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Power Planting Auger Planting bulbs can be a true chore, but a new auger that can be attached to an electric drill makes digging easier. The auger, called a Power Planter®, drills out a 3-inch diameter hole up to 7 inches deep. That’s a perfect size for most bulbs, including tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. All you need is a 3⁄8-inch or larger power drill to operate it. For information, visit www.gardengatemagazine.com or call 217-379-2614. |
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Bionic Garden Gloves The Bionic Garden Gloves are designed with patented features to improve comfort without interfering with hand motion. The gloves provide extra padding for the thumb, fingers and palm, and they support the wrist with a form-fitting wrist closure system. The gloves are made of Cabretta leather, which is washable, and has web zones to enhance air flow and moisture control. The Bionic Garden Gloves are $39.99 per pair and can be found at www.GardensAlive.com and 513-354-1482. |
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Irrigation Ring Newly planted trees and shrubs need many months of consistent watering to survive. Save time and get deep watering with these portable Irrigation Rings. Place the ring around the base of the tree trunk and fill it with a hose. Small holes in the bag gradually drip water over 4 to 8 hours (8 to 10 hours with 20-gallon model) and provide complete, deep soaking of the roots. The 14-gallon Irrigation Ring ($24.95) is for trees and shrubs with branches at least 6 inches above the ground, and the 20-gallon one ($29.95) is for branches at least 25 inches up. Both fit around trunks up to 4 feet in diameter. Visit Country Home products at www.drpower.com or call 800-687-6575. |
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Noodlehead sprinkler Use the Noodlehead sprinkler and you won’t have to adjust the sprinkler every few minutes to reach the entire yard. The base has 12 flexible hoses that can spray 15 feet in any direction and will cover a total of 400 square feet. The Noodlehead sprinkler fits standard hoses and has a 6-inch anchor spike. You can also purchase the Extend-A-Riser, which allows the Noodlehead to extend up to 24 inches above the ground. Visit www.charleysgreenhouse.com or call 800-322-4707 to purchase the Noodlehead sprinkler for $19.95. |
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Comfort Pruners Use the right-hand Comfort Pruners for smooth, comfortable operation. Non-slip ergonomic handles, thumb-control blade lock, blades angled at 30 degrees and a cushioned shock absorber prevent fatigue. Visit www.gardeners.com or call 888-833-1412 to order the Comfort Pruners for $24.95. |