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Pergolas are becoming the outdoor equivalent of an open-plan room divider, helping homeowners zone, style and make better use of their gardens all year round. Once considered a purely decorative garden feature, according to the experts at FOREST GARDEN – the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products – pergolas are now being used as practical outdoor architecture, giving patios, terraces and lawns a clearer sense of purpose.


Whether positioned over a dining set, used to frame a relaxed seating area or styled with lighting and planting, a pergola can help transform an undefined outdoor space into a considered garden room.


Jenny Davis, Head of Marketing


for Forest Garden, says: “A lot of homeowners are sharing the same approach when it comes to styling


it! The warmer, sunnier weather has encouraged many of these colourful garden visitors to spread their wings. But here’s the twist... despite seeing more butterflies in some places, the UK is still facing a butterfly emergency. Many species continue to struggle, and their numbers have fallen dramatically over the years.


If you’ve ever met the STIGA team, you’ll know they’re just as happy talking about flowers and butterflies as they are engines and machinery. Think of them as gardeners disguised as engineers...mud on their boots, spanners in one hand and a soft spot for wildlife in the other!


That’s why the UK team are buzzing about the Big Butterfly Count, which runs from 17th July to 9th August. Have you spotted more butterflies fluttering around this summer? You’re not imagining


Leicestershire based, multi- award winning, THREE BEES SPIRITS, part of the B Corp Market Harborough Honey Company, has announced the arrival of their newly designed bottles, specifically engineered to enhance appeal to the retail, wholesale, hospitality and direct to consumer markets by


The good news? You don’t need to be a wildlife expert to make a difference. By taking part in Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count, you can help scientists keep track of butterfly populations and get a better picture of the health of our environment. All it takes is a few minutes, a keen eye, and a little butterfly spotting in your garden or local green space.


So, grab a cuppa, head outdoors, and see who’s fluttering by; you’ll be helping nature one butterfly at a time! n www.stiga.com/uk


replicating the shape of their key workers – five million bees! The new bottle has been


intentionally designed with inspiration taken from the natural form of a bee and the ethos behind THREE BEES - Botanicals, Balance & Bees. Much like a bee, the bottle is tall, slender, and elegant in appearance, with a carefully balanced shape that feels both purposeful and refined. The narrowed central


profile subtly mirrors the segmented form of a bee’s body, whilst the elongated silhouette


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their gardens as they do their homes. They are creating dedicated areas for relaxing, eating, cooking and growing, and a pergola is a great way to establish these spaces.” Forest Garden has a range of pergolas to suit all garden schemes, from simple modular offerings and dedicated dining pergolas to premium corner options and attention-grabbing structures. Forest Garden’s range of pergolas


are available now, with prices starting at £472.49. n www.forestgarden.co.uk


As hosepipe bans begin to affect parts of the UK, GRASS GAINS is reassuring retailers that lawn care sales don’t have to become another casualty of prolonged dry weather. With water restrictions often leading consumers to delay or abandon lawn maintenance, the company has developed practical solutions designed to keep products moving through the tills while helping gardeners comply with the rules. Recognising that hosepipe bans


are likely to become an increasingly regular feature of British summers, Grass Gains has focused on making application as simple as possible. Its One Shot Wonder liquid lawn feed which includes a wetting agent


Beautiful exteriors start with VICTORY COLOURS. The days are longer, the sun is shining and it’s the perfect time to tackle those outdoor jobs we’ve all been putting off. If your home’s exterior is looking


ready for a refresh, our durable, eco Masonry Paint provides a hard wearing, beautiful finish that’s made to withstand the British weather. Featured here is Penally Stone


from Anouska Lancaster’s Cornwall Collection – a soft, elegant neutral that looks stunning on period and contemporary homes alike. Victory Colours has a stunning range of eco-friendly paints perfectly matched to complement your exteriors. Not sure which colour to go for? No problem! • Contact the friendly sales team for expert colour advice.


• Order samples to test at home. • Quick delivery - because waiting is no fun.


creates a sense of movement, precision, and sophistication. The design was created to stand proud on a shelf, instantly differentiating itself from wider, shorter traditional spirit bottles. Its slim profile gives a more premium and contemporary appearance whilst also improving presence in both retail and hospitality environments. The heavier weighted base provides stability and substance.


Offering exceptional quality emulsion with virtually no VOCs and solvents, Victory Colours puts the environment at the heart of its business. The independent family- run firm has adopted an holistic approach to business; from making paint to order and delivering direct to the end user, to handpicking packaging that is fully recyclable or made from sustainable sources, such as bamboo. n www.victorycolours.co.uk


This rebrand is being further boosted by the introduction of QR codes powered by GS1 with the aim of supporting Three Bees move into larger retail and wholesale channels. Each QR code links to a dedicated e-label on the Three Bees website, giving retail, wholesale, hospitality and consumer buyers clear, focused product information. n www.harborough-honey.co.uk/ spirits


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can be applied easily using a watering can or knapsack sprayer, meaning customers can continue feeding and maintaining their lawns without using a hosepipe. To support retailers further, Grass Gains is also introducing dedicated point-of-sale material that clearly explains how the product can be used during hosepipe restrictions,


helping remove uncertainty at the shelf edge and giving customers the confidence to continue purchasing. The new POS material will be available to Grass Gains stockists shortly, reinforcing the message that effective lawn care can continue throughout hosepipe restrictions without compromising compliance with local water regulations. Grass Gains believes that innovation is about more than developing products, it is about understanding the challenges facing retailers and responding with practical, commercially focused solutions that help businesses continue to thrive, whatever the weather. n www.grassgains.co.uk


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