MARKETPLACE 7 8 9 11 12 10 7. BARRIER TAPE Slugs and snails are deterred from crossing GONZO Copper Stopper #9000 barrier tape - their slime secretions react with the copper surface, providing them with an unpleasant sensation and preventing them from getting to the leaves. MPM Pan Pacific | www.gogetgonzo.com | Circle 313 8. WAX AMARYLLIS Taking the ugly Christmas sweater tradition to a new level - wax amaryllis dressed up in knitted Christmas sweaters. These no-fuss amaryllis are a great gift idea for those without a green thumb. Netherland Bulb Co. | www.netherlandbulb. com | Circle 314 38 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | MAY 2021 9. FERTILIZERS Dr. Joe Bubble series offers effervescent simple tablet fertilizer - just drop and go! Nousbo USA Inc. | www.drjoeplantfood.com | Circle 315 10. JALAPEÑO PEPPER Early Flame jalapeño pepper plants are compact, container friendly and productive, setting heavy yields of large, sturdy, glossy green to red fruit in 60-65 days. Sakata Seed America | www.sakatavegetables.com | Circle 316 11. HIBISCUS Blue powder-puff flowers keep 'Blue Chiffon' Rose of Sharon in constant demand. Strong growing, excellent container presentation, low seed set. USDA Zone 5-9, 8-12 feet tall/wide. Spring Meadow Nursery | www. springmeadownursery.com | Circle 317 12. FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SOIL Black Gold Natural & Organic Flower & Vegetable Soil is formulated to provide organic matter to grow flowers and vegetables organically. Natural and organic, OMRI Listed for organic gardening. Sun Gro Horticulture | www.sungro.com | Circle 318http://www.drjoeplantfood.com http://www.gogetgonzo.com http://www.springmeadownursery.com http://www.sakatavegetables.com http://www.sungro.com http://www.netherlandbulb