Anglo Eastern Trading’s Serenity Planter and Bowl Range feature an etched floral design that really does give them a quite distinctively different look and feel. They are available in a range of beautifully contrasting colour combinations that enhance their attractive appearance. Other plus points include they are frost proof, UV fade resistant and score well environmentally being made from 100% recycled plastics. 

“The Serenity Planters and Bowls are a real breath of fresh air”commented Nigel Guffogg- Sales Director at  Anglo
Eastern. “We are currently offering some great deals on this range and our agents are available to drop in samples to show retailers just how good the Serenity Planters and Bowls really are”he added.

The Serenity Planters are available in 25cm to 41cm sizes and the Serenity Bowls in 30cm and 36cm sizes. They are
in stock and available for delivery now. Carriage paid order £300 ex VAT. National delivery in 3 working days and very
competitive pricing make the Serenity Range a very attractive proposition for the 2019 Summer season.

Marie Kondo has taken the world by storm. From best-selling book to Netflix Queen of Clean, the tidying expert’s unique method to decluttering has transformed people’s living spaces from a messy place that doesn’t “spark joy” into areas of serenity and calmness. 

As summer creeps up and BBQs and garden parties are impending, we want our outdoor areas to be a true extension of our homes and our family life, to truly make the most of the weather the next time the sun decides to shine. 

Yet we have all been there in May: a sudden heat wave, but a garden that has been disregarded for a few months. Our shed crammed with all sorts of items and last years inflatable paddling pool hiding behind the outhouse - sound familiar? 

Marie Kondo is a cultural phenomenon - her work has helped people across the globe transform their homes.

It’s the time of year when everybody wants to be outside. Products which bring living outdoors – and are not only hardy and functional, but easy on the eye too – are the biggest hit with customers. Editor Victoria Galligan chooses her Top 10 buys…

1. Dusk Till Dawn Lighting 20 Bulbs string lights, £32.94 at Amazon.co.uk

This range of lighting is truly the icing on the cake for customers who want to party into the night. These bulbs contain tiny pink flowers. See Bonningtons.com for the full range and trade prices.

Alex Marsh, Managing Director at Close Brothers Retail Finance, reveals the latest trends in garden purchasing and highlights the value of being able to spread the cost of big ticket items for the garden through retail finance.

Looking at the latest ONS retail sales figures, it seems that retailers are managing to hold their own in an extremely challenging economic environment. As we progress through the summer it is clear to see that retailers are under constant attack from the repercussions of inflation outstripping wage growth. However, retail sales have shown unexpected resilience powered by the hot weather which has left British consumers factoring retail therapy in their budgeting.