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Rating Method - Products get Dam Green Points (DGP), between 0 and 10, with 0 being not green at all, and 10 being a very green product. Some products will be reviewed but not tested. Those which are tested will have an additional review after the test is complete. Results will be posted here.

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The Pollina - The Vegan Glove  Durable garden gloves, LiquiCell technology to prevent blisters and add comfort.

Reviewed on The Dplantmann® Show 10/4/08

Show Rating - 7 out of 10 DGP/ Positives - Form fit, LiquiCell technology, sensitivity, velcro closure . Negatives -many synthetic man made products.

RECOMMENDATION - Buy!!!! - Website www.thepollina.com 

 

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American Netting & Fabric Inc. Various netting products & sizes for most garden and landscaping applications.

Reviewed on The Dplantmann® Show 9/6/08

Show Rating - 8 out of 10 DGP, Good helpful products. They keeps critters in or out, eliminates the need for chemicals. However, netting is made of plastic (contains petroleum products).

RECOMMENDATION - Buy!!!! Should be able to find these products at independent Garden Centers, but not the big box stores. 

 

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Sweeneys Weatherproof Deer Repellent (put out in Dplantmann's garden on 8/21/08 to see if it will keep deer from eating tomatoes and pickles).

Reviewed on The Dplantmann® Show 8/23/08

Show Rating - 7 out of 10 DGP, While it's active ingredient is natural (dried blood) the housing is made of plastic (contains petroleum products).

Test Results - 8/26/08 REDUCED to 2 out of 10 DGP, Hey folks, guess what? It took exactly four days before deer came back and ate more pickle plants. Took five days before deer came back and munched tomato plants! Gave it 2 DGP because it looks cool.

RECOMMENDATION - Don't Waste Your Money!!!! 

 

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Kianga Garden Products - 'Ups A Daisy' Planter Insert  Fits halfway down into planting pot.

Reviewed on The Dplantmann® Show 8/30/08

Show Rating - 9 out of 10 DGP/ Positives -  Cuts soil usage in half, reduces planter weight, can make pot self watering. Negatives -made of plastic (contains petroleum products).

RECOMMENDATION - Buy!!!! - Website Ups-a-daisy.com has a store locator on their home page.