This morning some of our products were featured on the program Breakfast Television (aka BT) which is on City TV in Toronto. I think this program is re-broadcast on other City TV channels across Canada and also on satellite services around the continent. If you would like to see this segment on Christmas Gifts for Gardeners you can watch on BT host Frankie Flowers blog.
Go Here: Breakfast TV
Enjoy .. and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Rittenhouse Videos
Some news from the offices of Rittenhouse. We have gone Hollywood. The Rittenhouse Studios are pumping out videos for the Internet. We started with the consumer products several months back. We have moved on to tackling our professional products. Including repair instructions and installation instructions for Hypro Pumps.
You can visit our YouTube channel to see everything we have uploaded so far, or you can watch the videos embedded on selectecd product pages of the main Rittenhouse website. Here is our YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/RittenhouseSince1914
This winter we have some HOT products! Some of the hottest products are our new Heated Door Mats. They will keep your doorway clear of treacherous ice and snow.
RIP Oral Roberts
You can visit our YouTube channel to see everything we have uploaded so far, or you can watch the videos embedded on selectecd product pages of the main Rittenhouse website. Here is our YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/RittenhouseSince1914
This winter we have some HOT products! Some of the hottest products are our new Heated Door Mats. They will keep your doorway clear of treacherous ice and snow.
RIP Oral Roberts
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
Here we are again, at the beginging of the holiday season. We have put some of our most popular gift selections in a special area of our website. You can find that area here:
Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
Some of these gift ideas are the normal things that gardeners would want and some of them are some of the more unusual items that Rittenhouse carries that are not easily found in a regular garden center. Such as the Woodman's Pal, which is like a machete for clearing brush. Except that the Woodman's Pal is the tool that the US Marines are issued for clearing brush in a jungle. It makes an excellent gift for a man who likes to work outside.... or a former US Marine who wants the same quality tool that he was trained to use.
Or, the Rittenhouse Fork and Shovel. Very high quality stainless steel and red oak garden tools. Built to last and extremely functional and would make a fantastic gift for a gardener who is sick and tired of wearing out tools quickly.
If you are interested, check out this video of our very own Bruce Zimmerman explaining some of our holiday offerings.
Garden Tools Video
Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
Some of these gift ideas are the normal things that gardeners would want and some of them are some of the more unusual items that Rittenhouse carries that are not easily found in a regular garden center. Such as the Woodman's Pal, which is like a machete for clearing brush. Except that the Woodman's Pal is the tool that the US Marines are issued for clearing brush in a jungle. It makes an excellent gift for a man who likes to work outside.... or a former US Marine who wants the same quality tool that he was trained to use.
Or, the Rittenhouse Fork and Shovel. Very high quality stainless steel and red oak garden tools. Built to last and extremely functional and would make a fantastic gift for a gardener who is sick and tired of wearing out tools quickly.
If you are interested, check out this video of our very own Bruce Zimmerman explaining some of our holiday offerings.
Garden Tools Video
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wow! We forgot to post in June.
Sorry about that .... we were so busy filling orders and getting them shipped that we were unable to blog about Rittenhouse for the entire month of June.
So, here are a few updates.
We have continued to expand our online presence during the last 4 weeks. Launching 3 new websites for specific niches. This will help people finding specific product groups without having to wade through the enormous Rittenhouse website. Using technology supplied by Amazon for a shopping cart and credit card clearing, these sites are sure to be a success.
The first one is called Theft Deterrents. Which features a few dozen products from the Rittenhouse line up that are for preventing thieves from stealing your mobile equipment, water, outdoor furniture, gasoline, construction equipment ... and many more items. These theft deterrents are mostly meant to slow down thieves or in many cases foil them from taking your stuff or the property of your company.
We love animals and birds. But sometimes a bird can be destructive and can nest or roost in a place that is annoying or damaging. Rather that hurt the birds or kill the birds these tiems will just scare them off and get them to go elsewhere. Take a look at Just Bird Control and start getting those winged critters off of your pond, roof, boat or garden and back into the trees where they are supposed to be.
At Rittenhouse we sell miles and miles of hose. Hoses for spraying equipment, industrial applications, watering, pressure washing or a thousand other applications. Watering hoses are a huge seller for Rittenhouse. So we have built a website that focuses on garden hose, soaker hose and indoor watering.
We plan on adding more websites over the next several weeks. Splintering off different sections of the main Rittenhouse website into their own micro websites for easy ordering. The pricing is normally the same between the Rittenhouse site and the newer focuses websites.
So, here are a few updates.
We have continued to expand our online presence during the last 4 weeks. Launching 3 new websites for specific niches. This will help people finding specific product groups without having to wade through the enormous Rittenhouse website. Using technology supplied by Amazon for a shopping cart and credit card clearing, these sites are sure to be a success.
The first one is called Theft Deterrents. Which features a few dozen products from the Rittenhouse line up that are for preventing thieves from stealing your mobile equipment, water, outdoor furniture, gasoline, construction equipment ... and many more items. These theft deterrents are mostly meant to slow down thieves or in many cases foil them from taking your stuff or the property of your company.
We love animals and birds. But sometimes a bird can be destructive and can nest or roost in a place that is annoying or damaging. Rather that hurt the birds or kill the birds these tiems will just scare them off and get them to go elsewhere. Take a look at Just Bird Control and start getting those winged critters off of your pond, roof, boat or garden and back into the trees where they are supposed to be.
At Rittenhouse we sell miles and miles of hose. Hoses for spraying equipment, industrial applications, watering, pressure washing or a thousand other applications. Watering hoses are a huge seller for Rittenhouse. So we have built a website that focuses on garden hose, soaker hose and indoor watering.
We plan on adding more websites over the next several weeks. Splintering off different sections of the main Rittenhouse website into their own micro websites for easy ordering. The pricing is normally the same between the Rittenhouse site and the newer focuses websites.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Spring has sprung .. too busy to blog
Hello Blogees
We are extremely busy with the Spring rush and far too busy for frequent blog posts. But I do have a few things to bring to your attention.
We have recently added a new sales channel, Costco in Canada. You can now (or anyday now) visit Costco's Canadian website to purchase specific Rittenhouse gardening products. I am not sure how many items we are offering at this point but we expect this to be a successful sales channel for Rittenhouse.
Aeroplan!!!
Rittenhouse is now offering Aeroplan miles for all purchases. Obviously you will need to have an Aeroplan card to participate. We are busy working to add a new box to the Rittenhouse website check out process to make it easy to earn your miles. It will likely be another week until we finish setting it up. But for the time being we can take your number over the phone or the front counter.
For some silly reason the decision was made to cut the air time this bloggers favourite podcast, the Rick Emerson Show from Portland Oregon. They have added music to the Best Show Ever and cut out nearly an hour of talk time. To read all about this travesty you can visit this blog, Save RES. They have added more Rick and removed some of the music as this week progressed .. so there is hope.
Hey, did you notice that we sell Garden Tools????
Anyways, back to filling orders!
Peace Out Y'all!
We are extremely busy with the Spring rush and far too busy for frequent blog posts. But I do have a few things to bring to your attention.
We have recently added a new sales channel, Costco in Canada. You can now (or anyday now) visit Costco's Canadian website to purchase specific Rittenhouse gardening products. I am not sure how many items we are offering at this point but we expect this to be a successful sales channel for Rittenhouse.
Aeroplan!!!
Rittenhouse is now offering Aeroplan miles for all purchases. Obviously you will need to have an Aeroplan card to participate. We are busy working to add a new box to the Rittenhouse website check out process to make it easy to earn your miles. It will likely be another week until we finish setting it up. But for the time being we can take your number over the phone or the front counter.
For some silly reason the decision was made to cut the air time this bloggers favourite podcast, the Rick Emerson Show from Portland Oregon. They have added music to the Best Show Ever and cut out nearly an hour of talk time. To read all about this travesty you can visit this blog, Save RES. They have added more Rick and removed some of the music as this week progressed .. so there is hope.
Hey, did you notice that we sell Garden Tools????
Anyways, back to filling orders!
Peace Out Y'all!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
St. Valentine's Day
Good Day to all, so it is that time of year again good ole Valentine's Day. Have you done your shopping yet? If you are like RF and leave things till the last minute then end up finding exactly what you are looking for well good for you. IF you are like me and end up buying something else as the store was sold out of the item you wanted, then lets start right now to shop at least we will be a couple days early. One choice could be the new Purple lanterns from Rittenhouse or if you have a Nascar fan on your list well the races start this weekend. Lots of Nascar items to choose from at the Nascar Store.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Rittenhouse Introduces Chemical Free Weed Control Machine
St.Catharines, ON (PRWEB) February 2, 2009 -- Restrictions on pesticide use are becoming an issue across North America when it comes to maintaining lawns and other weed prone areas. Rittenhouse now offers a unique solution.
Using patented technology, the Green Steam produces super-heated steam to 650° F to quickly and effectively kill weeds without chemicals. The Green Steam unit uses a standard 20lb. propane tank that will last for approximately eight hours of continuous operation, while the 10-gallon water tank provides three hours of constant operation. The unit uses a deep cycle 12 volt battery to operate the diaphragm pump. The Green Steam can be outfitted with an optional hose reel including 25' of hose. The reel swivels and features an automatic rewind for ease of operation. The compact design of the machine also increases usability, at only 60lbs the Green Steam can be transported easily from site to site. A skid mount version is also available for placement in the back of a truck or utility vehicle.
Cities and municipalities will find the Green Steam to be a very useful tool as part of their regular maintenance programs. It is perfect for eliminating weeds in sidewalks, parking lots and other hardscaped areas. The use of steam means there is no concern over spray drift or residue. In addition to government organizations, private landscapers will appreciate this convenient alternative to chemical weed control.
The Green Steam provides a unique opportunity to be ahead of the curve and ahead of the competition when it comes to implementing a green care program. Visit the Rittenhouse website or call toll free 1-800-461-1041 to inquire further about the Green Steam and other great landscaping products.
Rittenhouse has been a family owned and operated company since 1914. We have extensive knowledge serving the green care industry as well as other horticultural and agricultural related sectors. Visit the Rittenhouse website to learn more about Rittenhouse and the products we offer which include professional landscaping tools and equipment, Hypro pumps, garden tools and outdoor living products.
Using patented technology, the Green Steam produces super-heated steam to 650° F to quickly and effectively kill weeds without chemicals. The Green Steam unit uses a standard 20lb. propane tank that will last for approximately eight hours of continuous operation, while the 10-gallon water tank provides three hours of constant operation. The unit uses a deep cycle 12 volt battery to operate the diaphragm pump. The Green Steam can be outfitted with an optional hose reel including 25' of hose. The reel swivels and features an automatic rewind for ease of operation. The compact design of the machine also increases usability, at only 60lbs the Green Steam can be transported easily from site to site. A skid mount version is also available for placement in the back of a truck or utility vehicle.
Cities and municipalities will find the Green Steam to be a very useful tool as part of their regular maintenance programs. It is perfect for eliminating weeds in sidewalks, parking lots and other hardscaped areas. The use of steam means there is no concern over spray drift or residue. In addition to government organizations, private landscapers will appreciate this convenient alternative to chemical weed control.
The Green Steam provides a unique opportunity to be ahead of the curve and ahead of the competition when it comes to implementing a green care program. Visit the Rittenhouse website or call toll free 1-800-461-1041 to inquire further about the Green Steam and other great landscaping products.
Rittenhouse has been a family owned and operated company since 1914. We have extensive knowledge serving the green care industry as well as other horticultural and agricultural related sectors. Visit the Rittenhouse website to learn more about Rittenhouse and the products we offer which include professional landscaping tools and equipment, Hypro pumps, garden tools and outdoor living products.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Equipment Shipping Prices Slashed!
In an effort to battle the recession, Rittenhouse is offering a fantastic deal on the shipping of selected equipment. It does not matter if you are in California, Florida or Victoria BC, we have lowered our shipping rates to $149 for our most popular equipment that must be shipped by transport truck on a pallet. Saving our customers anywhere from $100 to $600 on transportation costs. There are some restrictions that will apply but this would save money for most of our customers.
Rittenhouse Sprayers
In other news, here in Ontario our government is hell bent on banning commonly used herbicides and pesticides for "cosmetic" use. While we would prefer that the ban was for consumers and that licensed professionals can continue to apply these products apparently the Provincial government has a different opinion on the matter. So those of us in the green industry have been anxiously awaiting the details of the ban that is essentially already in place.
As best I can tell, this is where the list of affected products can be found:
Banned Pesticides in Ontario
Its unfortunate that we still do not have the details of the bans when Spring is just weeks away and the dandelion seeds that are lying in wait in my lawn. We understand the need to clean up our environment, but the "feet dragging" and confusion for the green industry is stifling business. Landscapers and property management companies are desperate to find out which tools will be in there arsenal against weeds.
Rittenhouse Sprayers
In other news, here in Ontario our government is hell bent on banning commonly used herbicides and pesticides for "cosmetic" use. While we would prefer that the ban was for consumers and that licensed professionals can continue to apply these products apparently the Provincial government has a different opinion on the matter. So those of us in the green industry have been anxiously awaiting the details of the ban that is essentially already in place.
As best I can tell, this is where the list of affected products can be found:
Banned Pesticides in Ontario
Its unfortunate that we still do not have the details of the bans when Spring is just weeks away and the dandelion seeds that are lying in wait in my lawn. We understand the need to clean up our environment, but the "feet dragging" and confusion for the green industry is stifling business. Landscapers and property management companies are desperate to find out which tools will be in there arsenal against weeds.
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