Packaging Solutions for the Garden Industry

Here at Wessex Packaging, we are supporting UK garden industry manufacturers with reliable packaging solutions to meet their demands.

We’re delighted to have recently won more contracts from our locations in Somerset, Manchester and Portsmouth to supply packaging materials and machines to several new garden industry manufacturing companies.

This new business comes as spring has arrived in the UK, and the garden sector is reaching peak season, working at high demand. During this seasonal period, large volumes of garden products, from compost and fertilisers to plants, seeds and accessories must be distributed efficiently from manufactures to garden centres and garden retail outlets.

Meeting this high demand requires fast reliable distribution…but without compromising on safety, load stability or protective packaging.

Failing to prioritise packaging, particularly at peak times, can lead to product damage such as moisture loss, quality degradation and unstable pallet loads. These issues can result in rejected deliveries, unnecessary waste, safety risks and additional costs.

Pallet solutions for garden industries

To help ensure the safe shipment, many of our garden industry customers use PowerWrap® Green, one of our bestselling stretch films, within their horticultural supply chain. This advanced nano stretch film is designed to enhance pallet stability while reducing plastic film usage. Its multi-layered polymer film makes it tear-resistant meaning fewer wraps are needed per pallet. With less wraps required it is ideal for fast-paced environments that need to be secured quickly without compromising load stability.

In addition to its security, PowerWrap® Green is made from 30% recycled content, helping garden manufacturers reduce plastic consumption. This packaging makes more environmentally friendly sense for the garden industry.

Alongside pallet wrap, pallet top sheet and pallet bags are widely used to protect products from dust and moisture and outdoor exposure. This is important in the garden industry as many pallets are left outside for longer periods of time. Top sheets are particularly important for pallets of fertiliser to prevent rain and moisture seeping in, damaging product quality and usability.

Many manufactures also opt for black opaque top sheets and bags, which offers a short-term UV protection. This is ideal for items such as compost that need to maintain a balanced moisture level, as UV exposure could dry out the material. Other products in the gardening sector are light sensitive, so the black plastic helps preserve product condition and reduce the risk of damage.

Sustainable products for smaller items

Smaller items such as garden tools, seeds and other accessories are frequently supplied in bulk to garden retailers. They need to withstand handling and change of environmental conditions in storage or transit. For this reason, durable double wall boxes are commonly used for better protection and enhanced strength.

Our stock cardboard boxes meet most requirements, but bespoke boxes are favoured by many of our garden industry manufacturers. Custom-fit packaging ensures the product is protected and secure, so it reduces movement in shipping. For example, we supply a garden manufacturer in the South West with a conical plant support box. This is designed to support the plant and protect it while in transit.

Sustainable packaging is a growing priority across the sector. Our boxes are often paired with our sustainable paper tape options. This means that the consumer can recycle both box and tape together easily in their household recycling collection. While others choose our carbon neutral tape, which is not only made from recycled materials, but also supports an international carbon offset scheme to offset the carbon released during it’s manufacture, transport and waste disposal. These eco-friendly solutions are helping many manufacturers in the garden industry work towards a net zero goal and becoming more sustainable in their packaging.

Our packaging products are widely trusted by garden industry manufacturers, across the UK, providing them with reliable, efficient and sustainable solutions. Making sure all their products are protected and enhancing pallet safety, even during peak seasons.