Healthy alternatives

It’s no secret that most of your customers have turned an eye toward protecting the environment. But they also want products that help plants thrive under a variety of conditions. Here are five products that definitely keep plants hardy—all the while helping establish your store as the hub of the “green scene.”
 

What is it? Gourmet plant food from Daniels Plant Food. Why should you sell it? Daniels, the plant food choice for many pro growers, also offers this “upscale” gourmet seed-extract plant food for retail sale. The Daniels Gift Line is geared toward the passionate and eclectic gardener, with beautiful packaging for the organically-based, user-friendly, nutritionally complete plant food. Where to find it? www.danielsplantfood.com

What is it? The Worm Power earthworm products line, distributed by Harris Seeds. Why should you sell it? This line has “21st century cool” written all over it. Worm Power earthworm products are odorless, and they’re safe for kids and pets. They’re ideal for houseplants, for containers and in the garden. Worm Power formulations are available for resale in 1-pound, 3-pound and 15-pound bags, and in convenient shaker cans (shown) and liquid-fertilizer brew bags. Where to find it? www.harrisseeds.com

What is it? Espoma’s premium organic lawn food line. Why should you sell it? These lawn foods give the gardener peace of mind, as they are naturally formulated to prevent unsightly weeds, while feeding with long-lasting organics that nourish the soil. They also treat grass, so the lawn is more resistant to heat, drought and other stress. Espoma products are ready to use—there’s no mix or mess involved—and they’re safe for people, pets and the environment.  Where to find it? www.espoma.com



What is it? FoxFarm’s Ocean Forest potting soil. Why should you use it? This is billed as the ultimate potting soil, containing everything your customers’ plants need —in one bag. Ocean Forest is a powerhouse blend of premium earthworm castings, bat guano, and Pacific Northwest sea-going fish and crab meal. Where to find it? www.foxfarmfertilizer.com

What is it? Gluten-8 herbicide from ICT Organics. Why should you sell it? Liquid Corn Gluten meal was patented by Iowa State University in 1992 and has proven to be more effective than granular corn gluten meal as a pre-emergent herbicide. Gluten-8 combines the research-proven benefits of a granular corn gluten meal with the convenience of a sprayable liquid to help lawn and garden owners compete with annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. Where to find it? www.earthharvestorganics.com