Like many pond gardeners, Bruce Baker used to work with multiple tools including nets, rakes, and scraping tools to try to stay ahead of rapidly growing string algae and to keep the surface of his modestly-sized, rubber-lined pond free of debris. As the inventor of many innovative, high quality ergonomic garden tools, it came to him one day when he was covered with pond muck that all of these functions could be integrated in a single tool.
The new Pond Shark from Radius combines the features of a conventional pond net with a scraper blade and tooth-like tines designed to rip and remove string algae in a simple raking motion. Opposite the rake teeth is the flattened scraper blade, ideal for scraping debris from the bottoms of natural and artificially-lined ponds. The durable, nylon-fiber construction makes the Pond Shark effective, but safe, for rubber liners. The hydrodynamic shape of the scraping blade helps the net to move and maneuver more quickly than conventional nets when used to catch fish and other fast moving aquatic creatures. Other unique feature of the Pond Shark are its replaceable, snap-in net and the adjustable, telescoping shaft that locks the tool to any length a user finds appropriate.
Baker says the Pond Shark solves another grooming problem many pond gardeners face. “I was always bothered by yellowing water lily leaves just when the plants were in full flower. Now I catch the stems of the yellowed leaves in the Pond Shark’s teeth and just pop them off into the net,” says Baker.
The new patent pending Pond Shark is the most cost-effective solution for pond gardeners who enjoy the natural beauty of a water feature but would like to stay ahead on their pond maintenance.
About Radius Garden, LLC
Radius Garden, LLC is a leading manufacturer of ergonomic garden tools. Founded in Ann Arbor, MI in 2003, Radius Garden uses current research into human factors and tool usage to create tools that maximize power while minimizing hand, wrist, and back stress. The result is an evolving tool line that allows gardeners to “Garden More. Hurt Less.”™
For more information, photos, and/or samples, please contact:
Bruce Baker, Radius Garden, 734-222-8044 or bruce@radiusgarden.com or visit www.radiusgarden.com.
