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Ansell Garden Centre opens to customers just five days after it was destroyed by fire
Demolition threat over garden centre revamp
Klondyke Strike Gold in Leeds
November storms towards record sales
GIMA and HTA join forces to buy The Garden Press Event
Wildlife World ramps up production to meet demand
Stewarts gain planning approval for Wimborne expansion
Squire's run school contest to decorate a Christmas tree
spoga+gafa continues on its course of success
GTN's Greatest Christmas Awards underway
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Lighting and gardening gifts boost sales
Santa and snow drive Christmas sales
Compost sales 14% higher than last year
Hedging your best with plant sales
HTA Contact Conference on ‘Surviving and Thriving’
Drive up sales: persuade customers to care for their Christmas poinsettia
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
Matthew Algie gets in the festive spirit with Espresso Warehouse catalogue
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Drive up sales: persuade customers to care for their Christmas poinsettia
Baby Bio is advising garden centre retailers to capitalise on the rush to buy poinsettia by showing consumers the benefits of feeding their plants with a few drops of Baby Bio.

“Most people buy poinsettia at Christmas but few take good care of them, which presents a real sales opportunity to garden centre retailers,” explained Christina Bouzala, Group Brand Manager of SBM Life Science Limited, owner of Baby Bio. 

“A bottle of Baby Bio in the midst of the poinsettia display, along with some helpful information is all that’s required to persuade consumers to pick up a bottle at the same time as their plants.”

Baby Bio has produced a dedicated point of sale display and dispenser for Baby Bio Original and Baby Bio Original Drip Feeders, specifically designed to tempt consumers into making the complementary purchase.   

The company is also publishing five top tips that will help consumers make sure their poinsettia flourish throughout Christmas and beyond.
  • Place in a nice light spot but not direct sunlight.
  • Keep them away from drafts and avoid anywhere too cold.  
  • Water sparingly; over-watering could harm the plant.
  • Feed monthly by putting a few drops of Baby Bio in the watering can.
  • Mist the plants regularly if you want to prolong the flowering period.
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