Wyevale East Nurseries winner to design small garden for RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
The £5m three-year World of Plants project at Hayes Garden World garden centre in Ambleside, Cumbria, is complete and will make the once market-leading venue great again, according to retail director Keith Laird.
Growth Technology has received approval from the International Phalaenopsis Alliance UK for its clear pot for growing orchids.
B&Q's Steve Guy is now category trading manager for garden equipment, garden power, garden structures and housewares. Joclyn Silezin has taken over his former role as category trading manager for horticulture and garden care.
Peter Groeneveld's Growers Services has launched a selfsupporting A4 card holder stand to promote sales in garden centres and other retail outlets. The unit can be placed on the ground or on display benches.
GfK Retail & Technology has reported a 2.6 per cent decline in value terms in consumer durables across 2011.
Gardening and DIY retailer Harrod Horticultural has launched a Growbag Frame, priced at £9.95.
The Affinity Pool Pillar from Blagdon offers gardeners both a water feature and pond for fish. Made of PE Rattan, it has viewing windows and three alternative fountain features. The retail price is £349.99.
Nine per cent monthly decrease blamed on milder weather ironing out winter peaks and troughs.
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