Ready, steady, mow and sow! As the sun starts to shine and the days gradually lengthen, signalling the onset of spring, it’s the perfect time to breathe new life into your lawn. After months of dormancy, and let’s face it, one of the wettest Decembers we’ve seen, your lawn may have lost some of its […]
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Following the poor weather over the summer last year, and the UK Met Office declaring that December 2023 was warmer and wetter than average, consumer’s lawns are crying out for attention. While a mild winter might sound appealing to some, our unpredictable weather patterns are bad news for the UK’s lawns with compacted, waterlogged grass
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British family business, Primeur, made its Spring Fair debut earlier this month, where the sustainable gardening champion showcased its market-leading range of doormats and introduced its first-ever licensed collection to home and gift buyers. With six million units sold annually and 55 years of heritage in the market, Primeur’s doormats were already on solid ground
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When launching a new tool brand, one that is full of industry firsts and game-changing design innovations, the marketplace sits up and notices. But when you add in a famous face, one that has adorned our screens for over 20 years and inspired a generation of gardeners, as the brand’s ambassador, it suddenly becomes an
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North or south, the Garden Re-Leaf Day Charity Walks (15th March) represent one of the most popular events in the Greenfingers fundraising calendar. With two stunning locations, three distances to tackle, and fun guaranteed, it’s no surprise that this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet. The North Joining the line-up in 2024,
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Famous in the horticultural world for its gorgeous, award-winning roses, British family business, Peter Beales Roses, has been acquired by Bells Horticultural, an esteemed specialist in ornamental plants. The two historic businesses, which have well over a century of growing and cultivation between them, are thrilled to now be entering future flowering seasons together. The
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With a 35-year heritage, Apta has long been integral to the garden retail sector. In recent months, the pot and planter brand has undergone its most significant change yet. However, the transition has been so smooth that only some may have noticed the change. In late 2023, Apta relocated to a new home at the
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Home and garden specialist, Primeur, has launched a brand-new collection of doormats produced under license from Bree Merryn, one of Britain’s most popular wildlife artists. The collection of 18 individual doormat designs made its debut at Spring Fair (4th – 7th February 2024, NEC, Birmingham), where Primeur exhibited for the first time this year. Bree
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GIMA, the leading trade association representing garden manufacturers and suppliers, has confirmed that its annual awards ceremony – one of the most anticipated nights of the year – will take place on November 7th at the five-star Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales. This new winter scheduling reflects the changes occurring within both the
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Flashback to over 10 years ago and you’ll find the first ever Greenfingers Dragon Boat Race. A superb day of athletic prowess and friendly competition, saw a small selection of those from the garden retail sector come together to support the children’s hospice garden charity. Now as 2024 looms, it has been confirmed that the
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