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DÉCOR
Small Single Hole Planter
Featherock
Featherock’s Small Single Hole Planter is available in a small half crate of 32 pieces or a regular crate of 64 pieces. Each option has its benefits, with the small crate reducing weight and freight cost, and the regular crate earning an additional 10 percent volume discount. The Small Single Hole Planter is Featherock’s most popular sized pumice planter! Try it as an accent in a fairy garden or as the star of a succulent arrangement workshop.
BALCONERA Stone window box planter
LECHUZA USA
Discover the perfect way to bring your patio to life with the BALCONERA Stone window box planter. This versatile planter can be placed on decks or hung from railings as a window box planter with the BALCONERA brackets (sold separately). The BALCONERA comes with an easy-to-lift liner. LECHUZA’s signature water reservoir supplies water to your plants as needed. The water-level indicator shows when the reservoir needs to be refilled, taking the guesswork out of plant care. For sales, contact Nancy Feldman at nancy.feldman@lechuza.us and 609-589-1853.
Birdstakes
Cuevas/Rustic Arrow
The garden stake is a practical accessory to enhance your green space. These little and colorful bird stakes are a charming way to add wildlife to your garden, surely bringing a smile to your face. We offer seasonal styles as well as our year-round pieces, handcrafted by Mexican artisans. Each bird stake measures 8” x 6” x 31.” Rustic Arrow, sales@rusticarrow.com, 956-729-7741.
Glass Flower Pinwheels
Echo Valley
Echo Valley has been producing fun, innovative metal wind spinners for over a decade. For 2019 they are raising the bar with their collection of nature-inspired glass Pinwheels and Windwheels. The three models comprising their new floral pinwheel series are produced from colorful textured glass panes framed in steel wire silhouettes with a 2.5” GID globe adorning them. At 38” (assembled), they are versatile in the type of settings they can be used and will naturally draw the eyes attention to them when in motion. Available now, each model ships in an attractive, shelf-ready display box for easy merchandising. Call Echo Valley at 800-592-9678 for more information or visit them on their website.
Corinthian Bells Plum
QMT Windchimes
Our popular Plum finish is now available in the Corinthian Bells line. Corinthian Bells are our best-selling windchimes and our flagship brand for over a decade. For over 30 years, QMT wind chimes have been proven sellers for independent gift shops, garden centers, and florists. Our family-owned company takes pride in our individually tuned chimes. Each is proudly made in the USA.
Arco Iris Mosaic Magnum Fireplace
Echo Valley
Echo Valley takes a bold new approach to open-flame lighting with their exquisite Echo-Flame Accent Fireplace and Accessories line. Their initial release features vessels produced from metal, ceramic and glass. Their new Arco Iris Mosaic Magnum Fireplace adds color and radiance to the patio, deck or yard by day and creates a relaxing ambience by night. The unit comes with a stainless-steel insert and snuffer for Echo-Flame’s new single-use 10.6 oz. gel-fuel cans (sold separately). The fuel is certified safe and produces a 6” crackling flame that will last 2 hours. Available late April, call Echo Valley at 800-592-9678 for more information or visit them online at their website.
YULA collection
LECHUZA USA
The YULA collection of LECHUZA Self-Watering planters complement the decor of any interior. The wick irrigation system provides the plants with a constant supply of water. No repotting! Simply insert the “wick on a pick” into the bottom of the grow pot and then place into the YULA. Fill up the water reservoir, and when the water level indicator shows the reservoir is empty, it’s time to refill, taking the guesswork out of watering your plants! For sales, contact Nancy Feldman by email at nancy.feldman@lechuza.us and by phone at 609-589-1853.
GARDEN GEAR
Backdoor Shoes
Sloggers
Sloggers shoes and boots are a staple at back doors across America. Known for their colorful and playful print designs, Sloggers are available in five waterproof styles — garden clog, slip-on shoe, ankle boot, 10-inch boots and 14-inch boots. Sloggers’ signature all-day comfort insole supports and prevents foot fatigue while the outside materials take on rain, mud and dirt with ease. After wearing, hose them off and leave at the back door for the next project and/or adventure. Made in the USA. For ordering, email info@sloggers.com. For style availability, visit the website.
www.sloggers.com
32-cell tray
Hydrofarm
Watch your plants take root with the new AccelaROOT 32-cell tray. These jumbo plugs give you 32 “homes” for your seedlings and cuttings. This finely crafted tray is made to help you jump start growth. Once you’ve started to sprout, plugs come out of the tray cells easily to be transplanted into bigger pots or a garden setup, letting you start all over again — with the same tray. No more equipment to buy!
Lightweight pruners
Hydrofarm
These lightweight, anti-fatigue pruners are based on our immensely popular classic Hydrofarm pruners, favored by legions of horticulturists. Their surgical stainless steel blades offer serious cutting capacity in a lightweight package. These snips feature razor-sharp, tapered blade tips for ultimate cutting precision. Titanium-coated surgical stainless steel blades hold a sharp edge longer. Their perfectly balanced construction and ultra-lightweight, ergonomic design is suitable for right- or left-handed use.
http://hydrofarmgc.com
Clay Pot Irrigation
Dripping Springs Ollas
The most efficient irrigation system known to man. Our thick ollas are cold tolerant, are sourced from Baja Peninsula clay, are made by third-generation potters and are the biggest around, 2.9 gal/11 liters. Our medium “Happy Face” Olla has self-appeal and pulls its weight in performance inside containers. Our prices are very competitive, since our potters are in North America, and our ollas are shelf-ready. Free PDF signs to download! Call today for ordering information. Mary Kathryn Dunston, 804-695-7978.
PLANT HEALTH
Happy Frog Citrus & Avocado Fertilizer 7-3-3
FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company
Happy Frog Citrus & Avocado Fertilizer is specially formulated with your citrus and avocado trees in mind. Nothing is better than the juicy, flavorful kick you experience when you taste a fresh lemon or lime, and no one can resist the smooth texture of a perfectly ripened avocado. This formula contains nitrogen for robust vegetative growth, as well as calcium and sulfur to address the specific needs of these beautiful and bountiful trees.
Chipmunk, Squirrel & Rodent Repellent
Bonide Products
Naturally drive rats, chipmunks, squirrels and other rodents from premises, around homes, barns, stables, patios, garages, trash cans, wood piles and more. Biodegradable and people and pet safe.
Dew Right Tree Bag and Tree Mat Circle
DeWitt Company
Take the stress out of planting new trees with the DeWitt Dew Right Tree Watering Bag. This 15-gallon tree watering bag is designed to provide a drip irrigation system directly to tree roots over an extended period of time. Use with the DeWitt Tree Mat Circle to control weeds and conserve water. The perfect planting system for new trees. Both products are available in green to blend in with green landscapes. One Company. One Call. Over 600 Products!
www.dewittcompany.com
Pixie Plants
Central Florida Ferns & Foliage
The Central Florida Ferns & Foliage Pixie Plants mix is a collection of ferns, foliage and succulents for glass terrarium gardens, container mini gardens or succulent gardens. Its fern selection includes Pteris, mahogany, maidenhair, bird’s nest, Boston types, Selaginella, Autumn, Korean rock and more; to Ficus, ivy, begonias, Peperomia, Fittonia, Pilea, Hypoestes, palms and baby tears. The 2-inch garden plants give mini gardens variety, texture and interest.
Hydrangea ‘Hortmagicri’ Everlasting Crimson PPAF
Plants Nouveau
A compact grower, apple-green, lacy flowers open with a tinge of red. But, like a chameleon running from green apples to cherries, the blooms quickly become red all over, making this the acclaimed red variety in our Everlasting line! Crimson comes with a promise to delight you throughout the entire season. Strong stems and dark green leaves provide the perfect foil for ever-changing colors. Crimson ages to green with red highlights — a pleasing combination as the summer fades and nights begin to cool.
RETAIL DISPLAYS & SUPPLIES
Organic Potato Shipper
Netherland Bulb Co.
USDA Organic Certified potatoes in one convenient shipper display. The clean design and high-quality product are sure to bring in the most discerning customers looking to grow healthy food in their own backyard. Each display has 40 selling units of assorted potatoes.
MFG #4WGC-D
Millside Industries Inc.
The MFG #4WGC-D cart features a double-tier deck, 4-inch-by-10-inch pneumatic swivel wheels on one end, 16-inch wheels on the other end, metal anti-tip steering, a 2-inch high cargo lip around the deck, a powder-coated finish and a 600-pound capacity.
Table Top Sign Holders
Collier Metal Specialties, LTD
COL-MET table top sign holders are made as a self-standing, one-piece design from prime galvanized steel and can be powder coated in green, brown, black, red, white and blue colors. Designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, they are an economical, durable alternative to plastic signs that fade and crack outdoors. Ten various sizes available. COL-MET is the largest manufacturer of galvanized steel nursery sign holders in the industry.
Double Face Hanging Sign
Collier Metal Specialties, LTD
One-piece design is popular for hanging baskets and maximizes your square footage of retail space. Also, the sign catches your consumers’ eyes from both sides of the aisles. Signs are constructed of galvanized steel material for years of use in all conditions. Available in various sizes.
Benches, tables and retail displays
Bartlett Bench and Wire
It’s not just innovation and price that have earned Bartlett Bench & Wire its reputation as a leading supplier of benches, tables and retail displays – it’s our quality, too! Each item is handcrafted in Maine by craftsmen with an eye for detail. We bring years of nursery and greenhouse experience to all our products. Our job is to make your business grow, and that’s a job we take seriously.
Organic Vegetable Shipper
Netherland Bulb
USDA Organic Certified potatoes and garlic in one convenient shipper display. The clean design and high-quality product are sure to bring in the most discerning customers looking to grow healthy food in their own backyard. Each display has 40 selling units of potatoes and garlic. Talk about making the tastiest and healthiest garlic mashed potatoes ever!
Flower Tower
Eckert’s Greenhouse & Perennials
Bring the “wow” to your garden center entrance with our pole displays. Bring the “wow” to your local cities with our Water-and Labor-saving baskets. Bring the “wow” to your retail customers with our Weekender Baskets. All of our baskets have an unheard of 10-year warranty. Our iron fits on any type of pole, round or square, 3 to 8 inches. Beautifying the U.S. and Canada from backyard to main street.
www.eckertsgreenhouse.com
Outdoor Sign Hardware
SZELEKT
This hardware is the latest addition to the SZELEKT Sign Solutions collection. The outdoor retail environment presents many challenges to any signage program. Our sign hardware has been designed to securely hold either banners or quarter inch thick rigid signs. This unique design can slide up and down to change signs and sizes in minutes. Choose to attach signs to structures, using our wall mounted options or choose to use our innovative post mounting systems. Discover quality sign hardware products at SZELEKT.COM or call 317-402-8400 for personal assistance. Made in the USA.
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