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Liquid Fence Rabbit Repellent
Liquid Fence Most people think of Liquid Fence is THE premier deer and rabbit repellent. And they should! But did you know they also carry a wide variety of other natural animal repellents, as well as an extensive line of all natural insect repellents? Their entire product line is safe around pets, plants and family. Liquid Fence’s critter…
Read MoreSolar Illuminated Planters
Solar Illuminated Planters These planters are STUNNING! And who better to offer them than Gardener’s Supply Company, a tried and true legend company providing great gardening products. By day, the frosted white planters add a contemporary accent. When evening falls, the magic begins as they illuminate from within and cast a magical glow. You can choose color-changing…
Read MoreTop Ten Lists Gardening Books on sale!
TOP TEN LISTS GARDENING BOOKS ON SALE What better time to offer a sale on my Top Ten Lists gardening books than now, before another gardening season is upon us? The books are packed with how-to gardening tips, recommended plants and products, design ideas plus humorous snippets for gardeners in zones 3 – 7. Over 8,000 copies…
Read MoreProven Winners Wall Calendar
Every year I wait for the new Proven Winners wall calendar to come out. It is a piece of art! The photographs are gorgeous and the date boxes are large enough to write a bit of text in. The calendar’s only downside is that it’s so attractive that I cannot bring myself to throw it…
Read MoreBach Flower Extracts
Andromeda (Pieris japonica) This is a lovely spring flowering shrub for part sun or shade. In the past there were only green-leaved varieties with white flowers. Now there are stunning variegated cultivars as well as those with rich pink flowers. Pieris range in height from 4’ – 12’. They have shiny evergreen leaves and are commonly used as foundation…
Read MoreSpring Jump-Start Fertilizer
GARDEN CARE TIP Jump-Start Your Garden in Spring In late March or early April, after the snow has melted, cast 5-5-5 or 5-10-5 granular fertilizer on gardens before, or immediately after, the foliage starts to emerge. This will encourage strong root growth and development. Apply it at the rate of approximately 2 pounds per 100…
Read MoreSpeedy Sharp and Woodstock Chimes
Woodstock Chimes Woodstock chimes are NOT like other chimes. No comparison! Woodstock chimes are precision-tuned by a digital analysis process that is unique to the industry. The company is so confident about the quality and durability of their chimes, that they’re the only wind chime company to offer a lifetime tuning guarantee. Many Woodstock Chime fans collect different…
Read MoreSafer than Salt
Safer than Salt This premium ice melter is gentle on your ‘best friend’s’ paws and is more cost efficient than many others on the market. Unlike salt that can irritate sensitive feet, Safer than Salt melts twice as much snow and ice as most other commercially available products. It works quickly and down to -25°F,…
Read MoreSquirrels – You Either Love ’em or Hate ’em
National Squirrel Appreciation Day Imagine my surprise when a friend told me about National Squirrel Appreciation Day slated for January 21. Since one’s persuasion towards squirrels can be in the same delicate arena as religion or politics, I’m won’t say which side of the squirrel fence I’m on. For those who adore and embrace these furry…
Read MoreEcoLogic Moisture-In
This is a great month to give selected evergreens a ‘winter jacket’ to help protect them from Old Man Winter’s havoc. Climbing roses and bigleaf Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) can also benefit from additional insulation. Applying an anti-transpirante, also known as an anti-dessicant, reduces damage from drying winds, winter sun scorch and moisture depletion due to…
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