Exclusive Line’s Success Spurs New ProductsWILMINGTON, Del. — DuPont™ Garden Products continues to lead the way in helping gardeners maintain the health of their plantings, and fully enjoy a beautiful and bountiful yard and garden, with the expansion of its successful line of gardening products. New are the Frost Blanket, Seed Germination Blanket, and Biodegradable Stakes. These products are now available exclusively at Lowe’s.

“Since the Spring 2002 launch of the DuPont™ Garden Products line, we have been extremely pleased with the demand for our products,” said Carrie Dobbs, U.S. segment leader for DuPont Garden Products. “It is with much anticipation and confidence that we are offering an expanded line of environmentally-friendly products to gardeners nationwide.”

Spring brings many changes; unfortunately, springtime is also a moody season, with wide temperature swings from dusk to dawn and back again. The new DuPont™ Garden Products Frost Blanket is a cost-effective, reusable fabric that helps reduce potential frost damage to delicate plants. The Frost Blanket protects plants from cold temperatures, wind and sun scald, as well as creating a greenhouse effect by increasing daytime temperatures and moderating nighttime temperatures.

And what good are beautiful plantings without the rich lushness of healthy lawn? The Seed Germination Blanket is a 100 percent weed-free product and a versatile top-performing aid in growing a choice of grass varieties. Homeowners and landscapers now have a superior alternative to traditional straw-laying methods. This photodegradable and biodegradable blanket has excellent erosion control by helping keep soil in place.

The new Biodegradable Stakes can easily be the landscaper and home gardener’s best friend, or at least that extra pair of hands. Each Biodegradable Stake acts as an environmentally-friendly anchor; ideal for securing Seed Germination Blankets and other gardening fabrics.

In addition to the newest offerings, gardeners can continue to look for the entire DuPont™ Garden Products line to help make lawn care and gardening easier and more enjoyable:

Weed Control Fabric—Ideal for use in landscape beds and under decks, this innovative material helps effectively controls most weeds, and promotes healthier plants, as air and water are able to reach plant roots. The fabric’s durable design makes it longer-lasting and it is guaranteed to last up to 15 years when properly installed and covered with three to four inches of mulch.
Deer Netting and Bird Netting—These specifically engineered netting products discourage unwanted birds and deer from eating delicate plants, shrubs and berries.
For more information about DuPont Garden Products, call 1-800-448-9835.

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