With hosepipe bans expected to remain in many areas of the country, the focus has switched to saving water, Graham Clarke reports.
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.
The hosepipe ban has led to a surge in demand for water butts and irrigation systems as gardeners seek alternative methods of caring for their plants, reports Matthew Appleby.
Cold weather is still a major factor in bird food sales but new mixes and retailer approaches are maximising market potential, reports Matthew Appleby.
Companies are finding that they have to diversify to survive, says Matthew Appleby.
A drop in sales volume over last year has been compensated for by price increases.
Despite a slight market slowdown companies continue to innovate, says Matthew Appleby.
Heavy snow last winter provided a boost to the garden tool market, finds Matthew Appleby.
Solus is a £100m garden centre supplier, which has two sides to its business - as a wholesaler of other company's products and increasingly as a supplier of its own brands such as Chapelwood bird care and Joseph Bentley tools.
Forest Garden is a manufacturer and supplier providing fencing, decking, garden structures and sheds to UK garden centres.
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