The National Lawn & Garden Show in Rosemont, Ill., concluded Thursday, as buyers had one more chance to set product lineups for the fall and going into 2012. They certainly had a wide range of quality items from which to choose. Here are six more stellar products that created a buzz here throughout the show.
TNT Tomato Booster from Sanco Industries: With edibles still riding the crest, this product is a natural for garden center sales. TNT Tomato Booster is a concentrated fertilizer that is safe for most types of plants, including tomatoes, flowers, vegetables, bushes, trees, and most house plants. TNT Tomato Booster is easy to use; just mix with water and mist the plant’s leaves and the soil. www.sancoind.com
Sun & Moon with Glass Inlay from Very Cool Stuff: The company lived up to its name at the NLGS. This 22-inch wall ornament was one of dozens of … well, very cool stuff on display in the show’s POP area. www.verycoolstuff.us
The Organic Herb & Garden Table from Master Gardner: The company that has specialized in landscape fabrics and accessories is branching out with this new garden table that takes raised bed gardening to new heights – literally. It’s tall enough for adults – especially older Boomers and senior citizens – to tend to their gardens without having to bend down. www.mastergardner.com
The Frog Family from Regal Art & Gift: Regal Art & Gift has long captured the hearts of customers with whimsical garden art. The Frog Family and all its bug and critter cousins show that Regal still has a gift for creating and marketing clever items. www.regalgift.com
The Enviroblend Line of planters from Consolidated Foam: These eco-friendly containers are manufactured from 55-percent recycled plastics and 44-percent natural materials. Enviroblend planters require fewer materials for packing and shipping than comparable planters, as their design allows them to nest very efficiently. and the durability of the Enviroblend material allows the company to use less cardboard and foam during shipment. www.consolidatedfoam.com
The Garden Artist Brand Easy Care planter from Moraine Plastics: This cleverly designed planters contains a plate above the water supply that supports the plant and the soil. One or more columns in the plate extend down into the water, allowing moisture to climb up into the soil and gently nourish the root system. www.gardenartist.biz