Lawn and Garden Reviews

As the other review also states, this is incorrectly described. It is an 11 watt fixture, and cannot handle a 18W bulb. I informed Amazon of this 2 months ago, and apparently it is not being corrected.

I ordered 3 of these lights, all 3 came with 11 watt bulbs not 18

This is a very nice product for its intended use (albeit one that is rather similar to many others marketed elsewhere). However, please bear in mind a couple of subtleties that may not be obvious from the item description:

(1) The length of the hose is measured at its theoretically full extension. However, the hose never actually reaches this full extension because of elastic resistance (i.e. the very same "spring" effect which is the reason you presumably bought the hose) and torsion along the length of the hose as it is stretched. My experience is that you lose approximately 25% of the hose's length to these two effects. The only way to beat this is by making sure that the hose's rated length is that much LONGER than you need.

(2) Make sure that you have the appropriate adapter permitting you to attach the hose to your faucet. Designer faucets, faucets with hose attachments, imported faucets, and outdoor faucets all may have trouble working with this hose out of the box.

I was brousing through Amazon.com a few weeks ago and noticed the SpringHose. I had seen them
in stores, and really liked the idea and convenience of this product. Upon further review and price
comparison on Quality, amazon.com has the most competitive price available for this product.
Considering it is a North American made product, I love that I can rely on its lifetime warranty. I
have enjoyed the many conveniences this product has brought, not only to my garden but for
washing my car as well.
Many thanks, I Give full marks for the SpringHose!!!!!!! The convenience of the 25'er for my patio was well worth the extra purchase. I found the 50'er a little too long for small patio use.
W.M.

The Seymour 18" Machete is a necessity for anyone clearing serious foilage. I am clearing about 1/2 acre of small trees, tall grasses, & creepy-crawly vines that encroached on the edges of my property. I was using a 2 cyl. gas-powered trimmer w/ an 8" metal blade, a 21-inch Bow saw, & a serrated shears, but I started making much faster progress when my Seymour Machete arrived from Amazon.com. Only the machete lets you use the weight of your whole body in chopping & hacking, thus sparring the wrist & hand muscles so you don't tire out as fast. The blade arrives sharp & the tool is well-balanced in your hand, and symmetrical, so you can switch from L to R hand w/o problems. Neither my local garden center, nor Home Depot sells machetes, so I was happy to be able to order one from Amazon.com. If I had any criticism of the Seymour 18" model at all, it would be that the wood handle could be made slightly larger, as I wear a very thick work glove when chopping, thus making the handle a slightly snug fit in my hand. Chopping tip: when hacking off tree branches of greater than 3/8" in diameter, chop at an angle, not on the perpendicular, for an easier cut.

At first I was skeptical about this knife because of the price. Until I got it I was suprised. It is very big and sharp. It is great for cutting down small trees and brush. It cuts through branches extremely fast! Great for safaris.

I found this trimmer to be very easy to start,however the weight balance of the unit seems to be difficult to distribute the weight forward thus making it easier to hold the unit.I got a little arm weary after about 15 mins.

I purchased this trimmer to replace my electric trimmer that was falling apart. The directions are straight-forward, and assembly was simple. Starting the trimmer for the first time took several tries, but eventually fired right up.
Moving from an electric trimmer to a gas trimmer is quite a change. The Troy-Bilt has dual-trimmer ends, and rotates much faster. It weighs quite a bit more than the electric, naturally, which is really the only downfall, outside of the edge guide. The edge guide is a bit awkward, since it is a rotating wheel. It is a bit bulky and makes it hard to judge the true length of the strings.
Overall, especially for the price, you can't beat this trimmer. I would recommend it to anyone with a moderate sized yard.

As a Plant Science professsional, knowing soil moisture is very important to me working with turf, landscapes,etc. This "probe" is very handy and helpful in my work. It does basically measure "conductivity," so you have to keep this in mind when using it, but it is well made and does the job nicely. The price has increased a bit since I last bought one, but so has everything else.

Yup, it's that time of the year, the leaves are falling down this wounderfull rake gets the job done. This rake works like a charm, gets all the leaves in one sweep, large frame, it will last forever, a must have for the fall time.

Thank You
Tommy Rieta

I just picked one of these up at Home Depot for $37, and that's their regular price! Don't pay over $100 for this, as it is here. It is a very nice cart, though -- quite stable and handy, although the wheels are somewhat cheap looking (hard plastic, not rubber). I don't think the wheels are a real drawback, though...they get the job done.

The only knock on this product of which I can think is that it extends too easily. It's hard to get the clamp tight enough so that when cutting the pole won't keep extending. The blade cuts beautifully and easily. This item would have been worth the money at a significantly higher price point.

This item is deceiving in the initial picture because they have it filled with red liquid, so it appears to be red glass. That was the reason I purchased it. I was sorely disappointed to find it was, in fact, made of CLEAR glass.
Also, the bottom is a bit difficult to attach properly as it wants to move about durring the process, leaking a lot of the liquid hummingbird food. Another disappointment.
I would suggest a different feeder for your purchase.

This feeder is not the easiest to open, clean and refill, but it's not the most difficult, either (tip upside-down and unscrew). It's sturdy and holds up to wind and the occasional Gila woodpecker hanging from the base and stealing nectar. It's handsome and fits in well with my rustic minimalist decor-- not gaudy or tacky.

Keep in mind that it will take longer for hummers to find this feeder -because there is barely any red on it- unless you add red food coloring to your sugar water, which I refuse to do (it's not any better for the little guys than it is for us to eat). Be sure to locate it near hummer flowers or employ another strategy until the hummers find it. Overall, though, it's a great feeder.

I have to agree with previous reviewwers comments about the selection of herbs in this kit. I would have preferred parsley, thyme and rosemary to some of the herbs in the kit. Two types of basil is just overkill when there is a separate basil kit.

With that said, the green basil grows really fast. It was ready to harvest within three weeks. The chives are the most delicate -- they dislodge and curl back into the sponge. After a month of growing, I have two thin sporuts, not even enough for one potato. My biggest disappointment was the cilantro -- mine never sprouted. I called the company and they are shipping me a replacement soon. Apparently, there have been a lot of issues with the cilantro, but they've been resolved.

I can't wait for the new herb varieties to arrive in September. I will be experimenting by mixing herbs from the various kits to get the combination I want.

If you've ever tried to grow herbs indoors and not been happy with the results, this is the product for you. It's very easy to take care of and the instructions are detailed and easy to understand. No dirt, no bugs and no chance of overwatering -- this is a great product.

Well, this is the kit I tried first, and the back row of plants & center front are doing the best. Both basils shoot right out of their pods. The Dill and Cilantro are growing tall, and there is lots of mint, but it is tiny. The chives are looped back into the sponge & have yet to try to stand up straight, and the Oregano is sprouting within the sponge, but has yet to come out of hiding. And this is at the beginning of week 2. I believe I could probably harvest a little basil at the end of week 3.

The big question is, where is the Parsley? People have suggested they substitute Parsley for Oregano. I'd rather they replace the Red Rubin basil. I have recipes with oregano, but none specifically calling for purple basil. However, I never tasted the stuff, so I may change my mind once I do. Hopefully they included it becase of taste and not for looks.

This is an easy, low maintenence kit. You only have to refil the water bowl when the water gets low & add 2 nutrient tablets every 2 weeks. It comes with 2 starter nutrients, 2 sprouting nutrients & 12 regular nutrient tablets They ask you to place the pods in the order they came in the box. Possibly because of slightly variable light levels. The light is on 17 hours and it only waters when the light is on for this setting.

Parsley will be part of both the Italian & French herb kits that will be available in September.