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Relaxing in the garden...

It is great to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labours. Furnishing is important and the choice of produc is now wider than ever. Furniture needs to meet a variety of criteria. It has to be both functional and decorative, and it also needs to be durable to withstand our British climate.
 
Something practical and inexpensive such plastic or resin chairs and tables etc. can offer good value - look out for items made from recycled plastics (we are currently seeking a local supplier!). There are many colour ranges available and the only maintenance required is a wipe over with a damp cloth and detergent.
 
If you have a bigger budget, furniture made from natural wood is excellent. Always check that it comes from a sustainable source. If you can avoid imported hardwoods, so much the better. Willow is another excellent choice for items such as fencing. Fast growing, it was once commonly used and is now regaining its past popularity.

Evalast, Kirkham, Lancashire  
Fencing made from recycled plastics as well as other items including rabbit hutches!  
Defenders, Ashford, Kent  
A variety of biological pest controls. This site has lots of helpful advice about pests and how to control them. Also inlcudes pictures for easier identification. Full mail order service -well worth a visit!
www.defenders.co.uk
BioWise, Pentworth, West Sussex
Bio Wise has a large range of organic and biological pest controls.
www.ibma.ch/biowise
Agralan Garden Products, Swindon, Wiltshire

ince the late 80's Agralan have scientifically researched and developed a range of products allowing gardeners to reduce their reliance on pesticides. But these are not just alternatives - in most cases they are more effective and of course safer to the user and environment.

Scarletts Plant Care, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex
Organic pest control products.
Waspbane  
If wasps are your problem but you are looking for a non-toxic solution try Waspbane. Mail order service from the internet.
Travena Ltd, Derby  
Travena Ltd Supply a wide range of organic garden products including fertilsers, pond care and composting additives as well as other garden and plant care products.  
Standard Trees, Golden Cross, East Sussex
Mature trees for landscaping - Standard Trees supply heavy standard to fully mature amenity trees for improving the environment of industrial, housing and private estates. Not only do trees provide visual and wind breaks, they help mitigate the carbon emissions created through business operation, transport etc.
Designed By Nature, Leominster, Herefordshire
Designed by Nature supply a wide variety of wildflower seeds and bulbs for you to create your own wildflower meadow.
Green Gardener
All your 'green gardening' needs!
 
 

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