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British Summer Sale
Splash into HUGE savings with our British Summer Sale! Summer may have been a bit of a washout so far, but here's something to put a smile on your face - our British Summer Sale with up to 30% off selected lines until the end of August! Our customer-favourite Chalice paving kits in ever-popular Honey Brown; single size Chalice Paving in selected sizes and colours; and our stylish new County paving. Website prices reflect this promotion - what you see is what you pay. Why not pop into one of our five locations to see for yourself? Available at all King Acre sites - Bicester, Codicote, Marple, Swansea and Woodcote Green. Promotional prices are valid until 31st August 2023, so it's not too late to add a little summer into your garden this year!
We are open! Business as usual.
We are currently operating 'business as usual'. In these uncertain times we will do all we can to accommodate our customers. Please keep an eye on our website, Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates. Please read our COVID-19 statement. King AcreCovid-19 (Coronavirus) Statement King Acre Landscaping Centres would like to reassure you of the steps we are taking to protect our customers, colleagues and suppliers following the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers is our primary focus as we plan to continue operating as normal, for as long as possible. We are following all Public Health England guidelines as well as taking our own precautions regarding hygiene and sanitation routines and social distancing. We remain in close contact with all our sites and are monitoring Public Health England closely so we can prepare for all eventualities as the situation continues to evolve. We’d like to confirm we are open for business as usual and if you have any questions or concerns then please do not hesitate to get in touch but note we are seeing an increase in enquiries in general as customers try and get ahead of any potential shortages/price increases and ultimately closures, so please do bear with us while we try to maintain our high levels of service. Thank you for your continued support during these challenging times. Yours sincerely, Ian Elston & Julia Russell Directors of King Acre Landscaping Centre
J & L Haulage
At King Acre Bicester, we are pleased to announce our new transport provider is J & L Haulage. They will be delivering all our trade and retail customers deliveries. Who Are J & L Haulage? A Family run Road Haulage business based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, they have been operating since 1997. They are fully qualified and insured. Their experienced operators provide a friendly professional service 24-7 all year round. What are their Services? Grab lorry hire, crane hire, muck away, aggregates, low loader for plant transport and abnormal load, heavy haulage, commercial & residential, sand, gravel, topsoil, hardcore, soil recycling and builder's waste just to name some of their services. Rest assured they we always dispose of waste materials by the most environmentally friendly means. We are looking forward to working with them!
Endless Possibilities with Sleepers!
Timber Sleepers can make stunning, unique features in any garden! Timber sleepers may look daunting when you first decide you would like a wooden feature in your garden. Don't fear, there are endless possibilities you can achieve with sleepers! Take a look below for some inspiring ideas! Raised Flower Beds Stepping Stones Garden Furniture Edgings If you need any more information, contact us today! Our friendly staff will provide you with all the information you need! Contact Us
Gardening Tips for May
Now May is in full swing, the days are getting longer and warmer. Summer is most definitely on its way! So now is the perfect time to tidy up and enjoy your garden for the summer. A good way to make your garden feel summer ready is to plant some colourful, summer flowers! Top tips for this month! Water early & late, recycle water where possible. For more information on how to recycle water.Mow the lawn weekly – grass thrives in warmer weather conditions. Mow once a week for a healthy, green lawn. Check out for nesting birds – always check hedges, clumps of leaves and trees before cutting and removing them. Plant some roses! This is the perfect time of year to plant some beautiful roses. If late frost has passed, now is the time to plant summer bedding plants outdoors towards the end of the month. Liquid feeds - you can now start liquid feeding your plants. This will provide beneficial nutrients to the plants. Check for greenfly - especially on bulbs and bedding such as tulips. May is a busy time for planting. It’s not too late to get into the garden and plant a few seeds! These are the vegetables you can plant outside right now. Broad BeansPeasGarlicCarrotsLeeks Strawberries Now just to add a few finishing touches! Continue to keep on top of removing moss and weeds from your paths and terraces. Make sure you say goodbye to those pesky snails and slugs! You don't want them ruining the hard work you've put into summer garden!
We are a supplier of Robinsons Greenhouses!
At King Acre Landscaping Centre, we are proud to announce we are a supplier of Robinsons Greenhouses. Why Choose Robinsons Greenhouses? Most Octagonal greenhouses on today’s market are quite low at the eaves. They tend to have low doors. Robinsons greenhouses are different to those out the market. They have full 6’2” high doors giving you easier access and more headroom for crops and shelving. Robinsons Renaissance models are excellent value for money. They contain toughened glass, green finish, auto vent for roof and staging all around and two high level side shelves. Not only are they highly practical they also make a fantastic feature in your garden. Features Extremely strong frameToughened glass (4mm)Sliding doorBar cappingFree 10 Year Guarantee2 x roof vents (automatic opening)2 x Louvre ventsDownpipes both sidesHigh eavesDoor lockCresting and finials includedGround level door thresholdStaging and shelving includedInstallation available for a fee Currently we have Robinsons 5’ x 7’ Renaissance Octagonal in Graphite on display in our show yard within Pontarddulais Garden Centre. This will give you an idea of the quality and style of Robinsons greenhouses. We have a catalogue on site for you to have a look through and we will be able to answer any queries you may have regarding Robinsons greenhouses. (Picture of 5’ x 7’ Renaissance) If you are not living in the Swansea, West Glamorgan area, don’t worry you can still order your Robinsons greenhouses from us. Just give us a call and our staff will be more than happy to answer any enquiries you have. Contact Details Email: swansea@kingacre.co.uk Telephone: 01792 885959
New Products For 2019!
This year we are introducing some exciting new products to our concrete range. Take a look below to see what’s new this year! Lakeland Star – Portland Grey & Welsh Slate A new colour of the existing Lakeland Star. The new colours are Portland Grey and Welsh Slate. This darker patio will make a striking feature in any outdoor space. Prestbury Stone Paving Kit 5.76 (Limestone) This is a new addition to our Prestbury range. Available in a choice of 2 colours, Portland Grey & Limestone. Both colours are guaranteed to create a bright, vibrant outdoor space. Cathedral Paving Kits 5.76m2 & Cathedral Circle 3.48m2 Introducing a new size to the existing Cathedral range. Our new 5.76m2 kits are perfect for any garden. Not only do we have a new size in the Cathedral Paving range, we have a new size available in our Cathedral Circle. Our 3.48m2 Cathedral Circle is available in the existing 3 colours, Weathered York, Weathered Moss & Barley. Porcelain Paving Kits Porcelain is now available to buy in made up kits. 18.36m2 and 21.6m2. Scalloped Edging Welsh Slate We have discontinued our Scalloped edging in the colour buff and replaced it with the colour Welsh Slate. Our new Welsh Slate colour will modernise any garden. Celestial Moon Welsh Slate We have discontinued our celestial moon in the colour limestone, but we are replacing it with the sleek Welsh Slate colour instead. Perimeter Edging Welsh Slate & Barley Out with the old (red) and in with the new! We have exciting new colours in the perimeter edging! Barley and Welsh Slate. If you have any enquiries about our new products, please get in touch!
WE ARE OPEN!
Come and see us at Bicester Avenue Garden Centre for all your landscaping needs! We have opened a new King Acre Landscaping Centre at Bicester Avenue Garden Centre. Come and say hello! We have lots of products on display for you to look at and our friendly staff will be more than happy to you help you with any enquiries you have. You will find us within Bicester Avenue Garden Centre, Oxford Road, Bicester, OX25 2NY. We are looking to expand our trade section over the next few weeks so make sure you watch this space for the latest updates! In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact us on: 01869 229923 bicester@kingacre.co.uk
NEW STORE OPENING!
New Store will be opening in...BICESTER! We are proud to announce there will be a new King Acre store opening in Bicester on April 1st 2019. Watch this space for more details or check our social media page for the latest updates! If you have any enquiries please contact us. Swansea: 01792 885959 swansea@kingacre.co.uk Codicote: 01438 821887 codicote@kingacre.co.uk Bristol: 01179 679056 phipps@kingacre.co.uk
KING ACRE SPALDING CLOSING DOWN
King Acre Spalding is CLOSING DOWN! Unfortunately our King Acre Landscaping Centre in Spalding at Springfields Outlet Village, will be closing down. You will no longer be able to visit the site from March 1st 2019. If you have any enquiries please contact one of our other branches who will be able to help you. Swansea: 01792 885959 swansea@kingacre.co.uk Codicote: 01438 821887 codicote@kingacre.co.uk Bristol: 01179 667069 phipps@kingacre.co.uk