With hosepipe bans expected to remain in many areas of the country, the focus has switched to saving water, Graham Clarke reports.
Garden centres demand too much margin to be able to sell innovative products, according to the designer of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show product of the year winner Harrod Horticultural's Slot&Lock Framework Building System.
Charlotte Styles is new product development manager at garden product firm Smart Solar.
Hartman UK and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are collaborating on a range of garden furniture inspired by the London visitor attraction.
The Apprentice star Karren Brady is to judge the 15 finalists in this year's RHS Chelsea Product of the Year.
Solus tool brand Yeoman has upped its market share to 10.6 per cent.
Harrod Horticultural has launched Green Start Coir Pot Set, Beneficial Fungi Kit, Giant Groovy Plant Pots, Paper Potter Patter, Pea Moth Trap and Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner Trap.
The British Plant Nursery Guide is selling biodegradable seedling pots made from corn starch, with a public launch at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show later this month.
Classic Canes is celebrating its 30th anniversary with two trade open days on 20 and 21 May at its base in Crewkerne, Somerset.
Stewart Plastics sales director Nigel Thompson, the new president of the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA), is keen to serve members. Among the items on his agenda are better industry collaboration, improved training opportunities and helping members get more out of trade shows.
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