G I M A G arden in g P rodu c ts packed in the UK using 100% recyclable packaging. It’s eco-friendly gardening made easy, available in video display units for ma imum impact. Following the success of ECO Shake n Rake® seed shakers, we have launched new Flower Seed Bombs for an easier, fun way to encourage novices.
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naturally protect plants from pests, handpicked to give the best companion plant varieties to repel common pests through scent, while attracting beneficial insects. Fallen Fruits is responding to rising sales of indoor plants by encouraging consumers to create mini-gardens with its range of DIY Plant Terrariums – the AGG62, a three-litre closed terrarium, and new for autumn 2020, the AGG92, a threelitre half-open terrarium. Fallen Fruits’ Lucy Warren says: “Both kits include a funnel, soil, carbon, stones and tools. Made from recycled glass, the DIY Terrarium Kits make perfect gifts and have witnessed a surge in popularity. Kits are high priority in the grow-yourown category, too, as Taylors Bulbs’ business manager Ian Clark reveals: “Our Vegetable & Seed Growing Kit won the Garden Plants, Seeds and Bulbs category at the 2020 Glee New Product Awards. It’s an ideal impulse line for novice gardeners, bringing seeds and bulb/tuber-grown vegetables together in one handy kit . Taylors offers a Potato Growing Kit, too. At G Plants, Adele Hewitt explains how the company is nurturing new gardeners: “Bee Friends® with nature is a great range of easy gardening products
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as 4 . Mark adds New gardeners are looking for informative packaging that’s recognisable and easy to understand for a uick purchasing decision. Slug Gone, 6X and Plant Guard have all proved popular along with our new organics range which is already a top-seller this pre-season. At LAVA-LITE, Dominic Tompkin believes the company’s 100% natural, non-toxic, child/pet safe, eco-friendly and nutrient boosting horticultural, pest control and growing media products are ideal for novices and specialists. Tom says: “Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE products are naturally lightweight, pH neutral and sustainable. As well as being decorative, they’re easy to use, provide great results and don’t re uire careful handling.
Empathy’s new 250g Bulb Starter with Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi is quick and easy to use, appealing to new and seasoned gardeners alike. ne application works for the lifetime of the plant, giving bulbs, corms and tubers the best start. The formula strengthens plants, reducing the need for synthetic fertilisers – a plus point for ecoconscious customers. e now have 500g and 250g Bulb Starter Pots of potential packs available; the new smaller Elho says its Brussels Herbs pack has been introduced to All-in-1 planter is a popular maximise linked sales within choice with novices. An elho retailers’ bulb display areas, fully spokeswoman explains: “It supported by effective P S, keeps herbs healthy and fresh, says Empathy’s Simon Taylor. and has a convenient watering Hygeia’s Tom Stolworthy system that ensures the plant Empathy Bulb is highlighting Nature Safe will automatically get the right Starter 250g Probiotic, new for 2021. Tom amount of water required so it explains: “Unique to the market, the needs minimal attention. The stylish pot product mimics the concept of akult. fits into any kitchen or windowsill and with Each 125ml contains one billion friendly the uni ue herb scissors attached, it’s easy bacteria – increasing yield, improving to cut herbs whenever they’re needed. immunity to disease and decreasing the Lechuza draws attention to the fact that need for additional fertilisers. It can be Royal Horticultural Society houseplant used on everything from lawns to edibles, sales have increased by 60% in the last houseplants and shrubs. 12 months, although many new consumers Mark Butler, national sales manager have little space to garden. A Lechuza at Vitax, reports strong demand for spokeswoman says: “Adding greenery organic and eco-friendly products “along to the balcony, kitchen and windowsill with tried and tested’ favourites such has never been easier. The Lechu a Cube
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