new products Pet wellness: why nature is the new way to nurture


Podium Pet Products recently developed a 100% natural pet care range inspired by an old animal husbandry book. “My mother- and father-in-law were Dorset farmers. When money was scarce, they developed an amazing treasure trove of recipes – from soaps for grubby farming hands and paws to moisturising balms for callouses – all using nothing but what they could find in the hedgerows or from nature’s harvest. It’s these recipes and remedies that we have reimagined to give our four-legged friends the boost from mother nature they deserve.” The result, Be:Loved, is an effective,


luxurious range of all-natural soaps, balms, oils and scents handmade in the UK to keep animals in top condition and lovingly deal


Woodlodge’s Root Indoor


portfolio to grow for 2021 Woodlodge is announcing a perfectly timed expansion of its Root Indoor range of pots, pot covers and design-led accessories ahead of the 2021 season.


Root is Woodlodge’s flagship interiors range, a line-up with an enviable track record of driving retail sales by inspiring consumers to extend their passion for gardening into the home by enjoying the benefits of greenery all year-round. Encompassing floral, classic and contemporary designs, Root takes pride in its ability to offer a style that matches any home interior – providing retailers with cutting-edge designs that have been tailored to cater for a broad customer demographic.


Root Indoor will feature a range of quirky pot covers for the new season that allow shoppers to express their personalities and explore the creative side of gardening indoors – all retailing at competitive price points. Designed to be key drivers of impulse sales by injecting a sense of fun, and aimed at households with a passion for houseplants, the mother and father pot covers retail at £12.99 while the child design is priced at £9.99. The covers won the New Product Award in Glee’s Garden, Home, Giftware and Clothing category.


Flymo introduces battery


powered garden products Flymo has introduced its innovative designs including a host of battery powered garden power tools, SimpliTrim Li, SimpliCut Li and SimpliVac Li.


Flymo’s first integrated battery vacuum, the SimpliVac Li is a multipurpose cordless handheld device with interchangeable nozzles. With the ability to collect small wet and dry debris in the garden, the vacuum can also be used on patios, decking and even in the car all year around. Boasting a 20-minute battery life, high suction performance motor and a 0.7l capacity it’s perfectly designed for small spaces. Powerful by performance, the all new SimpliTrim Li and SimpliCut Li


are Flymo’s first integrated battery grass trimmer and hedge trimmer. The lightweight grass trimmer uses blades as opposed to trimmer line making it more durable and environmentally friendly. With 40- minute battery life, cutting width of 23cm and weighing only 1.7kg, the SimpliTrim Li makes light work of trimming the lawn edges in small gardens.


Providing the freedom to roam around the garden without trailing cables, the cordless SimpliCut Li trimmer is best suited for standard size hedges and has a 60-minute running time. The centralised handle makes for a comfortable cutting experience and the 40cm blade length and teeth gap of 16cm ensures a clean cut.


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with those minor bumps and scrapes. Every product is free from synthetic preservatives, tested first on the company’s human team and is packed plastic-free. “We developed Be:Loved to delight both


pets and their parents,” explained a company spokesperson. “There are four, gorgeous, goodness-filled shampoo bars for example, including antibacterial Be:Clean infused with growth-boosting green tea for the messiest coats; Be:Bugfree which includes insect- repelling citronella; Be:Vegan made with vegan hemp and chamomile that’s perfect for skin issues such as dandruff and eczema; and Be-Calm incorporating lavender and goat’s milk to help pets unwind after an adventurous day.”


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