IPPCA Announces New Board Members

The IPPCA would like to welcome four new Board at Large Members. Chris Their, Laguna Water Gardens; Carolyn Weise, Ecological Laboratories Inc.; Mark Lawson, Koi Depot of San Diego; and Gilbert Belcher, G&D Aquatics, Inc. The association is also making plans to appoint a Vice President for the Executive Committee and two Board at Large members.

If you would like to be part of the team, please let the Executive committee know by sending an email to info@ippca.com.

Variable Speed Motors From US Motors Now Available at Santa Barbara Koi

Santa Barbara Koi has had a working relationship with US Motors for 3 years, working on the development of variable speed motors for our Koi ponds. It has been a fruitful relationship, as US Motors has just released a product that is ideal for ponds.

The variable speed motors now have an adjustable priming speed, allowing for seamless installation on all pond filter systems. This is important as variable speed motors save so much energy, as compared to conventional 1750 and 3450 RPM motors. These new motors also have built in electronic time clocks, which give the customer the option of using lower motor speeds in evening hours.

And speaking of saving energy,…

New Vianti Falls 6\" Extended Lip Spillway Kits

Vianti Falls 6\" extended lip spillways are now available in complete kits. The Vianti Falls design features a trouble free stainless steel spillway, optional LED light strip, basin, pump and plumbing. Runner up at the 2011 Irrigation Association show in new product specialty category, Vianti Falls kits are energy efficient and easy to install.

Available in 11\\", 23\\" and 35\\" complete kits, the new 6\\" extended lip Vianti Falls system make it easy to add a splash to your next hardscape installations.

For more information visit: www.easypropondproducts.com
or call us toll free at 800-448-3873.

BioSafe Systems Announces New Merchandising Display

BioSafe Systems is pleased to announce, their new Lawn & Garden Organic Prevention Center off-shelf plastic display, to help garden centers drive sales and increase profits. The display offers products for customers looking for sustainable and effective solutions to their gardening woes. A great option for garden centers with limited space, the 4 shelf display includes everything a gardener needs such as, AzaGuard Insect Control, AXXE Weed & Grass Control, OxiDate and ZeroTol Disease Control, and GreenCleanFX Moss, Mold, & Mildew Treatment.

Each product is endorsed and used by P. Allen Smith at his Moss, Mountain Farm where he teaches sustainable…

Alaska Brand Offers Hydroponic Gardening Solution

An all-natural plant food made from North Atlantic Sea Kelp, Alaska by Pennington Pure Kelp Plant Food 0.13-0-0.60 feeds plants with 11 essential nutrients to enhance strength and vigor. The water soluble, easy-to-use liquid concentrate formula is ideal for use in hydroponic gardening systems as a root and foliar feeding supplement and indoors year-round.

The Alaska brand has provided gardeners with highly effective, natural and organic fish and plant-based alternatives to synthetic fertilizers for decades. The low odor formulas can be used in organic gardening on all types of plants and landscapes. Alaska products are currently available nationwide at national…