Think you’ve seen everything when it comes to new garden gadgets? Whether you’re a gardening novice or an expert green thumb, here are some neat new picks for that might come in handy for the next growing season:
The Genus™ bypass pruners are a great tool for any Scout-turned-gardener – or any outdoor lover with a desire to always be prepared!
Photo Credit: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
Go, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty. A motion-activated burst of ultrasonic sound from the CatStop® keeps cats out of your garden safely and efficiently.
Photo Credit: Contech Electronics, Inc.
The Genus™
Now here’s a type of Leatherman® you’ve never seen before: stainless steel bypass pruners with a rotating handle that stores a set of tools. Just push a button and flip the handle around, and your pruners suddenly reveal a Phillips screwdriver, a fine-edged knife, sprinkler head adjustment tool/flat screwdriver, a diamond-coated file and a serious saw. Other features include an open-end adjustment wrench and soft-wire cutters. (They’re pruners with an attitude…oh, and a bottle opener.) For more information, visit the Leatherman website.
CatStop®
Have you had it with stray or neighbor cats roaming around your yard, hanging in your flower beds or using your child’s sandbox for things other than building sand castles? Before you release the hounds, here’s a product you might want to try: CatStop® is an automatic cat deterrent designed to safely keep felines out of your garden. When cats come within range, the product sends out a motion-activated burst of ultrasonic sound that humans can’t hear, startling cats and running them off (perhaps to tell other cats). Installation is reportedly as easy as just placing it the garden. CatStop monitors an area of up to 280 square feet and operates on a 9-volt battery. (And when the cats are away, the homeowners can play!) For more information, visit the Contech website.
Folding Cart
This may be the ultimate way to haul your garden stuff around the yard. The Bully Fold-Flat Garden Cart does the work of a wheel barrow, tub cart, wooden cart and a dolly. It’s made of rustproof material, has an ergonomic design, and its inside dimensions are 40 inches long, 21 inches wide and 12 inches deep. As its name suggests, the cart folds flat so it doesn’t take much room when storing or transporting. It only weighs 49 pounds but can carry 400. (So it’s a Bully you can easily handle...and it won’t take your lunch money.) For more information, visit the Yardiac website
Cast Iron Fire Pit
You can still enjoy your back yard on those chilly nights…if you use this body warmer. The Garden Treasures 30-Inch, Cast Iron Fire Pit will warm a 360-degree area for hours (or as long as you keep it fired up). Made of solid cast iron, the quick-to-assemble product comes with a safety fire screen and a handy ash tray for easy cleaning. A poker and log grate are included, and a PVC cover shields the pit from bad weather. (S’mores overlooking the roses, anyone?) The fire pit is available a most home improvement centers.
