'The Ortho Problem Solver' Is Now On-line and Free!
Web Version of 1000-Page Book Offers Solutions to Lawn and Garden Problems With Just the Click of a Mouse
If you do it yourself when it comes to lawn and garden care, chances are you've sought information on how to eliminate dandelions from your lawn, how to protect your landscape from a Japanese beetle infestation, how to get rid of ants, ticks or grubs in your lawn, or how to prevent diseases from damaging your roses. For 20 years, The Ortho Problem Solver, a 1000-page hard cover book that many refer to as "the bible of lawns and gardens," has provided home owners with solutions to these and many other problems relating to plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, and lawns. Now, The Scotts Company, owner of Ortho Books, has made the full text of the professional edition -- previously available to most people only as a reference tool in garden centers -- available on-line for free at www.ortho.com.Today, more than 35 million people use the Internet to search for lawn and garden information. The Ortho Problem Solver Online Edition meets this demand by providing a convenient, fast and free source for solutions to more than 2,000 common lawn and garden problems. As with the book, the web version of The Ortho Problem Solver offers in-depth explanations on how to diagnose, solve and prevent problems related to a comprehensive array of lawn and garden subjects, including: houseplants; lawns; ground covers; annuals, perennials and bulbs; trees, shrubs and vines; fruit and nut trees; vegetables, berries and grapes; household pests; weeds; plant diseases; insects; animal pests; soil, cultural and climate problems.
"The Ortho Problem Solver has been providing solutions to common lawn and garden problems for 20 years and, now, The Scotts Company is excited to introduce a web version which will prove to be an invaluable resource for today's lawn and garden enthusiasts," said Scott Hanley, director of Ortho marketing. "Oftentimes, a consumer has difficulty diagnosing a problem and finding the solution. Now, with just the click of a mouse, a consumer can visit Ortho.com and use our online tool to find solutions and product recommendations for the most extensive array of lawn and garden problems ever diagnosed."
In compiling the information included in The Ortho Problem Solver book and web version, The Scotts Company consulted hundreds of lawn and garden experts, including members of County Extension offices, horticulturists, gardening and nursery professionals, and amateur gardeners.
"We worked with more than 90 consultants to compile the most comprehensive list of serious problems affecting lawns and gardens nationwide," said Michael D. Smith, editor, The Ortho Problem Solver. "The book, and now the website, provides solutions to the most common problems facing gardeners and offers recommendations for preventing the problem from recurring."
Consumers will find The Ortho Problem Solver Online Edition easy to use, simply by providing some basic information. When entering the online version, a user inserts a zip code to help narrow the list of potential problems. A user will then be asked to complete several search fields by selecting from an extensive list of problem categories, types and names. Additionally, the online tool features an easy-to-use keyword search. Once in the web-enabled tool, a consumer may learn that more than 90 potential problems can affect a homeowner's lawn or they may surf through the "Gallery of Household Pests" or "Gallery of Weeds."
While visiting http://www.ortho.com, consumers can also purchase The Ortho Problem Solver, now in its fifth edition. It is also available at major home and garden centers and wherever fine books are sold.
The Ortho(R) brand is owned by The Scotts Company (NYSE: SMG), the world's leading supplier of consumer products for lawn and garden and provider of a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. The Company owns the industry's most recognized brands. In the U.S., in addition to Ortho(R), the Company's Scotts(R) and Miracle-Gro(R) brands are market leaders in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup(R) brand which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. For more information, visit The Scotts Company's website at http://www.scotts.com.
SOURCE The Scotts Company
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