>> BIRDING & NATURE
Campanile Estate Feeder // Echo Valley
The Campanile Estate Bird Feeder from Echo Valley measures 7.5 inches x 7.5 inches x 11.5 inches (15 inches with the hanger). It is a beautiful addition to the lawn, and it will attract birds of all types. It is one of dozens of new products from Echo Valley that will add elegance to practically every setting.
www.echovalley.com
(800) 592-9678
Black Clay Birdbath // Ceramo
The Black Clay birdbath from Ceramo measures 21 inches x 24.75 inches and comes in Charcoal Rough (pictured) or Smooth Black. These all-weather birdbaths are unusual and attractive—to both birds and bird watchers. The natural finish is beautiful and practical.
www.ceramousa.com
(800) 325-8303
Underneath Bird Feeder // Duncraft
The Underneath Bird Feeder from Duncraft is the only feeder that delivers black-oil sunflower seeds from underneath the tube. This unique concept solves the problems customers complain about most—squirrels, big birds and bad weather. The Underneath Bird Feeder is made with non-porous PVC that’s easy to keep clean. The seed is never exposed to bird droppings, so it helps prevent the spread of bird diseases.
www.duncraft.com
(603) 224-0200
Fleur De Lis Hummingbird Feeder // Red Carpet Studios
The Fleur de Lis hummingbird feeder from Red Carpet Studios will hit the market in January. It measures 20 inches tall and will lend elegance and practicality to a garden spot reserved just for hummingbird visitors and their fans.
www.rcsgifts.com
(877) 985-0405
>> CLOTHING
Boots & Rain Shoes // Sloggers
Sloggers’ boots and rain shoes are always popular for the rainy season. With eye-catching designs these beautiful boots and shoes feature a premium insole for maximum comfort, cotton liner and are 100-percent waterproof. A wide opening makes it easy to tuck your pant cuff into the boot.
www.sloggers.com
(877) 750-4437
>> FERTILIZERS/GROWTH PRODUCTS
Superthrive // Vitamin Institute
Vitamin Institute’s SUPERthrive, with its 50 vitamins and hormones, is a boon to a plant’s regular fertilizer regimen. SUPERthrive’s guarantee has been unchallenged for 67 years. Vitamin Institute offers $5,000, guaranteed, if customers don’t find it to be effective.
www.superthrive.com
(800) 441-8482
>> GARDEN TOOLS
Pruners, etc. // Centurion
Centurion has introduced a full range of strong, comfortable garden products. Offerings include pruners, collapsible garden containers, cultivating tools and more.
www.centurionbrands.com
(877) 330-3366
Dsolv Lawn Bags // Priority Designs
New compostable mesh dsolv lawn bags, available from Commerce Corp., replace traditional paper bags.
(614) 337-9979
Leaf Loader // Structured Solutions
Structured Solutions has introduced The Leaf Loader, a cleverly conceived yard clean-up device that helps homeowners save hours spent raking, scooping, dragging and bagging leaves and other lawn debris. Leaf Loader, slips easily into any bag or bin.
www.leaf-loader.com
(877) 598-2599
>> HOME DÉCOR/GIFTWARE
Nature-Themed Products // Joy Newton Designs
Joy Newton Designs vividly captures Mother Nature’s forms and colors in a unique collection of note cards, jewelry, prints, home accessories, magnet sets, paperweights, desk sets, journals, ornaments and more.
www.joynewtondesigns.com
(860) 653-8218
>> MERCHANDISING/DISPLAYS
Lifetime Bench Systems // A-V International
A-V International’s lifetime bench systems are available in single-tier, multi-tier display and rolling designs and feature fixed, folding and removable leg options.
www.a-vinternational.com
(800) 328-6378
8-Level Display Unit // Poly-Tex
The 8-level CD8000 display unit from Poly-Tex is perfect for showing off unique plants or giftware.
www.poly-tex.com
(800) 852-3443
3-Tier Display Unit // Wellmaster
Wellmaster offers the 3-Tier Display Unit. Measuring 45 inches x 72 inches, it’s great for growers and garden center operators who wish to better utilize and manage their cart assets.
www.wellmaster.ca
(800) 387-9355
Waterbed Self-Watering Display // Structural Plastics
TheWaterbed Self-watering Plant Display System from Structural Plastics allows plants to wick water as they need it.
www.structuralplastics.com
(800) 523-6899
>> ORGANIC/GREEN
Big Daddy Coco Gro Bag // Hydrofarm
Hydrofarm markets the Organic Big Daddy CoCo Gro Bag. OMRI Listed Organic, the Coco Gro Bag is ideal for gardening in tight spaces, such as on a deck, on the patio, in the house—basically, wherever your customer needs a convenient and attractive growing container.
www.hydrofarm.com
(707) 765-9990
Earth Harvest Products // ICT Organics
ICT Organics presents the Earth Harvest product line, an organic collection of items to help your customer take better care of plants. A market leader with professional landscapers, ICT Organics has taken its tested and proven organic products for pros and moved them to a convenient and simple-to-use hose-end sprayer. These powerful concentrates compete head-to-head with their chemical counterparts.
www.earthharvestorganics.com
(866) 997-5450
>> OUTDOOR LIVING
Thatched Roof Birdhouse Chime // Woodstock Chimes
Woodstock Chimes has introduced the Thatched Roof Birdhouse Chime. It is part of the company’s Asli Arts Collection and is made of bamboo, wood and rattan. It measures 32 inches in length.
www.chimes.com
(800) 422-4463
Genesis Illuminarie Hose Guide // Echo Valley
Echo Valley’s stylish new Genesis Illuminarie Hose Guide is made from a rust-proof cast-metal alloy, with a hose guide that is durable and designed to withstand the harshest of elements. It has a free-moving spool, which allows the hose to smoothly roll along it and is adorned with a 2.5-inch hand-blown Illuminarie glass globe that will glow subtly at night.
www.echovalley.com
(800) 592-9678
Elliptical luna-Sol LunaLite // Echo Valley
Fresh on the heels of this year’s successful introduction of the Luna-Sol LunaLite, Echo Valley has expanded on its solar lighting breakthrough by adding two new models to compliment the original.The Elliptical Luna-Sol Luna (pictured) takes the concealed solar panel/UV-light chassis and envelopes it in lustrous aqua-marine hand-blown glass that has luminescent crystals applied in a wide swirl pattern.
www.echovalley.com
(800) 592-9678
Talavery Pottery // Pottery Express
Pottery Express markets hundreds of hand-painted Talavera animals. These gifts of nature depict sea animals, the sun, the moon and more.
www.potteryexpress.com
(941) 505-8400
Lightweight Landscape Rocks // Featherock
Featherock—the lightweight volcanic rock—is the natural choice for any landscaping need. Featherock can be used to create anything from a pondless waterfall, a simple bird bath, or a Zen garden. Featherock also offers a variety of planters.
www.featherock.com
(800) 423-3037
M Brace // Art of the GardenThe M BRACE from Art of the Garden is a revolution in raised bed construction. With this remarkable system, there’s no need for any tools. Slide any sized boards into the patented brace, fill with soil and plant. That’s it! The M BRACE is beautiful, too, with laser-cut designs to complement any garden. The M BRACE features 10 designs pictured here to help your customer craft the raised bed design of his or her choosing. Put one up in your garden center to create a buzz among customers.
www.artofthegarden.net
(530) 662-2224
Talavera Pottery // Pottery Express
Pottery Express markets hundreds of hand-painted Talavera containers in dramatic glazes.
www.potteryexpress.com
(941) 505-8400
Ceramix Planters // Ames True Temper
Dynamic Design, an Ames True Temper brand, has introduced a durable new planters, Ceramix.
www.amestruetemper.com
(717) 730-3082
Woolly Bar // Woolly Pockets
The Woolly Bar from Woolly Pockets is the ideal way to display the company’s flexible, breathable green wall containers.
www.woollypocket.com
(877) 796-6559
>> PLANTS
Autumn Amethyst // Encore Azalea
With dark lavender blooms, lustrous green summer foliage and attractive purple winter foliage, Autumn Amethyst from Encore Azalea offers vibrant year-round color to any garden.
www.encoreazalea.com
(251) 964-6780
Angel Red Pomegranate // Monrovia
Angel Red Pomegranate from Monrovia is a new and improved, rare variety that bears an abundance of soft-seeded, large, bright red fruit in early September.
www.monrovia.com
(800) 999-9321
Online Plant Reference // Plant Life Online
Plant Life Online allows you to customize and update your listing to tell customers what your horticulture business is all about.
www.plantlifeonline.net
(415) 730-6114
Flirtation Orange Twinspur // Proven Winners
Proven Winners’ Flirtation Orange Twinspur features charming orange flowers that bloom profusely all season.
www.provenwinners.com
(877) 865-5818
>> SIGNS/TAGS/MARKERS
Plant Markers // Dorothy Biddle Services
Garden Mark-It Plant Markers from Dorothy Biddle Service are perfect for containers or for use around the garden.
www.dorothybiddle.com
(570) 226-3239
>> WATER GARDENING
Pond Pumps // Discount Pond Supplies
Discount Pond Supplies offers SICCE Syncra Pond Pumps with fountain and intake filter. These pumps ensure high energy savings and quiet operation.
www.discountpond.com
(800) 979-0999
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