Backyard Style - Outdoor, Backyard Pond and BirdingThursday, March 27, 2008 Time to Make Your Pond Glow- CLICK HERE! I love my backyard pond; it is not too big, but it is big enough for me to say I have a pond. Every spring I look for something new for the pond and I have found the perfect thing to add color light accents to my pond ~ Aqua Light Colorflow Solar Pond Lights by Gardman. This is by far the coolest product I have found in a long time. This light has a flat, oval shape and a large solar panel on the top. During the day, the solar panel absorbs sunlight and at dusk this a beautiful illumination occurs. When illuminated, the light passes through a spectrum of six different colors so you have an ever changing spectrum of color. I have my lights floating freely in the pond, but there were nylon lines included if you want to anchor the lights. The Aqua Light Colorflow Solar Ponds Lights are sold in a pack of 2. Of course, I purchased 2 packs because when I find something I like, I go all out. This product would also look great floating in a pool. The other Gardmans product that also has a spectrum of color change at night is the Gemini Solar Colorflow Lights. These unique lights are staked into the ground and give your garden, walkway or landscaping beautiful night-time lighting. The Gemini Solar Colorflow Lighst uses the same solar technology that the Aqua Light Colorflow Solar Pond Light uses. Wow! I love SPRING! Labels: Gardman, pond, pond lights
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Redwood Purple Martin House- CLICK HERE! Heath Redwood Purple Martin House Heath has designed and manufactured the most charming abode for purple martins. This 12-compartment house is constructed of redwood due to it's highly celebrated durability, longevity and insect repelling capacity. Redwood contains a natural preservative (tanic acid) so it does repel insects somewhat and it weathers a little better than other woods. The entrance hole panels on either side are easily opened for watching and studying and nest removal. Each of the 12 5 x 4.5 inch compartments of the redwood house has a separate porch to discourage male martin domination. Attracting purple martins is a very popular hobby. It is estimated that over one million North Americans put up purple martin houses. The house should be placed in the center of an open area. Purple martins usually will not use houses obstructed by trees. The trees should not be taller than the purple martin house itself. Usually, the farther the purple martin house is placed from trees, the more likely you are to attract these beautiful birds. Purple martin houses should be at least 50-60 feet away from trees, 15-25 feet off the ground, and at least 30 feet from human dwelling. Due to the weight of this house, the manufacturer recommends using the Heath Martin House Pole to facilitate raising and lowering of the house. With proper maintenance and colony management, this durable home will keep the martins returning year after year. No assembly required, pole not included Features: Easy access hinged doors for nest checks and nest removal Constructed of durable redwood 5 x 4.5 inch compartments Individual porches with guard rails Insects make up the large bulk of a purple martin's diet and they feed in while they are flying. The purple martin presence creates a barrier of natural insect control in your yard. These swallows (Purple Martins are part of the swallow family) are very active and their metabolism requires the consumption of a large amounts of insects every day. Martins have been estimated to eat over one thousand mosquitoes per day! Happy Birding! -- Labels: Purple Martin Housing
Saturday, March 22, 2008 Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner- CLICK HERE! Even though the Midwest (specifically Michigan) got dumped on last night, the advent of Easter and spring break's throughout the country has gotten "spring" to the forefront of everyone's mind. Even though it is still a bit nippy in our part of the country - the days are longer, the beautiful sun is shining and it seems that everyone's smile is a bit wider. But .. the hardwork of opening your pond is imminent. One product that I really like and has helped things along a bit smoother year after year after year is Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner. Nothing is a miracle chemical in the world of pond maintenance - but Microbe-Lift replenishes winter bacteria loss and accelerates breakdown of organic waste. I like the Microbe brand because it is easy-to-use due to pre-measured packets. The Gallon container treats up to 5,000 gallons and contains eight 2 oz water-soluble packets. According to the manufacturer ECOLOGICAL LABORATORIES - it has numerous benefits:
Basic Application Rates 81 - 200 Gallon Ponds 501 - 1,000 Gallon Ponds 1,001 - 5,000 Gallon Ponds Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner is a Natural Pond & Lagoon Cleaner specifically designed as a seasonal approach to the proper organic balance in ponds. Bioaugmentation is the process of using calculated amounts of correct bacteria to biodegrade the various elements in pond water that create poor water quality problems. All bio-augmentation products work best in well aerated ponds - so make sure that before you treat your pond, that it is well aerated. Topic for our next article!! Happy Easter! Labels: Ecological Laboratories, Pond Care
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 AquaSpherePro Pond Cleaner & Dispensing System- CLICK HERE! Healthy Ponds AquaSpherePRO for Large Ponds is the most cost effective, dependable way to clean, clear ponds. - Manufacturer 10199 pictured here. April showers have arrived in most of the country and for many - that means thinking about opening your pond and finding out what's new in the world of Pond Supplies this year. AquaSpherePRO combines a patented dispensing system with a blend of naturally occurring, beneficial bacteria and enzymes that target excess nutrients through the entire water column. AquaSpherePRO rids the water of excess organic nutrients, reduces the sludge layer, and minimizes offensive odors. This is a must-have for public ponds. PRO formulation is effective in water temperatures between 34° F and 110° F. The AquaSpherePRO can be added to your water feature all season long. Buy 2 AquaSphere Pro's and save $5.00 with Coupon: michbiz Commercial applications for Healthy Ponds AquaSphere Pro include: •Golf Courses •Commercial Real Estate managers •Home Owner Associations and pond owners with larger ponds •Retention Ponds / public utility ponds •Theme Parks and Public Attractions - A must-have •Zoos that have ponds •Parks and Recreation Facilities •Fish Hatcheries Factors that may affect the performance of the Bioverse AquaSphere system •Ponds using aeration systems will see an even greater impact when used in conjunction with Bioverse Healthy Ponds AquaSpherePRO. •Large ponds can be quite irregular in shape. To get the most effective distribution, several smaller dispensers will be better than a single unit. •Ponds having regular turnover, such as those used for regular irrigation purposes, may require more frequent treatment. •Ponds subject to periodic loading of nutrient rich fertilizer runoff, frequent rainstorms, or treatment plant effluent, may require additional AquaSpherePRO dispensers.. •Very shallow ponds may require additional treatments. •Very deep ponds (in excess of 10 feet) may require additional treatment to ensure distribution throughout the entire body of water. •Ponds used in raising aquaculture will typically experience higher nutrient loading. These ponds will require additional treatment. Buy now and save before the pond season is in full gear. Labels: Bioverse AquaSphere Pro
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Butterfly Garden- CLICK HERE! There is nothing as beautiful as butterflies flying by. The key is how to keep them from just flying by. Here is an easy way to attract butterflies to your yard. You will need to design your butterfly garden to attract butterflies by growing nectar producing plants and shrubs. The garden may be large or just plants grown in a container or window box. You can plant a large variety of plants or just a few. These plants include Aster, Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Phlox. Lilac and the Butterfly Bush. Remember, do not use pesticides on these plants - keep your butterflies safe. It is important to provide shelter for the butterflies. The need protection from severe weather and for hibernation. Butterflies will naturally squeeze into narrow slits that nature provides, if available. To assure shelter, you should have a butterfly house like the Audubon Butterfly Shelter shown in the picture. A butterfly house will simulate natural shelter. A butterfly house is a lot like a birdhouse, but it has slits in it. Of course, a source of food is needed. In addition to your nectar providing plants, rotted fruit and nectar are the butterfly's choice of food. The Woodlink Classic Butterfly Feeder is an easy to use butterfly feeder. It has a yellow cover that helps attract butterflies to the multiple feeding stations. There are four wicks that provide butterfly nectar, and four fruit stations that give you space to provide fruit (a banana slice fits well, but any fruit will do). The built-in ant guard helps protect the feeder from pests. It has a nectar capacity of 12 ounces, is dishwasher safe and comes ready to hang. Next, you need water. Butterflies love to drink from mud puddles and obtain mineral and nutrients this way. Sand and pebbles placed in a terracotta flowerpot drip pan or even a shallow pan filled with water can serve as a puddle for butterflies. Butterflies love to bask in the sun and you often see them on rocks with their wings spread. Butterflies will bask in the sun for hours, so add some large flat rocks where your butterflies can sun themselves. Happy Butterfly Watching! Labels: butterfly, butterfly garden, butterfly shelter, buttferfly house
Monday, March 10, 2008 Bogs Seattle Shoe for Women- CLICK HERE! Scroll down to find the Bog's Coupon Code. It's just about time to start working outside - no matter what part of the country you are in - BUT it can still be a bit yucky out there. The term YUCKY is meant to define the muddy, soggy backyards that occur after the last snow melts or the spring rain season is in full gear. Bog's shoewear has long been a staple in outdoor gardening - but I have to hand it to them on the new Bog's Seattle for Women. It is lightweight and easy to slip on. The Seattle from Bogs has a 100% Waterproof upper with a low, slip on construction. It features a 7-9mm removeable contoured sockliner with a non-slip rubber outsole for added security and traction. The upper is snug-fit to keep the wet and cold out. They are rugged, warm, lightweight and waterproof; everything you would want to keep your feet comfortable. Warm means Not Cold and Not Hot - Just Right Bog's Seattle features 100% waterproof protection (as mentioned above) and has the Bogs ThermicFit one-piece inner booty -- which works together with an insulating midsole to provide exceptional warmth, a sock-like fit, and durable shock absorption. Totally seamless comfort. Bogs utilizes flexible, natural rubber to create 100% waterproof protection in any water-bogged situation. More Bogs footwear is here Buy any 2 pairs (or 1 pair that costs greater than $75) and save $5.00 using coupon code: michbiz Labels: Bogs Shoewear
Thursday, March 6, 2008 Environmentally Friendly Bird Feeders- CLICK HERE! There are so many ways to help the environment. You can purchase a fuel-efficient car or even quit driving a car; although neither ones of those may be practical for you. It is easy to turn the heat down a few degrees or turn down your water heater a few degrees to save natural gas consumption. It is so important for everyone to do their part to save the environment! Buying recycled products is one of the easiest ways to protect the environment. Vari-Craft has come up with a whole line of bird feeders made from recycled materials. Using recycled materials saves the trees that would have been used for the lumber and also reuses the recycled plastic milk jugs. The Recycled Plastic Lumber Triple Treat Bird Feeder is really sweet! This squirrel-resistant feeder is environmentally friendly because it is made with recycled plastic lumber(plastic milk jugs) and this give the feeder a new, softer look; in addition to saving our trees. The feeder dispenses sunflower seed, mixed seed, and suet cakes. It is so easy to fill with seeds - just lift the top. It is attractive and practical, holding approximately 2 lbs. of seed and 1 seed cake and comes with a hanging chain. In addition to all this it is made in the U.S.A ! The EZ Clean Recycled Plastic Lumber Feeder with Green Seed Ports is another environment saving bird feeder . This feeder is available in two different types - either nyjer or sunflower seed. It is constructed of "Recycled Plastic Lumber" (plastic milk jugs) that again gives the ordinary tube feeder a new, softer look. It has 4 ports and will hold 2 pounds of nyjer or sunflower seed. It also features the new E-Z clean snap out base that requires no tools. The base just snaps out for easy cleaning of the feeder. Also made in the USA. Make sure to purchase an environmentally friendly bird feeder - make your backyard birds happy and the environment happy! Labels: bird feeder, EZ clean, recycle, Vari-Craft
Saturday, March 1, 2008 Disney Garden Statue Sale- CLICK HERE!
Quick note to let you know that The Disney Shop is having a huge sale -
CLICK HERE to get the coupons for the Disney Shop Fantasia Disney Garden Statue Collection Bring the magic of ''Fantasia'' to your home with this collection of your favorite characters from the Disney classic. Brooms Bucket Brigade Disney Garden Statue Make It Special -- Gift It! Sorcerer Mickey Disney Garden Statue Dancing Mushrooms Disney Garden Statue Dew Drop Fairy Disney Garden Statue Chernabog Disney Garden Statue Mickey Mouse Garden Plant Stand Show off your plants with our elegant stand starring Mickey. Imported. Ceramic/metal 12'' H x 11 1/2'' diameter Part of the Mickey Mouse Disney Outdoor Decor Collection Click here for Disney Shop Coupons Labels: Disney Outdoor Decor
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