Early start to bedding season sees large quantities of stock shifted
05 Apr 2012
Growers have reported large amounts of stock being shifted as the warm weather kicked-off the bedding season earlier than usual.
Forest Xplorer, the free app from the Forestry Commission, is now available on Android phones and includes an event finder to keep users posted on local woodlands.
Growers have reported large amounts of stock being shifted as the warm weather kicked-off the bedding season earlier than usual.
Amenity plant suppliers are reporting sales up by 20 per cent this year.
London's Olympic Games is set to inspire Britain's 26m gardeners, according to Sebastian Coe.
A replica of the Traditional English Garden from the 2011 series of Love Your Garden will be on display at this year's Ideal Home Show.
Prices shown to have risen over past two years as amenity market weathers tough competition.
The Olympics are inspiring thousands of people across the UK to plant bedding displays in their neighbourhoods themed on the sporting event, says its organiser.
Suppliers optimistic for 2012 given outdoor plant sales at garden centres and sales to councils.
Nurseries are responding to the celebratory mood for 2012 with promotion of plugs and plant mixes in patriotic colours.
Healing gardens and landscapes that offer spiritual fulfilment will form the next major design trend, a leading designer has predicted.
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