Messenger is a gardening breakthrough that delivers stronger and
healthier plants from the inside out, producing more fruit, flowers and
foliage, it’s based on a naturally occurring protein called harpin that
boosts a plant’s immune system and stimulates growth. Messenger is an
environmentally friendly product that has been granted one of the
broadest use labels available by the EPA. It is endorsed by the
National Gardening Association, the American Rose Society and the
National Home Gardening Club. www.messenger.info.
The BEST OF THE MUST-HAVES 2006
AquaVor® Easy Feeding Cans –The integrated design
eliminates multiple trips and messy measuring or mixing. A two
position rotating spout allows for delicate flow or fast delivery while
the interchangeable fertilizer cartridge makes it easy to select and
dispense a variety of liquid products right from the can. Visit www.aquavor.com for pricing and availability.
BugBand™ – The new BugBand products feature
all-natural, pleasant smelling Geraniol which has been proven more
effective at repelling insects than DEET and citronella. Visit www.bugband.net.
The CobraHead® Precision Weeder and Cultivator – The
blade is a Steel Fingernail® that becomes an extension of your hand and
helps accomplish any garden task from weeding to de-thatching. With a
suggested retail price of $24.95, this all-in-one tool is available at
garden retailers or online at www.cobrahead.com.
Click here for our product review of The CobraHead.
Dramm Watering Wands – These wands feature fingertip
shut-off valves reducing overall water consumption by applying water
where and when you want it. Visit www.dramm.com to see the full selection of Dramm products.
Click here for our product review of Dramm Watering Wands.
GardenArmor™ Gloves – Providing unsurpassed cut and
puncture resistance and made with SuperFabric® brand material, these
washable, durable gloves offer gardeners 90x the puncture resistance of
regular gloves. They provide the toughest protection yet against yard
and garden hazards. Available at www.safegrasp.com in a variety of styles and sizes, prices range from $34.99 - $39.99.
Click here for our product review of GardenArmor Gloves.
GreenJeans™ - These heavy duty chaps with built-in
kneepads and a hang-from-the-waist design aids in preventing loss of
circulation. The chaps slip on and off quickly over pants and boots
for an easy transition in and outside. Available in four sizes for $50
at www.muscleandarmfarm.com.
Hound Dog’s Edge Hound® and Bulb Hound® – The
easy-to-handle Edge Hound edges walkways, installs coiled edging, cuts
trenches and chops roots, stumps and ice. The Bulb Hound is specially
designed to cut and refill holes in one easy step for bulb planting.
The unique quick release hand lever makes planting or transplanting
bulbs quick and easy on the back. These durable products are available
at home centers, hardware stores and garden centers for a suggested
retail price of $22.99 and $27.99 respectively. Visit www.hound-dog.com for more information.
Click here for our product review of Edge Hound and Bulb Hound.
Kombi – Featuring an innovative serrated design, these
hard-working shovels make quick and easy work of any tough job. There
are six sizes/varieties available ranging in price from $6.50 to $26.95
plus tax. Call (706) 754-2875 to order direct.
Midwest Rake Loop Hoe Combo Tool - Its exclusive
design combines a three-prong cultivator with a loop hoe for
dual-purpose weeding and cultivating. Constructed of heavy-duty steel,
the loop hoe blade is replaceable. Available at www.midwestrake.com for $29.20.
Click here for our product review of the Midwest Rake Combo Tool.
Nelson Nozzle Sprayers – The ergonomic design makes
watering more comfortable. No need for constant hand activation with
the state-of-the-art, thumb-activated flow control nozzles which
feature up to 8 patterns of spray. Visit www.lrnelson.com for more information.
Click here for our product review of Nelson Nozzle Sprayers.
Treegator® - The original portable drip irrigation
system in a bag. These innovative bags, designed specially for new
plantings, slowly deliver water directly to the root zone over an
extended period. This smart design allows for deep water saturation
with no run-off evaporation. Two sizes available 21.95 and $24.95 at www.treegator.com.
TrenchFoot™ – The next step in garden tools™ makes
digging easier. Slip it over the handle of a shovel, fork or spade to
increase leverage and make digging less of a chore. Available at Lee
Valley Tools for $9.50. Visit www.trenchfoot.us for more information.
West County Gardener® Gloves – Gloves designed to help
gardeners work with comfort and ease. Available in a wide array of
styles, sizes and colors to match most gardening needs, the high-tech,
medium weight gloves are durable and washer/dryer safe. Visit www.westcountygardener.com for more information and store locations.
Click here for our product review of West County Gardener Gloves.
WheelEasy – This collapsible yard cart with
ground-level loading allows you to simply rake, shovel or slide items
like leaves, weeds, bark and heavy boulders directly into the canvas
barrel. It folds to cleverly conserve storage space. This
easy-to-maneuver garden cart is available in two sizes (small holds 150
pounds, large 250 pounds) at www.allsopgarden.com/garden/wheeleasy for $59.99 and $109.99 respectively.
Click here for our product review of The WheelEasy.
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