Environmentally friendly oil keeps your garden tools rust free
This environmentally friendly oil contains no petroleum distillates; it is derived entirely from renewable agricultural sources using a proprietary blend in a special process. It is non-toxic and safe to handle. Available from Clean Air Gardening. $12.99.
Tuesday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Tools | Add Your Comments
Turn your cordless drill into a weed killing machine
Looking for a truly hassle free weeding experience and own a cordless drill? If so, then the electric drill weeding and auger attachment kit. This weeder and auger kit is perfect for vegetable gardens, flowerbeds and lawns. Removes vines and poison ivy without touching them. Aerates and cultivates soil. The weeder/auger is great for smaller potted plants and mixing potting soil. Poisonous chemicals are unnecessary with the Weed Auger. Includes 3″ and 4″ Ground Augers, Weeder and 26″ Extension. Fits 3/8″ or 1/2″ cordless or electric drills.
Monday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Tools | Add Your Comments
A classic rooster weathervane, because gardeners like to know about weather
Weathervanes make great gifts for gardeners, who like to pay attention to the weather. A rooster weathervane is a classic choice. You’ll find a whole mess of Rooster Weathervanes to choose from at Weathervanesplus.com. From $37 to $549, depending on the model.
Friday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Sculpture | Add Your Comments
Easy Recycling with a Ceramic Compost Crock
Why use a plastic bag or ugly plastic container when you can collect your kitchen scraps in style with a ceramic compost crock? This white compost crock holds about one gallon of materials and has a carbon filter in the top so that you can leave it on the kitchen counter for a few days at a time without worrying about smells. When you fill it up, just take it out to the compost pile and dump it! It’s dishwasher safe, so it’s easy to keep clean. $39.99 from Clean Air Gardening.
Thursday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Give the gardening gift of organic lawn care!
Have any friends who are big into chemical fertilizers and would never try an organic fertilizer because they don’t believe it works? Well, give them a bottle of this OMRI listed liquid organic lawn fertilizer, and you’ll probably have an organic convert on your hands, because this stuff is awesome. This organic liquid lawn fertilizer delivers more than just NPK. The fertilizer contains macronutrients, micronutrients, minerals, amino acids and peptides that are readily absorbed by grass and plants. A study by Mississippi State University showed that it outperformed chemical fertilizers. Although the NPK number appears lower than with a chemical fertilizer, your lawn and plants actually get more nitrogen. Synthetic nitrogen in chemical fertilizers is water-soluable. So what isn’t immediately absorbed by the plants with a chemical fertilizer runs off into ground water, streams or lakes. And if too much chemical fertilizer is applied, it will burn your plants. The nutrients in this liquid OMRI listed organic fertilizer remain as solid amino acids in the soil, so they break down naturally until the roots absorb them all. An impressive 97 percent of the nutrients from this liquid organic lawn fertilizer can be absorbed by plants, compared to a mere 20 percent with typical chemical fertilizers. Available from Clean Air Gardening.
Thursday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Natural Pesticides and Fertilizers | Add Your Comments
Garden Gnome brightens up a yard
Some people love garden gnomes, and others think they are the worst thing since pink flamingoes. (Although many of the people who love garden gnomes might also be fond of pink flamingoes!) But even the most uptight person probably wouldn’t object to a single tasteful garden gnome on the porch or on the yard. This cool looking gnome is 15 inches tall and made of a solid resin, so it’s safe for indoor or outdoor use. Available from Clean Air Gardening for $49.99.
Wednesday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Garden Sculpture, Gardening Lifestyle | Add Your Comments
Organic fertilizer made from chicken poop
Here’s a fun organic fertilizer gift for someone who loves their houseplants! It is an OMRI listed organic fertilizer with an NPK of 4-2-3. Comes in two 1 1/2 pound bottles. Available from Clean Air Gardening.
Tuesday ~ July 07, 2007 by Ulrich Posted in Natural Pesticides and Fertilizers, Organic Gardening | 1 Comment
Dutch Digging Tool
The Garden Hardware Co. offers lots of cool gardening tools. They carry very high quality stuff like this Dutch Digging Tool. This tool features: 1/4 in. thick flat front triangular tines Ash hardwood handles for increase durability. Longer handles provide greater reach, leverage reducing back strain. T-handle design offers more flexibility, control and strength Forged from the finest steel for a Rockwell hardness between 58-62 Rc. Measurements: Head: 10 in. by 8 in. Total Length: 48 in. Great for working your compost pile or spreading mulch!
Monday ~ July 07, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Garden Tools | Add Your Comments
Self-Watering Containers
Do you have trouble watering your plants properly? Are your plants drying out quickly now that summer is in full swing? Try out a self-watering planter. These planters are easy to use. Just fill up the reservoir at the bottom and the water will soak into the soil through a unique wick system. They’re great for indoors and outdoors, and will help with root rot as well. The wick works the water back and forth between the reservoir, so the moisture level stays balanced. Keep your plants happy and healthy with this unique watering system!
Thursday ~ July 07, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Garden Tools | Add Your Comments
Personalized Clay Garden Planters
A personalized garden gift is always a great choice for a friend, loved one, or even yourself! These beautiful personalized clay garden planters are available with three different designs: - Adirondak Chairs You also get two lines of 10 characters to personalize with a name, address, or personal greeting. There are three colors you can pick from as well: green, navy, black or burgundy. The planters measure 10” in diameter, 9¼” high. They hold up to two gallons of soil. Use these planters both indoors or outdoors for a unique look! You can also use them for storing garden tools, flower arrangements, and more. Just be creative and you’re sure to find a unique use for this great gift.
- Horse and Colt
- Moose in Forest
Monday ~ July 07, 2007 by kswanson56 Posted in Container Gardening, Garden Sculpture, Gardening Lifestyle, Houseplants | Add Your Comments
