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Each year, The joe gardener® Company
spends countless hours scouring the country looking for The Coolest
Garden Gear and Gadgets for the New Year to reveal at the largest
national garden and flower shows. Those that are selected are awarded
the distinction as THE BEST OF THE MUST-HAVES. These products aren’t
just “good enough.” They’re the best, most unique, highest quality
gardening products we feel gardeners should own.
The Best of the Must-haves for 2009 will be revealed at the Philadelphia Home Show on January 16 and in other cities across the country. See Joe's shedule here.
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See 2008 selections
Garden Gate Magazine reviews 5 of last year's selections.
About our Sponsor-The Mulch & Soil Council
 In
2004 the mulch & soil industry adopted standards prohibiting the
use of CCA-treated wood in all consumer mulch and soil products. The Mulch & Soil Council®
also developed a product certification program to help consumers
identify mulches and soils that comply with industry standards and
contain no CCA-treated wood.
MSC supports and encourages wood recycling as an environmentally
friendly practice when it is done correctly. However, removal of all
CCA-treated wood and other potential contaminants must be a required
part of responsible wood recycling.
Certified mulches and soils can be found at major retailers and
garden centers across the country. They are identified by the MSC
Certification Logo on the package.
 Espoma All Natural Weed Preventer
This eco-friendly corn gluten based weed blocker disperses easily in a drop or broadcast spreader and adds nitrogen to the soil,
naturally greening your lawn and preventing weeds! Prices vary by
region, around $40 at independent garden centers. Find a store at www.espoma.com
CobraHead®
The CobraHead is the king of the hill as far as we’re concerned when it comes to the best tool for getting out those deep tap-rooted weeds. This tool feels great in your hand, is fun to use and is even designed for precision weeding around tender plants.
$24.95 short handle $59.95 long handle www.cobrahead.com
Black & Decker 36V String Trimmer
Finally, a rechargeable, battery operated string trimmer with the power
of a professional gasoline-style model but without all the air and
noise pollution that goes with it. No more excuses about waiting for
power. It’s all here and more. $249.00 exclusively at Home Depot
 Kombi
This IS the shovel with “attitude” as the Kombi folks say and we must agree! Part shovel, cultivator, edger and weeder, this
tool has a lot of uses. There are six styles, from the Kombi Pro down
to the Kombi Trowel. To have this tool in your arsenal is to love it!
$8-50 www.kombigardentool.com
 GreenJeans™
Protective chaps that are tough enough for even the most demanding
gardeners and landscapers, water and wind resistant, easy on and off,
non-binding straps, padding where you need it and wash ability keeps
GreenJeans working well and looking great for season after season. $50 www.muscleandarmfarm.com
 Scotts® Turf Builder® EdgeGuard® DLX Broadcast Spreader
Keeping chemical products on target is important and made much easier
with Scotts® Exclusive EdgeGuard® Technology. This patented feature
blocks off the right side of the spreader pattern to prevent fertilizer
or seed from spreading where it is not intended. At the same time, it
adjusts flow rate to ensure even application while saving time and
money. $49.99, mini $27.99
Available at home centers and lawn and garden retailers
 Dual-Flo®
The Dual-Flo is a sturdy hose end nozzle that can deliver a soft stream
of water, suitable for gently filling containers or watering tender
plants directly. But with one easy twist of a side-mounted knob, it
instantly redirects the water into a high- pressure flow, strong enough
to clean even the most stubborn mud off a driveway. XL $17.50 Pro
$24.50 www.choiceproductsinc.com
 The Landscape Glove by West County Gardener
The snug yet comfortable fit, the stylish design and attractive colors
really make wearing these tough duty garden gloves something to look
forward to. And with the new eco-friendly design, each pair keeps one
8 oz. plastic bottle from the landfill. $20 Find a store at www.westcountygardener.com
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