There has been no doubt that the summer weather has been very British this year, with one of the wettest Julys on record and August going the same way.  With the school holidays ending and September approaching, we are heading into one of the most important months of the year for many gardeners around the UK.  With the temperamental summer season ending, it is time to start planning for the longer nights, colder wetter weather and winter frosts beginning to bite the ground. 

The team at Primeur, the leading brand in recycled garden products, is on hand to help equip gardeners in autumn and prepare for winter.

Tierra Verde Planters (from RRP: £18.99)

Nature's time for planting is autumn, when the weather is still mild, and the soil is ripe and moist, ideal for planting roses, trees, climbers, and hardy shrubs. Be sure to add fertiliser when planting to promote strong root growth and healthy establishment.

Primeur’s collection of unbreakable Tierra Verde planters is engineered for all-season durability and benefit from a sleek and timeless design.  What’s more, they will withstand the UK’s wet and cold winter as they are manufactured from recycled rubber tyres and are weatherproof with the ability to expand and contract in varying temperatures without any cracking in frosts, like terracotta. 

Tierra Verde planters have the extraordinary ability to withstand temperatures as low as -50c meaning they can take anything that the country’s winter can throw at it. They are also self-watering so if you want to stay in the cosy realms of your home, the plants will draw up the moisture when they need it.

Tierra Verde offers a variety of sizes and design options, meaning there is a planter to suit all plants and tastes this autumn.

• Sonata and Symphony – classic square planters with or without a lip
• Concerto and Aria – tall, round, tapered planters with or without a lip
• Octavia and Baritone - short round planters with or without a lip
• Horizon and Citadelle - square planters with a textured/patterned surface in tall or short options
• Flamenco – a conical planter with raised bottom with a circular top
• Vertical Curve – ideal for a vertical garden on a wall or post outside

Starting from £29.99, the planters are available in black/slate and grey/pewter colourways for a contemporary and elegant look.

Ecoway Stepping Stones (from RRP: £6.99)

Autumn has arrived and with it comes wet grass and ground, after the rainfall we have experienced over the past weeks.  A waterlogged lawn is squelchy to walk on with moss growth and the soil retains the water, which can mean that you are taking mud into the home, causing damage to interior floors, and needing extra cleaning.

If the lawn or vegetable patch is sodden, the mixture of water and fine particles of soil can also make the walking surface slippery.  But do not fear, the team at Primeur have the answer with their decorative Ecoway Stepping Stones.

Engineered for all-season durability, the stepping stones are attractive for the garden and easy to install and maintain. Unlike their heavy concrete counterparts, they are made from recycled rubber, lightweight and virtually unbreakable, providing the ultimate eco-friendly, functional solution to your living spaces.   The stepping stones also provide a firm grip underfoot with no slippery mildew growth, meaning no more soggy bottoms!

With a wide array of shapes and styles in Primeur’s recycled rubber stepping stone collection, pathways can be traditional with Primeur’s Natural Stepping Stone or Stomp Stone, inspired by woodland with a Cracked Log design.  Nature lovers can choose from round designs embossed with Leaves, whilst path elegance can be achieved with Primeur’s Scroll design.  River Rock is the perfect option for transforming gardens quickly and easily and there will be no more muddy shoes in autumn and winter, thanks to the Railroad Tie stone design, which injects style and character into an outdoor space.

EZ Borders (from RRP: £6.99)

Get autumn and winter ready with Primeur’s EZ Borders, designed to line your borders or vegetable patches on an allotment, keeping them shipshape in the last quarter of the year and beyond.  Available in different designs and neutral palettes, Primeur’s border edging can also offer a decorative element to brighten up those grey winter days and is lightweight and softer compared to concrete edging stones.

Banish rotting wood in the autumn and winter with Stomp Edge which is a lightweight, durable, and long-lasting alternative to wood or plastic borders.

Why not install Mower Edge once you have done the last mow of the year?  This will help to keep the grass contained and has a unique L shape that allows lawnmower wheels and strimmers to cut the grass effortlessly and precisely, giving it a clean, sharp line.

Primeur’s EZ Borders can also prevent plants from creeping into another area of a garden or a pathway. Bricks, Scallop and Roman Stone are Primeur’s most popular designs and give a lawn and bed a nice, clean look.

And with Britain’s autumnal weather notoriously wet, the EZ Borders are ideal for keeping mulch and compost in place during heavy rainfall and to stop any eroding soil that may run off.  Designs include Stones, Carolina, Thin Line and Stomp Edge that will complement all informal back and front gardens with gradual curves and varying slopes.

The 1.2-metre-long recycled rubber borders offer excellent natural flexibility, allowing them to curve and flow around existing lines of flower beds, vegetable gardens or pathways with ease with the benefit of easy installation.

The greener choice

Primeur’s range boasts fantastic eco credentials, as all products are made from recycled materials. The collection repurposes this common waste to create a fantastic range of durable, unbreakable products that will last for years. The unique recycled materials used mean all products are extremely hard wearing, benefiting from all-weather durability, UV, frost, and stain resistance. They are also non-toxic and therefore safe for plants, as well as for use around children and pets.

Get in touch.

To find out more about Primeur’s offer, get in touch with the team at 01274 518800 or visit www.primeur.co.uk