Autumn is the new spring – is your pottery display ready?
As consumers embrace seasonal styling beyond spring and summer, Mims is encouraging retailers to rethink their autumn pottery displays and capitalise on one of the fastest-growing home and garden trends. Read more - open to all
Durstons help Pocket Planting gardens secure medals at RHS Badminton
In a fantastic collaboration with emerging designers, Durston Garden Products Ltd donated more than 520 bags of peat-free growing media to gardens in the Pocket Planting category at the Badminton Flower Show. Read more - open to all
Air-Pot celebrates King’s Award at Royal Reception
Air-Pot® attended a Royal Reception at St James’s Palace to celebrate its 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise, recognising the Scottish company's international trade success.
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Why Autumn POS planning should start before the leaves fall
Handy's Mark Moseley urges garden machinery retailers to prepare early for autumn by creating solution-led displays that boost customer confidence and encourage valuable add-on sales.
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Mims: Terracotta trend fuels summer garden demand
Mims says growing demand for Mediterranean-inspired outdoor living is boosting terracotta sales, creating opportunities for retailers to refresh product ranges and capture seasonal spending.
Zest unveils new outdoor entertaining collection
Timber garden and outdoor leisure specialist, Zest will be showing a host of new products at Solex (stand 430), expanding its award-winning outdoor entertaining range which includes a new kitchen collection, dining sets and pergola seating. Read more - open to all
Crocus launches biologically active insect‑powered mulch
Crocus has launched one of the UK’s first biologically active mulches, harnessing insect frass to build fertile soil and boost plant health, “...a mulch that works with nature rather than just sitting on top of it.” Read more - members only
Plant Heritage awards 17 new National Collections
Plant Heritage has awarded 17 new National Plant Collections®, recognising outstanding conservation efforts spanning rare ornamentals, houseplants, orchards and collections supporting biodiversity and climate resilience.
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RHS and Bramblecrest extend outdoor furniture collaboration
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Bramblecrest, the premium outdoor furniture brand, have announced a major extension to RHS by Bramblecrest, a special RHS collection of dining, lounging and reclining outdoor furniture and accessories launched to great acclaim in July 2024.
Bunnies and Berries: New limited-edition gifting from Burgon & Ball
This year there’s a delightful new gifting mini-range from Burgon & Ball. Production is strictly limited though, so retailers are advised to secure their stock early!
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Holiday-ready gardens boost demand for Gravel Glue
As millions of households prepare for summer holidays and continue investing in outdoor living, garden centres have an opportunity to tap into growing demand for products that help keep gardens looking their best with minimal maintenance. Read more - open to all
Antirrhinum 'Shiryu Kiss' wins Best in Show
Kernock Park Plants Antirrhinum 'Shiryu Kiss' has won Best in Show at the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) prestigious New Plant Awards at this year’s HTA National Plant Show. Read more - open to all
