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GoPet Takes the Guesswork Out of Canine Fitness

Friday, March 5th, 2010 - Posted by Ashley Slayton

During the winter, dogs and owners alike often forgo their usual daily walks and other outdoor activities. They opt instead to stay in the warm indoors, which is often to their detriment. Many owners begin to regret their decision when their beloved dog, which was once so calm and loving, begins running amuck in the house. After the couch has been chewed to bits and the curtains have been ripped down, many owners begin searching for a pet health product to help with the canine cabin fever. Well, relief is on the way.

GoPet provides canine exercise wheels that suit dogs of all sizes both indoors and out. GoPet's dog-powered exercise wheels and dog treadmills are ideal for owners living in cold climates, apartments or locations where walking a dog might not be safe. You and your beloved pup can cuddle once again– after Chompers has ceased to chomp on the furniture.

To burn off excess energy and stay healthy, dogs can exercise either on an exercise wheel or doggie treadmill. GoPet's canine exercise wheels can stand alone or be attached to a kennel, allowing a dog to exercise independently.

Own more than one dog? Never again will you have to make multiple trips out into the cold or pouring rain for your dogs to get the exercise they desperately need. Both canine exercise wheels and dog treadmills allow your dogs to get exactly the amount they need and on their own time. …click here to read GoPet Takes the Guesswork Out of Canine Fitness…

Grow The Green With Garden And Patio Accents

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 - Posted by Leigh Morrisett

The explosion of  television shows that focus on outdoor living spaces is phenomenal.  Thanks to cable TV and the variety of  30 to 60-minute garden shows, consumers are feeling compelled to create peaceful gardens and beautiful patios of their own.  Take advantage of this rising consumer need and make your shop the prime place for great yard decor.

How can you grow your profit with garden accents?  It is simple. You just need the following: Products, Sales Strategies, The Right Price.

Product

Although a broad group of products, the garden and patio accessories category has a common agenda — enhancing the outdoor living area.

With such diversity, what garden products can small retailers carry?  Gazing balls, plaques/signs, bird houses, and stepping stones are just a few garden decor items perfect for retailers with limited space or money.  For retailers who have the available space, think big and functional. Offer your customers patio furniture, fountains, fireplaces and garden statuary.  However, don't let limited space keep you from these items. There are garden decor wholesalers with special order programs that give you ability to sell these products from a catalog.

Think about compatibility. Mixing your existing product lines with your home and garden items can increase sales for both lines. Place complimentary items together for impulse buying. Examples include: Barb-be-que sauces next to decorative bee catchers, glassware next to patio furniture, or garden flags with door wreaths.

Sales Strategies

Keep abreast of current trends. Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure of what products to buy? To be successful you have to know what to buy and why.

By watching home improvement shows and reading garden and outdoor living magazines, you can stay in tune with the latest trends.  With up-to-date product  and trend knowledge, you will be able to select the right garden decor items.

Let others get the word out for you. How? Take a moment and think of the shows you've watched recently or even a commercial.  Have you ever seen a product and thought "Hmm interesting, I like that  item."  Then the next week while shopping, you noticed that very product in a store and most likely, purchased it.

Capitalize on the momentum and interest created by someone else by offering trendy or hot items seen on TV.  Think about it. Capitalizing on the latest trend will result in increased sales with little effort on your part.  If you're not currently selling garden and patio decorations, you're probably missing out on sales.

Buying Right

"Buying right" is more than finding a good price point.  Finding a supplier you can work closely with is essential.  Find a wholesaler that will work with you, not just sell you a product. FGmarket has wholesalers who are willing to help you select the right mix of merchandise for your shop.

When purchasing products, make sure you get the best deal. Getting the best deal includes: payment terms, price points and the right balance of high-end, trendy and proven products. Before you buy, look at your past sales figures to determine the ratio of high-end, mid-range and low-end products needed.  Once you have these figures, apply them to your outdoor garden decor items.

Next, negotiate with your vendors.  Negotiating tip: XYZ Company sells fountains and birdhouses. The fountains are high-end priced items, but the …click here to read Grow The Green With Garden And Patio Accents…

Save Water And Money With Berry Hill Irrigation

Monday, February 8th, 2010 - Posted by Mandy Maxwell

Nurseries, orchards and greenhouses aren't the only ones to benefit from an irrigation system. If you are a hobby vegetable gardener, herbalist, lover of flower beds, or just a lawn enthusiast then you should consider  Berry Hill Irrigation.

Berry Hill offers top quality products for each and every type of gardener. From multi-level misting systems for nurseries and greenhouses, to hanging basket kits for porches and patios, they provide the right tools to make your gardening easier.

If your summers are spent lugging around a heavy watering can just to have your beautiful flowers die over vacation, then your in luck! With a Berry Hill irrigation systems, you won't ever have to worry about watering again. Their  systems water on a regular cycle (which is better for the plant) and are designed to 'know' when to stop — preventing over-watering. With their water-saving features, these systems will quickly pay for themselves!

If you want beautiful hanging baskets that are completely hassle-free, think Berry Hill Irrigation. Install their landscape irrigation kits to keep your flower beds, landscaping or lawn perfect all summer long. (These kits are great for business landscaping too!)

A Berry Hill Irrigation system is a great way to save money, help the environment, and have great-looking plants all summer long while not having to lift a finger! Why wouldn't you choose them?

Create Ambiance With Statuary From D & D Ornamental Concrete

Friday, February 5th, 2010 - Posted by Jamie Jamison Adams

Find peace and serenity while you sit on an ornate garden bench gazing at a concrete planter filled with delicate flowers. Garden decorations transform a simple outdoor patio into an amazing outdoor living space that anyone would enjoy.

But, where do you find quality garden statues, fountains, bird baths, flower pots, patio furniture and more for a variety of garden, balcony, patio & pool areas. You find them in Napoleonville, Louisiana at D & D Ornamental Concrete.

With the vast selections of garden decor items offered by D & D, all you have to do is chose a theme and they provide the rest.

For a harmonious nature garden select from one of their many animal statues including a life size deer, detailed long-tailed roosters, animated squirrels, and long-ear bunnies.

For a touch of old world elegance, try D & D's concrete flower pots. From square lion head pots to ornate Fleur De Le pots, these garden planters put the finishing touch on an elegant garden patio.

Looking to add an element of water to your outdoor living space? Incorporate a concrete or cooper fountain from D & D. With several fountain tops to choose any garden theme can be accomplished.

Every garden can be one step closer to achieving spirituality with their delicately crafted religious. From saints to grottos, these concrete statues enhance the ambiance of every meditation garden.

Ornate garden benches from D & D are a must have for any sophisticated patio. Their intricately crafted iron benches are more than upscale artistry; they …click here to read Create Ambiance With Statuary From D & D Ornamental Concrete…

Make the Outdoors Come Alive with Windchimes

Thursday, February 4th, 2010 - Posted by Jill Evans

As a breeze gently flutters through the wind chimes, a soft melody resonates through the garden and patio. Every outdoor living space is enhanced by the beautiful sight and sound of an outdoor wind chime. QMT Associates makes the outdoors come alive with their garden wind chimes and birdhouses.

Long valued for their soothing melodies, wind chimes are a popular gift item produced by many artisans. QMT Associates believe garden wind chimes are more than a gift; they are an experience. As a result, QMT goes to great lengths to ensure the quality and resonance of each wind chime.

Their fine tubular wind chimes and garden birdhouses are handcrafted in Virginia. Every garden décor item from QMT is crafted for the highest quality sound and workmanship. When it comes to sound, QMT manufactures a wide range of outdoor wind chimes each filling a specific personality niche.

With six wind chime lines, QMT provides a unique wind chime experience.

  • The Corinthian Bells Windchimes combine acoustic and visual excellence.
  • The Shenandoah Melodies Windchimes are handcrafted and hand-tuned for the highest quality sound.
  • The Arias Elite Windchimes bridge tradition with the future creating a superior product complimenting any color palette.
  • The Arias Windchimes are a time tested favorite crafted for durability and excellent resonance.
  • The Weatherland Windchimes are hand-tuned creating clear classical notes that resonate peaceful melodies.
  • The Festival Windchimes blend traditional design with a rustic outdoor design.

In addition to their wind chimes, QMT Associates features Mountainview Birdhouses & Feeders. Uniquely designed with practicality in mind, these handcrafted, authentic redwood birdhouses …click here to read Make the Outdoors Come Alive with Windchimes…

Gardening Just Became Easier With Ergonomic Garden Tools

Friday, January 22nd, 2010 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Ergonomic gardening tools are quickly gaining popularity. Gardening is not always a gentle hobby for the joints and muscles. Thanks to The Flower Depot, gardening just became a lot easier.

The Flower Depot remains a leader in the wholesale floral supplies world, but the latest addition to their product line is what sets them apart. The Flower Depot has introduced a line of ergonomic garden tools that will make any gardener giddy.

Tools such as radius garden weeders, ergonomic pivot garden tools, easi-grip trowels, radius garden trowels, easi-grip garden forks and cultivators, pruner loppers, and long reach garden tools are putting The Flower Depot in the lead with gardening enthusiasts.

These garden products are specially designed to be easy to use and less work on the joints and muscles. When it comes down to giving in to aches and pains or nurturing beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables, the choice is clear.

Ready to extend time in the garden exponentially? Ergonomic garden tools are the solution. The Flower Depot has paved the way (and hoed and spade and dug) for gardeners who need a little help. These garden tools are arthritis friendly. This includes people with carpal tunnel, arthritis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and other painful join and muscle pains.

Even gardeners who are in perfect health will appreciate the relief provided by ergonomic garden tools. …click here to read Gardening Just Became Easier With Ergonomic Garden Tools…

This Is What's Hot In Artful Patio & Garden Decor

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Gardening keeps millions of people happy across the United States. That's why garden centers, gift shops, and flower shops are visited every day in search of the perfect garden décor and garden art. Finding the right wholesale garden décor supplier will keep your shop at the top of the list when your gardening enthusiasts began to shop for things to beautify their gardens and patios.

Home garden décor satisfies a growing niche of loyal customers. It's important to provide the yard décor, patio décor and garden decorations that get them in the mood to work and play in the yard. Looking for the perfect wholesale garden art and décor for your customers? There are many types of outdoor décor that are always huge hits in the garden. When shopping for the garden and patio décor that you want your customers to love, consider these great products!

Windspinners & Wind Chimes & Mobiles are a breeze to set up and easy to enjoy!
Garden Clocks help let everyone know when it's garden party time!
Garden Ornaments add variety and decoration to the garden.
Solar Powered garden décor is very popular with the eco-friendly customers!
Animals & Fish bring together flora and fauna in a naturally wonderful way! Popular animals in garden décor and garden art include:

  • Bugs & Insects
  • Cats & Dogs
  • Barn Animals
  • Elephants
  • Flamingos
  • Horses
  • Frogs
  • Hummingbirds
  • Fish
  • Pigs
  • Roosters
  • Tigers
  • Turtles
  • Zebras
  • Monkeys
  • Iguanas & Reptiles
  • Ladybugs
  • Lions
  • Giraffes
  • Wildlife Animals
  • & Even Cows!

Garden Angels & Cherubs are among the popular Garden Statuary that sets apart unique gardens.
Weathervanes are fun for a rural garden décor theme.
Gazing Balls are gaining popularity again, especially when set on Columns or pedestals.
House Numbers are practical and something that everyone needs!

But these are just a handful of the popular garden décor products that consumers crave. For handy information and the wholesale garden décor and garden art that you need, visit these great wholesale garden products suppliers!

It's Almost Summer — Where's Your Outdoor Furniture?

Monday, May 11th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

Summer has almost arrived. Are you prepared to please customers looking for outdoor furniture? This is the time of year when grilling out on the barbecue and splashing around in the pool trumps most other activities with friends. Families gather outside with a frisbee, a baseball mitt and glove or some other gaming toy. Next comes the food, the fun and the festivities. At the core of it all is love; a step up from that is outdoor furniture.

Wholesale outdoor and patio furniture is something that many people take for granted. However, consumers are starting to realize how important it is to make the most of these sunny moments. Sitting around the picnic table, resting in lawn chairs–it's all part of the big picture.

Look For These Trends In Wholesale Outdoor Furniture — Your Customers Are!

  • Comfortable Patio Furniture — If your customers can't picture themselves relaxing in the lawn chair, waiting for bbq on the upscale bench, sitting on the lounge chair, or sipping lemonade on the Adirondack chair, don't expect them to buy it.
  • Modern Outdoor Furniture — contemporary is in with outdoor furniture design. While "space age" isn't the way to go with outdoor and patio furniture, definitely think "upscale outdoor entertaining" when browsing wholesale outdoor furniture.
  • Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture — oh yeah. Eco-friendly is back in a big way when it comes to wholesale garden and patio decor. The wicker, bamboo or other materials used to construct the furniture are part of the appeal. Plus, eco-friendly fabrics used for cushioning and support only seal the deal.
  • Sealed Wood Patio Furniture — Wood furniture is very popular during backyard outings. Whether outfitted with a cushion or not, many pieces of wooden outdoor furniture are designed to be relaxing and appealing without them. Consumers have found this out and spend a lot of time in their comfy wooden patio furniture.

When you stick to these simple outdoor furniture trends, you'll hit dead-on what your customers are wanting to find in their backyards. Summer is almost here. Let your outdoor furniture make a splash with customers this year!

You Don't Need Blase Garden Containers–You Need Smartware!

Thursday, April 30th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

There is something incredible about the garden and patio supplies from Smartware Products. That tiny but important distinguishing factor is eco-friendliness. That's right. Smartware Products are as "green" as the grass in the backyard. When your customers come looking for guilt-free gardening supplies, direct them to your supply of garden and patio products from Smartware Products.

Smart BarrelZ and Smart PlanterZ are some of the best garden planters around. Both are made from eco-friendly, recycled materials. Both biodegrade quicker than standard garden containers. Plus, the Smart BarrelZ are unbreakable! This is very handy for your customers who have cats and dogs that like to knock over pots! Instead of risking the loss of a prized plant or container of garden flowers, add these eco-friendly garden supplies to your products and watch happy customers return for more!

Wholesale garden containers are awesome, but sometimes a few other things are needed to keep gardening fun. Smartware Products also offers a very handy tool called the Back Re-Leaf Rake. This rake is specially designed to reduce back stress when raking up pesky leaves in the yard. Who wants to walk in with blisters and back pain? Raking may never be a fun activity for some but …click here to read You Don't Need Blase Garden Containers–You Need Smartware!…

Trendy Must-Have Products For Relaxing Pool Side

Monday, April 27th, 2009 - Posted by Brynn Jackson

So what are the big buys this year for pool side entertainment? You probably won't be surprised by any of the top favorites. The secret to making wholesale pool supplies work for you is finding the unique version of each; something extra special that sets each pool product apart.

Unique Pool Side Products Make A SplashThis year the trend in pool supplies and pool products lies in those that can be described as "convenient," "fun," "unique," and "interesting." For instance, beach towels are something that everyone owns. Breast cancer awareness beach towels–now that's something that will guarantee a second look.

Turn Up The Fun With Pool Supplies This Summer!

Other fun pool side products are things like umbrella covers for patio tables. Not everyone enjoys sitting in the sun. Sometimes relaxing with a glass of lemonade at the patio table is just as fun. To keep the shade in ample supply, keep patio umbrellas in stock also!

Pool toys are always a hit with customers who have children or enjoy throwing youthful pool parties. It's easy to make a splash with other pool supplies such as chairs and tables for the center of the pool. These are unique ways to get everyone into the pool for a refreshing break while the burgers cook.

Cool Wholesale Pool Supplies Keep Summer Heat At Bay!

What your customers want this year are fun, interesting pool products that make going for a swim entertaining. They want to have something unique that makes them want to call their friends over for a pool party. They want the convenience of being able to relax pool side without having to lug around a bunch of heavy equipment or cumbersome toys. Wholesale pool side products make it easy for you to supply your customers with what they really want this summer. Have them diving into your store for the unique pool products that they crave.

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