Convenience products
New Touch On Foam LANDSCAPE Exterior Filler-Adhesive is formulated to retain its dispensed black color and blend naturally into surrounding landscapes, even when exposed to direct sunlight. The foam bonds quickly to porous or non-porous rock, stone, cement, wood and cloth — and can even replace loose mortar in rock walls. It also can be used to direct water flow in pond or waterfall applications, and is safe for use around fish or plants. Touch-N-Foam.com or 800/325-6180
Aquascape
Like its larger predecessor, the Small AquaBasin is made out of black high-density polyethylene with an octagon shape that allows for maximum strength when installing and backfilling into the ground. It measures 30 in. front to back and left to right, with a depth of 10 in., and will hold 40 gallons of water. This smaller basin has a pre-drilled hole in the center of the reinforced deck, making it easy to connect the plumbing to the decorative feature. A 9- by 12-in. grated door on the top allows quick access to the pump to adjust water flow. The deck can accommodate decorative features weighing up to 300 lbs. AquascapeInc.com or 866/877-6637
Sof’Solutions
With health and environmental concerns surrounding polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Sof’Solutions proactively has converted all of its surfacing products to a 100% “green” material, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The product lines include the colorful, flexible Sof’Shield Indoor/Outdoor surfacing mats; Sof’Splash Aqua Surfacing for pool surrounds, locker rooms and other aquatic recreational areas; Sof’Path Ground Retention and Accessible Surfacing for high-traffic areas such as dog parks, walking trails and outdoor exercise locations; and Sof’Bounce Engineered Rubber, a resilient, loose-fill playground surfacing product. Sof-Solutions.com or 800/523-8690
Rain Bird
With its new self-extracting coil feature, Rain Bird’s XQ 1/4-in. Distribution Tubing makes the dreaded task of untangling a thing of the past. It can be installed both above and below grade, and features a textured finish for easier handling. Constructed of UV-resistant polymers, the tubing boasts a rating of 60 psi and is compatible with all 1/4-in. transfer fittings and barbed outlet ports. Available lengths include 100-, 250- and 1,000-ft. options; the 1,000-ft coil is also available in a patent-pending XQ Bucket for efficient use and storage. RainBird.com or 800/RAIN-BIRD
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting
Models 2114 and 2115 are two new LED light fixtures designed for underwater use. The compact, rugged units are just 2-in. in diameter. Both models are available with either 2.5- or 3.5-watt LED emitter packages to provide high impact light with minimal energy consumption. The fixture housings are available in brass or stainless steel, and feature a 15-ft. pigtail of 18/3 double-jacketed, water-resistant cable. VistaPro.com or 800/766-8478
