Sunday, November 27, 2011

EasyBloom 1000 Plant Sensor

EasyBloom 1000 Plant Sensor Review



EasyBloom 1000 Plant Sensor Feature

  • Access the EasyBloom database of 5,000+ plants (U.S. only)
  • Find plants to thrive in every area of your home and garden, based on algorithms developed by leading plant horticulturalists and botanists
  • Diagnose ailing plants and bring them back to health
  • Keep inventory of your own plants for one-click plant care
  • End the discouraging cycle of trial-and-error planting. Saves you money and time!
The EasyBloom Plant Sensor helps you grow a perfect garden without the guesswork. Is this corner too hot, too dark, or too dry? Instead of wondering which plants will thrive where, know for sure with EasyBloom. This ingenious in-ground sensor reads and analyzes growing conditions in specific spots inside your home or yard, including sunlight, temperature, humidity, soil moisture and drainage. It even uses the same technology used on NASA's Mars mission to measure the soil. Plug it into your computer and watch as it turns readings into recommendations, listing plants sure to flourish in your exact environment. Narrow your search more by specifying desired bloom color or season, plant height, drought tolerant, deer resistant, and other features. EasyBloom puts expert plant help in the palm of your hand: * Access the EasyBloom database of 5,000+ plants (developed with the largest growers of plants and flowers). * Find plants to thrive in every area of your home and garden, based on algorithms developed by leading plant horticulturalists and botanists * End the discouraging cycle of trial-and-error planting. * Diagnose ailing plants and bring them back to health. * Keep inventory of your own plants for one-click plant care. The ultimate "why didn't someone think of that sooner" invention, EasyBloom is like having your own personal team of botanists on-call around the clock. The result? You spend a lot less time working in your garden, and a lot more time enjoying it. A perfect gift for novices to experienced gardeners, EasyBloom is completely reusable and works with your PC or Mac.


Friday, November 18, 2011

Apex 8605-130 NeverKink 5/8-Inch-by-130-Foot Heavy Duty Reel Hose

Apex 8605-130 NeverKink 5/8-Inch-by-130-Foot Heavy Duty Reel Hose Review



Apex 8605-130 NeverKink 5/8-Inch-by-130-Foot Heavy Duty Reel Hose Feature

  • Kink-resistant garden hose from Teknor Apex
  • Advanced microshield wards off mold; hose diameter is 5/8 inch
  • NTS Reflex Mesh technology resists kinks and tangles and prevents hose from crushing
  • Solid brass couplings; leak-free connection
  • Spanning 130 feet uncoiled, the hose takes up 3.4 cubic feet and weighs 20.33 pounds
Water flower boxes and pots in hard-to-reach locations without the frequent kinks that plague most garden hoses with the NeverKink garden hose from Teknor Apex. Teknor Apex has been providing advanced technology since 1924 to assist homeowners and yard workers in maintaining healthy lawns and gardens.

The 5/8-inch hose spans 130 feet to tackle watering projects around an expansive yard or outdoor cleaning projects. Crafted using Apex’s unique NTS Reflex Mesh technology, the heavy duty hose resists kinks and tangles for an unrestrained water flow. The hose also resists crushing under the weight of feet or wheeled outdoor appliances such as a lawn mower or wheelbarrow. An octagon microshield precludes the occurrence of mold and mildew. The hose has durable, solid brass couplings and a wrench to tighten connections and prevent leaks. This item takes up 3.4 cubic feet of storage, and weighs 20.33 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling


Sunday, November 13, 2011

RTI Xtreme Gardening 4402 Mykos, 2.2-Pound Bag

RTI Xtreme Gardening 4402 Mykos, 2.2-Pound Bag Review



RTI Xtreme Gardening 4402 Mykos, 2.2-Pound Bag Feature

  • Superior nutrient management
  • Balances nutrient supply
  • Higher levels of viamins and minerals, healthier crops
  • Increases immunity to stress, including drought, disease and pests
  • Improves soil texture, application is once per year at planting
Mykos is a fast-growing, beneficial fungi that connects many of the eneficial microbes in the soil to host plants. This "symbiotic" relationship inceases the supply of nutrients to plants, increasing the availability of both moisture and most of the fundamental elements required for plant growth. This greater nutrient availability leads to a bounty of healthier bigger plants and "Bumper Crops" Mykos has been used to produce world record-breaking pumpkins every year since 2006.


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Apollo Precision Tools DT3795P 18-Piece Garden Tool Set, Pink

Apollo Precision Tools DT3795P 18-Piece Garden Tool Set, Pink Review



Apollo Precision Tools DT3795P 18-Piece Garden Tool Set, Pink Feature

  • 18-piece garden tool set contains useful tools for all your gardening needs
  • Knee pad is convenient and comfortable for weeding and planting
  • Includes pruning shears, soft grip hose nozzles, quick hose connects, and water splitter/controller
  • Tools are contained in a sturdy blow molded carrying case
  • Comes in attractive pink color
This 18 piece garden tool set is perfect for all your gardening needs. Includes: •      8.5" pruning shears •      8.5" anvil pruning shears •      Knee pad •      Trowel •      Narrow trowel •      Rake •      Pitch fork •      Weeder •      Bulb planter •      Edging knife •      6 function hose nozzle •      Adjustable metal hose nozzle •      y hose coupler with swivel              1/2" hose connector •      1/2" waterstop hose connector •      Three 3/4" tap adaptors Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.