Blackthumb Bob's Product Reviews

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Welcome to Blackthumb Bob's Product Reviews.  This column is intended to provide information about gardening products based on first-hand experience.  Good or bad, the reviews will tell it like it REALLY is.

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Product Reviews (Finally, almost)
WARNING:  Always read and follow product directions and warnings on label or in instructions.  Only use products you understand and are qualified to use.  Never use products in manner for which they are not intended.  Keep arms and hands inside moving vehicles.  Wear safety glasses as a fashion statement.  Use your seat belts.  Avoid foods high in fats.  Exercise.  Get plenty of rest.  You get the idea....  God gave you a brain.  Use it.

BT Bob's Review Rating Scale:

Superior product doing what is says it does well at exceptional value
Excellent product with few limitations and with great value
Does what it says pretty well, but could be better
Some limitations or draw backs, but basically works.
Hey, it's your money.  Do what you want with it.



Index of Reviews (Alphabetical Order)
Better Homes and Gardens Brass Pulsating Sprinkler
Brass Pulsating Sprinklers Compared
Dr Whisper Lite Electric Cordless Mower
Grass-B-Gon®
Hose Timers Compared
Melnor Brass Pulsating Sprinkler
Melnor Time-A-Matic®
Nelson Rain Date®
Ortho® Grass-B-Gon®
Poison Peanuts
Rain Date®
Sweeny's® Poison Peanuts
Time-A-Matic®