Flower Gardening

Because of their long shelf life, these Maxell all-alkaline batteries are perfect for flashlights, smoke detectors, weather radios or other devices that get used only occasionally. They're equally reliable in clocks and television remotes, where long life is desirable. And best of all, they're manufactured without mercury, cadmium or other heavy metals that damage the environment.

Thousands of commercial growers use Serenade® Garden Disease Control to control foliar diseases, because it's so safe you can spray and harvest the same day. OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) listed, Serenade® Garden Disease Control contains Bacillus subtilis, a soil-dwelling bacterium that controls leaf blight, black mold, powdery mildew and many other diseases.

It's an insecticide, a fungicide, and a miticide-and it's all-organic! Made from the oil of the neem seed, Rose Rx wards off virtually every known pest, from spider mites, whiteflies and Japanese beetles to black spot and powdery mildew. It works for all flowers and ornamentals, and is safe for houseplants and food crops too.

When it comes to strength and convenience, no imitation can compare with Velcro self-gripping tape. And we've discovered it's perfect to use as plant ties-soft enough to coddle the most delicate flower stems, yet strong enough to hold heavy tomato plants and secure vines to a trellis.

This marking pen is a great companion for any zinc-plated or steel plant marker. The fiber tip is better than the felt tip found on other markers because it won't "mush-up" with use.

This is our favorite hose-end sprayer for applying water-soluble fertilizers. Unlike other sprayers that use a syphon tube, ours works by continuously diluting the contents of the bottle, which ensures a consistent application of fertilizer.

Why throw out the soil in last year's containers? Our Booster Mix replaces the nutrients that the plants used up, so this year's plants get a fresh start. One bag is enough to revitalize 112 qts. of soil—at big savings for you! This potent, all-organic formula includes a complete diet of nutrients and trace elements to keep plants lush and healthy.

It's an insecticide, a fungicide, and a miticide-and it's all-organic! Made from the oil of the neem seed, Rose Rx wards off virtually every known pest, from spider mites, whiteflies and Japanese beetles to black spot and powdery mildew. It works for all flowers and ornamentals, and is safe for houseplants and food crops too.

This is our favorite hose-end sprayer for applying water-soluble fertilizers. Unlike other sprayers that use a syphon tube, ours works by continuously diluting the contents of the bottle, which ensures a consistent application of fertilizer.

These are our most popular plant supports. The ingenious design will support almost any annual or perennial, from asters to zinnias. You can link together as many stakes as you need, and they can be easily moved or adjusted as the season progresses.

Summer squash, pole beans, sweet peas or morning glories—if it's a climber, it will love this willow teepee. The sturdy, accordion-style design opens up into a three-sided trellis that's approximately 4½ ft. high. Two sides are attached; and the third is secured with four black wire ties (included).

These heavy-duty supports can handle heavy loads, even mature peonies. They have longer legs and sturdier construction than any other support on the market! Place early in the season so flowers can grow through the grid.

These supports will keep all your flowers standing tall, and help you create your most coordinated, best-looking garden ever. Their dark-green color blends into the foliage, so your blossoms take center stage. At these low prices, you can afford a support for every plant!

Choose from two types of support rings to keep your plants standing tall:

Our Mini Rings are great for snapdragons, campanulas, and weak-stemmed flowers, such as larkspur and bachelor's buttons. Set of five.

The double-ring design of our Support Rings provides sturdy support for lilies, foxgloves, asters and tall annuals. Set of three.

These supports will keep all your flowers standing tall, and help you create your most coordinated, best-looking garden ever. Their dark-green color blends into the foliage, so your blossoms take center stage. At these low prices, you can afford a support for every plant!

When it comes to strength and convenience, no imitation can compare with Velcro self-gripping tape. And we've discovered it's perfect to use as plant ties-soft enough to coddle the most delicate flower stems, yet strong enough to hold heavy tomato plants and secure vines to a trellis.

Use these rings for long-stemmed flowers, such as lilies or alliums. The ring opens and closes, so you can add support any time during the season without damaging stems.

Ideal for gladiolus, irises, zinnias, dahlias and foxgloves, these supports keep individual flower stalks upright.

Designed specifically for cutting gardens and mass annual plantings, these grids are just right for gladiolus, dahlias and lilies. 5" x 4½ " openings give plants room to move while four 29-in. legs anchor grid firmly in place, letting flowers grow right through. The grid provides uncompromising support, even in heavy wind and rain.

There's no reason why tree stakes have to be homely. This lovely, wrought-iron stake is adorned with a classical basket design and finial, so you won't mind looking at it all summer—even in the front yard.

The arms of these Y-shaped flower stakes can be bent for custom support and moved easily as new flowers come into bloom.

These durable markers are neat-looking, last for years, and really stay put. Standard Markers have galvanized wire legs and etched-zinc nameplates for recording variety names, sources and planting dates.

These handsome markers let you record variety names and planting dates, and keep you from digging up plants by mistake. They're easy to engrave with an ordinary ballpoint pen and look great in the garden, taking on a classic verdigris patina over time.

As your perennial garden evolves, it can be hard to remember which plant is which. These durable markers record variety names and planting dates, and keep you from digging up plants by mistake. Slim and unobtrusive, they virtually disappear in the foliage yet there's plenty of room to write on the nameplate.

This marking pen is a great companion for any zinc-plated or steel plant marker. The fiber tip is better than the felt tip found on other markers because it won't "mush-up" with use.

These durable markers are neat-looking, last for years, and really stay put. Standard Markers have galvanized wire legs and etched-zinc nameplates for recording variety names, sources and planting dates. The marking pen is a great companion for any zinc-plated or steel plant marker. The fiber tip is better than the felt tip found on other markers because it won't "mush-up" with use.

These durable plant markers are neat-looking, last for years, and really stay put. They have galvanized wire legs and etched-zinc nameplates for recording variety names, sources and planting dates.

This unique, half-round trellis will rise to your landscaping challenges. Grow vines over it to cover an unsightly pipe, frame your windowbox to support climbing plants, or join two sections to encircle a mailbox or a birdhouse post.

These supports will keep all your flowers standing tall, and help you create your most coordinated, best-looking garden ever. Their dark-green color blends into the foliage, so your blossoms take center stage. At these low prices, you can afford a support for every plant!

#2 Bamboo Use these three-foot canes as plant stakes and markers, or as supports for row covers and potted plants.

#4 Bamboo An all-purpose size, good for bean teepees and A-frames, trellises, pea fences, and as rails in decorative fencing.

#6 Bamboo Similar to #4, but in a seven-foot length for taller plant supports, longer rails, and privacy fences. ($10 additional shipping.)

#8 Bamboo These stout poles make a bold decorative statement, and are strong enough to use as fence posts, arches or garden gates.