Archive for the ‘Lawn & Garden’ Category
Friday, July 30th, 2010
 A recent article in the Daily Vail discusses the value of organic gardening and also lists some very helpful tips for those who are looking to cultivate a part of their yard with sustainable plants. The key elements to this process are creativity and planning.
The first ingredient in an organic garden is healthy soil, which can be supplemented with a compost pile. When arranging the area, the news source recommends planting a taller tree, which will provide roots that act as a system of drainage for water overflow.
Fruit plants are also a necessity, because they will attract insects who pollinate other vegetation. The news provider also advises the use of nitrogen-fixing plans, which can have a healthy effect on the garden.
Maintaining a balance of different plants is crucial to helping an organic garden flourish. However, deer or rabbits may prey on vegetation that seem particularly appetizing, from flowers to vegetables.
Deer Scram is a safe, humane solution to a pesky wildlife population that won’t leave a garden alone. Its special formula is scentless to humans, but will mask an area with a smell that will deter deer and rabbits.
This animal repellent will also function as a fertilizer and its earth-colored powder will blend with the rest of the plants. 
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
More and more people are replacing traditional chemical gardening products with organic alternatives. I will admit that not all organic alternatives are as effective as their chemical counterparts, but when it comes to selecting an organic herbicide, organic alternatives are just as effective! Most of you have probably used Round-Up before to kill weeds and grass. Well there are a couple of organic alternatives that are just as effective; Nature’s Avenger and Burn Out II. Both products utilize a citric acid to kill weeds and grasses that is so effective that visible results can be seen in just hours!
Nature’s Avenger has tested their product on weeds and found that it only takes an hour to see dramatic results (see picture above)! With this kind of results being obtained from organic herbicides, it’s no wonder this is one of the most successful organic gardening categories on the market. So why hasn’t everyone switched over to organic herbicides? Price. It is 2-3 times more expensive to go organic. For those of you who are familiar with organic food and other organic products this should come as no surprise. As the popularity of organic herbicides grows, this will lead to production effeciencies that should drive down costs. Will they ever be as cheap as chemical based herbicides? Maybe, but probably not. That is if the chemical variety is still available on the market.
As a brick and mortar hardware retailer and online ecommerce manager I can tell you that every year there is another chemical that is taken off the market by the EPA. In fact Scotts, the largest lawn and garden retailer, is drastically changing up their line to prepare for this. They have eliminated many chemicals from their product lines and are investing heavily into developing a comprehensive organic line of products. When Scotts starts to move like this, you know there are considerable changes on the way for the types of chemicals and organic alteranatives that will be available to purchase online and in retail stores.
For now things are still developing in the organic gardening initiative. If you are willing to pay up a little, I’m sure you will be happy with the performance of the organic herbicides we provide.
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
 I’m sure you’ve used plant supports in your garden for a long time, but I bet you haven’t used anything like Peacock’s Garden Plant Supports. Peacock allow you to customize your plant supports by selecting a plant stake and grow through grid or ring that meets your needs. Simply slide the adjustable coupler up as your plants grow.
At Hardtofinditems.com, we stock a large selection of Peacock Plant Supports. Choose from plant stakes of either 30″, 40″, 50″ or 60″. Each of these stakes comes with an adjustable coupler that connects to any of Peacock’s plant support rings, grids or half moon supports. Once you have selected a plant stake, choose from Peacock’s wide selection of garden supports. Plant support rings are available in 2″, 4″, 6″, 8″, 15″ and 16″. Half moon and 1/3 circle plant supports are available in a 18″, 21″, 25″ and 32″ sizes. Grow through plant support grids are available in 12″ and 16″ sizes. If these options don’t fit your needs, then check out Peacock’s unique garden border support.
All the Peacock Plant Supports we stock are made from galvanized steel and coated with an esthetically pleasing dark green that will blend in with your plants. Plus, no other brand on the market enables your plant supports to adjust with your plants as they grow. Peacock Plant Supports are truely one of a kind!
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
 Many families enjoy renting or visiting houses on lakes. With quiet beaches and calm water, these places can be ideal for relaxation for a summer vacation. The only problem is that lake houses are often secluded and tend to attract other visitors as well.
Some of these uninvited guests may include geese. They may squawk to each other early in the morning, cause mayhem in the backyard, or even scare people away from beach areas. Even if they are docile, there’s a good chance that they will still leave droppings scattered through the grass and on the sand, presenting another kind of risk.
It’s difficult to find a way to humanely deal with geese, but PredaSCENT has a formula that’s guaranteed to ward away the pesky birds once and for all. All it takes is a few capsules of the product, placed every few feet, and you can create a perimeter around the garden, lake house or beach.
PredaSCENT works for up to a month at a time and rainfall actually helps release the key ingredients in this product, so water will make it more effective.
One can also use PredaSCENT to ward away groundhogs, deer, moles and other small mammals. Just make sure you select the right product variety. PredaSCENT has developed three different masking agents, which are specifically designed to ward away different types of animals.
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
 There are a number of animal repellents on the market that are used to protect the garden. Choosing the right product is especially important if a home owner decides to grow flowers or fruits and vegetables organically.
Deer and other wildlife can eat or rub against unprotected gardens, to the point where flowers and other plants can’t even grow, so we recommend buying a safe, reliable animal repellent to maintain your yard.
Deer Stopper is one repellent that has been officially approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use on flowers, shrubs, fruit trees, and fruits and vegetables. It’s a completely natural solution to protecting plants.
Perhaps best of all is the fact that Deer Stopper uses a peppermint oil to mask the scent that keeps wildlife away, so there’s no unpleasant odor when the formula is applied. This product has the ability to protect against most kinds of wildlife, from groundhogs and deer to elk and moose.
Deer Stopper is resistant to rain after only 20 minutes after application and it can work in any climate. The product should be used every 30 days.
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
 Most people who have carefully cultivated a garden have known the horror of waking up to find that a newly planted bed of flowers has been torn to shreds by deer or rabbits.
For who live in wooded, suburban or rural areas, deer may come in herds and feast on everything from trees to shrubs to flowers, leaving tracks across the yard and garden. Sometimes, rabbits are more of a problem, as they can slip underneath fences and cause massive damage to the soil in addition to plants.
Luckily, Liquid Fence, the number one animal repellent on the market, can deter animals from frequenting your yard. This powerful, biodegradable formula will work where weaker products have failed, because it is so potent and easy to apply.
Not only will it protect vegetation from deer, it will also keep away rabbits, squirrels and other mammals.
The only downside to the effectiveness of Liquid Fence is that it may leave traces of an egg-and-garlic smell where it has been sprayed. This scent will fade within a few hours, but we recommend applying it on days where there’s no wind, especially if you’re using it close to the windows. 
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
 An area with deer can become a curse when flowers or vegetables bloom. If you step outside every morning and notice that a few flowers have been nibbled on, or disappeared entirely, it might be time to consider an animal repellent.
When making this decision, it’s important to consider the options. Many repellents will protect your garden, but some might make organic vegetables inedible and others can leave a foul scent that will linger for days.
Deer Scram is made from a completely biodegradable formula, which makes it an ideal option to protect fruit or vegetable gardens. It emits an odor that is scentless to humans, but resembles the smell of a dead animal to deer, guaranteeing that they will pass right by your yard.
Another useful feature of this product is its appearance. The earth-colored powder is very easy to apply and blends well with the rest of your plants. Deer Scram also acts as a fertilizer, promoting growth while keeping away anything that will interfere.
Applications of Deer Scram last for around 45 days, but may have to be reapplied after heavy rainfall. This product is available in 2.5, 6 or 25-pound pails. If you have a problem with rabbits, we recommend Rabbit Scram. 
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
 Lately, there seems to be a trend in growing your own vegetables, from carrots to tomatoes, according to NBC. We’ve even seen Michelle Obama’s organic garden getting plenty of coverage in the news.
Growing your own vegetables can be a bit of work, but the reward is often well worth the effort. Homegrown food is natural, particularly because there are no pesticides or preservatives.
The downside to organic gardening is that you can attract all sorts of local animals. Rabbits, moles and deer are usually the chief culprits in garden damages and it’s hard to keep them away without applying chemical or noxious sprays.
PREDAscent is a fairly new animal repellent on the market and it’s ideal for protecting organic gardens. It contains a synthetic coyote formula that is scentless for humans and non-toxic to all living things. To use it, simply place the capsules around the perimeter of your garden and they will release odors that will drive wildlife away.
This animal repellent comes in specific packages – there are capsules for moles and voles, groundhogs and geese, deer and insects. Don’t let animals dine on your tab, use PREDAscent to protect your organic garden. 
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
 It’s the heart of gardening season, when people across the country spend hours weeding and planting in flowerbeds and yards. Unfortunately, deer and other wildlife treat these areas like free restaurants. Their grazing can cost two billion dollars of garden damage a year.
The most effective way to prevent this from happening is to use one of our many brands of animal repellents. Each one just takes one quick spray to apply and we only carry biodegradable repellents which won’t harm the repelled or the family.
If your yard is sparsely concentrated, it is best to consider traditional spray repellents, which are applied directly to plants. These sprays are scented with garlic and eggs. Liquid Fence is a powerful spray, but has a smell of its own due to its ingredients, while Deer Stopper and Deer Solution cover the smell with cinammon and peppermint.
We advise people with denser gardens to use perimeter sprays, which are applied around the area in bands. Deer Scram is cheap and effective, using garlic, blood, pepper and cloves as scents. PredaSCENT uses the synthetic scent of coyote urine, which is odorless to humans, to drive a range of animals away- deer, racoons, geese, moles, etc.
Don’t let your garden become a feeding ground for wildlife this summer. You’ve worked too hard to let a few hungry deer ruin it all!
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
One of the best parts about spring is seeing your first flowers start to bloom in spring. Nothing is worse than a late spring frost. It can kill many of your early blooms. In some cases, for those early blooming irises and tulips, they won’t bloom again until next year. So what are you supposed to do to protect plants from a frost? The answer is FreezePruf. FreezePruf is a revolutionary product that was introduced just a few years back in 2008. Since then it has developed a very good acceptance by farmers in Florida to protect their crops through the winter. Now that it is spring time, it’s the ideal product for homeowners in the northern states.
Before you go out and buy some FreezePruf, there is a few things you should know.
- For best results apply 8-12 hours before a potential frost
- Must be reapplied every 5-6 weeks
FreezePruf is 100% bio-degradable and safe for plants, kids and pets. Protects a plant’s cold tolerance by up to 9.4 degrees Fahrenheit . Check out our selection of FreezePruf ready to use and concentrate formulations.
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