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Bugs Help Maintain Your Garden?
Oct 19th
Moles are hideous creatures that can really do considerable damage in your yard. While rarely seen except for a flash of gray hair shuffling alongside the house or deck, these nasty rodents make a life out of burrowing, procreating, digging holes and uprooting gardens. A product called the P3 International Vibrasonic Mole Chaser #P7906 promises to get rid of these unsightly pests using powerful underground vibrations as deterrents. These vibrations do not affect pets or humans, but are said to send a clear message to underground vermin within a third-acre-radius to “STAY OUT!”
Customer dissatisfaction with the P3 International Vibrasonic Mole Chaser #P7906 is rampant on the Internet. Many consumers purchased multiple products to use at home in their clay-based soils, hoping to rid themselves of pesky burrowers once and for all. However, upon following the instructions and placing the Mole Chasers in the ground, they found these devices actually invited trouble, rather than deterring it! Moles and gophers were setting up shop right alongside the product and more pests soon arrived. Consumers say they’ve given the product days, weeks, months and seasons to work and it still has not solved their pest problems. In conclusion, customers say this product is proof of the saying “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
On the other hand, there have been a few favorable reviews of the P3 International Vibrasonic Mole Chaser #P7906. A reviewer from Virginia said this product worked within six weeks to cure his persistent mole problem. A reviewer from Moss Beach, California advised that they should be placed 10-20 feet apart to cover the lawn and be patient. “The gophers are territorial so if they’re making mounds right next to the device, that means it’s annoying them and they’re making a close pass to check out what’s in their territory,” he wrote. The manufacturer’s website also confirms that persistence is the key to encouraging steadfast rodents to move on. Other satisfied buyers advise people to “check their batteries every so often” (every 3-4 months) to be sure it’s still working.
While some people attest to its usefulness, the P3 International Vibrasonic Mole Chaser #P7906 seems to be a bit of a dud overall. One reviewer said he took it apart to find it “just has a small rotor engine inside that vibrates” and this vibrating can be heard from 20 feet away. A couple of buyers commented that it “sounded like a rattlesnake” and when one person actually found a rattlesnake in her yard, she seriously contemplated just throwing the device out. Many consumers hated the increased activity of moles after the installation, but the manufacturer warns that this is normal. Perhaps there is some confusion about the proper way to use this product, the best conditions of usage and the amount of time needed for it to work. Or maybe it’s just another over-hyped piece of junk. Given the split reaction, it’s hard to tell.
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Garden Experts Talks: Dick Raymond
Oct 19th
Joy of Gardening is a best-selling book by Dick Raymond, who is a world renowned garden expert. After working as head vegetable gardening specialist at Garden Way Gardens in Vermont for 15 years, Dick Raymond went on to produce a TV series (also called “Joy of Gardening”), and penned several books on care for gardens in Texas, Florida, Georgia and California. This garden guru brings more than 40 years of wisdom to the table in this 365-page book.
Joy of Gardening is full of valuable information for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. First, you’ll learn about Dick Raymond’s “wide row gardening system” and how to create a continual harvest, save hours on weeding and watering, thin out-of-control crops and plant multi-crop rows. You’ll learn about “Salad Gardens,” “Summer Gardens” and “Eat N’ Store Gardens.” In chapter two, you will learn about getting the soil ready, creating raised beds, testing soil for pH and terrace gardens. Chapter 3 advises on how to start planting and how to calculate dates; choosing pots, soil and light; transplanting; tunnel growing and getting an early crop of radishes. Chapter 4 provides you with the tools you need to fight persistent weeds. Chapter 5 talks about garden care topics like mulching, watering, composting, harvesting and fall gardens. Chapter 6 is about “green” manures. Chapter 7 entails root cellar protocol. In this book, you will also learn about a treasure trove of vegetable growing techniques for beans, cabbage, corn, eggplants, green veggies, okra, onions, peanuts, peppers, potatoes, root crops, sunflowers, tomatoes, vine crops and garden perennials. You will also gain insight into pest deterrents and disease prevention.
You’ll find that readers of this book are almost cult-like in their fanaticism about every pearly word of wisdom Dick Raymond has. For proof, just read some of the glowing reviews at www.amazon.com. People call Raymond “my guru” or “my master” and talk about spouting off quotes from the book everyday. Disheartened gardeners who suffered a bad season find they are rejuvenated by this book and experienced gardeners learn tips and techniques that take them further than they ever thought before. “My garden looks ten times’ better than last year’s,” one reviewer writes. “This is the only book you’ll need,” another satisfied customer adds. At www.angeluspress.org, Joy of Gardening was called “so vivid you can almost smell the dirt and taste the fresh vegetables!” The review adds, “The locals around here say this is the best book on gardening.” On the Powell’s Books website, an enthusiastic reviewer writes, “I have had this book for years, and refer to it each year. In fact, in early January and February it’s good for the soul to read about gardening.”
Perhaps one drawback for Joy of Gardening is that it was first written in the eighties. One reviewer commented that the book’s pictures had an “eighties” feel to it, although most people say that the information contained on the pages is timeless. Dick Raymond isn’t shy about advocating tilling methods and chemical fertilizers, he also provides readers with organic methods and alternate techniques. This book is about organic vegetable growing, not about flower gardens or commercial pesticides, so it’s aimed primarily at backyard gardeners — both beginners and pros. All in all, this “Gardening Bible” makes a great gift, which can be bought at www.amazon.com or www.lehmans.com.
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Learn More About The EasyBloom Plant Sensor
Oct 17th
One would think the -billion lawn and garden industry would be hurting with the economic downturn. However, outdoor companies understand that, as the economy continues to rebound, consumers are still looking for new innovations that save money. Experts posit one of the latest trends is the backyard vegetable garden, which can save consumers a little cash at the grocery store and foster a healthy diet. First-time gardeners are being seduced by amazing technology, like the EasyBloom Plant Sensor, which takes all the guesswork out of planting and makes specific recommendations based on your exact soil type.
To use the EasyBloom Plant Sensor, you plug it into a computer’s USB port to register, download the necessary software program and access the online plant library. Choose a mode, such as Water, Recommend or Monitor. In “Water” mode, you’ll find out if your plants are getting too much or too little water. In “Monitor” mode, EasyBloom will tell you what’s wrong with an ailing plant and give you clues on how to fix it. With “Recommend” mode, EasyBloom will tell you the ideal plants to grow in the given conditions. Next, you place the sensor in the location where you’d like to put your garden, leaving it to analyze for at least 24 hours. As you sleep, the Plant Sensor will begin analyzing the sunlight, temperature, humidity, soil moisture and drainage, using the same technology NASA uses to measure the soil on Mars. Then you can plug your Plant Sensor back into your USB and see what this “Plant Doctor” can do!
The EasyBloom Plant Sensor is intended for beginner gardeners. “Probably the best part of the device is the web interface that provides detailed information on recommended plants,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “It is virtually an on-line encyclopedia and more expansive than the Western Garden Book,” adds another gardener. She adds, “I have never seen a plant monitor like this that is so extensive or thorough with thousands of plants and analysis. This is a must for any serious gardener.” People like being able to save their plant data, analyze their ailing plants and peruse a list of the best plants and flowers for their area. The program’s interface is reportedly “easy to use,” even for those who consider themselves “not very technologically savvy.”
The EasyBloom Plant Sensor does not win everyone over. Some people feel that gardening should be an intimate moment involving man and nature only. “This is not hands-on gardening,” argues Bruce Butterfield of the National Gardening Association. “I’ll rely on my old-fashioned green thumb,” adds St. Petersburg Times contributor Yvonne Swanson, who says that “most of the rules are thrown out the window” with Florida gardening. One Amazon reviewer from Texas argues that this gadget only alerts you to the water/sunlight conditions of the plants and that “Using your better judgment would be more effective and allow you to learn as a gardener.” Other reviewers say they don’t like that they had to register before being able to use this gizmo.
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