This year's Glee, taking place on September 12-14 at the NEC Birmingham, is shaping up to be one of the most successful in the event's history. We've come up with 10 reasons why it's going to be special and why you can't afford to miss it...

1.     The world’s best opportunity to source world-leading gardening and outdoor living products. Over 550 UK and international suppliers will be showcasing their new ranges at Glee in 2016, representing the strongest showcase of leading brands and exciting innovators under one roof.

2.     Thousands of new products to set you apart from your competitors. Each year Glee is home to thousands of new product launches. Head to The New Product Display, to see the most innovative, unique and commercial products from the hundreds of suppliers at Glee. The competition sees new designs and products perfectly displayed for your consideration with the best of each category receiving the accolade of a ‘Glee Award.’ Visitors can also cast their vote for their favourite, awarding one lucky entrant with the title of ‘Retailers Choice Award’, sponsored by the HTA. New product winners will be announced at 5:30pm on Monday 12^th September.

3.     First look at future trends. From exhibitors to industry experts, Glee is where future trends are born. Look out for instant gardening solutions and innovative garden leisure products – just some of the exciting themes that will be showcased in September.

4.     A new look at garden retail categories. Glee’s core sectors are also set to benefit from a makeover in 2016.  In a move to ensure that the exhibition’s product sectors are more reflective of the modern garden retail environment, three of the show’s core sectors will be rebranded. First up will be Garden Leisure, which will become known as Outdoor Entertaining, whilst Glee Garden Design & Landscaping will enter a new chapter in 2016 under the banner of Landscaping and Garden Decoration. Finally, Retail Experiences and Services will replace Retail Services.  Offering the best in shop-fittings, POS, EPoS and retail design, this area will be expanded in 2016 to better incorporate the wider aspects related to inspirational and functional retailing concepts.

5.     Effective use of buying time. Buyers visiting Glee will find the full spectrum of garden retail categories under one roof, including Garden Care, Landscaping & Garden Decoration; Outdoor Entertaining; Plants & Nursery; Home, Gift & Clothing; Retail Experiences and Services; and Pet. 

6.     Revitalised format. The new location within the NEC has seen Glee benefit from a new layout and visitor flow. This simple change in 2014, heralded as a great success by the garden retail industry, has helped to bring together even more suppliers and retailers. It has also reinvigorated the industry’s connection with the event, creating a show that looks and feels unlike any previous Glee.

7.     Innovation at every turn. Launched in 2009, the Glee Innovators Zone has already helped more than 180 companies break into the garden retail market.  This special area is designed to help nurture valuable grass-roots product development and one-off design ideas, whilst also bridging the gap between market-ready new product launches from established companies and pre-commercial product ideas.   This year Glee’s Innovators Zone will be home to over 30 brand new companies.

8.     Learning opportunities. As always Glee will offer visitors a free, three-day Seminar Programme organised in conjunction with the HTA (Horticultural Trades Association), which will share expert business and garden retail advice to help grow your business through challenging trading conditions.

9.     Network, network, network. Glee offers an unrivalled opportunity to network with your peers, and provides the perfect platform to meet with new and existing customers. Meeting rooms are also available, making the show the perfect base to conduct sales and 2017 planning meetings. The Buyers Power List will be returning in 2016, with this year’s winners announced on Tuesday 13^th September.

10.  Free entry; easy to register. Entry to Glee is free for all pre-registered trade visitors. To pre-register, visit www.gleebirmingham.com where useful show, exhibitor and travel information is also available. For details on exhibiting at Glee, call 0203 033 2160.

• Some manufacturers are still using complex industry jargon and terminology which most consumers don’t understand
• Great display and merchandising really counts and product quality and service levels remain at the top of garden centre’s priority list
• There’s more opportunity to provide inspiration and ideas to help consumers understand how to use the products creatively
• Whilst keen pricing is always on the agenda, there is lots of opportunity to trade consumers up
• After sales service is a key differentiator for retailers when choosing a supplier

Retailers from all over the country took part in the research which focussed on decorative aggregates and water features.

Graham Pinkerton, Thurrock Garden Centre said: “It’s reassuring when an established and highly successful supplier takes the time to listen constructively to their customers. Kelkay is a great supplier and they are an important part of our consumer offer. But there’s always room for improvement so I was delighted to be able to take part in the research. I’m looking forward to seeing the developments for 2017.”

To find out more about Kelkay’s range of decorative aggregates and their other successful garden landscaping brands, go to www.kelkay.com or e-mail the general enquiries office on salesenquiries@kelkay.co.uk or call to speak to us on 01405 869333.

To see the exciting developments for 2017 visit Kelkay at GLEE, NEC Birmingham (Hall 19 B10 – C21) 12-14 September 2016.

The Glee New Products Showcase, in association with Garden Trade News, is building up to be the biggest for years as entries from exhibitors start to come in.

All of the showcased new products will be displayed in a new Glee New Products Showcase display area at the end of the central boulevard in Hall 17 and judged early on Monday morning before the awarding of the Glee Awards at 5.15pm on the 12th September.

A new feature of the judging this year sees the shortlisted entries in each category being given the opportunity to present to the judges at 2pm on the 12^th. Once the judges have come up with their shortlist of three in each category, the candidates will be invited to a special forum with the panel where they’ll have a chance to explain why their product deserves to be a winner.

Exhibitors are entering up to 5 new products in each of the following Glee New Product Showcase 2016 categories:

1. Garden Care (growing accessories)
2. Garden Care (chemicals, fertilisers and compost)
3. Garden Decoration
4. Landscaping
5. Outdoor Entertaining
6. Machinery and Tools
7. Home, Gift & Clothing
8. Pet and Wildlife Products
9. Plant Seeds and Bulbs
10. Retail Experiences and Services

If Glee exhibitors have not made their entries yet, this can be done via the Glee website using the Exhibitors Zone log in at: http://www.gleebirmingham.com/page.cfm/Action=Form/FormID=3

The closing date for Glee New Product Showcase entries is Friday 2nd September, so don't delay, fill out the form today.

As last year the GTN team are organising and administering the entry and judging process for the Glee New Products Showcase, which promises to be even more helpful to both visitors and exhibitors in it's new location. If you have any questions please contact: trevor.pfeiffer@tgcmc.co.uk

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To find out more about Johnsons Lawn Seed, visit www.johnsonslawnseed.com, email consumer@dlf.co.uk, or telephone (01386) 791113.

1)    Optimise profit potential of seasonal plants - with seasonal plants being more topical than ever, the Green Heart represents an opportunity to buy high impact lines for immediate delivery and sales through tills.

2)    Get inspired – addressing key demographics and providing interactive tours, the Green Heart has a wealth of content to inspire plant buyers and retailers alike. Developed in association with The HTA’s own reports and brought to life by the HTA’s Market Information Manager David Denny, the Green Heart will address three unique consumer profile areas: Gardening Elders, Garden Proud and Family Focus. These profiles will be recreated as three large product areas, drawing product inspiration from across Glee’s eight core sectors. Demonstrating cross merchandising, these inspirational displays will add real and tangible value for visiting retailers, and help them identify ways to reach out to key consumers at the point of sale.

3)    Network & learn - learn about the latest trends in plant sales and access the newest varieties and new-for-2017 addition whilst networking with industry colleagues in one convenient location.

4)    View complementary products – whilst at Glee don’t forget to visit the wider show, using the time to catch up with compost, fertiliser and chemical suppliers to ensure you are up-to-date with the ever changing ranges and supporting legislation surrounding these core sellers.

5)    Linked sales and cross merchandising inspiration – Green Heart will demonstrate how to link sales and create successful cross merchandising opportunities through some exciting interactive content. Led by The Garden Works’ independent garden centre consultant, Kevin Waters, the Green Heart will benefit from an increased interactive and live element in 2016.  Each day Kevin will lead three guided tours around the Green Heart to demonstrate how cross merchandising can highlight a continual year-round association with the plant offer. Showcasing how plants can take centre stage, Kevin’s tour will inspire action by giving ideas, help to make the buying decision easy, and ensure subsequent success for the customer, through linked sales ideas from across the retail floor. 

6)    Show-only deals - benefit from buying ‘show only’ deals, gaining extra margin and impulse sales potential for your store.

7)    Brainstorm – use your time to share your ideas with growers, helping both parties to sell more plants to boost overall sales and profits.

8)    Look ahead to 2017 - meet with both UK and international growers to find out more about their plans for the 2017 season.

9)    60+ plant suppliers – this year over 60 plant suppliers, growers and breeders will be showcasing their 2017 ranges and recent introductions within the Green Heart.

10) Follow-up on NPS conversations - finalise details with new contacts initiated at the National Plant Show.

Key names already confirmed for the Green Heart include Chessum Plants, Quality Ornamentals, Javado, Anglia Group of Nurseries, New Leaf Plants, Chamberlain Nurseries, Chapel Cottage Plants, Channel Island Plants, Kilworth Conifers, Gardeners Kitchen, Topbuxus B.V., and Wyevale Nurseries. New exhibitors for 2016 include Armlee Nurseries and Butters Group, suppliers of houseplants, garden plants and planted materials to supermarkets and garden centres.

• Greatness grows from every drop: Baby Bio® is the most recognised high quality liquid fertiliser available.
• Feeding the garden since 1960: Phostrogen® is trusted and recognised by gardeners everywhere.
• The rose care brand leader: Toprose already accounts for over 45% of the rose food market.

A new range of environmentally sensitive feed, weed and control products from one of the world’s leading plant technology companies is launched making the best professional technology available to British amateur gardeners.

The ecofective range, from Milan based Sipcam, is made exclusively in Britain with the clear objectives to:

• Be kinder to the environment compared to conventional products;
• Include ingredients with favourable eco-toxicological and health and safety profiles and, preferably, using naturally derived ingredients;
• Demonstrate excellent efficacy in use.

The range with accompanying in-store point of sale and marketing support will be launched at GLEE.  DECCO will exclusively handle all sales to UK garden centres and Sipcam UK will also unveil details of its high street retail partners.

The UK company has a team of eleven, with Matt Jones heading up retail and amenity. Matt has spent a career in the domestic pest and weed control market and was previously managing director of Doff Portland.   The technical team is led by Dr Anne Noble and Bob Hand specialists in plant nutrition and regulated products.

“We are taking a very long view, having recognised the opportunities and potential for our products in the British domestic garden market,” explains Matt.   “Sipcam is a €0.5 billion family owned business that has been trading for 70 years.   Our technology has been developed following many years of strategic R&D in cooperation with leading international universities.

“This provides us with a unique skills set in what is an already overcrowded market.  All research shows that British domestic gardeners seek environmentally responsible ways to help them.   Ecofective makes the bio-technologies we have developed available to them in attractive and easily useable forms.   This is particularly relevant now as an increasing number of pesticides, active ingredients and conventional chemicals are being withdrawn from the worldwide market, often due to environmental and safety concerns.”

Ecofective products are all produced to the highest international standards including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and meet all relevant EU and international requirements.  The full technical resources of Sipcam locally and internationally will be available to support new UK customers.

The range includes a non-pesticide ecofective Rose Defender to control aphids and powdery mildew with an added foliar feed. This is available in 1 Ltr RTU and as a 100 ml concentrate.  Weed Blast has a patented natural formula that gives visible results after one hour.   This is available as a one litre and four litre RTU.  

Other products in the ecofective range include a Path & Patio Weed and Moss Killer, a Bug Killer which is used extensively by organic farmers and growers, a non-pesticide Plant Defender and a 100% natural and organic Wonder Feed for tomatoes which is preferred by commercial organic growers.

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Popular collections such as the company’s range of award winning inflatable pouffes and Nature Print umbrellas have been expanded to include a wider choice of print designs and new ideas, including a range of on-trend copper bird feeders and funky waterproof animal ponchos for kids, are sure to impress visitors to the exhibition next month.

Particular highlights include Fallen Fruits’ new Cream Aged Metal range of Edwardian-styled home and garden accessories, featuring a variety of stunning candleholders, mirrors and small furniture items. The company will also be unveiling a number of flamingo themed outdoor accessories, incorporating a doormat, novelty watering can and shopping bag. The range also includes a hot pink freestanding Flamingo Umbrella to brighten up even the dreariest of rainy days!

Offering a huge choice of garden giftware and furniture collections, Fallen Fruits has fantastic appeal for a wide variety of consumers including keen gardeners and those who just like to enjoy their outdoor space.

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Alongside The Walsall Wheelbarrow Company’s progressive approach to product development, the family-run business is leading the way in customer support with a newly available drop-ship service. With high customer demand for next day delivery, the company now offers flexible customer support, ensuring speedy delivery within 24 hours of order placement.

To find out more, visit The Walsall Wheelbarrow Company Ltd in Hall 17-20, Stand 19G68 at GLEE this September or call the sales line on 01902 304002.

New products to be launched at Glee 2016 show include:

• A  range of water butts and composters that comprises twelve different water butts, stands and sundries, plus two composters of 220 Litre and 330 Litre capacity.  Within the range there is also a value 10 Litre blow moulded watering can along with nine premium 5 Litre and 10 Litre injection moulded watering cans.
• A new range of fleece and fabric that includes three sizes of fleece tubes and a 1 m x 16 m roll of fleece, a 1 m x 20 m roll of landscape fabric plus a 1 m x 16 m weed stop.  All of the products are presented in new heavy duty dump bins.
• Also new is a range of tarpaulins measuring 3 m x 2 m, 4 m x 3 m, 5 m x 4 m and 8 m x 5 m, all of which are packed in handle bags.  The range also includes four related sundries, comprising a pack of ball bungees, hook bungees, wind secure clips plus a coil of 30 m x 6 mm polypropylene rope.

Extended ranges comprise:

• The Christmas Range for the 2016 season has been expanded to include a round 4 to 5 inch stackable plastic Christmas tree stand in green and red that will be promoted at a competitive price of £9.99.
• The Barbecue / Garden Furniture Covers Range has been repackaged for 2017 with a brand new fabric in the company’s entry-level range.  The full range of PVC backed polyester covers are available in green or black, and are presented in smaller packs that take up less space at retail-level.
• The Premium Propagation Range has two new top-end professional electric propagators that have   heat thermostats.
• The Patio Gardening Range has had two new storage bags added, one for onions and one for potatoes.
• The Garden Tray Range now includes a new 60 cm² deep garden tray.
• The Self-watering Range has now been extended to include 2 m x 60 cm capillary matting.
• The Mower Range now includes two sizes of fuel funnels.
• All of the new heavy duty promotion bins are in a new colour that will boost promotion in store.

In order to provide further information and support on the company’s complete range of products, the Garland/Worth Gardening’s full sales and marketing team will be on the Glee stand together with the company’s sales agents that represent the whole of the UK and Ireland.

The Garland Products Group specialises in the manufacture of plastic injection moulded products and is one of the fastest growing suppliers to the garden industry.  The products available to both keen and hobby gardeners have been designed through the company’s own experience as keen gardeners.

Crest Garden are celebrating their success in the Product, Packaging, Marketing Communications and Point of Sale categories in the Gima 2016 Awards.

The Flopro gun display was the winner of the Best Point of Sale where it was up against some tough competition. The judges commented “There is currently no other watering brand displaying their products in this way, bringing product off the back wall and adding drama to the watering category.” The stunning display module features a super size three dimensional model of the Flopro+ Hydra which really creates the wow factor in-store.

The Kent & Stowe Lawn Edge Trimmer took the top prize in the Garden Tools, Machinery and Implements sector. The judges said “The comfortable foot plate allows a ‘walk and cut’ rocking motion above the blade, meaning edging has finally become a quick and painless task.” This new lawn edger has a high quality stainless steel blade which gives a clean and precise cut, trimming quickly and effortlessly.

Flopro received two further awards as finalists in the Best Consumer Packaging sector and also in the Best Marketing Communication category for the Flopro ‘No Leaks’ campaign.

Commenting on this success, Natalie Searle, Marketing Manager said “Our philosophy from Day 1 has been to create a ‘point of difference’ in all our marketing activity. To be recognised in the prestigious GIMA Awards across product, packaging, POS and communications inspires us to continue investment in our product and brand development programme”.

The full range of Crest Garden products will be showcased at Glee 2016 in Hall 19 Stand G21.

The new range will be previewed at Glee for sale in January 2017.

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An award-winning fireball depicting London landmarks and an innovative space-saving solution to growing plants will head Brundle Gardener’s product range for this year’s Glee trade show.

Bosses at Brundle are gearing up for their fourth appearance at Glee with their biggest ever stand after proclaiming last year’s event as their most successful one to date.

And they are arriving at the renowned trade show fresh from winning the Best New Product award at last month’s Solex show for their London fireballs.

The award-winning product – boasting iconic landmarks from the capital - will also be exhibited at Glee, along with the company’s GreenWall Vertical Planting System which offers an ideal way of growing plants, herbs and fruits in a range of outdoor spaces.

Business manager Paul Smith said: “Everyone at Brundle is looking forward to sampling the Glee experience once again.

“We were delighted with our success at Glee in 2015 when we increased orders and had so many potential new customers see our bold range of eye-catching products.

“This year, we have been further building on that success and we can’t wait to showcase our range at Glee in an even bigger and better way.”

The increased space will allow Brundle to show even more of its distinctive product range including illuminated tables, raised planters, tool sheds and its mosaic bistro set.

And for the younger gardener, Brundle’s popular and extended range of children’s furniture will also be on show.

For further information on Brundle Gardener, visit www.brundlegardener.co.uk or phone 0131 335 5955.

For more information on the dropship service or Charles Bentley & Son visit www.charlesbentley.com or call 01509 232757.

Pictured: The Charles Bentley and Son senior management team at its 202,000 sq ft warehouse in Loughborough (copyright Beth Walsh).

Visitors to Deco-Pak’s double stand (Hall 20, stand K30) at Glee this year will get the chance to view many new product additions that are set to take the company further into the outdoor living and gift market, as well as cement its place as a leading landscaping supplier.

The Heritage Stone Co. range that has proven so successful in retailer trials this year, is going to be the centrepiece range on the paving and aggregates stand, being made available to all customers in new packaging for the first time.

Deco-Pak’s fun-loving team are also preparing a special kiss-me-quick seaside scene that will provide a unique photo opportunity at the show.

New products are all firmly under wraps, however the company is hinting at some really fun additions to brighten up the garden and get the family involved.

A major new Greenfingers tie-in that revolves around children’s playtime will launch together with creative learning guides, a dedicated web site and even a fun educational smartphone app in the future.  

Craig Hall, Marketing Manager for Deco-Pak, added: “Our aim with this new range addition is to capitalise on our bestsellers, as well as the continued popularity of the range. We also want to demonstrate our desire to improve product value perceptions and the level of sales support beyond what retailers would expect. It’s a really exciting time for us, we’ve got a really dynamic team here at the moment and it’s opening us up to developing intelligent, marketing-led products that will continue to perform for many years to come.”

Deco-Pak’s Garden Bazaar Decorative Birdhouses, feeders and insect hotels range is confirmed to receive an urban makeover this year, and also the addition of three brand new designs. The products will all feature in one half of the stand, dubbed the ‘outdoor living’ section, which hints at a slightly new direction for the aggregates experts.  Indeed, a natural stone bird bath, ultra-chic paving and an exciting range of contemporary stepping stones are all slated to make an appearance.

Amongst all the new products, Deco-Pak will also give retailers the chance to shop all the current ranges of Decorative Aggregates, Horticultural Sands and Gravels, Natural Water Features, Decorative Paving, and DIY Building Materials.

Find out more

Visit www.deco-pak.co.uk, connect via twitter @deco_pak, or call the sales support team, 01422 204394, to find out how you can benefit from stocking Deco-Pak’s wide range of garden and landscaping essentials, or to book an on-stand appointment.

*GfK RTUK, Panel Market excl. ironmongers, Weedkillers, Sales Value Jan16 – May16

Visit Roundup on stand M20-N21 in hall 18 to find out more. Alternatively, visit www.roundup-garden.com or call 01483 410334.

Bonningtons will be launching their new identity during Glee 2016 and demonstrating their three core values – Integrity, Quality and Trust. 

The company is keen to show that the popular conception that they are a small business, selling only to discounters is simply not true. 

Managing Director Ian Fisher, has built a solid business based on great products and a strong commitment to customer service. 

Fisher said “I’ve built this business only with the support of an amazing group of people who I like to think of as my “Dream Team”.  Together, they’ve driven the growth and development of Bonningtons and I’m immensely proud of them."

To launch the new and completely different Bonningtons, the company is investing heavily in Glee 2016, with a large visible presence and a total of three stands.

1. Bonningtons Central Visitors to the NEC will be invited to Bonningtons Central, where they can find out about the new business launch, and collect their personal prize cube as well as grabbing refreshments.  Every visitor will claim a prize, which will vary in value, details of which to follow nearer the date!
   
   
2. Bonningtons Brand Street This will give customers a journey through the company’s exciting range of brands - a tiny piece of the Bonningtons showroom transported to the NEC.  Discover 8 new brands, which demonstrate the company’s commitment to offering a strong good – better – best option across a range of categories, with a strong focus on the independent retailer.  Here visitors will see 500 new products for 2017, 2500 best-selling products, and Bonningtons’ 2017 deal for independents.
   
   
3. Bonningtons Gardens A place to relax with a cocktail and view a range of outdoor leisure from Bonningtons, including a new high end collection of teak furniture.

Stand Details:

• Bonningtons Central:  N23 – Hall 20
• Bonningtons Brand Street:  N16 – Hall 20
• Bonningtons Gardens:  X10 – Hall 17

 For more information call 0115 985 4119 or visit www.bonningtons.com                 

Twitter:  @TeamBonningtons

• The Sequoia is a water-repellent leather glove suitable for any gardening tasks.
• The Robuste is a new design, made of calfskin glove for intensive gardening use.
• The Roncier is ideal for garden clearing, best protection against thorns and brambles, made of cowhide with forearm protection.
• The Rameau is the specialist pruning glove with maximum cut protection.
• The Forest is designed for garden machinery use with vibrations foam absorption. 
• The Iverno is a professional cold weather pruning glove.

Dutch company elho is showcasing its best-selling products and previewing the 2017 collections at Glee.

elho will be showing four key collections: outdoor containers; indoor pots; grow your own solutions; and the stunning Pure collection of premium containers.

David Nicholson, elho's new UK Sales Manager, will host the stand.

"At Glee we will reveal our 2017 collections. Because pots and containers are style items, we bring in the latest trends to keep our designs fresh, modern and relevant. Come along to Stand 19GO6 at Glee to find out more."

Glee will again see a new range of products introduced by UK-leading wildlife product designer and manufacturer, Wildlife World.

The company is expanding its current range significantly with many exciting new products, as well as several new products especially designed and created in partnership with wildlife cameraman and television presenter, Simon King OBE. These products will carry Wildlife World’s new ‘Simon King’ brand

At the show, the company will be launching as many as 20 new products which will include a number of bird houses, feeders and an all-new high-spec portable Wildlife Hide.

Norman Sellars, Managing Director at Wildlife World commented: “We are really excited to be working with Simon King and use his extensive knowledge of wildlife to create some great new products. His skills and field craft has allowed us to create products that are different to our usual collection and that are considerably the best in the market.”

The Wildlife Hide in particular is a brand new concept for Wildlife World and uses Simon King’s expertise to create a high quality hide for keen bird and wildlife photographers. The portable, camouflaged hide features high and low photography points for a variety of photographic opportunities and is weighted down in the corners for protection from gusts of wind. The zips are hidden by a lip cover that blends in with the camouflage pattern for a completely seamless effect. The Simon King Wildlife Hide will be on display on Wildlife World’s stand at the show. All orders placed at the show will receive a signed copy of Simon King’s new definitive fieldcraft book, “Nature Watch”.

All products that are made by Wildlife World and Simon King together will be available to buy from both the Wildlife World and Simon King online shops and supports the Simon King Wildlife Project charity.

Simon King has also helped Wildlife World to create a new collection of educational videos, which will be displayed on the company’s stand.

A number of Wildlife World’s best-selling and recently released products for birds, bees, bugs, amphibians and hedgehogs will also be on display at the show. Since last year’s Glee, Wildlife World has introduced a host of new products to the market including the Archway Ground Feeder, a product tailored to the feeding habits of ground feeding birds. The feeder comprises a stainless steel, easy clean feeding tray and is protected by a clear Perspex panel to stop food from getting wet. The open structure of the feeder allows customers to watch the birds as they feed, making it a delightful addition to any garden.

Other recent products include the Nine Room Insect Hotel, a luxurious home for all kinds of beneficial garden insects. The company has also introduced the new, stylish Dew Drop range, including a bird nest box, feeder, butterfly house and solitary beehive.

Visit Wildlife World in Hall 18, Stand M50 to find out more about their upcoming products and exciting new partnership with Simon King.

Further information is available from Wildlife World on 01666 505333, by emailing info@wildlifeworld.co.uk or by visiting the company’s website at www.wildlifeworld.co.uk

The trade and consumers enter this autumn gardening season well-equipped with the new generation of GARDENA Secateurs – a range of six new models. The new models convince with maximum application convenience, and always cut perfectly.

Secateurs are part of the basic equipment for every gardener – they are used all year round and therefore have to cope in varying conditions. Gardening fans can continue to place their full confidence in GARDENA cutting competence. The range has been reorganised and optimised so that everyone can find the right secateurs for every application in the garden.

The individual models have also been completely revised. The ergonomically shaped handles with integrated soft components permit maximum comfort when cutting. Some secateurs feature a practical handle width-adjustment function which is particularly practical for gardeners with smaller hands. The quadruple precision-ground cutters promise excellent cutting results.

In order to make the purchasing decision easier, GARDENA has also optimised the packaging. This now provides added value for the customer and the trade. The main field of application for the respective secateurs is recognisable at first glance through the clear images. Important features of the respective model are comprehensibly explained through helpful pictograms.

“Made in Germany” and the 25-year warranty, as important sales arguments, are visually emphasised on the packaging. Consumers can now test for themselves prior to purchase whether the secateurs lie well in the hand.

Thanks to the new packaging concept, they can now take the handles completely in their own hands and even operate them without the packaging being damaged. A sturdy plastic cap over the cutters ensures improved safety at the POS. The cap also covers the spring, thus simultaneously acting as theft protection.

The full range of GARDENA Secateurs is manufactured in Germany and holds the “Made in Germany” label. GARDENA grants a 25-year warranty on all models. All models will be available from September 2016.

Stewart Garden, now more than 70 years old, will be showcasing new initiatives at Glee (18K14-L15).

Among the company’s successful 2015 launches is the Varese planters collection (pictured), which has gone from strength to strength and exceeding its targeted growth.

Stewart invested £400,000 in a new rotational moulding machine at its Banbury factory earlier this year for use in the decorative planter category. The new machine will enable a 27% increase in production.

Launched in April after extensive consumer testing, the brand’s new website makes it easier and more enjoyable to browse products and select stockists.

The Stewart Garden Schools Campaign, launched in 2012, has engaged with more than 100 schools nationwide, challenging pupils aged 6-11 years to get creative with Stewart Garden products. Schools taking part receive a kit worth more than £400 to get their projects up and running, while the winning school receives £1,000 to spend at its local garden centre.

Juan Pillay, marketing director at Stewart Garden, said: “There’s been so much happening here at Stewart this year, as visitors to our stand will discover. We’ll be announcing the winner of this year’s Stewart Garden Schools campaign and launching the 2017 campaign. We’ll also be presenting a number of new products at the show.”

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    • Build up preview - Live from the Show - 11th September 
    • Live from the Show Day 1 - 12^th September
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    • Live from the Show Day3   - 14^th September
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