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COWPOTS Three generations of dairy farmers are behind CowPots. At Freund’s Farm Inc.—part of the coop for Cabot cheese—pretty much everything they do is sustainable: no-till corn fields, solar energy, recycled water and eco-friendly management plans. CowPots are American made, biodegradable, plastic-free, seed starting pots using composted cow manure. Put the entire potted plant in the ground, and CowPots break down in the first growing season, adding value to gardens just like manure. Plants suffer no transplant shock and establish themselves immediately. Tender, young roots easily penetrate the sides and bottoms of CowPots, and secondary root development throughout the pot grow into dense, healthy root systems. www.cowpots.com
S U STA I N A B L E P R O D U C TS FROM BATTERY-POWERED EQUIPMENT TO BIODEGRADABLE POTS, HERE IS OUR CURATED LIST OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE BOTH ECO-FRIENDLY AND EFFECTIVE
ECOMIGHT WEED KILLER All of the strength of a weed killer, with none of the guilt—that’s the company motto. Not only is EcoMIGHT non-toxic and organic, but it has been tested time and again on common, invasive and nearly impossible-to-control weed growth. EcoMIGHT is a systemic, killing weeds all the way to the roots. That’s why professional landscaping companies, parks, exclusive golf clubs, municipalities and school districts around the country are using EcoMIGHT. There is no re-entry period, so the area is safe for pets and kids immediately after application. Customers are not only satisfied with the results, but many have become passionate advocates. www.ecomight.com
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TREEDIAPER Based in Virginia, the TreeDiaper is a patented technology—similar to a baby diaper—with a big capacity for holding water. TreeDiaper cuts down on watering and labor costs by keeping plants moist for weeks at a time. While the water release rate varies depending upon temperature, sunlight, air flow and humidity, in one test, the TreeDiaper mat continued to release water for a full two months. The mat recharges after rainfall or irrigation, then slowly releases the water. Installed on top of the soil and under a layer of mulch, the TreeDiaper also serves as weed control, root protection and soil erosion protection. The product works for all types of soils (from sand to clay), and when used properly, it promotes healthy outward root growth that facilitates establishment of newly planted trees and shrubs and enhances long-term health. www.treediaper.com
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