Already the UK’s largest peat-free growing media manufacturer, The Greener Gardening Company has confirmed that it is currently exceeding its own expectations, with almost 60% of its product portfolio set to be peat-free in 2021, up from 20% in 2019.
DJ Turfcare is celebrating as it has been confirmed that its latest lawn innovation – organic-based Lawn Boost – has received endorsement from the leading gardening charity, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). This recent update means that the full lawn fertiliser and treatment offering from DJ Turfcare now enjoys this prestigious accolade. Continue reading
Mark Friday March 19th, 2021 in your diaries now!
2021 marks a very special occasion for the annual Garden Re-Leaf Day event as this special FUNdraising day (March 19th, 2021) celebrates its 10th anniversary! Looking rather different to previous years as we navigate a new normal, there’s still a whole host of different ways to get involved in this ever-popular charity day that not only kick starts the gardening season but also raises much needed funds for the Greenfingers Charity. Continue reading
Following its acquisition of Adobe Wholesale and The Garden Foundry, Woodlodge, the UK’s leading brand for pots, containers and garden décor, is to further expand its offering for garden retailers with the introduction of its new Snowlodge Christmas Décor range. Continue reading
The German Sustainability Award 2021 in the category ‘Transformation Resources’ has been awarded to Neudorff, the leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly products for plant care and natural gardening. The medium-sized company triumphed over reputable competitors due to its holistic approach to environmentally friendly product ranges and resource-conserving production.
Covid-19 has been relentless in its determination to throw a spanner in retailers’ plans throughout much of 2020, but despite the economic uncertainty, come rain or snow, over the next few weeks shoppers will be flocking to garden centres in their droves to snap-up that much-loved festive favourite: the poinsettia. With these iconic Christmas emblems presenting an ideal opportunity to keep tills ringing, the experts at Stars for Europe, the leading poinsettia marketing agency, focus on techniques to maximise footfall in poinsettia sales areas this season. Continue reading
When the going gets tough, the tough get growing! And there’s no tougher planter to help gardeners keep plants snug and sound during freezing winter conditions than Primeur’s eco-friendly, award-winning Tierra Verde collection. Continue reading
Ah, winter. Crisp winter walks, roaring fires and cosy nights in, or for many dog owners its damp walks, muddy paws and the dreaded post-walk ‘shake’ which makes the walls of your home look like a long-lost Jackson Pollock painting. With rain, fog and frost all forming the basis of the long-term weather forecast it’s safe to say that muddy dog season is very much upon us once again. But fear not dog parents, help is at hand with the new Be:Loved pet care range. In fact, with Be:Loved, bath time will become a joy for all the family! Here the team share some top tips for bath time and outlines its utterly gorgeous product collection. Continue reading
Pioneering multi-function tool – incorporating 100% recycled plastic – is a must for all gardeners
Behind many products is an individual or team driven by a desire to bring to market a solution to an age-old problem. In the case of the new Clear ‘N’ Collect Multi-Purpose Rake, the team leading the way is husband and wife, James and Sally-Anne Coneron. Together James and Sally-Anne are on a mission to change the way we remove leaves and debris from our gardens, patios and driveways, with the Clear ‘N’ Collect brand a true passion project; one that is launching a new generation of garden tools and exciting new material innovation. Here we catch up with James and Sally-Anne to find out more about the inspiration for the product, and what the team has in store for the future. Continue reading
Pioneering multi-function tool is a must for getting plots ready for spring
With spring around the corner and a nation that’s waiting with bated breath to get outdoors and start gardening, there’s no better time to begin getting plots into shape. The task of sweeping away winter debris should no longer be dreaded, however, as the new Clear ‘N’ Collect Multi-Purpose Rake will get gardens looking ship-shape in a flash. Continue reading
DJ Turfcare’s newest organic based product introduction – Autumn Lawn Treatment – has already proven popular with retailers and the public since its launch in August 2020. Now this popularity is expected to extend even further as it has been confirmed that Autumn Lawn Treatment has gained endorsement from the leading gardening charity, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Continue reading
Neudorff, manufacturer of environmentally friendly products for plant care and natural gardening, has achieved its ambition of becoming climate-neutral at all of its production sites. Continue reading
Unique new poinsettias are set to take the UK market by storm this season
No home is complete in the run-up to Christmas without that much-loved icon of the festive season – the poinsettia! And as we prepare to say goodbye – and good riddance – to pandemic-struck 2020, there’s no better way to bring hope and cheer into our homes than by snapping-up one of the latest varieties of beautifully coloured poinsettia, created by leading plant breeding houses. Continue reading
There is no question that poinsettias are well recognised as the ‘Christmas flower’ with droves of buyers bringing these colourful bracts into their homes throughout the festive season. This year, however, retailers have an unrivalled opportunity to bring poinsettia to the attention of even more customers as the popularity of houseplants continues to skyrocket. Here, the team at Stars for Europe digs a little deeper into this ever-popular trend. Continue reading
Nothing says that the countdown to Christmas is under way better than a beautiful poinsettia laden with gorgeous coloured bracts. With their image adorning everything from Christmas cards to gift wrap, poinsettias are the established emblem of the festive season, bringing cheer to our homes in the darkest days of winter as families gather to spend quality time together. Continue reading