After the very hot and dry spring, gardeners have had to water veg plots, beds, borders and lawns alike with manic fervour. Darlac, well known for quality cutting tools and gardening innovation, has seen a dramatic growth in sales of its garden watering products.
Sales of sprays, sprinklers, timers and fittings have quadrupled but the best-selling item of all is a surprise. The Hose End Tap, or as the company has affectionately named it, the ‘Take-Anywhere Tap’.
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The solid brass construction includes a push-fit outlet for easy hosepipe connection alongside a ¾ inch threaded outlet, so it works perfectly with multi-way manifolds. The Take-Anywhere Tap can also be used with a two- or four-way splitter for greater versatility and it will even accommodate a water timer in summer. It has been a runaway success since its launch and costs £10.99. Darlac Managing Director Tim Jeffries says: “Sales of our watering products have been flying since garden centres reopened in May. Spray guns have been popular but the Take-Anywhere Tap’s popularity has been astounding – we’ve had to ration supplies to retailers while we make more stock!” Darlac tools are available in good garden centres nationwide. |