We’re on a mission to find the most effective way to rid your property of moles!  …But we need your help!

Do you have a creative –or not so creative– way to manage these pesky little critters? We’re giving Victor mole traps to the person with the best answer to either of these questions:

• Is your yard a mole’s paradise?  Send in a photo and tell us about it!
• Did you find the perfect way to do away with these creatures? Send in a photo and share your secrets!

We want to see what you’re dealing with and hear what you’re doing to fix the problem.

To Enter:

• Email a photo, along with your answer to one of the questions above,, to photocontest@denniscompany.com
• Please provide a valid email address so we may contact you if your submission is chosen.

One of our garden department specialists will choose the winning submission on May 1^st The winner will be contacted via the email address provided.

Photos along with your statement will be displayed on our facebook page!

Be sure to tell your friends about us and invite them to comment on your photo on facebook! We heard a rumor that the judge might be swayed by comments left…

No purchase necessary, you will be notified via the email you provided with your submission. This contest is in no way affiliated with facebook.

We have recently added BLUE Freedom to our inventory. Some dogs and cats just do better on a diet without grains. That’s why there’s new BLUE Freedom. BLUE Freedom is made with the finest natural ingredients and none of the grains that contain gluten. It’s grain-free at its finest!

We carry a wide variety of blue Buffalo please take advantage of our Buy 11 get the 12th free program!

Buy 11 bags get the 12^th bag free on 24 lb and larger bags of all Blue Buffalo dog food and 15 lb bags of cat food.

Follow this link to find out more!

Follow this link to create a trading card for your Blue Buffalo Pet!

Are these magnificent yet pesky creatures wrecking havoc in your garden?

Good news there are dozens of beautiful, deer-resistant trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses you can plant to ward them off. Deer generally dislike plants with needles, spines, thorns, and fuzzy or pungently scented foliage. Be aware though there is no such thing as a truly deer-proof plant. Deer will eat  pine trees and rose bushes if the herd is large and food is scarce. You can still create a beautiful landscape with plants that are unlikely to tempt them.

List of 10 deer resistant plants that grow well in the pacific North West.

Bellflower

Plant Name: Campanula

Corydalis

Plant Name: Corydalis lutea

Bigroot Geranium

Plant Name: Geranium macrorrhizum

Foxglove

Plant Name: Digitalis selections

Epimedium

Plant Name: Epimedium selections

Jerusalem Sage

Plant Name: Phlomis russeliana

Ligularia

Plant Name: Ligularia selections

Lupine

Plant Name: Lupinus selections

Meadow Rue

Plant Name: Thalictrum selections

Mullein

Plant Name: Verbascum selections

Oregano

Plant Name: Origanum selections

Pigsqueak

Plant Name: Bergenia selections

Yellow Waxbells

Plant Name: Kirengeshoma palmata

Here are a few tips to make it tough for deer to browse your garden.

• Put strong-smelling plants that deer don’t like on the outside of your garden and smaller plants that need more protection on inside.
• Don’t leave rotted fruit, or leaves on your lawn; they are an open invitation to hungry deer.
• Blinking Christmas-tree lights strung around the perimeter of your garden keep them on from dusk to dawn or a radio kept on during this time.
• Drape fabric netting over plants and (most) deer will stay clear.
• Scatter or hang bars of deodorant soap around the garden. Irish Spring is particularly unpopular with the deer.
• Mix 2 tablespoons of Tabasco sauce to a gallon of water and spray the foliage reapply after it rains.
• Trim off lower branches of trees.

We are so proud of our exemplary staff here at Dennis Company. We would like to recognize and thank each and every 2011 Employee of the Year for their professional and exceptional contributions to Dennis Company. Thank you, Dianna Knight, Dave Kingsbury, Dave Barker, Janette Romine, Dave Steele, Jerry Wold and Shelley Anderson. We deeply appreciate your hard work!

Dave Kingsbury, Assistant Manager - Long Beach

Dianna Knight, Advertising & Graphic Design - Raymond

Dave Barker, Assistant Manager - Aberdeen

Janette Romine, Sales Associate, Clothing & Footwear, Bookkeeper - Montesano

Dave Steele, Manager - Aberdeen

Jerry Wold, Sales Associate, Paint & Hardware - Elma

Shelley Anderson, Sales Associate, Clothing - Raymond

Did you know this is the last year you can buy standard 100 watt incandescent light bulbs? Soon all standard light bulbs will be phased out.  We can and will continue to sell 100 watt light bulbs until the stock has been depleted but once they are gone they are gone for good so stock up now.
Our shelves will be stocked with the energy-efficient halogen incandescent bulbs and  many lighting options along with a trained staff to help you make the right choice for your needs.

Click here for a interesting article on the  the subject.