Artificial Grass Durham Newcastle & Sunderland
Poplar Tree Garden Centre Durham are now official installers of Easigrass in The North East of England, covering areas such as Durham, Newcastle and Middlesbrough. Easigrass™, the UK’s leading distributor and installer of the most advanced Artificial Grass products on the market. Whether you are looking to transform your back garden, front garden or you own a nursery and would like a safe play area for the children to play then Easigrass™ Artificial Grass is the answer to all your problems.
Artificial Grass otherwise known as Astroturf can transform any area and is ideal for exhibitions, play areas, balconies and gardens. No more mud, mess or mowing are the many benefits to having a fake lawn, to see our fantastic range of products please view our Grass Range
Let us transform your garden and your lifestyle fast with Easigrass™. You will have an enjoyable garden 365 days of the year with no mud, no mess and very low maintenance. We can bring you a pet friendly, easily cleaned and playable surface that encourages outdoor fun for the whole family.
At Easigrass™ we supply and install our products nationwide and can provide an Artificial Grass quote wherever you are in the UK.
If you are looking for a quote for your garden, play area or an event you are organising then we can help you. To request samples of our Artificial Grass please contact info@poplartreegardencentre.co.uk or call the office on 0191 3782288 and ask for Paul Curry, your easigrass North East Manager.
We all have great ideas for our gardens this year.
So what are your plans? A completely new look or more colour, or even a larger space for growing your own? Whatever you plan to do, we can inspire you to make the most of your outdoor space.
The weather may not be kind to us in January but you can still enjoy the fresh air by plotting your new schemes. If you want a change in certain areas, now is the time to identify where you would like to improve your borders, for example, or choose which vegetables you want to grow. That’s an easy one – start with your favourites!
- Petunia Phantom
So, for vibrant colour in your flower borders, why not plan your display now? With seeds and bulbs to choose from, you can begin to prepare now. What could be more satisfying than nurturing your seeds to established planted groups of colour? Choose a mixture of colours and heights for the best displays. Did you try any of our new varieties of plants last year? If so, we would love to hear from you – how did you get on? We introduced Petunia Phantom which proved very popular and this year we are going to add to our range with Starflame Primroses available from mid February and a new range of Nemesia Michelle Pink and Myrtle Blue from April.
Sweet Peas are an old favourite of here at Poplar Tree Garden Centre. You can’t beat the colours or fragrance of the Sweet Pea. Try ‘Prima Ballerina’ for gentle shades of pink, mauve and cream with each stem producing an average of four blooms so perfect for cutting and bringing indoors.
Sweet Pea Prima Ballerina
Sweet Pea Prima Ballerina
Watch out for our new seedlings which will arrive at the Garden Centre from mid February so if you want to cut out the first stage of encouraging seedlings from seeds, this is the option for you. Make sure you use a recommended compost from our growing area which will give your seedlings the best start possible.
Don’t forget to protect your pots and containers for another couple of months by placing them close to the house or a sheltered wall. And that all important fleece will still come in handy so make sure you have plenty ready for those frosty nights.
As you know, your lawn is the pinnacle of a beautiful garden and to ensure it stays in peak condition through the colder, slow growing months, you should have given it a good autumn feed. Add a reminder to your 2012 calendar now that your lawn will need a feed in March to give it a boost before spring arrives.
And finally, encourage more birds to your garden by keeping your bird feeding station kits, feeders, trays and bird baths topped up with fresh food and water. Make sure the water does not freeze over!
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Coates Butcher sets up in Brambles Food Hall
& Farm Shop Durham
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Coates Butchery Now Open In Brambles Food Hall Durham
The long awaited, much anticipated Brambles Farm Shop & Food Hall Durham has officially opened its doors to the public. A team of staff were busy stacking shelves full of delicious festive foods, hampers and deliveries are arriving every day in the build up to the Grand Opening on Monday 29th November. Doors opened to the public for the first time at 9am on Monday and Brambles Farm Shop and Food Hall proudly presenedt a huge array of fresh food and vegetables alongside a butcher, baker and cooked foods such as pies and cakes. Everything that you could find (and more) in a local supermarket can be found in Brambles Farm Shop and Food Hall Durham.
Come down to the Food Hall & sample the delights of Brambles Farm Shop Durham in Poplar Tree Garden Centre. To find out more details visit The Brambles Farm Shop & Food Hall website at www.bramblesfoodhall.co.uk
Harry Potter Fever hits the UK
As the release of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows hits the UK cinema screens, interest, as always, soars into the history behind the filming locations of the various Harry Potter Films.
The first two Harry Potter movies were filmed in Durham Cathedral to a large extent, and since the launch of the Harry Potter franchise, millions of people have flocked to Durham to visit the historic city and Durham Cathedral which was used as the location of Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The Cloisters in Durham Cathedral were the main filming locations for Harry Potter and Harry, Ron and their friends and classmates cam be seen in the cloisters and many other rooms in the Cathedral which were used as classromms at Hogwarts.
Durham Cathedral, near Durham University, was used in the first two Harry Potter films for both interior and exterior views of Hogwarts. The cathedral’s chapter house was also used for the scenes in McGonagall's classroom.
We are very proud of the fact that Durham City was chosen as the Filming Location of Harry Potter and we often get tourists into Poplar Tree Garden Centre who have travelled to Durham just to surround themselves in Hogwarts. Im sure now that Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows has hit our screens that the influx of tourists will again be present, and of course we welcome them with open arms and a true North East welcome. Durham is also a good starting point to head on a little further up the coast to Alnwick where you can see the place where Harry Potter was given his first Broomstick lesson.
Gardens should prepare for a cold winter according to Alan Titchmarsh
Those hoping for a colourful display in their gardens next year should be planning for a harsh winter ahead, according to TV personality Alan Titchmarsh.
Writing for the Daily Express, the former Gardener's World presenter said with our climate becoming less predictable, it was possible that temperatures could drop to below -10 degrees C in some parts of the UK.
Mr Titchmarsh explained this means picking plants that can survive the cold will be vital to people looking to keep their borders in bloom.
However, he also remarked "choosing hardier plants is only half the battle" and recommended tweaking other techniques to ensure all areas are well sheltered.
Using garden products such as mulch over flowerbeds and keeping rocky features topped up should give protection from the worst of the weather, he added.
Mr Titchmarsh reassured gardeners that as long as they took "sensible precautions", most plants should be able to come through the winter "relatively unscathed".
Grow it yourself for Cinders
In preparation for its next panto, Cinderella, Durham's Gala Theatre is encouraging its customers to “grow your own”, and in conjunction with the Poplar Tree Garden Centre in Shincliffe village, is running a pumpkin growing competition. Packets of pumpkin seeds are available for collection from Gala Box Office on a first-come first served basis. All entries must be returned to Gala the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November for inclusion. The winners will receive tickets to one of the theatre's in-house shows in 2011.
Donald McBride will appear as one of the ugly sisters; Neil Armstrong as Cinderella’s wicked step uncle, Baron Gristle; Spennymoor based actor, Paul Hartley as Buttons, and his partner in crime, Jane Deane, as Dishes. All four have appeared in both of Gala’s previous in-house pantomimes. Joining them will be Australian born actor, Tom Caley, who plays Prince Charming and Helen Embleton, as Fairy Marigold, Cinderella’s fairy godmother.
Cinderella is at the Gala Theatre from Wednesday 1st December 2010 until Saturday 8th January 2011.
More information can be found in this weeks Sunderland Echo:
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/Cast-planting-the-seeds-of.6290468.jp
Ashleigh and Burwood Fragrances now online & instore
The Ashleigh & Burwood brand is synonymous with high quality, creative and innovative home fragrance products.
The ashleigh and burwood fragrance lamp sets are the latest craze and must have items of 2010 / 2011. Ashleigh and burwood have a saying that they never compromise quality for price. Ashleigh & Burwood offer a vast range of products including Catalytic Fragrance Lamps, Reed Diffusers, Fragrance Oils, Scented Candles, Incense, Room Sprays, Aromatherapy Products and many more high quality giftware related products.
The Ashleigh & Burwood Fragrance Lamp is the ultimate product to refresh the home! The ashleigh and burwood sets seem to be much cheaper online and can be purchased from places like health stores and Garden Centres such as Poole tree
These fragrance lamps represent quality, luxury and above all style. The stunning ornamental fragrance lamps utilise a century-old catalytic combustion technique that filters airborne odour-causing molecules. In addition the fragrance contained within the fragrance lamp is emitted to provide a gentle fragrance to the room. The fragrance lamp compares favourably to other room fragrance products and is a most efficient diffuser of fragrance, spreading it evenly and quickly around a room.
Please note that Ashleigh & Burwood Premium Fragrance Lamps should only be used with their “Lamp Fragrance”. Use of other fragrance may result in damage to the lamp wick. Gold ribbon in picture not included with product.
To view our range of Ashleigh and Burwood fragrances and gift sets, please click here
Poplar Tree Garden Centre Continue Support of Future Business Magnates Durham
For the second year running, Poplar Tree Garden Centre (with the support of Brambledown) are offering business partnering to a school in the 2010 Future Business Magnates run by Durham County Council. This year, Paul Curry who is Business Development Manager at Brambledown and Poplar Tree Garden Centre attends regular meetings with Durham Federation (a federation between Fyndoune Community College & Durham Community Business College) in preperation for their monthly challenges throughout the year. Each school must develop a business idea and go through the process of devising a product, sourcing finance and marketing and selling their product by proposing a business model. Last year Paul Curry offered Business partnering to Easington Community College as they finished high up the league table.
Future Business Magnates is a fun competition with an important business message and opportunity. Now in its fifth year, the initiative was originally designed for year 8 students from the Durham City area. However, such has been the success of the scheme that schools throughout County Durham are now competing and this year the number of entrants has risen to sixteen.
Launched in 2005 by the late and much loved Sir Bobby Robson, Future Business Magnates continues to assist schools to deliver the enterprise, creativity and key skills set down under the education agenda at local, regional and national levels.
The competition provides an outlet for schools to encourage entrepreneurial attainment and to promote social and economic awareness amongst its students.
More information about this wonderful innitiative can be found here.
Brambles Coffee Shop were Finalists in Durham City Retailer of the Year Awards 2009
Congratulations to everyone at Brambles Coffee Shop Durham. Proudly announced as a finalist in "The Durham City Coffee Shop of The Year category" in last nights Retailer of the Year Awards held at The Ramside Hall Hotel, Brambles Coffee Shop staff have earned great credit and applause. Earning the right to become a finalist alone means that Brambles achieved a "substantial" number of votes online from customers with some "wonderful" comments. The event was attended by members of Brambles Coffee Shop and Poplar Tree Garden Centre.
Speaking on behalf of Brambles Coffee Shop Durham, Sue Curry said "I would like to take this immediate opportunity to personally thank everyone who voted for Brambles in such a short period of time. Some of the comments that we have received have been overwhelming and heart warming to say the least, and greatly appreciated. We appreciate that our customers are vitally important to us and their happiness is paramount and we are so very grateful that so many of you voted online."
We now look forward with great enthusiasm to The 2010 Durham Retailer of the Year Awards and hope that in our second year of entering, Brambles Coffee Shop or Poplar Tree Garden Centre will be looked upon so kindly again in one of the numerous awards categories. Voting will open again in September/October 2010 and you can register your choice, and find out more about the awards here www.cityofdurhamretailawards.co.uk/
As always, both Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Brambles Coffee Shop very much appreciate your continued support.
Poplar Tree Garden Centre Florists Durham Become The Official Interflora Florist of The New Radisson SAS Hotel Durham
We are proud to say that Poplar Tree Interflora Florist Durham are now the Official Florist of the New Radisson SAS Hotel Durham providing floral arrangements for bedrooms, reception areas, bathrooms, restaurants, fitness suites, special events and other public areas.
Nestled on a lovely bend of the River Wear, the Radisson SAS Hotel Durham offers beautiful views of the Cathedral and the old city of Durham and is close to cultural attractions, shopping areas and businesses. If you are thinking of holding a wedding at The Radisson SAS Hotel Durham then please contact Poplar Tree Florist who cover the North East and specialise in all types of events such as weddings, birthdays, special parties, marquee functions etc. Poplar Tree Florist Durham will help you design flowers for every part of the day, and make sure your dream day comes true. Please see our Poplar Tree Florist, specially designated, events website here for more details, pictures and information.
Poplar Tree Garden Centre Gardening Tips
For more gardening tips, please visit our Gardening Blogs which are regularly updated with expert gardening advice at www.mysod.co.uk & http://gardenguruing.blogspot.com/
Poplar Tree Garden Centre in Shincliffe, Durham has been helping people from all over the UK get the best from their gardens for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on taking as much care with our customers as they do with their gardens, and strive to be friendly and helpful at all times.
Poplar Tree Garden Centre staff carry a comprehensive level of knowledge and expertise that is sure to answer even the most difficult of questions. Please don't be shy in approaching them as they are ready and waiting to assist at all times.
Poplar Tree Garden Centre Durham sells an extensive range of gardening goods online including outdoor furniture, water gardening and aquatics, natural/artificial flowers and plants, solar and electric lighting, sundries, paving and gravel, garden sheds and greenhouses, semi mature trees and shrubs, seeds, pet care, books, greetings cards, house plants, bedding plants, artificial turf, barbeques, childrens leisure, flower arrangements, special occasion gifts and much, much more.
To browse Poplar Tree Garden Centres ever expanding online range, please take a look around the website or pop into the garden centre and see for yourself what we have to offer.
Poplar Tree Garden Centre Durham is located in Shincliffe Village - Hall Lane, Durham City. Just tap DH1 2NG into your Sat Nav, Grab the rest of the family and enjoy a great day out.
Opening times
Monday - Friday: 9am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 10:30am to 4:30pm
Poplar Tree Garden Centre. Bringing North East Gardens to Life
"Please feel free to call Poplar Tree Garden Centre Durham on 01913847553 or 07984189533 for more details, drop into Poplar Tree Garden Centre Shincliffe, Durham, or send us an email to info@poplartreegardencentre.co.uk with your requirements.”
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