{"id":9463,"date":"2026-05-11T07:45:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/?p=9463"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:46:46","slug":"what-else-is-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/what-else-is-new\/","title":{"rendered":"What Else Is New?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christensen’s has added two products this year that make it easier than ever for you to improve both the beauty and functionality of your client projects: EZ-Straw\u00ae<\/span> Wildflower Mix<\/strong><\/em> and the NDS Downspout Defender\u2122<\/strong><\/em> Shield.<\/p>\n

The EZ-Straw\u00ae<\/span> Wildflower Mix<\/strong> from Michigan based company, Rhino Seed\u00ae, is a simple, all-in-one solution for starting a wildflower garden. With over 30 types of annual and perennial seeds, including Poppies, Shasta Daisies, and Marigolds, this Wildflower Mix creates a diverse mix of blooms with continuous color, texture and visual interest throughout the growing season. The added processed straw mulch helps to retain moisture, reduce soil erosion and protects seeds during germination to increase chances of success.<\/p>\n

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Environmentally conscious homeowners are driving the increasing popularity of pollinator gardens. EZ-Straw\u00ae<\/span> Wildflower Mix <\/strong>is a great product to introduce to your clients interested in supporting bees and butterflies.<\/p>\n

For the healthiest plants and better blooms, Rhino Seed\u00ae recommends that EZ-Straw\u00ae<\/span> Wildflower Mix<\/strong> <\/strong>be planted before June, allowing the seeds to germinate and establish strong roots while temperatures and moisture levels are still favorable.<\/p>\n

For those completing drainage projects, Christensen’s will now carry the Downspout Defender\u2122<\/strong> from NDS. Designed specifically for 9-inch and 12-inch drain basins, the Downspout<\/strong> Defender\u2122<\/strong> acts as a protective shield, preventing debris such as leaves, twigs and other material from clogging the system. It helps maintain proper water flow and reduces the need for frequent maintenance.<\/p>\n

Two sizes of the Downspout Defender\u2122<\/strong> available at Christensen’s<\/em><\/p>\n

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Easily installed on top of a catch basin, the Downspout<\/strong> Defender\u2122 <\/strong>is a convenient upgrade with the potential to prevent blockages and damage to the drainage infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Make sure to ask about these new products while you’re at Christensen’s, picking up the trees, shrubs and perennials we’ve highlighted the past month. <\/p>\n

Here’s to a successful 2026!!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Christensen’s has added two products this year that make it easier than ever for you to improve both the beauty and functionality of your client projects: EZ-Straw\u00ae Wildflower Mix and the NDS Downspout Defender\u2122 Shield. The EZ-Straw\u00ae Wildflower Mix from Michigan based company, Rhino Seed\u00ae, is a simple, all-in-one solution for starting a wildflower garden. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"

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Christensen's has added two products this year that make it easier than ever for you to improve both the beauty and functionality of your client projects: EZ-Straw\u00ae<\/span> Wildflower Mix<\/strong><\/em> and the NDS Downspout Defender\u2122<\/strong><\/em> Shield.<\/p><\/div>

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The EZ-Straw\u00ae<\/span> Wildflower Mix<\/strong> from Michigan based company, Rhino Seed\u00ae, is a simple, all-in-one solution for starting a wildflower garden. With over 30 types of annual and perennial seeds, including Poppies, Shasta Daisies, and Marigolds, this Wildflower Mix creates a diverse mix of blooms with continuous color, texture and visual interest throughout the growing season. The added processed straw mulch helps to retain moisture, reduce soil erosion and protects seeds during germination to increase chances of success.<\/p><\/div>

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Environmentally conscious homeowners are driving the increasing popularity of pollinator gardens. EZ-Straw\u00ae<\/span> Wildflower Mix <\/strong>is a great product to introduce to your clients interested in supporting bees and butterflies.<\/p>

For the healthiest plants and better blooms, Rhino Seed\u00ae recommends that EZ-Straw\u00ae<\/span> Wildflower Mix<\/strong> <\/strong>be planted before June, allowing the seeds to germinate and establish strong roots while temperatures and moisture levels are still favorable.<\/p><\/div>

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For those completing drainage projects, Christensen's will now carry the Downspout Defender\u2122<\/strong> from NDS. Designed specifically for 9-inch and 12-inch drain basins, the Downspout<\/strong> Defender\u2122<\/strong> acts as a protective shield, preventing debris such as leaves, twigs and other material from clogging the system. It helps maintain proper water flow and reduces the need for frequent maintenance.<\/p><\/div>

Two sizes of the Downspout Defender\u2122<\/strong> available at Christensen's<\/em><\/p><\/div>

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Easily installed on top of a catch basin, the Downspout<\/strong> Defender\u2122 <\/strong>is a convenient upgrade with the potential to prevent blockages and damage to the drainage infrastructure.<\/p><\/div>

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Make sure to ask about these new products while you're at Christensen's, picking up the trees, shrubs and perennials we've highlighted the past month. <\/p>

Here's to a successful 2026!!<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>

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