GMG's Friday Find - It's going to the dogs!

As some of you may know I am a huge fan of dogs! I own two (Godiva, a Chocolate Lab & Nigel, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.) Since the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was this past week I thought it was a perfect time to highlight a cool garden product with a dog theme. These garden “sculptures” instantly perks up a yard or patio! (They are also great if you are allergic to the real thing!)

Labrador Retriever Topiary

From the Solutions.com description: No trimming needed...this already-formed animal topiary adds a distinctive touch in any garden. Comes pre-packed with planting moss...display it as-is or plant your favorite flowers in it.

You can enjoy the ancient art of shaped bushes or shrubs in your garden. This sturdy topiary adds elegance to your yard without the maintenance!

Mossy Labrador Topiary (picture shown above from Solutions.com, $299.00)

The before & after pictures below were found on Gardeners.com.
Their description: Standing guard on the porch or tiptoeing through the tulips, this life-size Labrador retriever topiary frame is just plain fun! Fill with sphagnum moss and cover with ivy or other vining plants (moss and plants are not included).  It is made of heavy gauge wire with a double-layer epoxy coatin. (Life-Size Labrador Retriever Topiary Frame $189.95)

I know I only showed labs...but they also have other breeds and they are soooo cute!

-Karen

GMG

Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Still need some last minute Mother's Day gift ideas to show mom how much you care? Then here are some simple ideas, plants and cool garden products that you can find at any local garden retailer to brighten up her day.

• Orchids make perfect "living gifts" and are great if you're on a budget. They're easy to grow and the flowers keep blooming for months with little to no effort! Plus you can find them for under $20.

• Why not give her a coupon to her favorite garden center? Better yet, buy her a flowering plant and offer to help plant it in her garden.

• Is you mom an animal lover? How about a nice piece of cast stone garden statuary such as small bird, frog, rabbit, dragonfly (pictured) cat or dog that she can nestle among her plants? She'll think of you every time she's in the garden!

• Does your mom dig garden tools? Then here's a great idea from Centurion. Their new FlexBox has all the essential spring planting garden tools in one box. The kit includes a 10 gallon pop-up tub perfect for potting soil and collecting weeds plus three tools that make garden chores a cinch -- a trowel, cultivator and transplater. What more could she ask for!

Just grab a pretty basket, tuck in your pretty plants and products, tie it up with a pretty bow, and voila! ... gifts any mom will love!

Happy Mother's Day!

-Stacey

GMG