plants, seeds & lawn
Plants, seeds
fident and experimental. Make you’re your range
is concise but with enough variety to satisfy every
grower, from the new to the expert. Many parents
A plant for
& lawn
and grandparents are also inspiring their youngsters
by Naomi Davis
to get into growing plants and vegetables, and so
products that target children look set to be strong
all weather
After last year’s washout summer and throughout 2010. With the economy
Plant retailers wanting to offer gardeners an
a winter that feels like it may never still weak, consumers will remain
eye-catching flowering plant that can cope
end, the British public is more ea- budget conscious throughout and
with the alternating British weather can now
ger than ever to enjoy the out- therefore home entertaining in
order the new Begonia BONFIRE Choc
doors. If planned efficiently this can the garden could see an-
Orange. The release comes from Tesselaar
equal a surge in sales for products other stellar year. This
International (Tesselaar), the worldwide hor-
that help them do this, including leads to potential in all
ticultural management and marketing compa-
of, course plants, seeds and lawn areas of plants and lawn
ny renowned for the successful sourcing and
care. There is nothing more in- care as homeowners look
branding of high quality plants. The bright
spirational than a well laid out to make their gardens
orangey red flowers of Begonia BONFIRE
plant area that is bursting with vi- look great in time for
Choc Orange cover up to half the plant and
brant and beautiful flowers and summer barbecues (fin-
are a stunning contrast for the dark choco-
plants that are simply begging to gers crossed!) Hopefully
late/plum foliage with red serrated edges.
be taken home. Your seed collec- spring is round the corner and
The easy-care begonia has a rounded, bushy
tion could be an area for dynamite shoppers will celebrate with a trip to
habit, growing up to 60 cm wide and 60 cm
growth as the GYO trend continues their local garden centre; seize the op-
high in the garden. The new variety comes
and established growers become more con- portunity to inspire them!
into bloom in late spring and will continue to
shower gardeners with masses of bright or-
angey-red flowers through the summer until
Tackle perennial
approved for use all around the garden, including paths
the first frosts of late autumn. BONFIRE
and drives, along fences and around established shrubs
Choc Orange is extremely low maintenance,
and trees. The treated areas can be replanted soon after
can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and
weeds
application. The concentrate is approved for use in a
is not afraid of summer rains or drier sum-
pressure sprayer or in a watering can. The new shape red
mer conditions. It is drought-tolerant and
bottle and up-to-the-minute label design will provide a
heat hardy, and is generally resistant to pests.
Scotts most famous weedkiller brand, Weedol, is now contemporary look on shelf that will instantly attract
For more information
ultra-effective thanks to a tough new product – Weedol consumers. Weedol Rootkill Plus degrades in the soil to
email contactus@tesselaar.com
Rootkill Plus. Based on a formulation of glyphosate and allow re-planting, and children and pets can play on the
or visit www.tesselaar.com
pyraflufen ethyl, this exclusive and unique formula not treated area once dried. The concentrate offers particu-
only delivers the fast-acting visible results Weedol is larly good value for money. The 250ml pack retails for
famed for, but also effective root kill on tough perennial just £5.99 and treats each square metre for only 2p.
weeds, so even they stay dead. The new formulation is For more information call 01483 410334
available in concentrate and ready-to-use formats. It is or visit www.lovethegarden.com
WILKINSON EXTENDS ITS VITAL EARTH LISTING
Two more products from peat-free and 100 per cent recy- ously researched – both as a fertiliser with wholly natural in-
cled composts manufacturer, Vital Earth, have been added gredients and in terms of its fun presentation. The estab-
to Wilkinson’s garden products range for the 2010 season. lished Kayak grow bag, so-called because of its boat-like
The popular store is now stocking the Kayak grow bag and shape, was developed especially for nurturing tomatoes,
the brand new fertiliser product, Chicken Poo alongside vegetable/ other salad crops. All the products have an ex-
Vital Earth Multi Purpose in 10 litre packs, Seed & Cutting cellent shelf life of more than 12 months thanks to the
compost in 10 litres and Tub & Basket in 10 litres which slow release of nitrogen properties of Vitalizer, Vital
were successful in 2009. The listing covers Wilkinson’s 372 Earth’s growth booster. Vital Earth peat-free and recycled
stores nationwide. Chicken Poo, launched at GLEE, is an composts and fertilisers have RRPS from £2.99.
organic fertiliser made from natural recycled chicken ma- For more information call 01335 300355
nure, sourced exclusively from British free-range hens. or visit www.greenergardener.com
Strikingly and aptly named ‘Chicken Poo’, it has been rigor-
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