March has seen lots of suppliers go that extra mile for Garden Re-Leaf Day but one, Deco-Pak, has quietly being making March a marathon month for this annual FUNdraising event – together tackling over 700miles and elevations which would have taken them to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond. Continue reading
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GIMA Charity Golf Day returns this summer
June 9th at Belton Woods Hotel & Golf Course
As lockdown restrictions ease and golf clubs reopen, there was no better time to confirm that the annual GIMA Golf Charity Day will be making its return on Wednesday June 9th at the Belton Woods Hotel & Golf Course in Grantham. Continue reading
Primeur raring to go for spring/summer 2021! Sustainability, new merchandising support & range updates
As the spring season gets underway, Primeur – the award-winning supplier of the Eco Garden range of recycled rubber planters, stepping-stones and borders – is raring to go with a warehouse full of stock, new lines added and proven merchandising displays set to drive up the average basket spend. Here the company outlines five reasons why you should make Primeur your top choice for driving sales this year. Continue reading
Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021 raises £35,000 with the total still rising!
Turning 10 is not a celebration to be missed and despite the challenges that we currently face there is no question that Garden Re-Leaf’s 10th anniversary was celebrated in style. Here we look back on some of the amazing FUNdraising events which took place throughout March – and look ahead to those yet to take place! Continue reading
Add value to planter sales with LECHUZA PON
The wealth of planters on offer to consumers in store is enough to overwhelm but, once they have got past which ‘look’ they want to create at home or in their garden, what more can retailers offer them to ensure their green-fingered endeavours are a success? With LECHUZA’s specially-formulated PON substrate, you have a perfect opportunity to create linked sales to keep those tills ringing or, even, upsell customers to a series of LECHUZA self-watering planters that come complete with the miracle-working substrate; adding value and interest to what would otherwise be a fairly ordinary transaction. Continue reading
Is container gardening for me?
Events this past year served to highlight how much people value some kind of outdoor space or greenery, even if it is an urban jungle on a windowsill. You just need to look at the spike in demand for gardening products last summer to see how many people were bitten by the gardening bug. However, if you’ve shied away from gardening in the past through fear of failure or just never thought you had the space to create something special, think again. Container gardening, particularly with the help of LECHUZA’s self-watering pots, could be the answer to building a garden or green space to suit your lifestyle. Continue reading
Grow Your Own Italian feast
Whether you’re trying to cook more healthily at home or simply missing being able to eat out at your favourite Italian restaurant, LECHUZA has the perfect recipe for creating your own delicious pizza and pasta dishes at home, using the freshest ingredients. Fear not, there is minimal gardening involved, as LECHUZA planters do the hard work for you. All you need to do is picture yourself in the Mediterranean, with the heady scents of fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes and oregano filling your kitchen. Continue reading
Grow your own cocktails with LECHUZA
With the pubs closed for a little longer and lockdown rendering any tolerance you once had for the people in your household completely non-existent, drinking at home has never been so popular (and needed). Whether it’s a tipple to pep up your Zoom ‘happy hour’, raising a glass to our amazing NHS frontline workers – or just because it’s Tuesday – LECHUZA can help you grow the tastiest cocktails in the comfort of your own home, whatever the occasion. Continue reading
Spring into container gardening with LECHUZA
Whether you’re looking for an abundance of cheerful colour after the cold, gloomy winter, or want to create a lush indoor jungle with a mix of houseplants and succulents, LECHUZA – the expert in beautiful and functional planters – shares its five failsafe tips for successful container gardening this spring. Continue reading
LECHUZA sets the new standard in planters with its 2021 offering
With the popularity of houseplants hitting stratospheric levels and three million new gardeners* embracing their green fingers for the first time in 2020, it’s safe to say that gardening has become mainstream once again. One brand that is helping gardeners – and retailers – to maximise the many benefits of this pastime is the multi-award winning German brand, LECHUZA, which is bringing to market an exciting new range of recyclable plastic pots and planters which will help retailers offer something different for the discerning buyer. Continue reading
Re-Green your Life with LECHUZA
rom the historic manufacturer of Playmobil toys and new to the UK market in 2021, is multi award-winning German brand, LECHUZA, a company with 140 years’ family heritage and a reach spanning 70 countries worldwide*. Continue reading
Never worry about watering again with LECHUZA self-irrigating planters
You love your kitchen garden, but you also love the idea of getting away for the weekend or going abroad on holiday when lockdown finally ends – without having to worry about thirsty plants arriving at death’s door. So, what’s the solution to this perennial plant-lover’s problem? Continue reading
Premium Christmas Trees reflects on 2020 festive season & what it means for Christmas tree sales in 2021
There is no question that the events of 2020 impacted consumer buying cycles and the resulting retail supply chain. One area which did not escape change was sales of Christmas trees as market leaders, Premium Christmas Trees highlight through record sales and accessories driving up the average basket spend. Continue reading
The garden retail sector is digging deep for Garden Re-Leaf Day 2021 (19th March)
Tomorrow (Friday 19th March 2021) marks the 10th anniversary of Garden Re-Leaf Day and is set to be a day full of fabulous FUNdraising activities, with the garden retail sector pulling out all the stops to ensure that this significant milestone doesn’t pass unnoticed! Continue reading
Add value to planter sales with LECHUZA PON
Lock in linked sales and create added value for customers browsing for the perfect pot to help their plants thrive
The wealth of planters on offer to consumers in store is enough to overwhelm but, once they have got past which ‘look’ they want to create at home or in their garden, what more can retailers offer them to ensure their green-fingered endeavours are a success? With LECHUZA’s specially-formulated PON substrate, you have a perfect opportunity to create linked sales to keep those tills ringing or, even, upsell customers to a series of LECHUZA self-watering planters that come complete with the miracle-working substrate; adding value and interest to what would otherwise be a fairly ordinary transaction. Continue reading