“. . . washes better than your jeans.”

    Jellybean™ rugs with bright colors and fun designs are the most unique accent rug for outdoors or indoors, and they are machine washable.  Made from 35% recycled post-consumer PET plastic, a Jellybean rug is very durable and does not fade or mildew.  It has a special twisted hook construction which keeps the yarn from picking and pulling.  The yarn is solution dyed and a special non-woven porous backing lets water weep through so it will dry outdoors and not mildew.  Even after 10 to 20 washings, they still look great!

Designs range from Garden & Nature, Kitchen, Waterfront, Animals, and Seasonal.  All rugs are 22” X 34” and are just the right accent for patios, decks, by the pool, in kitchens, doorways, or any room in the house.  Buy one for yourself and one for a gift.  Jellybean™ rugs are part of the fastest growing category of products, functional gifts.  You’ll love how they look!  

New Jellybean™ Accent Rugs

   Tula hats are handwoven hats made in a traditional manner from palm grown in Mexico. Designed by Alice Eschelmann, Tula hats are affordable, easy to wear, durable, protect the skin, and look good!  They are a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and adventurers.

    We offer many styles including Mens, Womens, and Unisex styles, Western, Casual Elegance, Ranch, Alpine, Outback and Rodeo.

    All come with a leather chin strap which can be worn when windy conditions exist or pulled up snug on the brim to keep the strap out of the way.  They have been tested for UV radiation blockage and given the highest rating, 50+. Try one on today!  

Tula Hats for Men and Women

New Onyx Clever Clean®

Birdfeeder from DrollYankees

     It is so easy to keep this birdfeeder clean! With the new Onyx Clever Clean® twist and release birdfeeder from Droll Yankees,  a simple twist of the wrist removes the base so that debris and chaff can be cleaned for a clean fresh fill every time. Help prevent the growth of mold toxins that are harmful to the birds with the new Onyx feeder.  The name is derived from the shiny deep black, powder coated metal parts that surround the seed ports, top, and bottom.  The new Comfort Perches also attract more birds. The perches are designed with a two position circular ring with a chrome inner bar which allows the birds to perch comfortably from any position.  Seed ports are staggered along the tube to allow better feeding and easier cleaning with the Droll Yankees Feeder Brush.  The Onyx feeder is available for Sunflower/Mixed Seed or Nyjer Thistle in 12” and 18” lengths.

Plantscape's Picks

    Looking for a great new product or a great plant that is underused?  We have suggestions for plants and products that we think you would enjoy in your garden or landscape.  We will update this page regularly with our recommendations.  Come see us for more information!

New Product:  Actinovate® Organic Fungicide
     Fungus diseases are always prevalent on plants and lawns at this time of year in southern Illinois, especially this year with all the rain we have had this season.  A new product is now available at Plantscape for help in controlling certain fungus diseases, and it is organic.  Actinovate® for Lawn and Garden is a high concentration of a patented beneficial bacterium on a 100% water soluble powder which will effectively control root rots, crown rot, damping off, and other root decay fungi such as Pythium, Phytophthora, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, and Verticillium. It is also effective for the suppression/control of foliar fungus like powdery mildew and grey mold (Botrytis) which causes flower buds to turn brown before opening and strawberries to rot.  It fights Brownpatch and  Dollarspotn turf as well.  

When soil drenched, the bacteria grow around the root system or when sprayed on foliage, they grow on the leaves of the plant, to protect plants and lawns.  Actinovate can be used on all vegetables, fruits, and nuts, as well as annual and perennial flowers, roses, houseplants, trees, shrubs, and lawns.  It is great for herbs and hydroponics as well. Because it is organic, it can be applied up to and including the day of harvest.

     Use Actinovate as a soil drench watered into the soil for root damaging diseases or as a spray for leaf diseases.  It is a 100% water soluble powder that can be applied through a hose-end sprayer, watering can or pump sprayer. It does not require continuous mixing to keep suspended in a solution and is compatible with other pesticides. 1-2 teaspoons per 2 gallons of water is all it takes to make a solution, and one cup of solution will treat one 6” pot or 1 gallon per 200 sq. ft. of lawn.  Reapply every 7 days for foliar sprays and every 2-12 weeks as needed for a soil drench. Actinovate® is OMRI listed for certified organic growers.

Plant Native Shrubs

   Plants that naturally grow in an area are better acclimated to the conditions and climate of that area and require less maintenance.  Plantscape offers a selection of native trees, shrubs, and perennials that are interesting in flower and foliage as well as being notable for their drought resistance and easy maintenance.  In addition they are better suited for growing in problem areas, and their deep roots help stabilize the soil.  Native plants are also useful for reducing pollution, controlling erosion and loss of top soil, and preventing siltation of streams, rivers, and lakes. By planting native species of plants we can help maintain a rich diversity of many species including microbes, insects, plants, birds, and other animals.

  Plantscape is doing their part to help retain the attractive biodiversity by offering a large selection of native plants. They can be arranged in formally designed gardens or planted into a more natural meadow-like setting. Native landscaping is also a tool for sustainable urban development, is a means for reintroducing the natural heritage of an area, and helps to connect people to the natural world and promote a conservation culture. Listed here are some of the native shrubs now available that can be planted in the landscape just as you would other plant species:

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis ) - pincushion-like white flowers in June, seedheads persist in winter; 5-10’ tall and 4-8’ wide; attractive to bees and butterflies; grows in wet, open areas, along ponds and streams.

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) – tiny greenish-yellow flowers in early spring; 6-12’ tall & wide; host for spicebush swallowtail butterfly caterpillar

Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) – blue-black berries are a valuable resource for birds; white flowers; grows 8’ tall

Bracted Viburnum (Viburnum bracteatum) – dense, rounded habit; white summer flowers, dark blue fruit; grows 8’tall

Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) – pink spring flowers; bright purple berries in fall; good for wildlife; grows 6’ tall   

Sweet shrub (Calycanthus floridus) – interesting dark red spring flowers; aromatic plant; shade tolerant; grows 6-8’ tall

Pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) – white spring flowers; berries enjoyed by birds and wildlife; shade, grows 8’ tall

Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium) – white spring flowers; blue-black berries favored by birds; grows 12’ tall

Prairie Dropseed grass (Sporobolus heterolepsis) – clump forming grass, rounded, drought resistant; grows 18-36” tall
 

  Other natives shrubs, trees, and perennials are also available at Plantscape.

The World’s Coolest Rain Gauge

Herbaria Soap
Handmade in St. Louis

    Herbaria is a line of locally handmade all natural soaps we carry made from one hundred percent natural plant-based ingredients.  Unlike most soaps which are made from petrochemicals rather than natural ingredients, Herbaria soaps are made the old fashioned way retaining the naturally occurring glycerin.  They are made from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, soy oil and olive oil to produce a hard, long lasting bar with a fluffy lather and good conditioning qualities, then superfatted with shea butter, avocado oil, hempseed oil, or jojoba for a natural skin softening  moisturizer.  Essential oils used for fragrances are also derived from plants and are not synthetically based.

   The Herbaria product line we offer includes Eucalyptus Mint, French Lavender, Citrus Oatmeal, Triple Mint Oatmeal, Almond Spice, Avocado Lemon, Black Forest Chamomile, Pennyroyal Pet Soap, Ginger Neem, Biotherapy Skin Care, Frankincense and Myrrh, and the top selling Lavender Oatmeal and Spearmint Orange.  All soaps are big 4.5 oz. bars. You will find all Herbaria soaps exceptionally gentle and moisturizing.

ARTEFX  Outdoor Canvas Art

    We loved the new outdoor canvas art by Artefx during our recent trip to a Chicago garden center show and knew these wonderful photo art pieces would be great for our customers to view in gardens and other outdoor living spaces or in any room indoors.  Each piece is the work of a skilled photographer that has been printed on 100% waterproof polyester canvas, double sealed to resist every kind of weather, and ready to hang anywhere and everywhere.  The crisp and brilliant colors of European streets and gardens or the peaceful tranquility of water flowing over rocks create a beautiful effect and are unique and vibrant.  Each piece is 30 X 40 and is ready to go outdoors anywhere.  No special mounting hardware is needed and all are UV protected, requiring no special care when used outdoors during all seasons and weather.  Several pieces are available at Plantscape and a catalog is available for viewing for special orders.  Enjoy these beautiful pieces of art outdoors or indoors.  They are a pleasure to view!

 New at Plantscape is a functional yet decorative product whose name says it all: The World’s Coolest Rain Gauge. It is a new twist on a classic device, made in the USA for a lifetime of durability.  This rain gauge is unlike any other and designed to be the only gauge you’ll ever need to buy.  It is not flimsy but made from steel and copper for durability and beauty and an unbreakable polycarbonate tube which fits inside and is not seen until it rains. This attractive all-season garden ornament is easy to use and fun to read.  The copper water collection flute fits in a powdered coated, rust-resistant steel stand and, when empty, appears like a copper garden accent.  But when it rains, a foam float inside the blue unbreakable tube causes it to rise to reveal the amount of rain measured.      

 The World’s Coolest Rain Gauge is a pop-up rain gauge and works on Archimedes’ principle of water displacement. When it rains, water flows into the copper holder and the measurement tube floats.  As the tube pops up, the numbers are revealed which are in reverse order compared to other rain gauges.  There are no glass tubes to break, so it can be used in all seasons.

 The World’s Coolest Rain Gauge is practical, fun, and very cool.  Two styles are available, one on a stake that installs easily in the ground, or one in an attractive spiral holder that sits on a surface.   We saw these recently at a trade show in Chicago and knew we wanted to carry these for our customers. It makes a great gift, too.

New Product for Birds

 Birds love peanuts, and offering them is a great way to attract different wild bird species.  Woodpeckers, chickadees, and titmice are just a few that will be attracted to this new peanut/sunflower seed feeder by Gardman.  This attractive black wire mesh ball is just the way to offer a small amount (it holds 1 pound) of peanuts or sunflower seeds so you can attract downy woodpeckers and other wild birds.  The ball feeder hangs by an attached chain.  Simply raise the roof to fill.  Durable steel construction will make this feeder long-lasting.