Amber’s Garden introduces ready-to-plant vegetable gardens in seed mats suitable for beginner gardeners and children. The mats work for container gardening and raised-bed gardening, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $9.99-19.99) Posted on 7/28/10.

EarthBox unveils EarthBox Garden Veneers. The container covers are made of UV-stabilized PVC, according to the manufacturer, and come in white and mocha. (MSRP $129) Posted on 7/28/10.

Anchor Wall Systems unveils the Carlton retaining wall system. Made with Anchor Sculpsit block-splitting technology, the units measure 3 inches by 10 inches and suit small walls and garden planters, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $2.48-$2.98) Posted on 7/28/10.

Onset releases the HOBO Conductivity Data Logger designed to monitor aquifers for saltwater intrusion and road and agricultural runoff and constructed with features to simplify maintenance and minimize drift-related measurement errors, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $699) Posted on 7/21/10.

The Schawbel Corp. debuts ThermaCELL Outdoor Lanterns. Designed to deter bugs for a 15-foot-by-15-foot area, the lanterns offer alternatives to bug tents, sprays and open-flame candles. The DEET-free, silent and portable lanterns are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $29.99) Posted on 7/21/10.

Woodlink releases Slot In Pin accessories for lawns and gardens. Featuring heavy-duty steel hangers, hooks and mounts designed to accommodate several combinations of accessory design, the color-coded pieces can be mixed and matched as well as installed on pole connectors that allow for single, double, triple and quad combinations for wall mounts or deck clamps. (Prices vary.) Posted on 7/14/10.

JJ International Inc. introduces collapsible rain barrels in two sizes: 45 gallons (MSRP $65.98) and 60 gallons (MSRP $79.99). The UV-resistant barrels feature 24-inch diameters, zippered tops, three-layered resin, a filter on top, heavy-duty resin legs and an overflow tap. Posted on 7/7/10.

Terro announces Perimeter Ant Bait Plus. The weather-resistant ant bait granules kill entire colonies of outdoor ants, including carpenter ants, and eliminate cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, silverfish, slugs and snails, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $13.99) Posted on 6/29/10.

Amaranth Stoneware launches Kids Garden Collection handcrafted stoneware targeted toward younger gardeners. The stoneware clay is fired to over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit resulting in a hardy product, according to the manufacturer. (Prices vary.) Posted on 6/29/10.

Four Seasons Container Gardens announces Packing Pearls, a line of extra-large polystyrene balls designed as drainage aids for the bottom of container gardens. They resist compression over time and are made from nontoxic medical-grade polystyrene, according to the manufacturer. Choose from medium (MSRP $19.99) and large (MSRP $29.99) sizes. Posted on 6/15/10.