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March 16, 2010
An organized garage saves time and makes gardening simpler
March 16, 2010, TORONTO –Some consider the task of gardening and spring clean up arduous, while others eagerly anticipate its coming – but either way, with better organization gardening can be made simpler.
For the home owner who doesn’t have a gardening shed, springtime usually begins with searching for the gardening tools. After all, stuff tends to accumulate in a garage over the winter, so it’s not unusual for it to become cluttered and stuffed full with household items. Items such as, old VCRs and TVs, furniture and used appliances, all seem to get thrown into the garage when they’re no longer wanted or needed.
“It really is amazing what gets thrown into a garage – I’ve seen just about everything from old sofas to boxes of files that haven’t been touched for over 10 years; from fishing bait and sports equipment that’s been unintentionally buried in a corner and rotting,” says Aaron Cash, founder of Garage Living in Vaughan. “But there’s good news; with a little organization, much of the clutter can be avoided saving time and inconvenience, making it easy to find the much needed gardening tools.”
An organized and clean garage allows for prep work to be done in advance. Just think; pots could be prepared with stone and soil weeks ahead, just waiting for that eventful day or weekend. Additionally, with no time required to search for the right tool, gardening needs can be tended to easily and quickly.
“One of our clients had us build in their garage a workstation for their gardening activities, saying it was a dream come true and that there was so much room that she could really enjoy a Saturday afternoon in there,” says Mr. Cash. “She was pleased how the slatwall kept all the tools organized in their right spot and how the Floortex material which she had applied to the garage floor, made it so easy to clean up and keep shiny.”
Having a place to stack and store flower pots, and keep soil, peat moss, and fertilizing products makes gardening so much simpler. Everything can be accessed quickly and easily making repotting of plants and tending to gardens, convenient and enjoyable.
For more ideas, visit Garage Living’s booth at the International Home and Garden Show, March 18 – 21 at the Toronto International Centre or go to www.garageliving.ca.
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For further information or arrange an interview contact:
Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Environmental Factor’s Liqui-Gold seeking Federal approval as a natural weed and feed
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July 24, 2009
Environmental Factor’s Liqui-Gold seeking Federal approval as a natural weed and feed
July 24, 2009, OSHAWA – With pesticides banned for sale and use in Ontario, finding natural healthier alternatives for lawn care is not merely a matter of finding natural products that work – they must also receive Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) approval.
After five years of development, Liqui-Gold Bio-fertilizer was regulated under the Fertilizer Act and became available to the commercial market in 2008 and to the retail in 2009. Liqui-Gold is a specially formulated natural fertilizer derived from corn gluten and has had a successful entry into the pesticide-free market as a fertilizer.
However, because Liqui-Gold contains an active ingredient that may control weeds, it is now currently under review by Health Canada’s PMRA as a bio-herbicide or weed inhibitor as well. The Environmental Factor is expecting approval soon.
To get approval, products need to be tried, tested and proven to work without negative repercussions – that’s a process that involves time and Canada’s PMRA. Many organizations weren’t prepared for the pesticide ban and they’re now scrambling to find a solution that works to keep their property weed free.
The Environmental Factor was founded over 15 years ago and has developed a line of natural, non-chemical weed control products such as TurfMaize. They’ve been ready for this change for years.
“When we first got started, offering environmentally friendly lawn care products wasn’t popular, but we stayed the course because it was the right thing to do,” says Lorelei Hepburn, president of The Environmental Factor. “Today, our track record has allowed us to be industry leaders offering natural lawn care alternatives that work.”
Ontario already recognizes Corn Gluten Meal “as a great way to keep lawn weeds at bay.” Liqui-Gold is derived from plants and is a corn by-product. It is a natural based product designed for professional use with all the benefits of corn gluten meal, only in sprayable form.
“Because Liqui-Gold is a highly concentrated liquid, water must be added prior to spraying,” says Lorelei Hepburn. “As a result, more turf coverage can be achieved with less cost than granular corn gluten.”
The ingredients in Liqui-Gold are protein powered nutrients which give applicators a sprayable plant based arsenal to fertilize lawns to crowd out weeds.
“Because our company was founded with an emphasis on natural and energy saving products, I’m very pleased to say that our development of LiquiGold has taken a product that for years has been considered waste, and converted it to good use,” says Hepburn.
While approval as a bio-herbicide is expected in 2010, Liqui-Gold will continue to be available as a natural fertilizer that thickens lawns and crowds out unwanted weeds.
About The Environmental Factor
The Environmental Factor, a leading natural lawn-care company, has provided organic lawn-care solutions for over 15 years. They developed Canada’s first non-chemical weed control, TurfMaize, Neema Globe, and the Persea Natural Care System for lawns; the first do-it-yourself lawn care system without chemical pesticides.
For further information contact:
Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca
Web: www.stratcommsolutions.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2009
Environmental Factor’s Liqui-Gold seeking Federal approval as a natural weed and feed
July 24, 2009, OSHAWA – With pesticides banned for sale and use in Ontario, finding natural healthier alternatives for lawn care is not merely a matter of finding natural products that work – they must also receive Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) approval.
After five years of development, Liqui-Gold Bio-fertilizer was regulated under the Fertilizer Act and became available to the commercial market in 2008 and to the retail in 2009. Liqui-Gold is a specially formulated natural fertilizer derived from corn gluten and has had a successful entry into the pesticide-free market as a fertilizer.
However, because Liqui-Gold contains an active ingredient that may control weeds, it is now currently under review by Health Canada’s PMRA as a bio-herbicide or weed inhibitor as well. The Environmental Factor is expecting approval soon.
To get approval, products need to be tried, tested and proven to work without negative repercussions – that’s a process that involves time and Canada’s PMRA. Many organizations weren’t prepared for the pesticide ban and they’re now scrambling to find a solution that works to keep their property weed free.
The Environmental Factor was founded over 15 years ago and has developed a line of natural, non-chemical weed control products such as TurfMaize. They’ve been ready for this change for years.
“When we first got started, offering environmentally friendly lawn care products wasn’t popular, but we stayed the course because it was the right thing to do,” says Lorelei Hepburn, president of The Environmental Factor. “Today, our track record has allowed us to be industry leaders offering natural lawn care alternatives that work.”
Ontario already recognizes Corn Gluten Meal “as a great way to keep lawn weeds at bay.” Liqui-Gold is derived from plants and is a corn by-product. It is a natural based product designed for professional use with all the benefits of corn gluten meal, only in sprayable form.
“Because Liqui-Gold is a highly concentrated liquid, water must be added prior to spraying,” says Lorelei Hepburn. “As a result, more turf coverage can be achieved with less cost than granular corn gluten.”
The ingredients in Liqui-Gold are protein powered nutrients which give applicators a sprayable plant based arsenal to fertilize lawns to crowd out weeds.
“Because our company was founded with an emphasis on natural and energy saving products, I’m very pleased to say that our development of LiquiGold has taken a product that for years has been considered waste, and converted it to good use,” says Hepburn.
While approval as a bio-herbicide is expected in 2010, Liqui-Gold will continue to be available as a natural fertilizer that thickens lawns and crowds out unwanted weeds.
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About The Environmental Factor
The Environmental Factor, a leading natural lawn-care company, has provided organic lawn-care solutions for over 15 years. They developed Canada’s first non-chemical weed control, TurfMaize, Neema Globe, and the Persea Natural Care System for lawns; the first do-it-yourself lawn care system without chemical pesticides.
For further information contact:
Peter Turkington
Strategic Communications Solutions
Direct Phone: 905.901.9218
Email: pturkington@stratcommsolutions.ca
Web: www.stratcommsolutions.ca
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