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  • Stay ahead of the game this winter by collecting rainwater in anticipation of next years drought and the ‘dreaded’ hosepipe ban, in this water butt. Made from plastic, the Water Butt will hold 200L of water and features a childproof lid, leaf grill, tap and integral stand. No tools required to assemble, and it packs flat for storage when not required. Can be used with a down pipe, but for extra adaptability the Rain Diverters, flexible hose enables the water butt to be placed in the most convenient position near to the downpipe.

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    Even if your `garden, is a city courtyard you can now grow your own organic spuds! These easy-to-use, reusable planters require no digging and work in the smallest of spaces. Made from tough, woven, polyethylene, complete with drainage holes. Holds approximately 40 litres of compost.

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    Raise seedlings, plugs and cuttings or over-winter young plants in a stylish, high quality oak house or cold frame that won,t take up too much space in your garden. Made from FSC certified hardwood, and glazed with UV stabilised twin-walled polycarbonate to ensure maximum light and insulation, they are easily assembled using just a screwdriver and will last for years to come.

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    Raise seedlings, plugs and cuttings or over-winter young plants in a stylish, high quality oak house or cold frame that won,t take up too much space in your garden. Made from FSC certified hardwood, and glazed with UV stabilised twin-walled polycarbonate to ensure maximum light and insulation, they are easily assembled using just a screwdriver and will last for years to come.

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    Cloudy Water Treatment is a natural flocculant. Containing plant extracts, which clears cloudy pond water by causing algae and fine suspended solids to fall to the bottom of the pond, leaving water clean and clear. This in turn aids filtration and makes water safer for fish, as suspended solids in pond water can cause damage to their gills. 250 ml treats approximately 1,000 gallons. (250ml).

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    Our Water Feature Clear is the natural approach to the problem of green water, algae, blanket weed and slime in fountains, barrel features and small ponds. Based on extracts of barley straw and lavender, regular use of our Water Feature Clear through the summer will help to maintain good water clarity, eliminate stagnant odours and reduce the need for cleaning. It can be safely used in wildlife, ornamental or fish ponds and in stone, wood and stainless steel features. So eliminate the hassle of constant maintenance of water features this summer and instead try Water Feature Clear. Also suitable for interior features. 250mls treats up to 200 litres (44 gallons). (250ml). (1L = £29.80)

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    Prevent the water in bird baths and water features from freezing so that birds can drink and bathe throughout winter with our fantastic new Ice Free for Bird Baths solution. Effective in temperatures down to -4&hordm;C this formula is based on plant extracts and will prevent freezing without harming birds or other wildlife. This product does not contain glycerol or glycol. 50ml of Ice Free will treat a typical bird bath containing 1.5L of water.

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    See directly into nests and watch all the action live as it unfolds, all from the safe distance and comfort of your living room. Talk about reality shows! This is compelling `live feed, viewing for anyone who has ever wanted to see what,s going on inside a bird,s nest! From the comfort of your armchair, sit back and watch wild birds set up home, hatch and nurture their young. The FSC timber nesting box is specially equipped with a high quality video camera, in a choice of black and white imaging with inbuilt infra-red lights (suitable for night viewing) or colour (not suitable for night viewing) and both come with 40ft (12.2m) of cable. You can open the camera unit without disturbing the birds, and the box is designed to prevent attack from predators. It can be adapted to suit different species. Leads and transformer included. Box: 37 x 22 x 17cm.

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    Create your very own water feature with these solar powered pumps. Place the solar panel (supplied) in direct sunlight to power the pump. Bowls illustrated are not included. Suitable for use in fish ponds.

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    Create your very own water feature with these solar powered pumps. Place the solar panel (supplied) in direct sunlight to power the pump. Bowls illustrated are not included. Suitable for use in fish ponds.

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