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2012 Season Preview

Pond and outdoor living manufacturers offer a glimpse of the products they will promote for the spring season.

Bonus Content from Water Garden News

 

2012 Season Preview Ornament Holders
Roman debuts Ornament Holders to display traditional tree ornaments. The ornament holders stand 9 to 11 inches tall and can be set up anywhere inside the home. (Prices unavailable.) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Spring Preview

RocLok Hide A Key
RocLok introduces the RocLok Hide A Key. The faux rock key-hiding system features a built-in combination lock with 1,000 combinations in five natural stone types with weights ranging from 4 to 12 pounds. (MSRP $64.95-$69.95) Available now: www.roclok.com.

 

2012 Spring Preview

Solar Fairy House
Georgetown Home and Garden presents the Solar Fairy House. The thatched roof features solar panels that turn on once they are charged with the sun’s energy, lighting up the house’s window panels at night. (MSRP $39.99-$49.99) Available now: 877-213-6279, www.georgetownusa.com.

 

2012 Season Preview Squirrel-Proofing Kits
Woodstream Corp. offers seven new Perky-Pet birdfeeder kits designed to keep squirrels away. The feeder styles incorporate metal components, fixed and pressure-activated cages, break-away perches, domed construction and a baffle shield to block squirrels above or below. (Prices vary.) Available now: 717-626-2125, www.birdfeeders.com.
2012 Season Preview Friendly Beast Figure
Roman lanuches the Friendly Beast Figure as part of its Joseph’s Studio collection. Based on the Christmas song “The Friendly Beasts” about the gifts that animals brought Jesus at the Nativity, the 7-inch figure features animals and the baby Jesus. (MSRP $24.50) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview Vertical Wall Garden
Bar Harbor Cedar’s preassembled vertical wall gardens -- available in two sizes -- are made from northern white cedar and include the company’s signature brackets for mounting on fences, gates, exterior patio walls or railings, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $99) Available now: 301-392-0330, www.barharborcedar.com.
2012 Spring Preview PFS 200 Pressurized Pond Filter
AQUATOP Aquatic Supplies introduces the PFS 200 Pressurized Pond Filter. The filter features built-in ultraviolet and a SFP 65 pump. It can filter 1,600 gallons per hour in ponds with or without fish, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $229.95) Available now: 562-697-9860, www.aquatop.com.
2012 Spring Preview Air Pumps
Hozelock Cyprio announces five oxygenating air pumps for densely stocked ponds and aquariums. (Prices unavailable.) Available now: www.hozelock.com.
2012 Season Preview Fiddlehead Fairy Garden Collection
Georgetown Home and Garden presents the Fiddlehead Fairy Garden Collection, a whimsical miniature gardening set with a bench, a birdbath, a wheelbarrow, a watering can, an arbor, a birdhouse and a fairy garden booklet co-written by Georgetown Home and Garden and Janit Calvo of TwoGreenThumbs.com. (MSRP $36.99-$39.99) Available now: 877-213-6279, www.georgetownusa.com.
2012 Season Preview Advent Wreath
Roman debuts its Advent Wreath. Designed for decoration during the celebration of Advent, the wreath is made of mistletoe and features a touch of frost. (MSRP $50) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview PondLogic DefensePAC 1000
Airmax Ecosystems introduces the PondLogic DefensePAC 1000 to maintain clear and healthy ecosystem ponds. The pack includes OxyLift Defense to lift debris; Nature’s Defense for clarity and health; Clarity Defense to stimulate bacterial activity, bind excess nutrients and remove suspended particles; Muck Defense to accelerate muck decomposition; and Seasonal Defense to decompose sediment in the fall and speed up filters in the spring. (MSRP $89.98) Available now: 810-765-5720, www.airmaxeco.com.
2012 Spring Preview Mobile Service Software
Evosus Business Management Software unveils the Mobile Service component of its business management software for outdoor living specialists. The component gives outdoor installers and service technicians access to schedules, client balances, service histories and site data from any location. (Prices vary.) Available now: 866-235-5103, www.evosus.com.
2012 Season Preview O’Keeffe’s Working Hands
The O’Keeffe’s Co. reintroduces O’Keeffe’s Working Hands hand cream for relief of dry and cracked skin. The odorless and nongreasy cream draws moisture into the skin to stimulate its natural repair process, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $7.99) Available now: 800-275-2718, www.okeeffescompany.com.
2012 Spring Preview VioFlame FireTables
Black and Stone offers VioFlame FireTables. The portable marble-topped fire tables are designed to light and warm outdoor settings without the installation of a propane tank or natural gas line, according to the manufacturer. Customizable round and square burners for the fire tables are sold separately. (MSRP $599-$999) Available now: 800-605-2515, www.blackandstone.com.
2012 Spring Preview Amusements Musical Ornament Figure
Roman introduces the Musical Ornament to its Amusements line. The ornament shows a miniature scene with moving motorized figures and music. (MSRP $76) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Spring Preview WOK Waterfall, Planters
Inter-Fab Inc. unveils the WOK waterfall with optional matching planters. The 36-inch-diameter waterfall features a round, metallic look and comes in two pedestal heights for addition to any backyard or pool landscape. (Prices unavailable.) Available now: 800-737-5386, www.inter-fab.com.
2012 Spring Preview KoiAir 1 Pond Aeration System
Airmax Ecosystems debuts the PondLogic KoiAir 1 aeration system. The system features 25 inches of .375-inch weighted airline, a two-membrane stick diffuser plate and fillings, a compressor that uses 13 watts and has a maximum airflow of .8 CFM’s, and a three-year warranty. (MSRP $289.98) Available Spring 2012: 810-765-5720, www.airmaxeco.com.
2012 Spring Preview Country Carrier
Planto presents its Country Carrier. Designed for easy transport of gardening equipment, the carrier is made of jute and features long handles, a leather fastener and interior lamination for transporting soiled and wet items and wiping clean for future use. (Price unavailable.) Available now: www.planto.com.
2012 Spring Preview Talavera Bonsai Fountain
TalaveraPotteryStore.com introduces the Talavera Bonsai Fountain featuring hand-painted fish and a pump. (MSRP $69.99) Available now: 941-505-8400, www.talaverapotterystore.com.
2012 Season Preview Red Glass Ball Chime
Red Carpet Studios Ltd. offers more than 100 chime designs, such as the Red Glass Ball Chime (shown), to accent gardens and homes. The Red Glass Ball Chime measures about 24 inches tall and features a glass icon and accent wire. (MSRP $24.99) Available January 2012: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview

EQ Series Pump
Pentair Water Commercial Pool & Aquatics introduces its EQ Series pump for waterfall applications. The pump’s 1,750 revolutions per minute motor is designed for low total dynamic head, high flow applications of up to 650 gallons per minute with 5 horsepower, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $6,500-$7,000) Available now: 800-831-7133, www.pentaircommercial.com.

 

2012 Season Preview I Believe Tabletop Figure
Roman offers the I Believe Tabletop Figure in its holiday collection. The 12-inch table topper proclaims the owner's belief in Santa Claus. (MSRP $20) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview Fairy & Hummingbirds Spiral Chime
The Fairy & Hummingbirds Spiral Chime is one of more than 100 chime designs offered by Red Carpet Studios Ltd. to add decoration and music to homes and gardens. The 25-inch-tall chime is made of beaded accents, glass marbles and printed metal. (MSRP $17.99) Available January 2012: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview Floating Pond Thermometer
Airmax Ecosystems announces the PondLogic Floating Pond Thermometer. It features a white rope attached to the device for easy access. (MSRP $4.98) Available Spring 2012: 810-765-5720, www.airmaxeco.com.
2012 Season Preview Lotus Flower Patio Umbrella Stand
Eye Level Corp. introduces the Lotus Flower Patio Umbrella Stand. The 17 pound stand -- available in several styles and finishes -- is made of glass fiber reinforced concrete to resemble cast stone without the weight or cost. It fits 1- to 1.5-inch diameter umbrella poles or tiki torches and can hold up to 60 pounds of sand for anchoring, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP starts at $129.00) Available now: 888-782-1760, www.eyelevelliving.com.
2012 Season Preview INSTA-LEVEL Leveling Tool
INSTA-LEVEL debuts the INSTA-LEVEL leveling tool. It locks onto corners and cylinders for ease of use and uses a single circular vial with bulls-eye gauge as well as a horizontal level for 360-degree leveling. Choose from 12-, 24- and 36-inch lengths. (MSRP $19.95-$29.95) Available now: 888-200-7001, www.instalevel.com.
2012 Season Preview EP Series for Pond Features
DeltaUV offers the EP Series for sanitation of ponds, fountains and water features with fish and other aquatic life. The EP Series uses UVC lamps to destroy viruses, bacteria, algae, yeast and mold by penetrating their DNA and permanently deactivating their germ cell metabolism to prevent reproduction, according to the manufacturer. (Prices vary.) Available now: 866-889-8765, www.deltauv.com.
2012 Season Preview Dragonfly Balancing Buddies Yard Art
Red Carpet Studios Ltd. adds the Dragonfly Balancing Buddies Yard Art to its line of spinning outdoor decoration pieces. (MSRP $27.99) Available now: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview Niagara Top Flow Submersible Pump
Matala Water Technologies announces the Niagara Top Flow submersible pump with a stainless-steel, double-shell design for self-cooling and available in three horsepowers: .333, .5 and 1. The medium head pressure pump features a head pressure of up to 49 feet, flow rates up to 4,800 gallons per hour and a two-year warranty, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $600-$800) Available now: 949-273-8888, info@matalausa.com, www.matalausa.com.
2012 Season Preview Praying Cherub
Roman adds the Praying Cherub figure to its line of decorative products by Joseph’s Studio. The 13.75-inch-tall figure can be displayed indoors or outside, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $38.50) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Drywall Screwdriver
Makita USA introduces the 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drywall Screwdriver. Powered by the company’s 18-volt Lithium-ion battery, the screwdriver features a two-finger trigger, a pistol grip design and handles drywall and framing applications with 4,000 revolutions per minute, according to the manufacturer. (Price unavailable.) Available now: 800-462-5482, www.makitatools.com.
2012 Season Preview Trellis Table Top
Pride Family Brands adds the Trellis Table Top to its collection of cast aluminum tabletop designs. With open work cast throughout and a carved trellis inset, the tabletop coordinates with the company’s various leg designs and comes in multiple sizes. (MSRP $2,646 for an 84-inch oval with centurion leg base and trellis cast tabletop.) Available now: 954-735-9800, www.pridefamilybrands.com.
2012 Season Preview PondLogic FeatureFix
Airmax Ecosystems offers PondLogic FeatureFix solution. Eight ounces of the product treats 800 gallons of water, removing discoloration and debris that accumulate in water features and fountains, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $6.98) Available Spring 2012: 810-765-5720, www.airmaxeco.com.
2012 Season Preview Raccoon Birdhouse
The Raccoon Birdhouse is one of more than 24 birdhouse and birdfeeder designs added to Red Carpet Studios Ltd.’s “Birdie in the Woods” collection. The unique and functional raccoon design is made of resin, hangs on one nail and can be cleaned out in the back, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $24.99) Available now: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview North Pole Sign
Roman’s line of holiday décor includes the North Pole Sign. The 30-inch sign can be used to adorn the home or the garden, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $32) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview TS Series Submersible Pumps
EasyPro Pond Products introduces the TS series of submersible pumps for ponds, waterfalls and small water features. Available in three sizes, the pumps feature a 1.25-inch side discharge with elbow transition to a 1.5-inch female pipe thread connection and can handle solids up to .75 inches. Each includes a one-year warranty. (MSRP $196.39-$299.99) Available now: 800-448-3873, www.easypropondproducts.com.
2012 Season Preview Aquaria Natural Clarifier
SeaKlear offers Aquaria Natural Clarifier to clean cloudy water and remove food residue in ecosystems. The solution is a 100 percent biodegradable and nontoxic marine biopolymer made from crustacean shells, according to the manufacturer. (Price unavailable.) Available now: 866-995-5327, www.seaklear.com.
2012 Season Preview 2011 Fall and Holiday Doormat Collection
Imports Unlimited unveils its 2011 Fall and Holiday Collection of doormats. The collection includes three new Halloween doormats -- one with a spider web, another with a witch and a third with a skull and crossbones -- and three holiday doormats: ‘Poinsettias’ (shown), ‘Christmas Angel’ and ‘Santa’s Sleigh.’ (Prices vary.) Available now: 609-704-9900, www.wholesaledoormats.com.
2012 Season Preview GroVert Vertical Planter
Bright Green USA introduces the GroVert Vertical Planter to independent garden centers and online retailers. The planter features 10 planting cells designed for display in groups as a wall or individually in various frames. (Prices unavailable.) Available now: 810-333-2553, www.brightgreenusa.com.
2012 Season Preview Joy, Noel Ornaments
Roman offers Joy and Noel Ornaments. The 16-inch wood ornaments are designed for display on the wall or the tree. (MSRP $20.50) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview

Plantation MAX Cantilever
TUUCI debuts the Plantation MAX Cantilever. Featuring a hardwood finish with resilience to seaside corrosion, the cantilever provides 144 square feet of shade and is topped with the company’s Ocean-Sail finial. (MSRP $6,815) Available now: 305-634-5116, www.tuuci.com.

 

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Pink Kitty Planter
Georgetown Home and Garden’s new Pink Kitty planter, adorned with marble eyes and a bobbing head and tail, holds a 4-inch grower’s pot and includes an interchangeable metal heart for further decoration. Ten percent of proceeds from the Pink Kitty planter will be donated to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to support breast cancer awareness, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $24.99-$26.99) Available now: 877-213-6279, www.georgetownusa.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

Through the Woods
Roman unveils several Christmas theme collections, including Through the Woods. The theme includes glitter tree figures and a stamped sleigh. It brings a simple, modern winter cottage feel with reds, sage green, chocolate brown and accents of icy blue, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $24.50-$42) Available now: www.roman.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

UVC Pond Filters
Hozelock Cyprio extends its Vorton range of UVC pond filters with three new models. The 18-watt, 36-watt and 55-watt UVC filters are designed to eliminate green water algae in 800-gallon to 5,000-gallon ponds. Each unit includes a 16.5-foot cable, a long-life PLL lamp and an integrated turbulator. (MSRP $86.49-$251.64) Available now: www.hozelock.com.

2012 Season Preview Virtual TimeClock ’12
Redcort Software offers the Virtual TimeClock ’12, a digital employee time and attendance manager accessible from any computer. The software is designed to enable business leaders to track employee hours, overtime and vacations, organize shifts and schedules and manage employees at various sites. (MSRP starts at $99.00) Available January 2012: 559-434-8544, www.redcort.com.
2012 Season Preview Backyard Bloopers & Beauties
Songbird Essentials launches its Backyard Bloopers & Beauties gift line of mugs, t-shirts, memo pads, puzzles and garden flags. The comical series features two designs with squirrels: one saying, “You want what?! When?!” and the other saying “Who, me?!” (shown). A third design features a wren saying, “I don’t do mornings.” (Prices vary.) Available now: 800-269-4450, www.songbirdessentials.com.
2012 Season Preview Pond Liner Material
Canadian General Tower offers vinyl Pond Liner material for aquaculture and ponds. The nontoxic liners can be calendared, printed, embossed or laminated to produce various products for outdoor facilities, according to the manufacturer. (Prices vary.) Available now: 800-265-7872, www.cgtower.com.
2012 Season Preview Long Face Man Birdhouse
Red Carpet Studios Ltd. adds more than 24 designs to its “Birdie in the Woods” birdhouse and birdfeeder collection, including the Long Face Man Birdhouse (shown). This birdhouse is constructed out of resin and designed to easily hang on one nail and be cleaned out in the back. (MSRP $24.99) Available now: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview Deer Ornament
The Deer Ornament joins Roman’s line of household holiday décor. The ornament can be personalized for each family member, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $4.50) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview Butterfly Mosaic Spiral Tunes Chime
Red Carpet Studios Ltd. adds the Butterfly Mosaic Spiral Tunes Chime to its collection of chime designs. The chime measures about 36 inches tall with glass mosaic accents and a swivel hook for easy spinning. (MSRP $18.99) Available now: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview Giant Mushroom Sculptures
Georgetown Home and Garden adds Giant Mushroom Sculptures to its line of bobbing garden art. The sculptures come in bright as well as natural colors, as a single-stalk medium or jumbo mushroom cap or double stalks featuring a small and a large cap. (MSRP $34.99-$39.99) Available in 2012: 877-213-6279, www.georgetownusa.com.
2012 Season Preview Norus XP Pump
ShinMaywa unveils the Norus XP water feature pump. The 110-volt single-phase pump features a maximum flow of more than 11,000 gallons per hour, uses less than 10 amps of power and can pass up to a 1.25-inch solid to avoid clogs, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $839) Available now: 877-213-3598, http://fieldingpump.com.
2012 Season Preview Comfort Grip Gloves
Planto adds Comfort Grip Gloves to its line of gardening tools and accessories. Made of poly cotton for protection and featuring microdots on the palms and fingers, the gloves come in burnt orange with olive accents (shown) or olive with burnt orange accents. (Price unavailable.) Available now: www.planto.com.
2012 Season Preview Kneeling Santa Figure
Roman offers the Kneeling Santa Figure. Designed for tabletop display, the figurine depicts the relationship between Santa Claus and the birth of Jesus Christ and ties together the religious and secular aspects of Christmas, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $13.00) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview

Butterfly Feeder
Songbird Essentials debuts its Butterfly Feeder. Designed and tested by a butterfly biologist, the feeder is designed for easy assembly, filling and cleaning and includes built-in spikes to accommodate over-ripe fruit that butterflies like to drinking nectar from. Songbird also offers specially formulated butterfly nectar to attract many species of colorful butterflies, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $15.99-$19.95) Available now. 800-269-4450, www.songbirdessentials.com.

 

2011 Season Preview Pre-Cut & Pre-Packaged Waterfall Kit
Cambridge Pavingstones offers a Pre-Cut & Pre-Packaged Waterfall Kit. The kit includes 116 pieces of Old English Wall, a 33-gallon basin with a pre-filtered pump chamber and a 24-inch waterfall with an illuminating light in white, blue or red. (Price unavailable.) Available now: 201-933-5000, www.cambridgepavers.com.
2012 Season Preview PondLogic FeatureClear
Airmax Ecosystems introduces the PondLogic FeatureClear, a cleansing solution designed for small water features, fountains and birdbaths. The solution is formulated to keep water clear with natural bacteria that digests organic debris without chemicals. (MSRP $6.98) Available Spring 2012: 810-765-5720, www.airmaxeco.com.
2012 Season Preview Hummingbird Wind Spinner
The Hummingbird Wind Spinner joins Red Carpet Studios Ltd.’s spinning garden decorations. It is made of metal and designed to spin in the breeze. (MSRP $22.99) Available now: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview Rocking Piston Compressors
Matala USA introduces Rocking Piston Compressors for lake aeration. Available in complete packages (shown) or as individual components for lakes up to 50 feet deep, the energy-efficient compressors feature oil-less non-lube pistons and cylinders with permanently lubricated bearings, according to the manufacturer. Complete kits include multiple valve manifolds, an oil-filled pressure gauge, a pressure relief valve, a cooling fan and a gfi outlet inside a robust locking cabinet. Choose from three horsepowers: .25, .5 and .75. (MSRP kits start at $1,855) Available now: 949-273-8888, info@matalausa.com, www.matalausa.com.
2012 Season Preview Froggy with Flower Rocker Yard Art
Red Carpet Studios Ltd. adds the Froggy with Flower Rocker Yard Art to its selection of garden balancers. The 44-inch-tall yard art features metal and marble accents. (MSRP $29.99) Available now: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
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LED Luminaries
Roman presents LED luminaries for inside or outdoor illumination. The 6-inch luminaries are battery-operated with LED technology and come in assortments of three. (MSRP $7.50) Available now: www.roman.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

PondLogic BioBalls
Airmax Ecosystems debuts its PondLogic BioBalls. The material on the surface of the balls is formulated to attract bacterial colonization in most pond filters. Each package includes 200 balls to treat 100 gallons with minimal fish load. (MSRP $39.98) Available Spring 2012: 810-765-5720, www.airmaxeco.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

Bird Feed and Fill
Litwin Enterprises debuts the Bird Feed and Fill. The device refills birdfeeders automatically when the hopper spout is inserted into the flip-top feeder lid. The hopper spout pole extends three feet to eliminate the need for stools or ladders, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $79.95) Available now: 203-470-8571, www.birdfeedandfill.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

Pruning Sheet
Planto’s Pruning Sheet is designed for owners to collect shrub clippings during trimming for easy disposal. The brick red cotton sheet wraps around the shrub base, and once trimming is complete, the handles on its four corners are lifted up, according to the manufacturer. Owners can roll up and dispose of clippings without raking or picking them up, according to the company. (Price unavailable.) Available now: www.planto.com.

 

2012 Season Preview Pre-Cut & Pre-Packaged Olde English Bar Module Kit
Cambridge Pavingstones offers its Pre-Cut & Pre-Packaged Olde English Bar Module Kit. The kit includes two pallets of wallstones and a 30-inch Bull bar center set in a Black Uba Tuba or Venetian Gold countertop. The bar also features a wraparound footrest. (Price unavailable.) Available now: 201-933-5000, www.cambridgepavers.com.
2012 Season Preview Wings of Gold Step Stone
Roman presents the Wings of Gold Step Stone. Engraved with comforting words for the bereaved, the 12-inch-diameter step stone is designed for indoor and outside use, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $21) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview Multi Spotted Hummingbird Feeder
Red Carpet Studios Ltd. announces the Multi Spotted Hummingbird Feeder to its “Birdie in the Woods” collection. The feeder features decorative glass, wire and beading accents. (MSRP $14.99) Available January 2012: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview

One Touch Watering Tool
Dramm Corp. debuts its One Touch Shower & Stream handheld watering tool. The redesigned tool offers an enhanced spray pattern, improved durability and comes in six colors, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $16.99) Available now: 800-258-0848, www.dramm.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

PondLogic InstaFix
Airmax Ecosystems offers PondLogic InstaFix pond-cleaning solution. Formulated to be safe for ponds with plants and fish, the solution clears water and removes debris from rocks and liners in as little as 48 hours, according to the manufacturer. Choose from 8-ounce, 16-ounce, 32-ounce and 1-gallon sizes. (MSRP $6.98-$49.98) Available now: 810-765-5720, www.airmaxeco.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

Wall Organizer and Apron
Planto introduces a Wall Organizer and semi-apron designed to keep gardening tools handy and organized. The apron includes five deep and wide pockets and long canvas straps for tying around the waist. It also can be hung on a wall or door with included metal grommets, according to the manufacturer. (Price unavailable.) Available now: www.planto.com.

 

2012 Season Preview 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Speed Brushless Motor Impact Driver
Makita USA adds the 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3-Speed Brushless Motor Impact Driver to its 18-volt LXT Lithium-ion cordless series of power tools. The driver features brushless motor technology and a three-speed power selection switch for precise fastening control, according to the manufacturer. (Price unavailable.) Available now: 800-462-5482, www.makitatools.com.
2012 Season Preview Angel Birdfeeder
Roman adds the Angel Birdfeeder to its Joseph’s Studio line of garden décor. The 18.5-inch-tall angel statuette and birdfeeder is made of a resin-stone mix. (MSRP $68) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview Outdoor Sign Material
Docuprint Forms & Signs offers outdoor sign material designed to be printed off any laser printer without special toner required. The durable weatherproof and waterproof material will not jam printers or fade, tear, curl or become brittle once printed and displayed, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $.08 per 11-inch by 8.5-inch sheet) Available now: 800-793-1312, www.docuprintforms.com.
2012 Season Preview Mosaic Garden Stakes
Roman debuts its Mosaic Garden Stakes. The 30-inch stakes are made with a glass material and cement and come in an assortment of two. (MSRP $19) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview

PondAir 2 Pond Aeration Systems
Airmax Ecosystems announces its PondLogic PondAir 2 aeration system. The system features a heavy-duty dual-output compressor, 30 inches of black silicone airline, two blue airstones and two check valves. Its design allows for air intake from the back of the compressor instead of drawing damper air from the bottom, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $69.98) Available Spring 2012: 810-765-5720, www.airmaxeco.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

Pre-Cut & Pre-Packaged Grill Module Kit
Cambridge Pavingstones introduces the Pre-Cut & Pre-Packaged Grill Module Kit with stainless-steel appliance packages. The kit includes two pallets of wallstones and a Bull stainless-steel appliance package, both set in a Black Uba Tuba or Venetian Gold granite countertop. (Price unavailable.) Available now: 201-933-5000, www.cambridgepavers.com.

 

2012 Season Preview

Element SoakerPRO
Colorite Plastics adds the SoakerPRO to its Element line of hoses. The hose features a small diameter, high crush resistance and flexible strength to maneuver easily around plants and keep drops concentrated in the root zone, according to the manufacturer. Choose from two lengths: 25 feet (MSRP $9.99-$14.99) and 50 feet (MSRP $14.99-$19.99). Available now: 201-941-2900, www.elementhose.com.

 

2012 Season Preview Pre-Packaged Patio Pub and Bistro Table Kits
Cambridge Pavingstones offers Pre-Packaged Patio Pub and Bistro Table Kits as part of its line of outdoor furniture and appliances. The kits include a 48-inch by 48-inch polished granite top in Black Uba Tuba or Venetian Gold and one pallet of MaytRx column wallstones to build a 22-inch by 22-inch pedestal, according to the manufacturer. The table seats up to eight people. (Price unavailable.) Available now: 201-933-5000, www.cambridgepavers.com.
2012 Season Preview Mallard Duck Bird Feeder
Red Carpet Studios Ltd. presents the Mallard Duck Bird Feeder in its “Birdie in the Woods” collection. The mallard-design feeder measures more than 15 inches tall and includes drainage holes to feed birds. (MSRP $24.99) Available now: 513-985-0405, www.rcsgifts.com.
2012 Season Preview Sapphire Surf Bluebeard
Bailey Nurseries adds Sapphire Surf Bluebeard to its First Editions line of shrubs. The compact shrub features dark blue blooms and dark green foliage. It is low-maintenance, deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, according to the grower. (Price unavailable.) Available Spring 2012: www.firsteditionsplants.com.
2012 Season Preview Celtic Coaster Set
Roman introduces the Celtic Coaster Set. The gift set includes five resin/stone coasters and one trivet with a traditional Celtic design. (MSRP $20) Available now: www.roman.com.
2012 Season Preview White Tailed Deer Planter
Georgetown Home and Garden debuts the White Tailed Deer planter in two sizes. Designed for home and garden decoration, the small and large planters, featuring 4-inch and 6-inch grower’s pots, can be assembled without tools and used indoors or outside, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $26.99-$29.99) Available now: 877-213-6279, www.georgetownusa.com.
2012 Season Preview Stock Furniture Fabric Collections
Sunbrella presents six Stock Furniture Fabric Collections. Spring, Sand, Heritage, Luxe, Fused and Avocado (shown) collections offer print and solid fabrics in everything from poppy and papaya to natural greens and browns and from navy to pink and yellow. (Prices vary.) Available now: 336-221-2211, www.sunbrella.com.
2012 Season Preview Andalucia Outdoor Rug
The Rug Market America adds Andalucia to its Resort Collection of durable outdoor rugs. A hooked construction of polypropylene and acrylic yarns bring durability and fade- and weather-resistance to the Resort Collection rugs, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $299) Available now: 310-841-0111, www.therugmarket.com.
2012 Season Preview

LED Reflector Lamps
LEDtronics introduces its next generation of R16 LED Reflector Lamps for maintenance applications. The energy-efficient incandescent-replacement bulbs offer up to 90 percent savings in energy costs and an operating lifespan of up to 50,000-hour LEDs, according to the manufacturer. (MSRP $49.50) Available now: 310-534-1505, www.ledtronics.com.

 

2012 Season Preview Sun-Activity Hatbandoo
Blubandoo offers the Sun-Activity Hatbandoo in its cooling headwear accessory line. Immerse the hat in water for five minutes and it dries to the touch while staying cool for hours to days, according to the manufacturer. The washable and reuseable hats feature breathable mesh panels and SPF 50+ head protection, according to the company. (MSRP $37.95) Available now: 949-545-6105, www.blubandoo.com.
2012 Season Preview Easy Elegance Music Box Rose
Bailey Nurseries introduces the Easy Elegance Music Box Rose. The ever-blooming rose features creamy yellow colored petals with hints of light pink and medium green foliage. The plant is simple to grow, low-maintenance and disease-resistant, according to the grower. (Price unavailable.) Available now: www.easyeleganceroses.com.

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