product innovations
Designed for comfort
It is at this time of year with plenty of digging on the agenda that gardeners can suffer from a strained back and pain in the shoulder, neck and hands. Fiskars’ new range of ergonomically- designed garden tools protect the gardener from unnecessary strain by increasing comfort whilst in use. Fiskars ErgoPlus+ tools are designed on the principles of ergonomics. The ErgoPlus+ Garden Spade has a straight edge for slicing and cutting grass tufts and moving and
mixing soil. The 26° lifting angle minimises the strain on back and shoulders. The new fork and spade both have extra long handles which, while perfect for taller gardeners, are now recognised as beneficial for all heights of gardener so that the tool, and not the back, takes the strain. Supremely comfortable, the new fork and spade have gel-padded shock absorbing handles. All blades are made of boron steel for maximum durability. The large D-handle has an anthropometrically correct grip shape, which fits all hand sizes and the 17° handle angle ensures a relaxed, natural positioning when performing the lifts. The ErgoPlus+ Garden Spade and Fork have an RRP of £49.99. For more information call 0115 9277 335 or visit
www.fiskars.com
Taking cuttings
made easy Gel2Root, the rooting system for softwood cuttings, is being taken back into the garden centre market as part of a coordinated repositioning of the product. NuGel will place Gel2Root directly into the garden centre and DIY markets using specialist sales agents. Julian Tatlow, director of NuGel said, “These markets are best serviced by experienced agents known to the owners and the buyers. Our plan is to
reach the four million amateur gardeners who think taking cuttings is complicated –it isn’t! Gel2Root provides everything the inexperienced gardener needs for successful cuttings.” “We have ambitious growth objectives in the UK. Gel2Root has strong consumer confidence supported by a range of exiting marketing initiatives that will make this one of the most popular amateur gardening products,” explained Colin Glass, finance director NuGel. For more information call 0845 2262805 or visit
www.nugel.co.uk
A new formula from
Vital Earth Recycled growing media manufacturer Vital Earth has announced a new formulation for its peat-free seed and cutting compost. Developed to boost germination, the new formulation
incorporates high levels of humates. Organically-bound nutrients are released slowly, reducing the need to feed, whilst the addition of recycled sand aids texture, water absorption and the process of potting and pricking out. The new formula Seed & Cutting Compost is available in 10-litre and 60-litre packs, with RRPs of £3.49 and £5.99 respectively, and has a shelf life of more than 12 months. For more information call 01335 300355, email
mstokes@vitalearth.tv or visit
www.thegreenergardener.com
FROG BRACKIT LEAPS ONTO THE NATION’S SCREENS
The award-winning, stylish and eco-friendly Frog BracKit, created by single mum Debbie Evershed, turns small gardens and balconies into stunning spaces to attract birds and wildlife. It recently featured in the brand new TV series, Britain’s Next Big Thing on BBC 2. Presented by Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis, the series features the retail industry’s power- brokers such as Habitat, Liberty and Boots, who are looking to find the illusive next big thing in retail. The
Frog BracKit is a multi-purpose bracket, shaped like a frog which can be attached to any surface with a range of different length bars attached, fanning out in an array enabling hanging baskets, birdfeeders, bird baths and solar lights to be displayed together creating a garden feature that’s ideal for small spaces. For more information email
info@frogbrackit.com or visit
www.frogbrackit.com
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