Manitowoc, WI – April 27, 2022 – The Dramm Corporation completed the installation of 286 solar panels at the new headquarters in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The 18,000 sq. ft. ground-mount solar panels produce an annual energy savings of 161,990 kilowatts.
Organic food purchases now exceed $50 billion dollars. In 2010, organic food sales totaled almost 23 billion. Each year, organic food demand increases at an increase of 5% to 12%, with an average of 9% increase per year.* This demand has been driven by women and men shopping for clean, healthy, local food for their families.
With many of us recently inspired to grow our own vegetables, taking on varying sizes of “victory gardens,” there’s no doubt that more of us will have more to water! However, we need to remember to water wisely… water smart, Garden Smart!
Hard water deposits, lime, scale, rust, dirt and debris. These all find their way into our garden hose at one time or another. This video will Read More…
Spring is here, and you wish to get a head start on your summer garden! You bought your seeds and now you need to sow them and watch them germinate. Here are a few tips on the procedures for germination and transplanting into your garden.
YOUR FIRST DECISIONS
What kind of container should I use to sow seeds? Where should I place them?
You will have the highest degree of success if you purchase a plug tray (48 or 72 plug holes) that fits into a larger tray that has no drainage holes. The plug tray may or may not already have the holes filled with a soil medium. If not, you’ll need to add a light soil mix; this may require a trip to your local garden center. Carefully soak your plug tray until the soil media is saturated. The easiest way to accomplish this is to fill your waterproof tray half-full of water and place the plug into the tray of water. The soil will absorb the water and place the plus into the tray of water. The soil will absorb the water by capillary action. Now you can sow 1 to 3 seeds per plug. Label the name of the vegetable you have sown. Cover the plug tray with plastic wrap. Ensure that there is some water in the holding tray (this will keep your soil moist for the seed to germinate).
HERE WE GROW!
You’re almost there! Now place the tray onto a radiator or on a table in front of a window. Most seeds require 70 degrees Fahrenheit to germinate. Some require light and some require darkness; check the seed packet for instructions. After 10 to 14 days, most of your seeds should have germinated.
When they have germinated, you should remove the plastic and keep some water in the holding tray to sub-irrigate your seedlings. As the weather warms, you may want to move the tray outside to a sunny location against your house.
If you live in a climate where it is still a bit chilly, you may want to angle a piece of glass or old window over the tray, resting on the house, to make your own greenhouse. Cover the end sides with a piece of wood to stop the rabbits and mice from lunching on your seedlings! By early to mid-May your seedlings should be plug bound (full of roots) and can now be popped out of the tray and into your garden or container! Congratulations!
THE FINAL STRETCH
At this point, you should water 2 or 3 times a week using a DRAMM 5-Liter Watering Can with the holes of the rose pointing to the sky. The rose pointing up allows the water to softly come down like rain, causing no damage to the tender plants. If you have a hose in your garden, you can use a DRAMM 510 Seedling Nozzle or a FOGG-It Nozzle to water for 2 to 3 weeks. After 3 weeks, the plants will be well established, and you can water using your hose and DRAMM’s Water Breaker® Nozzles.
During the growing season (late-May, June, July, and August), you should fertilize the plants once a week using 2 ounces of DRAMMATIC® Organic Fertilizer in the 5-Liter Watering Can.
Manitowoc, WI – February 24th, 2020 – The Dramm Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high quality watering tools, announces a new manufacturer’s representative.
The firm of Westway Sales will now represent Dramm’s Retail Division in the states of Hawaii, Arizona, southern Nevada, and southern California.
Manitowoc, WI – The Dramm Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-quality watering tools, announces one employee celebrating 40 years of employment at Dramm and two employees retiring.
The Dramm family congratulates Theresa Krejarek on her 40thanniversary at the Dramm Corporation! Theresa serves as Read More…
Give up gardening? No way! Today’s seniors are active. Even though their living environment may be smaller, it doesn’t mean forgoing healthy hobbies like gardening.
Manitowoc, WI – The Dramm Corporation continues to support Free to Smile, an Ohio foundation providing surgery to children around the world with Read More…
Sturbridge, MA- The inaugural Great Plants Symposium takes place on Friday, October 6th at The Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center in Read More…
Manitowoc, WI – May 3rd, 2013 – Dramm Corp. of Manitowoc, Wisconsin is proud to announce the acquisition of the Soaker Hose Product Line from Lawson Products Read More…
Dear Dramm Dealers,
Due to the closing of Commerce Corporation we have received many inquiries regarding the availability of Dramm products for spring. Read More…
With the hot summer approaching, Dramm introduces a brand new Sprinkler to the ColorStorm™ Sprinkler family. The new ColorStorm™ Spinning Sprinkler Read More…
Manitowoc, WI – June 18th, 2012 – Dramm Corporation announces new representation for the state of Hawaii. Rich Wilbur, owner of Westway Sales, will now Read More…
New for Spring 2011, Dramm launches a new product line of cutting tools designed for women. The new ColorPoint™ line includes hand held Pruners and Shears and a Read More…
To help save time and water when gardening, check out some of Dramm’s popular and new items for this summer. All of these products are available at your local garden center as well as online sources. Read More…
Manitowoc, WI – April 8th, 2010 – Spring has arrived and soon we will be out in the garden again with colorful vegetables growing and flowers blooming. This Spring Dramm is adding its own color to the garden with Read More…
Manitowoc, WI – April 13th, 2009 – Beginning May 1st, LaLande Dunn Steele & Associates will be representing the Dramm Corporation in the states of Washington and Oregon. Read More…
Manitowoc, WI – March 13th, 2009 – Dramm expands the ColorStorm™ Sprinkler line by adding two new sprinklers. Add color to your yard this spring with Dramm’s ColorStorm™ Whirling Read More…
February 3rd, 2009 – Now more then ever consumers are focusing on environmentally friendly products and energy saving solutions. Since 1942 Dramm’s Read More…