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Launched at Glee 2017 to critical acclaim, Smart Garden’s Flamboya brand has already achieved resounding sales success this season with an unrivalled selection of garden décor products, garden gifts and collectibles. This Glee (10th – 12th September, NEC Birmingham) the brand is going to be expanded even more with over 90 new designs, helping to further cement Flamboya as the market leader in the garden décor category. The Ménagerie range will have the largest number of new additions featuring a wide range of designs and characters for all gardens and consumer tastes. These include new…

Liberon, the leading woodcare brand, is bringing a splash of colour to the garden with its new Garden ColourCare range. Featuring four products, all benefiting from the same advanced formulations as Liberon’s standard exterior woodcare range, the new collection has been developed to introduce a choice of colours to any exterior wood, from decking to garden furniture. Garden ColourCare Decorative Furniture Oil Ideal for teak, exotic wood or pine, the Garden ColourCare Decorative Furniture Oil can revamp all exterior woodworks and garden furniture. The durable oil protects against damage from…

Crest Garden have increased their sales team with the appointment of a National Account Manager and a new Area Sales Manager. Katie Smith joins the company as National Account Manager responsible for national, multiple, online and key international accounts. She has a background in medical sales and has travelled extensively. Her experience includes business planning, sales training and organising in-store events. Commenting on her appointment, Colin Smart, Commercial Director said:  “Katie brings a vast amount of big brand experience to the Crest Team and we look forward to her driving…

Green-fingered staff and residents at a Greenock care home, Kincaid House, are celebrating after digging their way to victory in an annual gardening competition. Kincaid House Care Home triumphed over 22 other Meallmore care homes across Scotland, securing the top spot in the care provider’s “Meallmore in Bloom” competition with its creative nautical themed garden design. Inspired by its proximity to the Clyde, the care home’s outdoor space now includes three boats filled with flowers and fishing accessories, a beach hut design windbreaker, a hanging display of buckets and spades and even a…

BARLOW TYRIE, known for its ‘teak heritage’ - now are having a ‘make-over’ with their newly powder-coated, 316-grade, stainless steel outdoor furniture. EQUINOX range has matching armchairs and 360cm extending table (see image) – these have been ‘freshly-coated’ in their own palates, along with newly sourced Sunbrelle® fabrics, to match the colour scheme. Come and see for yourself at SpogaGafa, Garden Trade Fair, Cologne, September 4-6 on our Stand L-031/M-030 in Hall 10.2. ==== product ==== https://www.teak.com/products/collections/equinox-dining"Equinox collection – it has to offer our…

JFH Horticultural Supplies Ltd are based in Sandbach and here, sales director Nelson Hutchins discusses the firm’s range of recycled, biodegradable products… Why are biodegradable products so important to the garden trade? As an industry I guess we are always looking at sustainability and protecting the environment. Customers are passionate about the ‘green’ vision and saving the environment. What range of biodegradable products are available at JFH?  We supply a range of closed loop plastic plant pots, organic slug pellets and the complete Root Pouch range, these are planting bags that…

Trading outdoors is a great way to be involved in local events and sell produce, or just to raise the profile of your business. Maybe you're planning some onsite outdoor events and need some extra covered space. There’s no doubt that a good-quality gazebo will become your best friend on days like these. Stephen Evans, managing director at Market Gazebo World, tells us about his range and how they deliver – come rain or shine… What material are the gazebos made of and what makes them waterproof? The frames of the gazebos are available in aluminium and powder coated steel. The aluminium is…

AMES, established in 1774, has a group turnover exceeding $550million and owns market leading brands in USA, Canada and Australasia. They operate in ten distinct product categories all focused on home garden consumers and manufacture their product in dedicated facilities in USA, Canada, China and Australia. Having identified UK and Ireland as a strategic development opportunity, they recently acquired La Hacienda and Kelkay in the UK to add to their existing True Temper business in Ireland. Simon Hupfeld, CEO AMES says: “The market opportunity in the UK and Ireland has been a focus for us…

Haskins Garden Centres are encouraging gardeners to look after their plants and wildlife due to the ongoing warm temperatures. Alasdair Urquhart, Haskins’ in-house plant expert, commented: “Long-range forecasters are warning that hot weather is looking likely to hold out through the rest of summer and even into autumn. As there is nothing in the forecasts to suggest that the conditions are going to change any time soon, now is a good time to think about how the weather will be affecting your garden.” Haskins recommends the following gardening activities during the heatwave:  Water plants…

With beautiful sunshine and high temperatures all over the UK, it’s no wonder that gardeners are making the most of spending time outside this summer. The dry weather does bring with it some cause for concerns, including news of a temporary hosepipe ban coming into effect in the North-West of England and one already in place in Northern Ireland. As temperatures rise, the absence of rain means parched plants, browning lawns and a struggle for Britain’s wildlife to find food, shade and water to drink. Reservoir levels across England are being reported as lower than expected and water bodies…

Certainly Wood – www.certainlywood.co.uk - has come up with an ingenious little way for campers & holidaymakers to get their fire going without any hassle. The Kindle Roll has an SRP of £1 and is made up from a neat little bundle of 8 poplar kindling sticks together with one of Certainly Wood’s Flamers – a natural firelighter made from wood wool. Also included are easy-to-understand instructions on the best and safest way to light a fire.   Kindle Rolls make the perfect addition to any campsite shop or included in a welcome pack. What’s more, the kindling is grown in Britain and the…

The gardening and horticultural industry have seen some innovative new products throughout 2019, while the tried and tested brands continue to develop and keep pace with consumer demand. For great networking, buying and training opportunities, whether you're an exhibitor, a buyer or both, check out our pick of the best trade shows… Solex, July 9 - 11 2019, NEC Birmingham The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition promises to be bigger, better and more enticing than ever before in 2019. Traders can see the latest designs in garden furniture, barbecues, outdoor lighting, parasols, gazebos and…

Outdoor living enthusiasts can enjoy entertaining to their hearts’ content with the new Garden Fireplace from leading chimney manufacturer, Schiedel Chimney Systems. Versatile and stylish, the Garden Fireplace creates a stunning central focus for any outdoor living space while keeping smoke at bay, making it the ideal solution to alfresco living, dining and heating; a trend which is set to thrive this summer despite the unpredictable British weather! It can be freestanding, raised or built against all wall which, along with its relatively small footprint, makes it perfect for even the tiniest…

Haskins Garden Centres are encouraging children to get outside and connect with nature by celebrating Nationals Children’s Gardening Week (May 26 – June 3). Presented by the Horticultural Trade Association, National Children’s Gardening Week celebrates the fun that gardens hold for kids. Haskins shares these values and is supporting young gardeners in their centres and online with activities for children and parents to enjoy. Children will be able to learn how to encourage wildlife into their gardens, complete a range of great worksheets, and discover plants that grow in spring as well as…

Want to offer customers something a little special than just the norm? Check out our top Father’s Day gifts to get some out-of-the-box ideas… 1. The Bulletproof Rocks Glass - £21.99 - The Fowndry  For the man in your life who loves a tipple, check out this awesome hand sculpted whiskey glass with a genuine .308 bullet lodged in its side! Holding 325ml of your favorite sauce, every glass is crafted by hand making each one totally individual. What’s more this Bulletproof Rocks Glass comes beautifully gift wrapped making it an ideal gift this Father’s Day. 2. The Anysharp Tactical Knife…

Garden centres are getting a helping hand with their accounts from the new HMRC-recommended Rhino App. HMRC Approves the Rhino Small Business App for Digital Record Keeping and Direct Accounts Submission to its new Making Tax Digital Platform. As part of its Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative, HMRC has approved the new Rhino App for the submission of business accounts directly from the app to its online MTD portal. That portal went live on 15th March 2018. Rhino integrates directly into the Making Tax Digital platform and is the only accounts package approved by HMRC that allows a business…