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There are some very simple steps you can take to ensure you’re using just the right amount of water to keep your garden hydrated, without wasting any water. Gardena have tasked themselves with


March marked the 17th annual World Water Day, when we’re encouraged to consider how much water we use and waste. In Britain alone, over a third of water we use goes straight down the drain.


controlling the output of wasted water. Chief of Gardena’s products is the Gardena Water Control. From the Manual Tap Timer that will water


your garden with just the turn of a dial, to the Flex, Select and Master Water Controls that allows you to programme up to six independent watering schedules, there’s a


A new promotional range for 2020


Wyevale Nurseries has added a brand-new introduction to its promotional range – Agapanthus ‘Poppin Purple’ (March, 2020). The new Agapanthus will be available from April (2020) onwards.


Colin Stanley, retail sales manager at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford, said: “We’re delighted to add Agapanthus ‘Poppin Purple’ to our range. It’s a truly stunning plant and was recently crowned Best New Perennial at the 2020 IPM Essen, the world’s leading horticultural trade fair. “Unlike any other purple varieties, this Agapanthus will rebloom throughout the season. It has intense, metallic, ‘true’ purple flowers. The flower heads form in full spheres giving a fabulous display for a prolonged flowering period.


“The plants are short and compact growing with dark evergreen leaves. They grow to approximately 60cm tall and 45cm wide. They are best planted in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s an ideal plant for mixed borders or container planting. Agapanthus ‘Poppin Purple’ is easy to grow and maintain plus hardy to around -12oc.


“It was bred by De Wet Plant Breeders in South Africa. They also bred Agapanthus ‘Fireworks’, our standout star plant of 2019, along with Ever Sapphire and Ever White.” It will be available in a two-litre pot from April, 2020 with a RRP of £11.99. The product selection available from Wyevale Nurseries is envied across the industry and the talented team regularly introduces new, award-winning plant varieties. Its main business is to supply garden centres, landscape contractors, local authorities, foresters and landowners with a comprehensive array of trees, shrubs, hedging, herbaceous and specimen plants.


Premium plants showcased on Mother’s Day


Haskins Garden Centres provided customers the opportunity to purchase a ‘living gift’ of premium plants for their loved ones on Mother’s Day. Lisa Looker, brand director for Haskins Garden Centres, explained: “At Haskins we provide gift options that are more dynamic than the usual bouquets of flowers and chocolates. What makes a real special gift is one that continues to grow and bloom each year in your garden, reminding your mum of special memories. We believe it is important to stock gifts that appeal to all interests and reflect every mum’s individual personality.” Gifts included Phalaenopsis Orchids (from


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£19.99), a premium decorative plant available in many colours, that make a sophisticated addition to your home decor. Orchids make the perfect gift for the house-proud mum. Haskins is renowned for its wide selection of houseplants that improve the air quality of your home, as well as reducing stress levels and creating a soothing atmosphere. Stock includes cacti, aloe vera and Peace Lilies. A gift for green-fingered mums is the Cath Kidston range’s (from £6.99) hand cream trio, available in a variety of scents. This is the perfect gift for mums who spend a lot of time out in the garden and are keen to give their hands a little TLC.


GCU Spring 2020


Gardena Water Control for every garden. Pair your Gardena water control with a Gardena Micro-Drip or sprinkler system for an automatic irrigation system that maximises water efficiency. Gardena also has a smart Sensor Control Set,


which uses a smart soil moisture sensor and automatic irrigation control that feeds data to the Gardena gateway. The soil moisture sensor will measure sunlight intensity, temperature and moisture levels of the soil, alerting the gateway to switch on the water control if levels drop too low.


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