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Soil Tester Test your soil to determine its acidity level with the Soil Tester from Thompson & Morgan. Just place the soil in the tube and use the soil tester card to determine the pH level of your soil. This knowledge allows you to choose plants suitable to your soil. Each capsule can only be used once. A single capsule is $1.95; buy two for $3.90 and get one free. Visit www.thompson-morgan.com or call 800-274-7333 for details. |
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Mantis Tiller/Cultivator Need a little more power but hate hauling your huge tiller out? Use the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator and you get both the small size and a powerful force. It can till under old growth, prepare the soil for cultivation, weed between garden rows and more. The tiller also has optional attachments available including a crevice cleaner, planter/furrower and lawn de-thatcher. The Mantis Tiller costs $299 and can be purchased at www.mantis.com or 800-366-6268. |
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Water Wiggler Do you want to provide fresh water for birds, but don’t want the mosquitoes to lay their eggs in the standing water? Use the Water Wiggler to keep mosquitoes out and birds in. Simply unscrew the white dome of the Water Wiggler, put in two D batteries, add the wire supports and set the Water Wiggler in the center of your shallow birdbath. This unique agitator creates continuous ripples in the water. These ripples prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Water Wigglers, distributed by Allied Precision Industries, Inc., are available at Wild Birds Unlimited stores, various sites online and at www.duncraft.com or call 800-879-5095. |
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Wig-wam Support Use the Wig-wam Support to hold up canes for Runner Beans and Sweet Peas. Buy two for $3.95 or four for $6.90 at www.thompson-morgan.com or 800-274-7333. |
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Wonder Soil®: Wafers of Instant Soil Save your back and arms with a tube of Wonder Soil®, where one wafer can fill a 4-inch pot. Just add 1–1 1/2 cups of water and watch the soil expand to 14 times its original volume to form a complete growing medium. With 18 wafers in the 1-pound tube, you can have approximately the amount of a 12–15 pound bag of regular potting soil. These lightweight wafers are made of coconut coir, Canadian peat, water saving polymers and nutrients. To purchase Wonder Soil® for $9.99, visit www.wondersoil.com or www.gardengatestore.com |
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YardGlove® Barrier Lotion Just apply a small amount of YardGlove® Barrier Lotion to your hands before working in your garden. Your hands will be protected and moisturized while you work and will clean more easily, especially around the cuticle and nails. The lotion can also be used on knees and feet, according to customers. After a minute or so following application, you may notice a “talc” feel on your skin. This assures you that the protective barrier is in place and is already protecting your hands against the penetration of harmful compounds. You can purchase YardGlove® Barrier Lotion at www.yardglove.com for $8.95 for a four-ounce bottle, which lasts for more than 100 applications. |