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may 2011A supplement to the May 2011 issue of Garden Center magazine

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Landscape professionals expect strong sales in 2011 for outdoor living productsDespite the fact that the economy is still on the mend, landscape architects anticipate strong interest in outdoor living and designed residential land-scapes, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2011 Residential Trends Survey.

The survey asked 245 residential landscape architects about the relative popularity of certain design features and elements, including outdoor living features, outdoor recreation amenities, landscape and gardening and sustain-able design. Architects were able to pick multiple features, which were then ranked by percentage of votes.

So, what were the most popular features expected this year?

The top five outdoor living features are:Lighting ...................................................................96.2%Fire pits ....................................................................94.2%Seating/dining areas .............................................94.1%Grills ........................................................................93.8%Installed seating ......................................................89.5%

The popular landscape garden elements are:Low-maintenance landscapes ..............................94.2%Native plants ...........................................................87.2%Water features ............................................................81%Food/vegetable gardens ........................................80.3%

The most common sustainable design features are:Water-efficient irrigation ......................................83.1%Permeable pavers ......................................................77%Reduced lawn .........................................................72.6%

The full results can be found at asla.org/land.

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Gardeners everywhere are looking for earth-friendly ways to feed their vegetables and flowers. In fact, the demand for all-natural fertilizers and pest

control products has ballooned over the past decade. Marker researcher Freedonia Group has estimated 10 percent annual growth for the organic fertilizer market, twice the estimated growth for all lawn and garden goods.

One booming area within the organic fertilizer market is worm composting, or vermicomposting, which uses earthworms to create rich, natural fertilizer. Research has established that worm compost, when added as a soil amendment, increases soil fertility, improves plant nutrient uptake, enhances soil structure, and boosts soil’s water-holding capacity. It even helps to suppress soil pathogens in some cases.

One major producer of vermicompost is Worm Power, based in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. There, millions of earthworms produce Worm Power fertilizer in a controlled indoor setting. The worms convert composted dairy manure from a nearby dairy farm into professional-grade, certified organic fertilizer. The odorless, crumbly worm compost is loaded with beneficial microorganisms and is rich in both primary nutrients (NPK) and micronu-trients.

Worm Power recently partnered with Harris Seeds to make its products more readily available to garden center

retailers, offering consumer packages for resale and bulk cu-bic yards for use in greenhouse production. Its new rollout for

worm Power is available in a variety of packages for consumers and growers.

grow your organiC ProduCtSaLeS with worM Power!

the home garden market includes shaker cans, 1-pound, 3-pound and 15-pound bags, as well as brew-it-yourself Worm Power Shower liquid fertilizer.

Worm Power’s process-controlled production envi-ronment is key to its success, according to Tomo Herlihy, president and co-founder of Worm Power. “This stuff is hard to make,” Herlihy said. Many worm composts are made from variable inputs and processed with inconsistent methods, resulting in variable nutrient and microbial composition. In contrast, Worm Power is created through a patented, process-controlled method that ensures a uniform end product. Moisture, temperature, aeration and feedstocks are strictly controlled.

Finished Worm Power fertilizer offers balanced, slow-release nutrients and abundant plant-essential microbes. The activity of these microbes makes nutrients more available to plants, helping them thrive, even in demanding conditions.

Penny Stankiewicz, a home gardener from Brooklyn, said she successfully used Worm Power in her condo garden, on everything from herbs and trees to shrubs and roses. She even used the rich worm compost to start a lawn from seed. After using Worm Power for the past three years, Stankiewicz said, “i am definitely a faithful fan.”

Emily, a home gardener, wrote, “A friend recom-mended Worm Power to me and gave me a sample to try. i put some on all my houseplants, even on the one

• worm Power truly shines as a transplant fertil-izer. Offer Worm Power Shakers, 1-pound bags, and 3-pound bags to customers as an effective, organic fertilizer when they purchase six-packs or 4-inch pots for transplant.

• worm Power Shower works wonders on container plants. Offer packages of Brew Bags to customers at a discount when they purchase finished materials like hanging baskets, patio planters, or houseplants.

• worm Power is effective when blended with

that looked really hopeless. My houseplants started thriving, and the hopeless one is now twice the original size.”

Alan nesbitt, a giant pumpkin grower from Elmira, n.Y., recently wrote, saying, “Backyard giant pumpkin growers are finding that by building a healthy soil, they can compete year after year with pumpkins grown in the same soil. Worm Power has helped keep my soil alive and healthy while supplying high nutrient content that helps feed the plants during the season.”

“It’s nature’s original fertilizer, straight from the worms,” Herlihy said.

“Consumer opinions indicate that the market for high-quality organic fertilizer is poised for growth,” said Solveig Hanson, organic product manager at Harris Seeds. “Purchas-ing trends show that home gardeners and landscapers want

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worm Power selling and cross-selling tipspotting and seed starting mixes. Display with bagged media, and encourage customers to try!

• Create worm Power kits. Bundle a package of Worm Power Shower with a 1-pound bag for a season-long fertility solution for patio gardeners … or combine products to fit your customers’ needs.

• nothing speaks louder than results. Grow out some plants with Worm Power, and compare against those grown without fertilizer or with syn-thetic fertilizer. We are happy to advise you regard-ing Worm Power application rates and schedules.

to select products that contribute to sustainable resource use and environmental preservation.”

For more information, or to order Worm Power prod-ucts, either for resale or for your own growing use, call (800) 544-7938 or visit the Worm Power page at www.harrisseeds.com.

worm Power odorless, crumbly worm compost is loaded with ben-eficial microorganisms and is rich in both primary nutrients (nPK) and micronutrients.

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>> aPPareLgardening hatS // dorothy BiddLe ServiCeLynne bought one of these hats a couple of years ago, and she's loved wearing it so much, we've added it to the catalog! These gardening hats are made of 100-percent crocheted cotton with two flexible plastic rims in the brim to help keep the hat's shape. Each hat is easy to pack flat in a suitcase for travel, and great in the garden because it's washable. It's rated UPF 50+ for sun protection. www.dorothybiddle.com

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>> aPPareLPerSonaL CooLing SySteM // CooLwareCoolware is a personal cooling system designed to beat the heat during any activity, outdoors or in. Fitting comfortably around the neck and utilizing evaporative water, it delivers a cool refreshing sensa-tion to the entire body that lasts up to four hours without needing to be refilled with water. It features two power settings for adjustable cooling and runs off one AA battery, which lasts for 20 hours of con-tinuous use. www.coolwarecomfort.com


>> aPPareLwoMen’S garden gLoveS // youngStown gLove Co.Youngstown Glove Company has launched the Women’s Garden Series. Appropriate for digging, saw-ing and hauling away just about anything, the new glove line is built as much for durability as it is for dexterity, making it ideal for rigorous yard work, DIY projects and more. www.ytgloves.com


>> Birding/naturehuMMingBird feederS // droLL yanKeeSHelp your customers attract hummingbirds – and then watch them as they feed – with hummingbird feeders from Droll Yankees. The ruby red top on each model attracts hummingbirds, and the feeders feature molded plastic flowers for cleaner, easier use. Cleaning and refilling is a cinch. www.drollyankees.com


>> Birding/naturehanging BirdfeederS // regaL art & giftYour custom-ers can feed the birds with Regal Art & Gift’s colorful hanging bird-feeders. Hand-crafted from metal and hand-painted with rust resistant paints, these feeders feature flower dishes that have drainage holes to keep seed fresh. www.regalgift.com

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>> ChiMeS/wind artPiCture PerfeCt geoS& the fanCy fLight CoLLeCtion // red CarPet StudioSDecorate the garden with one of Red Carpet Studios’ Picture Perfect Geos. They spin in the wind and draw notice to wherever they are hung with eye-catching icons like a Cardinal, Bluebird and a Butterfly. Also, help your customer accent the garden with Fancy Flight, the new collection of unique wind art items from Red Carpet Stu-dios. This attention-grabbing collection features four mobiles and six coordinating chimes that spin and bounce in the breeze with eye-catching icons of hummingbirds, flowers, but-terflies and dragonflies. Red Carpet Studios offers a wide assortment of exciting, mobile garden accents. www.rcsgifts.com

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>> ChiMeS/wind artnature’S Journey Line // deMdaCoWith light and delicate design, fresh palettes and a variety of fantastic formats, the Nature’s Journey line from Demdaco offers distinctive décor and tea acces-sories perfect for the garden or home. Items feature artwork from world-renowned artist Marjolein Bastin. www.demdaco.com

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>> ChiMeS/wind artCardinaL BeLL // regaL art & giftThe Cardinal Bell from Regal Art & Gift measures 7.75 inches L x 13 inches H and is made of metal and glass. With a great price point and value, this adorable Cardinal Bell is an excel-lent gift-giving item. Regal Art & Gift specializes in home and garden accent items and gifts that are out of the ordinary. From the bells to garden stakes to decorative birding products, Regal has practically everything today’s sophisticated shopper might want. www.regalgift.com


>> ControL ProduCtSnPP fungiCide // iCt organiCSICT Organics’ Earth Harvest brand includes NPP, a broad-range preventive and curative fungicide. For best results apply early in the growing season before diseases become estab-lished. NPP is National Organic Program (NOP) compliant for use in organic farming. Each quart treats 16,000 square feet in our simple to use hose end sprayers. ICT Organics’ Earth Harvest line includes a wide range of earth-friendly items that appeal to today’s sophisticated customers, from fungicides such as NPP to pesticides, from soil conditioners to all-purpose plant and soil foods. www.EarthHarvestOrganics.com


>> ControL ProduCtSCLear ChoiCe & PureSPray green // Petro CanadaClear Choice is a selective herbicide that kills over 60 broadleaf weeds, right down to the root. Clear Choice features breakthrough Microtech-nology (a unique way of making droplets very small so they penetrate into the weed more effectively). PureSpray Green is a Horticultural Spray Oil is ideal for year-round disease and insect control. www.todaysclearchoice.com

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>> ControL ProduCtSaLL-in-one roSe & fLower Care // Bayer advanCedBayer Advanced has introduced its All-In-One Rose & Flower Care in granule form. The formulation pro-vides insect control, disease control and a fertilizer. www.bayeradvanced.com


>> ControL ProduCtSwaSP & hornet KiLLer // the LiQuid fenCe Co.Wasp & Hornet Killer from The Liquid Fence Co. is an oil-based aerosol that’s electrically non-conducting. This all-natural, non-toxic spray destroys the entire nest fast and comes with a “100% kill guarantee.” www.liquidfence.com


>> fertiLiZerS/ growth ProduCtSSuPerthrive // vitaMin inStituteVitamin Institute’s SUPERthrive, with its 50 vita-mins and hor-mones, is a boon to a plant’s regular fertilizer regimen. Vitamin Institute offers $5,000, guaranteed, if customers don’t find SUPERthrive to be a world champion plant per-fecter. www.superthrive.com


>> fertiLiZerS/growth ProduCtSorganiC earth worM ProduCtS // worM PowerWorm Power organic earthworm products are odor-less, safe for kids and pets, and highly effective. They are available in 1- and 3-pound bags for patio and small space gardeners, and also in value-priced 15-pound bags. Add to potting mixes, use when setting transplants, top dress container plants, and much more. www.harrisseeds.com


>> fertiLiZerS/growth ProduCtSworM Power Shower Brew BagS // worM PowerThese bags present a no-mess, convenient, brew-it- yourself system that only requires a watering can. Brew Bags are ideal on houseplants, container gar-dens, seedlings, or garden beds. www.harrisseeds.com


>> fertiLiZerS/ growth ProduCtSaLL PurPoSe Potting SoiL // aSB-greenworLdASB-Greenworld brand All Purpose Potting Soil is a universal mix for all indoor, outdoor, and container plants. It comes in a variety of sizes of packages and features a combi-nation of elements providing fast-release needs and slow-release needs up to 9 months. www.asbgreenworld.com



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>> fertiLiZerS/growth ProduCtSJaZ roSe SPray // new BioLogyWhether your customers are beginners or seasoned rose gardeners, they can enjoy success with a good plant-strength-ening spray like new Jaz Rose Spray. This easy-to-use, safe and biodegradable leaf spray was developed by plant scientists, and endorsed by the American Rose Society. www.jazsprays.com


>> garden tooLS8 funCtion water PiStoL // hydrofarMThe 8 Function Water Pistol from Hydrofafarm features an ergonomic thermoplastic rubber handle, and the user can adjust water flow and lock it in posi-tion when desired. The quick-turn nozzle adjuster allows the user to choose from eight settings, from fine mist to powerful jet. www.hydrofarm.com


>> garden tooLSBP7100 ByPaSS Pruner // Corona CLiPPerCorona Clipper markets a newly designed product line, the Dual Cut Series. The BP7100 One-Inch Bypass Pruner represents the first tool in the Dual Cut Series and features a patent-pending hand-forged blade. www.coronatoolsusa.com


>> garden tooLSenviroLine tooLS // dorothy BiddLe ServiCe This 3-piece set is from Clauss’s Enviroline tools. The han-dles are made of recycled materials, and even the packag-ing is 85-percent recycled materials. The titanium-bonded cutting blades are corrosion- and adhesive-resistant and are made to last. www.dorothybiddle.com

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>> garden tooLS5-Liter watering Can // draMM CorP.Dramm’s 5-Liter Watering Can is made in the U.S.A. and comes in six vivid colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue or berry. The superior design is made from high-grade, injection molded plastic with a lifetime guarantee. www.dramm.com


>> garden tooLSherB SCiSSorS // eSSChert deSign These popular, five-parallel-blade scissors make cutting herbs a breeze. This set contains scissors, chive seeds, a metal plant marker and an instruction guide with Esschert Design’s growing secrets. www.esschertdesignusa.com


>> garden tooLStoMato ring // veggie Cage Veggie Cage has introduced the Tomato Ring, the next generation of tomato sup-ports. It features strong, durable construction to hold large tomato plants. It’s very easy to use and it folds up for easy storage. www.veggiecage.com


>> hoLidayPuMPKin PotS // ruStiC traditionSRustic Traditions offers a line of Pumpkin Pots. Imported from Mexico, these unique decora-tive items are great for Halloween merchandising and sales. www.rustictraditionsonline.com

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>> hoMe dÉCor/giftwaregot Coffee PLaQue // Carruth StudioOhio artist George Carruth has introduced a new design for Carruth Studio, the Got Coffee Plaque. It measures 6 inches x 7 inches x 2.5 inches and weighs 3 pounds. It is hand-cast in weatherproof stone and made in the USA. It comes gift-boxed. www.carruthstudio.com


>> hoMe dÉCor/giftwaredanCing dragonfLy garLand // ten thouSand viLLageSDancing Dragonfly Garland from Ten Thousand Villages are made of silk paper in Bangladesh. The cards are made by underprivileged artisans whose income from this work goes to improve their families’ lives. www.tenthousandvillages.com


>> MerChandiSing/diSPLaySLifetiMe BenCh SySteMS // a-v internationaLA-V Inter-national’s lifetime bench systems are available in single-tier, multi-tier display and rolling designs and feature fixed, folding, and remov-able leg options. Polypropylene bench tops accompanied with fiberglass frames create a strong, durable, easy to clean, lightweight bench. www.a-vinternational.com


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>> MerChandiSing/diSPLaySMuLti-PurPoSe diSPLay // BenCh SySteMSThe MMM’er, Bench System’s mobile multi-purpose merchandiser, is designed to feature container gardens, hanging baskets and value product in high-traffic areas. Bench Systems has a display for almost any application. www.benchsystems.com


>> MerChandiSing/diSPLaySMuLCh & roCK diSPLay // PoLy-teXThe new MD3000 Mulch & Rock Display from Poly-Tex allows you to showcase a variety of mulch, soils, rock, bulbs and other bulk goods in divided bins. Choose from three different bin divider options. www.poly-tex.com


>> organiC/greenPotting SoiL-Container BLend // organiC MeChaniCSOrganic Mechanics’ Potting Soil is the first and only OMRI listed all-purpose, organic, peat-free, potting soil. Formulated with the perfect blend of composts, worm castings, coconut husk fiber and perlite, the soil offers gardeners a superior way to grow healthier, vigorous, more robust flower and vegetable plants. www.organicmechanicsoil.com


>> outdoor Livingfountain tree // aQua BeLLa deSignSThe natural look of the copper Sequoia Fountain Tree from Aqua Bella adds a distinctive artistic touch to the garden. The Sequoia Fountain Tree is 40 inches H x 20 inches W and has an MSRP of $1,500. www.aquabelladesigns.com


>> outdoor LivingroCK enCLoSureS // deKorra ProduCtSDekorra Products’ extensive line of rock enclosures feature artificial rocks that conceal a variety of unsightly devices found in city, rural, residential and commercial land-scapes. They feature a unique flange design that allows the enclosures to be secured with stakes. www.dekorraproducts.com


>> outdoor LivinggLaZed fountain // JaCKSon PotteryJackson Pottery’s contem-porary glazed fountains, urns and containers are all about high-living elegance and style. These richly colored items were big attention-grabbers during the winter show season. www.jacksonpottery.com


>> outdoor Living‘SuMMer’ SCuLPture // Potina“Summer,” one of the initial offerings in The Sylvia Shaw Judson Collec-tion by Potina, stands 24 inches tall and is offered in sandstone or bronze finishes. It was originally cast in limestone in 1938. www.potina.com


>> PLanterS/PotSPLanter PoSt CaPS // outdoor eSSentiaLSOutdoor Essentials’ planter post caps, made of cast stone, are the perfect way to bring the charm of a garden to any deck or fence – or they can be used as an elevated planter virtually anywhere around the home, indoors or outdoors. www.outdooressentialproducts.com


>> PLanterS/PotS M BraCe // outdoor eSSentiaLSThe M BRACE from Outdoor Essentials is a revolution in raised bed construction. No tools are required. Slide any sized boards into the patented brace, fill with soil and plant. That’s it! The M BRACE is beautiful, too. www.outdooressentialproducts.com


>> PLanterS/PotS e-PotS // footPrintS PLantSFootprints Plants, the pioneering brand of sustainable garden plants from Overdevest Nurseries, has introduced the e-pot collection of annuals, perennials, natives, and edibles. These top performing plants are grown in plantable, natural fiber containers to allow for easy, effective, and earth-friendly gardening. www.footprintsplants.com


>> PLantSPureLy PinK // david auStin roSeSPurely Pink is David Austin Roses’ first charity rose, as the company will donate $1 from each of the English Roses sold to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This beautiful rose has cupped blooms of shell-like appearance, with soft, clear pink petals. www.davidaustinroses.com


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>> PLantSBaLConia roSeS // greenheart farMSGreenheart Farms’ Balconia Collection by Kordes is perfect for hanging basket applications. The prostrate habit and showy flower clusters also work well in the landscape. Vibrant carpets of color and glossy foliage will adorn balconies and gardens. www.greenheartfarms.com


>> water gardeningSPring aQuaBoX BaSin // aQua BeLLa deSignSThe Spring AquaBox Basin from Aqua Bella Designs helps your customer create self-contained fountains that beautify even the smallest spaces. The round basin is 30 inches in diameter, 10 inches height and has a 25-gallon volume. It features a hatch for easy pump access and can support fountains up 600 pounds. www.aquabelladesigns.com


>> water gardening4 SeaSonS CoLLeCtion // CLear PondClear Pond has introduced the 4 Season Collection of pond treatment products. This cost-effective set will keep your custom-ers’ ponds clean and clear all year long. The water treatment products can be sold separately throughout the season, or as a set. www.clearpond.com


>> water gardeningwater gardening ProduCtS // winSton CoMPanyWinston Company, Inc., is a family-owned business that has been manu-facturing high-quality consumer water gardening products for over 30 years. The line meets every ponding need. www.winstoncompany.com


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