29 May 2008
Rt. 287 Middlebury Center, PA (570) 376-4411 or 376-2745 Martin’s Newsletter, Spring Edition, 2008
HOT TUB KNOW HOW
Martin’s Garden Center takes great pride in our Beachcomber Hot Tub line of hot tubs and accessories. By having some background information, we think you’ll appreciate the same quality product we do.
SIZE:
The first consideration is usage. Are there just two of you and occasional guests? Are there more using it on a regular basis? Knowing these answers will help you determine the size of the hot tub you’ll want.
A hot tub can be measured by the number of occupants or by width and length. Martin’s Garden Center has the size to fit your needs; from a comfortable 2-person to several which will accommodate 8 people. Measurements are available for each tub in order for you to determine your perfect fit.
SEATING:
When choosing the right hot tub, seating is an important factor. Each contoured seat ensures the occupant the utmost comfort whether sitting or reclining. Beachcomber Hot Tub is above the rest because it actually provides a resting seat. It gives you the chance to sit higher than the other comfortable seating as a transition from warm water to the outside. It also functions as an excellent and safe exit position.
Oneof the best advantages of a hot tub is the therapeutic jets. With every size tub is the strategically placed equipment. Each is engineered to provide the correct pressure and is fully adjustable. This also includes the ever-so-relaxing foot massage. Beachcomber Hot Tub prides itself on the interchangeable jets so owners may mix and match to customize the massage. With up to 164 jet combinations, there’s one to fit your individual needs.
To see which design is best for you, climb in and actually sit in a display model. This allows you to feel the luxury of each contoured seating position, envision where the jets’ streams would create the optimum massage and enables you to physically appreciate the tub’s advantages.
LOCATION:
Visualize where you would best enjoy you new hot tub. The advantage of a Beachcomber Hot Tub is that it can be placed on as simple a surface as 6 inches of leveled gravel. Because you control you hot tub’s location and not location controlling you, almost anywhere in your landscape has the potential to be the perfect spot. Feel free to discuss your location choice with our representatives and/or the landscape department at Martin’s Garden Center.
CONSTRUCTION:
It is important to be familiar with construction of a hot tub to appreciate its quality. Beachcomber Hot Tub is not just a thing of beauty, but with its exclusive, patented construction, all 4 walls are insulated for the most energy efficiency and strength. These high-quality materials and workmanship create maintenance-free exterior which can withstand the elements of Tioga County.
Along with these features is the cover. It should seal in the water’s temperature in any weather, be UV resistantand possess an effective moisture barrier. Beachcomber Hot Tub has earned the right to claim the ‘PowerSmart’ certificate for its superior cover construction.
MOTOR:
Since the motor is the heart of the hot tub, power is ultimately important. Beachcomber Hot Tub series have 2 pumps created for the best possible power and quiet efficiency. Located under the step keeps each easily accessible and allows the tub’s cavity to be better insulated.
ACCESSORIES:
Special touches can make a BIG difference in your choice of a tub. Beachcomber Hot Tub makes it possible for you to customize your tub with items which you equate with luxury.
Picture these special touches:
Interior and exterior color you choose to suit your taste and outside décor from the many options.
Lift N’Store - one item you may truly want to consider. It allows the cover to be removed and repositioned with no strain.
Eclipse lighting made from topside fixtures creating mood lighting which speaks relaxation and comfort.
Hand-held jet for an extra, exact stream directed at a specific spot.
Waterfall for that sense of serenity at your fingertips.
The available backlighting enhances the experience with sight and sound.
Rich surround sound with the stereo, CD player and radio for the perfect musical experience.
Come in, see our displays and talk to one of our representatives at Martin’s Garden Center.
We can help you choose one of our floor models or custom order the perfect tub especially for you.
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MOSS-Mess or Marvel?
It depends on the gardener claiming moss as a feature who will proclaim it as a mess to clear out or an attractive accent.
Where moss is found usually indicates a problem shady area. The soil tends to be compacted, drains poorly and leans toward being acidic. Is this a problem? Moss can be viewed as a beautiful, rich, velvety carpet and the answer to this area. This type of natural landscape creates a no-mow area where grasses have lost the battle.
If you wish to transplant clumps, try to recreate their condition as on the forest floor. Keep them moist the first year until established and spreading.
Encouraging the moss colonies already growing might be the easier route to take. Clean the surrounding area of weeds, what grass remains and any debris that could smother new colonies. This should persuade the naturalized colonies to spread further. However, a mixture of 1 quart buttermilk and 1gallon water sprayed over the area in mid spring promotes new spore development and expansion. Water throughout the summer to keep the colonies moist.
Moss not the ideal situation in the landscape? Raking and clearing the moss colonies won’t be enough. A few minor changes might solve the problem though. Since soil condition is part of the problem, digging small trenches to divert excess water, aerating to adjust compacted soil as well as adding lime to raise the pH and enriching the soil with organic material will improve it. The heavy shade can be alleviated by removing obstructions to allow more light.
Martin’s Garden Center is always ready to help with any solution to your moss mess or marvel.
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FROM THE GROUND UP
Moss is not the only solution when trying to choose the right ground cover. Martin’s Garden Center offers a wide variety of ground covers for the sunniest spot to the shadiest corner.
Ajuga:
Full sun – shade
3-6” with tri-color foliage & blue flowers
Blooms mid-spring to early summer
Weed suppressing & spreads rapidly
Deer resistant
Drought tolerant
Great for under trees where mowing is difficult
Widely used as under-planting of shrubs
Chameleon plant:
Full sun – part shade
6-12” & grown for variegated foliage
Prefers moist soil
Great for bogs and water gardens
Lamium:
Part shade – shade
3-5” with white flowers
Prefers fertile, moist soil
Blooms spring
Good for woodland landscapes
Ivy:
Full – part shade
Ground hugger, will climb
Grown for foliage
Tolerates many soil conditions
Low maintenance-can be considered invasive
Pachysandra:
Part sun – shade
Evergreen year round
Tolerates many soil conditions
Spreads slowly-moderately fast
Great for areas too shady for grass
Widely used as under-planting of trees
Phlox:
Full sun
6” with various color blooms
Forms dense carpet-like mat
Blooms spring
Tolerates drought & many soil conditions
Good for rock gardens & erosion control
Vinca minor:
Part sun – shade (can tolerate sun with regular watering)
4 -6” with blue/lavender flowers
Evergreen trailing vine
Erosion control
Deer resistant
Low-maintenance – can be considered invasive
THE TOOL
SHED
FIRESTARTERS:
Outdoor fire pits are becoming more and more popular in the landscape. A quick and simple fire starter is on old wine cork. Store old corks in a jar filled with rubbing alcohol. Toss one under the kindling in your fire pit when starting a fire. The cork will catch fire quickly due to the flammable alcohol, and will stay lit long enough to ignite the kindling.
Fill a toilet roll tube with shredded paper. Lay this with kindling and use as a starter. It’s another way to recycle.
DRY GLOVES & SHOES:
When working in the garden, few things are more irritating than putting on wet gloves. To solve this problem, puncture several holes in the sides of an empty soda can. Place the wet glove’s sleeve over the top opening and set both out in the sun. The can will allow good air circulation inside that will dry the glove faster. Slide a stick up one finger and the glove will stand to help the drying process.
No matter what type of garden shoe, wet is still wet and uncomfortable. Stuffing it with crumbled newspaper assists with the drying process, fights odor and enables them to keep their shape.
TOOL SHED IDEAS:
For the best gardening tips, ask a gardener. Please email your ideas to growit@eopix.net and share your handiest tips with us. If your idea is used in our newsletter, you will receive a coupon for the garden center.
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