was subjected to hose-pipe bans in 2022, making it moreimportant than ever to consider and conserve our water consumption. As Europe’snumber one watering brand, GARDENA is encouraging passionate gardeners to carefor their gardens, while caring for the planet, drop by drop.

Introducing the new and improved GARDENA Micro-Drip-System; which makes creating your own water-saving irrigation solution easier than ever.As pioneers in creating innovative, water conserving irrigation solutions, you can save up to 70% water consumption with the GARDENA Micro-Drip system when compared to standardirrigation methods.

With arange of starter kits available for potted plants, veggie beds and plant/hedge rows, customers can achieve beautiful, blooming, healthy plants, without wasting water.Using drip-heads, the water penetrates the soil right down to the roots, whereplants need it most. Thanks to the targeted micro-irrigation method, flowers and leaves arenot being watered, leaving them less susceptible to diseases.

GARDENA have revised the Micro-Drip range for 2023, by reducing the number of SKU’sand simplifying the customer journey.With colour coded packaging and communications, users can see exactly what they need, depending on their garden’sneeds. Handy QR codes on the packaging link to handy ‘howto’ video guides. The systems aresoeasy to install thanks to the patented “Quick- Easy” connection system, sit back, relax, knowing your plants arebeing carefor

NatureSafe by Hygeia

Hygeia expands it’s100%organic, plant-based ‘NatureSafe’ brand with arange of seaweed based indoor and outdoor plant feeds.

NatureSafe, launched in 2019, is arange of natural, organic and sustainable garden careproducts, includinglawn care and liquid plant feeds made from acombination of seaweed and plant-based nutrients. In 2022 NatureSafe expanded their range into the natural pest repellants category with their popular Slug and Snail barrier and seaweed based Plant Pest Defence.

Now in 2023, NatureSafe arelaunching their new indoor plant feed range to meet the demand for natural options for indoor plants, or rather the houseplant enthusiast. The newly launched NatureSafe indoor plant feed range includes two products, for all your indoor plant careneeds:

NatureSafe Indoor Plant Food 250ml £7

NatureSafe Orchid Feed 250ml £7

The NatureSafe Indoor range is 100% Organic and plant based. It is made from acombination of seaweed and plant-based nutrients. It is easy to use, simply add one pump followed by water to your indoor plants for healthy, vibrant and flowering plants. Seaweed is particularly great for houseplants, giving your plants it’sstress busting properties helping it better handle periods of under or over watering, and indoor temperaturechanges.

This year NatureSafe arealso introducing three new products to their impressive outdoor plant feed line up, these include:

NatureSafe Rose &Shrub Feed 2KG £7

NatureSafe Fruit &Veg Feed 2KG £7

NatureSafe Seaweed Enriched Feed 2KG £7

Seaweed is one of the most prominent ingredients featured across the NatureSafe range. Hand-harvested on the Connemara shoreline in Galway,which ensuresthereis complete regrowth every 3years, making it the most sustainable option for NatureSafe, using naturetonurture nature, enriching the soil and the plants that we grow and eat with seaweed’snatural micronutrients. The seaweed is also cold pressed, giving aricher morenutrient dense seaweed extract without the use of heat extraction or added chemicals. All products in the NatureSafe range are plant-based and organic, making them completely safe for children, pets, pollinators and wildlife. For moreinformation,visit www.hygeia.ie.

Johnsons Lawn Seed’sdog-resistant grass seed formula continues to drive innovation

As UK dog ownership hits 13 million, the presence of Johnson Lawn Seed’sTuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance is morerelevant than ever as it provides retailers with an unrivalled opportunity to optimise sales of aproduct that solves an age old problem that has caused many aheadache for dog owners.

Bye bye yellow patches

Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance is aunique product that has been formulated to banish the problem of yellow patches and dead areas of grass caused by dogs urinating on lawns, aproblem well-known to any dog and garden owner.Byincorporating naturally tolerant grass species, scorched patches in lawns will be consigned to history, without consumers having to change their dog’sdiet or behaviour.Even if slight discolouration occasionally occurs, grass will recover,whichexplains why over 1million boxes has already been sold in the UK since its launch.

Beforebringing this product to market, the world-leading grass seed specialist DLF Seeds, the parent company of Johnsons Lawn Seed, carried out 672 tests to simulate the effect of dog urine on individual types of grass. It tested 168 varieties of grass across seven species –trialingeach variety with dog urine mixtures in four concentrations. Results showed that certain grasses offer better resistance to dog urine than others, while some did not suffer any detrimental effects.

Johnsons

In line with consumer trends for products that arekind to the environment, Johnsons’ dog patch-resistant mixture is natural and safe for family use. The product contains 100% grass seed and nothing else. Finally,like all Johnsons Lawn Seed products, lawns sown from Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance perform excellently in low temperatures and snow,whilethe mix benefits from improved droughtresistance.

Johnsons Lawn Seed’sGuy Jenkins said: “Customers regularly return to the trusted Tuffgrass mixture which is formulated from our world-class breeding programme. With great proven scientificcredentials, clear messaging, and unrivalled results, it is easy to see why Tuffgrass is Johnsons Lawn Seed’sbest-selling, flagship product. Retailers arestrongly encouraged to order this popular market leader now as it is agreat way to kick-start the season and top-up your stock holding ahead of peak sales. “

To find out moreabout Johnsons Lawn Seed products please visit http://www.johnsonslawnseed.com/product-range.aspx

Yellow is the new Green!

Leon Boots Co. produces ultra-light, super-warmand durablewellies which show consumers that wellington boots don’thave to be cold and uncomfortable –nor do they have to be green!

“I went into my garden centrelooking forwellies but they’re all so heavy and boring; why don’tthey have ones like these?”

An excellent question! One thatthe teamatLeon Boots is frequently asked when customers try on their fun and colourful, super comfortable, ultralight wellies at shows (including BBC Gardeners World) around Britain.

Wellington bootstend to conjurevisions of something murky green, cold and uncomfortable, to be worn as little as possible, but wellies don’thavetobeheavy and boring!

Leon Boots aresocomfortable that marathon records have been set by people now running in them, so there’s no excuse forgarden centres to be stocking boots that people don’tlike wearing.

Constructed from state-of-the-art EVAmaterial for durability, flexibility and comfort, thebest-selling ULTRALIGHT ladies’ ankle boots areavailable in six different colours with yellow being the bestselling. Withtwo new colours being added to the range this summerand since the beginning of theyear,

these popular ankle boots arealso now available for men (sizes 9-12; RRP: £44.99; green only).

Not just great for working out in the garden or walking dogs across the moors, theseuniqueboots also make great everyday footwear,come rain or shine. Use themwiththe warm removable sock liner to keep feet cosy in cold winter weather,orwithout the liner when the weather heats up into thesummer.

No matter what your daily step target is, these boots will stay the distance. Even along distance. In 2021 Peter Butler-Jones set anew world recordfor runningthe London Marathon in wellington boots, with his incredible time of 2hrs 56mins and 38secs. Abig achievement and rumour have it thatalady will be attempting it thechallenge this year

Now with over 750 stockists across the UK –including a recent rollout to all22Klondyke stores now stocking all colours –the garden centretrade is rapidly understanding thefact thatLeon Boots wellies arethe wayforward!

Leon Boots Co.

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

Website: www.lbcboots.com Phone: 01934 315386

Style &Substance to be aMAZEd at!

Maze is one of the UK’slargest and fastest growing premium outdoor furniturebrands, committed to delivering style, comfort and quality.Asanindependent business we’ve had adifferent approach since we launched in 2009, one where we’ve innovated in the market to introduce new products and collections to match evolving consumer needs.

We understand how important our outdoor spaces are, so we’re passionate about developing collections that enhance consumer’s outdoor living whilst reflecting their personal style.

Our range includes products suited for all outdoor spaces, with Rattan, Aluminium, Rope Weave and Weatherproof fabric furniture collections to choose from, plus a growing range of outdoor living products and accessories.

In 2022 Maze revitalised their brand with anew logo and website to represent the company’sfundamental corevalues: Innovation, Pioneering

Spirit and our mission to deliver both Style and Substance.

New for 2023

The UK consumer shopping trends during 2021-2022 have moved to more contemporary mixed material garden furniture.

Outdoor fabric range has seen the largest growth with consumers looking for the comfort of the indoors to the outdoors 365 days ayear.

The Maze outdoor fabric range is produced from La Vita High Performance Fabric. This allows the cushions to be quick drying along with being water,mould and stain resistant. All our outdoor fabric ranges now come with a7year warranty. With many of Maze’soutdoor furniture rangealso offering dining and seating solutions, consumers have the added versatility from the furnituretocreate the desired set-up depending on what they require.

Arecent survey listed having a fire pit as the thirdmostpopular garden trend. Firepits arethe hall mark of

garden entertaining doubling as a functional centrepiece to entertain around, and this shows no sign of slowing down.

The 2023 garden trends show consumers moving towards more neutral tones, with greys still the outstanding best seller.Maze has combined these tones to create an exquisite Outdoor fabric range of oatmeal cushions fixed to adark grey aluminium frame.

Pergolas

Thedemand to create an outside living space, has seen the sales of pergolas increase during 2022. The Maze Pergola offers four 100% Textilene drop sides which aremanually adjustable, thereforeideal for shielding unwanted sun or wind from any direction. In addition to this, thereare remote-controlled LED mood lighting strips around the perimeter of the gutter system. New for 2023 will have now included Wood effect,Decorative louvres and lean to version.

Maze

0344 846 0240

sales@mazerattan.com

maze.co.uk

AMust Stock Product!

Patio Black Spot Remover ®isaone-off treatment, followed by an annual maintenance product –soonce those black spots have gone, they will never return!

This System is designed to gently breakdown the organic growth and completely restorethe naturalcolour to any type of garden stonework, whatever the age, in amatter of hours at afraction of the cost of relaying!

Twelve months after applying the Remover,our Patio Black Spot Preventer should be applied.

The Patio Black Spot Preventer is the “go –to” maintenanceproduct –applied just beforethe 12-month Anniversary of thedate when the

Remover was applied. It prevents the return of the black spots, ensuring you never have to repeat the Removal process!

New for 2023 –GoFerrous, the solution to remove those orange spots caused by lawn fertilisers and rust stains from BBQ equipment, metal pots and plants, without damaging the stone or surrounding plants. Contact the office on: 0800 500 3032 info@pbsr.co.uk

www.patioblackspotremoval.com

0800 500 3032 info@pbsr.co.uk

Alternatives for effective plant nutrition?

Introducing BIOFERTILISERS.

Over many years the team at PlantWorks Ltd have educated UK gardeners to the value of mycorrhizal fungi in the formof rootgrowTM, morerecently we have introduced beneficial soil bacteria into our ranges, these microbes areadopted from our extensive research into increasing nutrient use efficiency in plants for farming and in food production. Morefrequently growers arereferring to these products as biofertilisers which defines anew method to deliver plant nutrition.

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

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

BIOFERTILISER –Acer &Olive Natural Plant Feeds 1KG

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

Organic, free from peat and animal derivatives, the microbes inside

will improve compost performance making this perfect for use with peat free compost.

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

After Plant House Plant &Orchid Feeds 500ml

These products contain organic ingredients including seaweed extract and plant derived amino acids. The ready-to-use pump &feed bottles can be mixed in your watering can or will deliver the perfect 2ml dose if applied directly to the base of the plant and watered in for aquick, mess-freeapplication.

rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi

The ultimate BIOFERTILISER rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi can be used all year round, one application per plant is all that is needed and the clever fungi will provide alifetime of benefits to plants, shrubs, trees and even vegetables. The completely natural formula is one of the most cost effective plant support products available thanks to its ability to increase nutrient and water uptake by forming ahighly efficient secondary root system

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

01795411527

Primeur -giving retailers the edge with innovation like none other

How recycled rubber is revolutionising the garden décor category

Another gardening season and another raft of exciting new product innovation from Primeur, pioneers of the recycled rubber revolution.

Leading the charge this season is the all-new Mower Edge Border.Featuring aunique L-shaped design, the Mower Edge has been specifically designed to make mowing a breeze. The flat lower edge provides a‘ledge’ for mower wheels to follow along for acrisp, clean cut every time, eliminating the need to use astrimmer to complete the job.

Available in Earth and Grey colourways, Primeur’sMower Edge was shortlisted for the Glee Landscape &Garden Building Awardatthe 2022 exhibition, with judges remarking on the ease of use, installation and material durability,making them essentially fool proof.

Like Primeur’swider product portfolio,the Mower Edge Borders can be stocked as part of afully curatedoffering, supported by Primeur’s‘plug and play’ merchandising displays. Workingalongside retailers the Primeur team can highlight bestsellers and product combinations that will best appeal to the customer demographic of each store.

The newness doesn’t stopthere…..

The innovation never stops at Primeur,with the team consistently designing new product collections and range extensions to offer aproduct hierarchy thatmakes gardening moreaccessiblenomatter the budget, available space or gardening experience.

Latest introductions include the new grey squareCitadelle planter from the Tierra Verdecollection, anew 15cm trough planter –perfect for windowsills, bathrooms and first growyour-own projects, plus two new XL decking tiles within the Easy Tile decking range.

Blackmagic – recycled rubber

Did you know that Primeur products aremadefrom recycled rubber tyres? This unique material not only diverts these tyres from landfill wheretheytake upwards of 80 years to decompose, but it also offers an abundance of user benefits:

•virtually indestructible –meaning less breakages in transit or in-storethanks to clumsy customers and weather extremes

•will not rot, fade or crack no matter how high or low the temperaturegets

•mildew and mould resistant

•lightweight means it can be easily relocated around the home, garden or instore

•plant safe and harmful toxin free

•easy installation

• flexible design helping borders fitthe curves of beds and borders

•softer on knees and feet should users take atumble

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World renowned V&A Museum collaborates with Bulldog Tools Pedigree Garden Range.

Bulldog Tools areproud to launch the new Pedigree V&A Collection, ahand trowel and fork manufactured in lightweight, easy to clean, stainless steel and FSC accredited Ash. Both tool designs bear beautifully etched patterns from the V&A archive across their heads, which with use collects the soil to make the patterneven more prominent.

Packaged in sustainable, hardwearing, quality gift boxes, encased in beautiful eye-catching heritage patterns these boxes aredesignedtoberetained and loved much like the tools that arehoused within that carry a“Lifetime Guarantee”, as standard.

Stuart Elsom, Managing Director of Bulldog Tools comments:

“Weare veryproud that Bulldog Tools, with a240-year UK manufacturing heritage, is partnering with the worldrenowned V&A museum, celebrating designs from their wonderful fabric archive, precisely etched on to our quality gardening hand tools. Presented in stylish and sustainable V&A ‘design led’ packaging, these tools are the perfect gift for any gardener.”

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

About the V&A

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

The Smart Choice!

At GLEE 2022, Smart Garden Products launched awide range of new products for 2023, expanding theentire range, including thepopular Useful, Smart Solar and Outside In ranges, as well as debuting Havana, anew brand for outdoor heating. The response was positive and beyond all expectations, withthe range now being rolled out across many of our customers, ready for Spring.

Over the last three years gardens have become adopted as the ideal settings forboth socialising and relaxing. To ensurethose goodtimesand gettogethers can last as long as possible into the evenings, Smart have launched the incredible Havana Outdoor Heating collection, with thetag line “Feel the Heat”. The Havana range encompasses acomprehensive range of firepits, chimeneas and electric heating, including portable, easy clean and log storeoptions, which make the perfect outdoor

centerpieces. With awide array of sizes, finishes, and price points, it is easier than ever for customers to spend time outside allyear round! Winner of the 2022 GIMA awardfor Best Consumer Product Packaging, the Useful garden sundries range covers everything you need to make gardening easier and enjoyable, now with recyclable packaging and no single use plastic! The collection covers growing, tying, fixing and tidying with colour coded packaging for easy identification. Products including plant labels, greenhouse essentials, wire snips, leaf grabbers and gutter mesh; theretruly is aUseful item for every job around the garden.

Our Outside In Designs range now extends from clocks and mirrors to lanterns and doormats, perfect for those finishing touches for your home and garden. Doormats and rugs arethe stars of this years Outside In Collectionwith awhopping 39 new products! Thereare stunning new designs in the ever-popular Décor and Ritzy Rugs as well as the on-trend Alfresco collection. These versatile rugs and blankets aremade from recycled plastic, easy to clean and suitable for both outdoors and indoors. No wonder they won the GIMA 2022 awardfor Sustainability Champion!

Of course it wouldn’tbeSmart without some stunning new Solar products. This year we have launched anew Hybrid Power concept into

our Water Features range, whereby a combination of solar and battery power automatically switches power source to maximise operating time and aconsistentwater flow,even on cloudy days.Now that is really Smart! Thereare initially five new designs using this technology,with moretofollow. In lighting, the bestselling Cool Flame collection has some new additions, including the Urbane Flaming Stake Light, Festival Lantern, and the beautiful Fiesta Balloon, providing theambience of candlelight in your garden without the heat or danger of areal flame!

New Birdand Bee

safe range from Defenders

Spring is around thecorner

Each year,consumers find their fruit trees, plants or box hedges aredamaged by leaf miners or differenttypes of moths which resultsinthe yield not being as successful as it could be. The Defenders range of Birdand Beesafe pheromone traps area complete set of 6products, each of these arerefillable to protect against any damage, seasonlong.

The Defenders range from STV is specifically designed to attract theappropriate pest without accidently trapping or harming non-target birds, wildlife, and bats. The traps use the pheromones of afemale moth which thenattracts the male moth to stop the breeding cycle.

The New 100% All-Natural Plant Protection range includes pheromone traps for Box Tree Moth, Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner,Apple Maggot, Tomato Leaf Miner,Plum Maggot, and Insect Catcher for use in Greenhouse &Garden. Pricing within therange starts at RRP £4.99 for refills andRRP £9.99 for pheromone traps.

meaning consumers willbethinking about their fruit trees, hedges and plants within their gardens and how to protect them over thegrowing season.

The Big Cheese launches aNEW Poison-Free Range

We all want to keep rats and mice out of our homes and gardens, but many people worry about using traps and poisons. We now know that conventionalrodent baits can get into thefood chain. Birds like owls and hawks prey on mice and rats that have previously eaten sub-lethal doses of poison. Hedgehogs have been found to be contaminated too, and every year many thousands of pet cats and dogs are treated for the effects of accidental rodenticide poisoning.

At STV,the team have been working on solutions to this problem, and the resultisthe launch of anew,innovativeapproach to DIY rodent control. The Big Cheese Poison-Free range contains no harmful baits and is completely safe to wildlife and pets. It’shighly effective and ideal for use all around the home and thegarden.

The Poison-Free block bait is irresistible to rats and mice. It can be used in the specially designed Poison-Free bait stations or loaded into one of thePoison-Free livecatch traps. Both bait boxes and livecatch traps allow close monitoring for any rodent activity so that appropriate action can be taken to control new infestations. There’sa range of seven products to cater for all situations.

The self-setting live catch traps areespecially easy-to-use. They areready-baited and with thetrap set to monitoring mode, it’svery easy to see if therehas been any new visiting rats or mice. When the block bait shows any signs of having been nibbled, it’squick and easy to adjust the trap to capturethe ratormouse at theirnextvisit.

The Poison-Free range offers asmalland largeoff-shelf option to suit different size retails.

No poison, no harm to the rodentsand no risk to pets, children or wildlife!

The Big Cheese -working towards aPoison-Free future.

Super-size lawncaresales with all-new 3-in-1 SuperLawn

Super-size your lawncaresales with SuperLawn, the brand-new,peat-free topsoil from The Real Soil Company,designed to create greater retail opportunities in the category.

Response to this exciting new launch has been overwhelmingly positive, with buyers delighted that the product not only creates further potential in organic, peat-free gardening but also helps to generate year-round lawncaresales.

Minimal footprint, maximum potential SuperLawn is athree-in-one product that benefits from a rich blend of natural topsoil, soil improver and horticultural sand, designed to support both seeding and turf laying, as well as alawn dressing. Packed full of slow-releasing nutrients, trace elements and minerals, SuperLawn helps lawns thrive by improving the soil type and structuretogive lawns the healthiest start.

All gardeners need is this one product, making SuperLawn the dream combination; not just because it makes life easier for customers but but because it also occupies a minimal retail footprint, allowing retailers to maximise their floorspace with three key products in one handy pack.

As with all products in The Real Soil Company portfolio –includingSuperSoil and Vegetable &Fruit Topsoil, SuperLawn does not contain any artificial fertilisers or added chemicals.

SuperLawn is PAS100 certified and screened to 3mm, providing auniform texturethathelps gardeners –whether amateur or experienced –tocreatea perfectly level lawn.

The Real Soil Company www.therealsoilcompany.co.uk

email info@therealsoilcompany.co.uk

At aglance: SuperLawn from The Real Soil Company

•SuperLawn can be used for seeding, dressing and turfing.

•Using SuperLawn helps lawns to grow better and establish quicker

•SuperLawn improves root structureand the lawn’s resilience to drought

•Like all The Real Soil Company products, SuperLawn is organic with high consistency and resilience

•SuperLawn is perfect for customers with asocial conscience

•SuperLawn –this 3-in-1 product is all you need –maximise customer needs whilst minimising floorspace on the shopfloor

AGreenhouse Range

To Enhance Your Garden Centre

Vitavia Greenhouses is the British partner of the Vitavia Group, the leading name throughout Europe for quality hobby greenhouses and greenhouse accessories. From their warehouses in Suffolk, they provide home and trade deliveries throughout the UK together with acomprehensive greenhouse installation service. They areproud to supply quality hobby greenhouses, widely regarded as being the best value for money,backed up by exceptional customer service.

Vitavia is also the UK distributor for Janssens greenhouses and garden roomsfromBelgium.

Janssens specialises in developing, producing and distributing greenhouses, garden rooms, verandas, orangeries, conservatoriesand much more viatheir network of agents based across Europe and in the USA.

Janssens market middle and high-end products developed in-house for customers who attach paramount importance to quality and style. Over the years they have earned a reputation for high quality design and innovation.

Janssens arethe perfect complement to the already well established Vitavia range.

Would your Garden Centrebenefitfromselling greenhouses?

We appreciate this is the question that floats across lots of your minds when you’rethinking of filling aspace within your Garden Centre.

We hear that voice inside your head, saying ‘we’resobusy, can we really deal with greenhouses on top of everything else? The answer is, you don’thave to if your greenhouse supplier is agoodone.

Firstly,areputable supplier would visit your Garden Centre to see the space available and advise on the display models we think would fit.

Once we have confirmed the display models, most suppliers

have specialised installers who will come and put up the greenhouses as agreed. At Vitavia, we supply aPOS to be displayed in each greenhouse in case acustomerwants to know specifics.

The next step

Once the customer decides on the model with or without installation, they come to you to make payment. Once the payment is received, you send the order over to the supplier and you can then forget all about it.

Vitavia’soperations team then contacts the customer directly to arrange delivery and installation (if applicable).

An allocated Vitavia driver will deliver the greenhouse to the chosen location on apreferred date and if the customer has requested installation, the process will be arranged on adate and time that suits your customer.Ifthe customer decides to install the greenhouse themselves, agood greenhouse supplier will have acustomer services team on hand to answer any queries.

What if the customer has queries regarding the greenhouse once it’sbuilt?

Theaftercareisthe responsibilityofthe supplier,not you. If thecustomer has any greenhouse queries or concerns thereafter,they can contact the supplier directly and, if they’reanything like Vitavia, they will help to resolveany issues that arise.

So, if like us you think that adding agreenhouse range to your Garden Centreisanexcellent idea, please email us to discuss this further

Vitavia

Email -sales@vitavia.co.uk

Phone -01473 218100

WESTLAND CHAMPIONS EVERYGARDENER

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

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

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

With Boost in your can, you can! After unprecedented support, Boost will be back on TV for asecond year along with afull communication package worth over £1.5M, re-energising the plant feed category Delivering four times moreblooms than watering alone, this revolutionary product uses Plant Sense Technology.This is an optimised ratio of microand slow-release macronutrients,combined with agame changing water management system. The first plant food optimised for peat-free composts which need morefeeding and watering.

Westland

For further information contact Laura Mallinder Lmallinder@westland.com

Take the Big TomChallenge andget big results with threetimes moretomatoes*. Reformulated Big Tomisbursting with benefits, including an optimised nutrient package and delivery system, that enables healthy plants and easier watering. It can be used in all growbags/planters and has been optimised to work with the peat-free Big Tomplanter.

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

Flopro’snew unique 7.5L watering can connects directly to ahose pipe connector for easy,nomess filling. Thenoloss flip toprose quickly converts to afast fill spout and the rose can conveniently be stored on boardwhen not in use. It also has alarge filling hole for dunking in a water butt.

Peckish leads the way in UK and Ireland and believes in products that arenaturally good, both on the inside and out. Through the sourcing of local ingredients to plastic free packaging, we’recommitted to asustainable future. Our new improved recipes include varieties that contain moreseeds for more birds and arelocally sourced. Stock up with the bestselling brand in the market, making adifference with sustainable new packaging solutions.

Grow your cards sales sustainably with Woodmansterne

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

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

•All our cards areprinted by us in Croxley,Hertfordshire.

•Weprint with vegetable inks on paper from FSC sustainable forests.

•Our beautiful envelope paper is made from 100% recycled postconsumer waste.

•Wepack our cards with asimple Smart Seal that saves up to half a million pieces of throw-away plastic being sent to landfill every week.

•UKmanufacturing and distribution keep our carbon footprint low

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

Woodmansterne

01923 200600 email hello@woodmansterne.co.uk

Zest Outdoor living –The Natural Choice

Zest products connect the outdoor enthusiast with natureand have the strength and durability to give enjoyment for many years. Zest is a fifth generation British company, designing and manufacturing quality products including furniture, decorative garden structures and GYO products.

Zest sells to garden centres, major retailing groups, and online retailers and has adedicated national sales team of professionals, providing arange of retail support assets including product lifestyle and animated assembly videos. Zest is the expert in outdoor living. Its products aremadefromsustainable slow-grown softwood sourced from FSC® certified (FSC®-C114990) forests.

Zest areexcited to launch its innovative range for the 2023 season with acollectiondesigned around wellbeing, outdoor living and enjoying quality time with family and friends.

New for the 2023 Season.

New -Garden Bar and TwoStool Set –

The double awardwinning Garden Bar,isquick and easy to set up by simply opening the two main storage doors to make asturdybase for the fold down counter which acts as abar. The side panels hinged doors reveal fully fitted drink cabinet shelving to display arange of drinks and glasses. The innovative set combines aspace saving solution and versatile storage creating the perfect party space.

New -Garden Pizza Oven Table

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

New -Freya Seating and Dining range.

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

New -4 Tier Raised Bed

Atall and impactful garden featurefor flowersand also ideal for growing fruit and vegetables. The 4Tier Raised Bed is designed to give height and easy access for gardeners. Asturdy and wellconstructed planter.

New -Keep Safe Parcel Store

Designed for security -aparcel is delivered and the lid is lifted, the parcel is then placed on the hinged platform and retrieved via the side door

Zest for outdoor living –The Natural Choice

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