“I could work in the garden all day without my feet getting sore from lack of cushion and support.”

“These clogs are great in the yard, on the paths with the dog, in the rain. Fun to wear, comfortable, and very practical. I’d buy all over again!”

 “I’m really enjoying these garden shoes. They hold my orthotics, and are flexible, easy to slip on and off, and attractive. Good quality, good value.”

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I love my garden by day. When the evenings are warm, it’s so nice to sit outside after sunset, and I wanted to find a way to love my backyard just as much at night. So I started looking at solar options for garden lighting. (I love solar garden lights because I don’t have to buy batteries or hide long, unsightly electrical cords…and of course the solar power is free!) Well, what a pleasant surprise! I had no idea there were so many choices, from traditional to artistic, functional to just pure fun. So how to choose the right lights? It depends on what you need, and what you want.

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Amy, our merchant, is a pink flamingo “junkie” and can’t help but smile every time she sees her pink flock in the yard.

What can you do with your own party pack of flamingos? Here are 6 fun ways to flamingo!

1. Flock a friend on her birthday…just show up late at night or early in the morning so it’s a surprise in her yard first thing in the morning.
2. Use them for party invitations. Use a permanent marker to list the details of your party, then plant near their front door. More fun than an invitation in the mail.
3. Use them to add color to your yard before spring flowers bloom.
4. Dress them up with a Santa hat…or an Easter bonnet. You’ll have fun decorating for every season.
5. Use them to decorate when you throw a party in the cold, dark days of winter and make the theme tropical. You and your guests can pretend it’s not cold and snowy outside.
6. Stake by the curb and tell guests your house is the one with flamingos.

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Can’t wait to see what we have in store for our spring catalog? Here’s a peek into some of the NEW styles and colors we’ve added to your old favorites. And make sure to keep an eye out…it will be arriving in mailboxes the week of February 27th.

You loved our rugged, waterproof Slip-on Garden shoes in bright red and blue. Just in time for gardening season, they’re now available in green! Wear them all day, the anti-microbial insoles will keep your feet dry.

No more wrestling with the garden hose! Our self-coiling hose made it easy to handle those watering tasks. Make sure to get yours in the new blue! It’s also UV-stabilized so it won’t fade.

Our Flower Rocket made it easy way to grow flowers in your pot. Now there’s an easy way to grow flowers in your flowerbed. With our new 10′x1″ Roll Out Flowers, just unroll and water—it has over 2,000 seeds.

Our customers loved watching the copper-plated garden art spin in the wind. Now this yard accent is available in 3 news styles: Hanging Daisy Spinner, Lily Spinner, and Oval Leaf Spinner.

All the neighbors were envious of your colorful Fairy Tale Flags, but now we added some great new styles! Our cute Ladybug and Butterfly flags will bring smiles to the neighborhood.

Now there’s one more reason to love our Perfect-Fit® Cami …it comes in a sexy lace! Dress up a suit, wear it with jeans, it’s available in black and white.

Back by popular demand, we’ve added two new patterns of our Low Profile Rug. Choose from 7 sizes, and check out the new Heart and Shelby patterns. Fade-resistant, dirt-catching, and easy to keep clean.

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It’s spring! Time to get your hands dirty. As the sun continues to shine and plants start budding, this is the time of year when you should be making garden adjustments and judgments. Whether you plan to do the gardening yourself or have a landscape service come in, you should plan to take a quick walk around your garden beds to assess the winter damage.

What to look for:

• Plants not budding yet that may need replacement
• Plants you wanted to move or replace last season
• Which plants need trimming before the big grow season
• Which beds are in the most need of weeding and cleaning

Taking on the whole garden can be intimidating. By selecting certain plants that need to be transplanted, removed or trimmed, you will give yourself an idea of what work is ahead. First, choose your worst bed to start weeding, and go from there. Your task will soon feel more manageable. Gardening should not be viewed as a one-day project, and hopefully the results will last for many seasons ahead!

After your bed inspection, you will have a better idea of what needs to be done in your gardens this spring. If you plan to hire a landscaper, you will be more aware of what works need to be done. And you can save money by making suggestions and keeping a watchful eye.

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Instead of sending them off to a landfill, use kitchen scraps to enrich your garden! Whether your goal is to live “greener,” save money, grow gorgeous blooms and healthy fruits and veggies, or all of the above, composting is a great way to go. Best of all, it’s easy to get started!
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Convinced your thumb is black instead of green? These five common veggies are so easy to grow, novice gardeners can even grow them in pots on a deck or patio! In no time at all, you’ll be enjoying enough fresh, homegrown veggies to make a respectable salad. Read on!

1. Tomatoes. Whether you’re using them for homemade sauce or fresh in a salad, nothing beats homegrown tomatoes. Large and small varieties can easily be grown in your garden or on a balcony or patio in a container. Start from seed indoors, moving them outside after risk of frost is past, or find at a nursery or garden home center. Popular varieties include Cherry, Beefsteak and Celebrity.

2. Carrots. Sow carrots seeds as soon as the frost is over, and replant every few weeks to enjoy all summer! So easy to grow, they’re ideal for beginning gardeners. They’ll do best in full sunlight and light, sandy soil: easy-to-grow varieties include Nelson, Imperator, Gold Pak, Lady Finger and Short ‘n’ Sweet.

3. Radishes. You’ll start seeing the results of your planting in as little as 4 days with radishes! So easy to grow, and their fresh, peppery flavor is a wonderful addition to salads. Sow them in early spring or fall and harvest in 4 to 5 weeks. Popular varieties include Cherry Belle, White Icicle, Scarlet Globe and Sparkler.

4. Lettuce. Lettuce can be planted any time during the growing season, but it does best during the spring and fall. Stay away from head varieties – the looseleaf or bunch varieties are easier to grow. Popular varieties include Salad Bowl, Lollo Bionda and Oakleaf.

5. Leafy greens. Even easier to grow than lettuce, leafy greens (such as kale, collards, spinach, mustard greens and chard) are even easier to grow and packed with nutrients. Like lettuce, leafy greens can be grown in a garden bed or container – they even do double duty as an attractive ornamental. Try several varieties so you can enjoy leafy greens throughout the growing season.

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Don’t have the time or space for a full garden? Go wild with potted plants, hanging baskets and window boxes! Here’s a couple of tips for keeping them neat and clean:

• Once you’ve planted your flowers in the container, spread a layer of gravel on top of the soil. This will keep dirt from splashing out of the container next time it rains, or when you water the plants.
• Worried that water spill out of your container onto your porch or deck? Just toss a few ice cubes on top of the soil! They’ll melt slowly, allowing the soil to absorb the moisture without overflowing.

Here are 5 popular container garden helpers you’re sure to love:

Self-Watering Pots	86462 Self-Watering Pots Healthier, lusher plants—and no root rot.
Flip Flop Flower Pot	86415 Flip Flop Flower Pot How clever! Stack pots to save space—easier to water, too!
Post Butler	83895 Plant Monkeys or Post Butler Instant shelves won’t crowd a deck!
Trellis Screen with Planter	63123 Trellis Screen with Planter Instant privacy and garden beauty!
Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter	84886 Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter Grow delicious vegetables in the smallest spaces!

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