Linnaea Newman

Yes, the holidays are upon us, and the first delivery of beautiful Poinsettias is arriving at all of our malls and retail stores.  As a friend and client said to me, "The Poinsettia is a bittersweet flower."  Bitter, because it is the source of extra work and numerous complaints during the already busy holiday season, and sweet because it is also a beautiful example of what we do, and can be a good source of revenue.

This dramatic flower only remains beautiful as long as it obtains adequate moisture–without drying out or sitting in water, both of which will lead to its early demise.  So, how does the smart plantscaper keep it looking fresh and vibrant without jeopardizing profits with twice weekly visits?  In a word, Sippers™!

Regardless of what watering system(s) you may have tried on flowering plants in the past, don’t let another holiday season go by without the use of Sippers™ on every one of your Poinsettias.

Made out of the same material as the tips of dry erase markers, Sippers™ allow "on-demand" water transfer from a 1+1/2 inch reservoir held in a waterproof decorative liner to the soil of the plant, held safely above the water’s surface.  This allows a constant supply of moisture, as well as oxygen to the plant’s soil, preventing the occurrance of root rot–see diagram below.

Which is more cost effective, $2.00 per plant in Sippers™ or an extra visit each week to water thirsty Poinsettias?  And don’t forget to compute the cost of extra replacement flowers, and disgruntled customers where Sippers™ aren’t used.

Also, Sippers are not biodegradable, so don’t throw them away, they can be cleaned, and reused next year.  They are invaluable for hanging baskets, too.

To order, click on the following link:  www.linnaeanewman.com/wp-content/uploads/File/TOPsiders.mht