7 New Landscape Products for 2012 (Part 1)

By: Tim Schuler

With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to start looking for landscape products to help make your annual upkeep a breeze. Here is the first part of our list of some of the most exciting landscape products for 2012.

1. Node Irrigation ControllerNode is the latest battery-operated irrigation controller from Hunter Industries. Easy to install and program, the waterproof controller is especially suited for isolated sites, power-restricted areas or the special needs of drip zones, and is compatible with weather sensors.

2. GasLess CGT400 TrimmerThe GasLess CGT400 Trimmer is similar to existing lawn trimmers in every way—weight, power, run time, price—except one: it doesn’t run on gas. It uses a prismatic high-energy power cell that can be recharged, making it emission-free.

3. VAST Composite Permeable PaversBoasting 95 percent post-consumer recycled content, VAST’s composite
   permeable pavers are made from tire scraps and plastic and are a third the weight of concrete. They also decrease installation time with a patented grid system.

4. I-Lighting Landscape Lighting System

I-Lighting has introduced a collection of outdoor LED lights that include deck lights, path lights, up lights and more. The products can be wired together easily, using a single power source for an entire landscape light plan.

For the outdoor living space of your dreams, download Atlanta Home Improvement’s 2012 Landscape Planner.