Dargan garden machinery: Four seasons of proven performance
As the Irish garden machinery market continues to evolve, one trend is clear: customers are demanding equipment that delivers consistent performance, long-term reliability, and real value. Dargan Tools head into their fourth season supplying Dargan Garden Machinery to the Irish market, it is clear that the brand has firmly established itself as a trusted choice for both professional users and discerning homeowners.
From the outset, Dargan has been built around a simple principle – quality and durability without compromise. Over the past three seasons, this focus has resonated strongly with the trade, resulting in growing brand recognition and repeat demand across the country.
Dargan’s comprehensive product range has been a key factor in its success. By offering 18V battery, 20V battery, and petrol-powered machines, the range caters for every type of user and application. Whether it is compact battery tools for everyday garden maintenance or robust petrol machines designed for
more demanding workloads, Dargan provides reliable solutions across the board.
Battery technology continues to be a major area of growth in the category, and Dargan has invested heavily in developing systems that balance power, runtime, and durability. The 18V and 20V platforms offer flexibility and performance that meet modern expectations, while maintaining the solid build quality the brand has become known for. At the same time, Dargan’s petrol range remains a strong choice for users who require proven power and endurance.
Crucially, Dargan machines have earned their reputation the right way – through performance in real Irish conditions. From wet springs to long cutting seasons, the equipment has consistently demonstrated its ability to stand up to regular use, reinforcing confidence among retailers and end users alike.
As the brand enters its fourth season in Ireland, Dargan Garden Machinery is no longer a new name on the shelf. It is a proven, dependable option that retailers can stand behind with confidence. To mark the start of the season, the full Dargan Garden Machinery range will be on display at The Hardware Show on the 15th and 16th of February in the RDS, where visitors are invited to Stand F27 to see the products firsthand and discuss the range in detail. It promises to be an ideal opportunity for retailers to experience the quality and durability that continue to define the Dargan name.
For further information please visit www.dargantools.com
Westland’s extensive portfolio supports every gardener
Westland’s mission remains clear: to champion gardeners, from those taking their first steps into gardening, to experienced growers who see it as a lifelong passion. By delivering trusted, high-performing brands across gardening, wildlife and outdoor living, Westland continues to support retailers with solutions that drive category growth and consumer confidence.
Reliable Lawn Performance Customers Can Trust
Westland Smart Seed offers a dependable lawn seed solution designed to meet the expectations of today’s gardeners while delivering strong retail performance. Developed using advanced seed technology, Smart Seed is formulated to establish quickly, grow evenly, and maintain a healthy appearance throughout the season.
Each blend contains high-quality seed varieties selected for resilience, helping lawns withstand common challenges such as heavy summer use, variable weather, and uneven growing conditions. The inclusion of Aqua Gel technology improves germination success by aiding moisture absorption, allowing it to soak up 400x its weight in water, reducing the risk of patchy results for end users.
Universal Compatibility and Leak-Reducing Performance With FloPro
FloPro continues to strengthen its position in the garden watering category with products engineered for reliability, convenience, and lasting performance. Central to this range is the FloPro Cobra Hose, a standout offering that delivers exceptional flexibility and customer satisfaction, key drivers for strong retail sales. The Cobra Hose is designed with premium materials that resist kinks and twists, ensuring smooth water flow and a better user experience. The ultra tough hose is 20x times stronger than a typical fabric expanding hose and features a rigid expanding inner layer and a durable expanding outer layer, so even thorns are no match for the Cobra.
Comfort And Control with Kent & Stowe Sure & Grip Gloves Kent & Stowe, renowned for its premium tools that help gardeners achieve extraordinary results, also excels with its Sure & Grip gloves. Designed for comfort, dexterity and durability, the gloves provide excellent grip in all weathers, making them ideal
for a wide range of gardening tasks. With thoughtful design features, Sure & Grip gloves align perfectly with the Kent & Stowe brand values. They offer retailers a dependable, easy-to merchandise accessory line that encourages add-on purchases alongside tools and watering equipment.
Trusted Wild Bird Care With Peckish
In wild bird care, Peckish Complete remains a key driver of category performance. As one of the most
trusted bird food blends on the market, Peckish Complete is formulated to attract a wide variety
of garden birds while delivering the nutrition they need year-round.
Supporting Retailers Nationwide
All products can be ordered 24/7 via Westland Live, www.trade.westland.com with easy top-ups through Westland’s weekly delivery service. Retailers can also access dedicated in-store POS and display solutions by contacting their Westland Account Manager.
With a strong mix of innovation, reliability and consumer appeal, Westland continues to champion gardeners, and support retailers, with ranges designed to perform season after season. For more information, contact: marketing@westland.com
What growers need to succeed at every stage of growth
Growmoor Better Growing is a leading producer and manufacturer of high-quality growing media, proudly based in Northern Ireland and trusted by customers across the island of Ireland and in GB and beyond. From home gardeners to largescale professional growers, they supply reliable, performance-driven products designed to deliver consistent results. As a market leader in the UK their reputation is built on innovation, quality control and a deep understanding of what growers need to succeed at every stage of growth.
At Growmoor, customer service is at the heart of everything they do. They work closely with both retail and professional partners to provide dependable supply, expert support and products you can trust season after season. Their commitment to excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement
ensures that when you choose Growmoor, you’re choosing a company that’s passionate about better growing today and for the future.
Big Congratulations to GroWorm their sister company!
Growmoor were thrilled to celebrate sister company GroWorm’s latest milestone in having their full range of worm cast pouches, liquids plus, the Black Gold Peat Free and Peat Free Tomato Planter products now officially approved under the Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) Approved Input scheme.
This certification is a huge achievement and a clear testament to GroWorm’s dedication to sustainability, soil health and producing top-quality, environmentally responsible growing solutions. A massive well done to the entire GroWorm team for raising the bar for organic and peat-free growing. Here’s to richer soils, stronger plants and a greener future!
For further information contact, Stephen Compton, Growmoor Bettergrowing, Ireland Sales Manager, M: 0044 (0) 7730 403802 or email stephen@bettergrowing.com
Visit Growmoor Better Growing on Stand B1 at The Hardware Show.
IITC Launches new Satus Sheds range at The Hardware Show
Irish International Trading Corporation (IITC) will officially launch its latest product innovation, Satus Garden Sheds, exclusively at the upcoming Hardware Show, marking a significant expansion of the Satus product portfolio. The new shed range will be on display at Stand C12, giving retailers the opportunity
to view the product first-hand, with a live on-stand competition offering the chance to win a Satus Shed completely free to celebrate the launch.
Already well known in the market for Satus fencing, post-and-rail systems and gates, the Satus brand has built a strong reputation for durable, low-maintenance solutions designed for Irish conditions. The launch of Satus Sheds represents a natural extension of the range, bringing the same focus on strength, longevity and modern design into the garden storage category.
Manufactured from galvanised steel sheet with a durable powder-coated finish, Satus Sheds are engineered to deliver long-term performance with minimal upkeep. The range is wind tested, backed by a 15-year warranty, and designed to maintain its appearance over time. Clean lines and a contemporary
Anthracite Grey finish ensures the sheds perform well and also look good in modern outdoor settings.
Standard models feature 0.6mm wall thickness, reinforced roofing, anti-condensation felt lining, integrated guttering with downpipes, and a secure five-point locking system. Solid polycarbonate skylight panels provide natural light, while additional roof supports allow for a snow load capacity of up to 100kg/m².
For customers seeking enhanced functionality, the Satus Premium Shed range includes switchable windows and vents for improved airflow, full anti-condensation lining to both walls and roof, internal shelving, and an integrated solar light.
Designed with clean, modern lines and robust materials, the sheds combine a high-quality appearance with proven durability, delivering a premium, low-maintenance storage solution built to perform and look good long-term.
Retailers attending The Hardware Show are invited to visit IITC at Stand C12 to be among the first to see the new Satus Shed range on display. Follow @satusireland on social media for launch updates or speak directly with the IITC Sales Team at the show to find your nearest Satus stockist. The Satus range is
exclusively distributed in Ireland by IITC, and available now by over 100 stockists nationwide!
For further information visit www.iitc.ie
