Don’t skimp on pond tubing.

This is one part of your pond that can cause alot of problems is you don’t buy quality materials.  Lees, Laguna and Cal Pump all make quality tubing to use specifically for your pond.

Strong and durable non-kink tubing will not collapse due to back-pressure or reasonable weight from gravel or cover material. The black color on true pond tubing inhibits algae formation and is hard to see once installed.

Black Pond Tubing 10 ft. x 1.5 in. Cal Pump 1.5 inch x 10 feet Kink-free black

Lees Black Pond Tubing Pond Tubing – Resistant to ultra-violet rays.

Non-Kink Pond Tubing 3/4 x 10 ft. To install pumps to filters skimmers spitters and other accessories.

SMOOTH inside and outside. Flexible black PVC hose resists kinking, is fish safe and some what flexible. Flex PVC is ideal for plumbing filtration system and running underground. Can be glued to PVC fittings and bulkheads connecting skimmer or pond to pumps and other filtering equipment.

• Use coupon: freeship (orders > $60) – or use coupon: newpet (orders > $100)
• Use Google Checkout (orders > $100 and save additional $10)
• Quantity discounts on all products
• Don’t forget that you can TRIPLE-DIP (use all combinations that apply to your order)

Pictured to the right is the Enviro-Log – an environmentally friendly recycled Firelog.

Happy shopping – and don’t forget to visit our other stores today (same coupons apply)

• BackyardStyle Gardeners Gifts
• Pet Lover Gifts at GregRobert
• RabbitMart Rabbit Supplies
• Wild Bird Lover Gifts at Rachels Robin
• Horse Lover Gifts
• Gifts for Home & Farm

Bonide Household Insect Control is intended to be used in and around residences and their immediate surroundings such as (but not limited to): apartments, atriums, attics, automobiles, basements, bathrooms, boats, cabins, campers, carports, cat sleeping quarters, clothes storage, condominiums, decks, dens, driveways, garages, gazebos, homes, kitchens, lanais, living rooms, parlors, patios, pet sleeping areas, play rooms, porches, recreational vehicles, rooms, solariums, storage areas, sun rooms, utility rooms and verandahs. This product is not to be used in commercial food handling areas.

We think that she was bit by a brown recluse spider that was brought back in luggage from a vacation in the southwest – but since the insect was not found, we cannot be sure what it was.

It is a good time of the year to be aware of insects in the home, because many are trying to find shelter from the cold. Bonide’s established product can be used for the following:

• Ants: Spray around ant trails, doors and windows and other places where ants enter the house.
• Carpenter Ants: For control, locate and treat nests and surrounding areas. Apply around doors, windows and other places where ants enter premises and where they crawl and hide. Spray into infested wood through existing openings.
• Fleas on Surfaces: Remove pet bedding and destroy or clean thoroughly. Spray pet resting quarters. Adult fleas and larvae contacted by spray will be killed. Put fresh bedding down once spray has dried. Do not spray animals directly. For best results, pet should be treated with an appropriate flea control product registered for use on pets before allowing them to return to the treated area. Spray rugs and carpets where infestations are bad. Delicate fabrics should be tested for staining in an inconspicuous area prior to use.
• Spiders: Apply along and behind baseboards, to window and doorframes, corners, pipes, storage localities, attics, crawl spaces and other areas over which these pests may crawl.
• Centipedes, Ground Beetles, Pillbugs, Sowbugs, and Scorpions: Apply around doors and windows and other places where these pests may enter premises. Treat baseboards, storage areas and other locations where these pests are found.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Disposal: Do not reuse empty container. Wrap container with several layers of newspaper and discard in trash.

One of my favorite fire pits for enjoying the cool fall nights is the Round Bravo Backyard Fire Pit by Cobraco.  This stylish fire pit has a cover that helps to keep your friends and family safe while enjoying the warmth of the fire.  Remove the top to enjoy roasting marshmallows and more, while staying warm.  The mesh screen provides great ventilation and makes cleaning the fire pit easy.  The fire pit has a black finish that is durable and will last for many years to come.  Place a bench, deck chairs, or even tree stumps around this fire pit and enjoy!

For an elegant and classic look,  the Newport Outdoor Fire Bowl is a durable fire bowl that is sure to last you many years.  This fire bowl looks great on a deck surrounded by your patio chairs.  Use it to keep you and your family warm while having a conversation or an outdoor meal.  This fire bowl runs on gas and has a push button ignition that makes it easy to ignite.  It also is made of fire proof materials that are fire safe.  Your family won’t want to go inside when this fire bowl is blazing.

Adding a fire pit to your outdoor living space, will not only add character and charm to your patio or deck, but it will keep your family warm on those cool fall nights or anytime time you need some outdoor heating.  You are sure to find several uses for your fire pit and will get many years of enjoyment.

1.  Use a garden cart to help make your clean-up go much easier and quicker.  With the use of a garden cart like the Roughneck Lawn Cart, you can pile in leaves, sticks, grass clippings, and more.  In addition to these uses, you will find a garden cart very handy and convenient for a number of uses all throughout the year.

2.  For leaf clean-up use a variety of leaf rakes and brushes to help speed up the cleaning.  A large leaf rake is ideal for scooping up a large number of leaves at one time.  A smaller leaf rake is great for getting into tight spaces and removing leaves from scrubs and plantings.  For your patio or deck area, use a broom to quickly remove leaves.

3.  Remove your dead annuals and plantings.  If you have any dead annuals or plantings, now is a great time to remove them to keep your garden’s appearance looking neat and healthy.  A great tool to use is the Garden Rocker Stool by Vertex.  This rocking stool makes pulling out dead plants, weeds, and other planting much easier on you and your back

4.  Cover up your roses.  When the weather turns colder, your roses will need protection from cold temperatures and snow to survive through the winter.  Use mulch to cover up the root ball or a pail, such as the Duraflex Rubber Pail, to cover up the entire rose plant.

5.  Store or cover your patio furniture.  A furniture cover is an easy way to protect your furniture during the winter and keep it looking good for the upcoming spring and summer.  The Patio Table & Chairs Cover by Vertex International makes covering your furniture easy and quick.  This cover is very durable and made of material that resists mildew and cracking.

These simple steps taken now will make your yard and patio clean-up much easier in the spring.  For a great variety of yard clean-up items, check out Backyard Style.