Johnsons's Garden Centers Text File document - copyright 2002
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Doodads for You, Dad
June 2001
Emily Johnson, Johnson's East Store

    It's time once again to honor your father by hanging out that "I LUV
U DAD!" flag and shopping for the perfect Father's Day gift. It doesn't
matter whether or not your pop is an avid gardener, you're sure to find
him something at Johnson's Garden Center.

    Tools: A hand rake or trowel, weeder, shovel or hoe would work just
fine. But the ultimate tool is the Mantis Tiller. This versatile machine
is lightweight and easy to operate and serves as not only a tiller, but
as an edger, too.

    Furniture: Maybe dad would like a bench for the front porch or for
the yard under a big tree É for relaxing with a book or watching the
kids play. A bistro set put on the patio or deck can serve as a good
place for Sunday brunch.

    Gloves and Shoes:  Gloves will protect dad's hands and keep them
clean when he's out digging in the dirt. A pair of Birki clogs or Muck
Boots will keep his good shoes clean and hopefully ... for mom's sake ...
he'll take them off before coming in the house and tracking mud and dirt
everywhere.

    Statuary: Someone needs to keep dad company while he's outside
gardening. A garden gnome would be perfect! They are known to help out
when people aren't looking, so when dad's back is turned that little
friend will clean up his mess and fix any mistake. (Even though dad is
perfect in every way.)

    Spreader: I'm sure your dad gets tired of hauling a spreader to and
from Johnson's Garden Center every time he needs to fertilize or apply
other granular applications. A bright orange ferti-lome Broadcast
Spreader in the garage is sure to make his day.

    Irrigation: Watering plants isn't always fun when it's hot outside,
so a drip irrigation kit (or at least some parts and pieces) would make
his day. While he's inside, and the watering is going on outside, dad
can be reading the almanac you bought him.

    Water Gardening: What backyard garden is complete without a water
feature? Some supplies to build a pond would be ideal. If he's already
got a pond then some aquatic plants would be nice to spruce it up.
Beautiful koi, fantails, and shubunkins also add life and color to the
pond.

    Gift Certificate: If you still can't think of an ideal gift for your
dad a gift certificate should suffice. He can pick out his own gift and
that way you know he's happy.

    I hope some of these ideas have helped you decide on that perfect
gift for your dad. Stop by Johnson's Garden Center before June 17th and
our employees can assist you in picking out a gift ... or critiquing
several of your choices. Whatever is decided upon É I'd just like to say
Happy Father's Day to all dads! This is your day!