Mark’s Choice Products

Enviromentally Responsible Gardening

Mark’s Choice garden tools and accessories (available exclusively at Home Hardware stores across Canada) are chosen for their premium quality and unique stories. Browse through these environmentally responsible product picks and learn why Mark has personally chosen each item in the Mark's Choice product line.

		Mark’s Choice Oxy-Bubbler
		"Have you ever heard that there is nothing like a good rain for your garden? The reason this is true is that raindrops pick up an abundance of oxygen as they fall from the sky. The Mark's Choice Oxy-Bubbler is very much like rain and it's the closest thing to a miracle for your plants that I have ever seen. The Oxy-Bubbler is a water and that delivers an abundance of oxygen to the root zone, uses 30% less water than regular water breakers and reduces the use fertilizers by enhancing their efficacy. The benefits of delivering oxygen to the roots of ALL plants cannot be overstated. And the Mark's Choice Oxy-Bubbler provides the perfect method of delivering that oxygen-rich water. All your plants will love it." (Home Hardware item# 5043-835)

		Mark’s Choice Soaker Hose
		"If you are a low maintenance gardener, a vegetable gardener or if you have plants around the foundation of your home, this is THE product for you. Using recycled rubber as the primary ingredient in this soaker hose, you can gently get water to where it is needed most – the root zone! The plants around the foundation of your home miss much of the rain that gets caught in the gutter of your roof – Mark’s Choice soaker hose solves the problem. If you enjoy taking long vacations [over a week or two?] each summer – this hose satisfies the watering needs of your garden while you are away. If you enjoy growing vegetables, this hose offers an excellent water delivery system directly to the root zone even during drought conditions. Newly planted trees, shrubs and evergreens benefit from the use the Mark’s Choice soaker hose for the first three years of their life in your garden. In forth year, when roots are sufficiently deep enough to take care of themselves, I suggest that you move your soaker hose to another location. The Mark’s Choice soaker hose is superior quality; we use a top of the line brass fitting and only the best quality combination virgin and recycled [65%] rubber. Available in 25' and 50' lengths." (Home Hardware item# 5038-122, 5038-131)

		Mark’s Choice Flatback Rain Barrel
		"Call me crazy but I have 4 rain barrels around my house. Here is why: rain water is soft and always warm [during the gardening season]. Every plant that I have ever known loves soft, warm water vs. the hard cold stuff that usually comes from the faucet. They are handy when watering container plants, often less trouble than getting out the garden hose. Mix plant water soluble fertilizer like 20-20-20 with the water in the barrel and you will spend a lot less time mixing one watering can at a time. Compost tea works wonders too: just put a shovel or two of compost into an old pillow case and hang in your water barrel for a week or so. The new Mark’s Choice Rain Barrel is the best that I have ever used. It has a flat back to maximize the capacity [which is XXX gallons], it is made of high impact plastic, has a solid brass facet, a well fitted, rust free mosquito screen and it is built to last for a long time. And it is build right here in Canada . Looks good too." (Home Hardware item#5093-744)

		Mark’s Choice Low-Tech Composter
		"The low-tech solution to composting is four square panels of rust resistant, long-lasting coated wire mesh that connect together quickly and securely. It is open on all 5 sides to allow for maximum air circulation and water penetration. This is one of the most affordable composters on the market. Sometimes the simplest ideas make the most sense. " (Home Hardware item#5010-965)

		Mark’s Choice Weeder/Aerator
		"I always enjoyed pulling weeds in my lawn - to a point. Now I enjoy the job much more. This Scandanavian designed weed extractor not only saves back ache and green stains on my knees, it pulls dandelions - and other common Canadian weeds - better than I can with a traditional weed puller. Truth is, this weeder removes more of the root and aerates the soil in my lawn at the same time. The secret to making my new weeder work for you is in the 'twist'. Push the three prongs into the ground from a standing position - making sure to place the weeder directly over the centre of the dandelion (or plantain or young thistle...) then twist 180 degrees. Now, pull the weeder out and push the plunger to remove the weed - root and all - from the end of the tool. I leave the extracted weed on the lawn and mulch it when I run over it with my lawn mower. It's easy, effective and an environmental alternative to chemical weed killers. And it's fun to use. Really." (Home Hardware item# 5078-248)

You can count on Mark’s Choice garden products for quality and value — all of our gardening tools are backed by a Lifetime Warranty against original defects in materials and workmanship. Visit your local Home Hardware store and try Mark’s Choice garden tools today!

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