Buy one, Get one 1/2 off

I am very excited about the Open House tomorrow and I am going to go ahead and start listing some of the specials and even give them today too!!
So here are some of the Buy one, Get one 1/2 off specials!

Pansy, Viola and ornamental Kale and Cabbage
Razzle Dazzle Crapemyrtles - these are the ones that basically are like shrubbery
ALL Perennials
All Grasses - fountain, maiden except liropes
Knock out tree roses
Red Cascade Roses
Loropetalum, Zuzhour Fuchsia, 7 gal trellis
Crape Myrtles

15 gallon Magnolias only $75.00
15 gallon Red Oaks only $75.00
These are good sized trees!! Check them out for yourself.

Open House Sunday, November 23, 1pm-6pm

There will be an open house at the nursery this coming up Sunday. We will have some really good specials...too good to list on here. Mike will be there to help with any questions or suggestions you may need for your landscape. We are fully stocked so come on by and pick out what you want. We will also have some poinsettias available.

As those of you who have visited us know that the building that we are at is actually a craft store. It is my mother in laws store Plumb Crafty and she will have it open for business this Sunday. She makes handmade baskets, wreaths, sewing, painting, etc. She also has an embroidery business Designing Grannies and will have embroidered items for sale and you can also order custom embroidered items.

Please stop by, enjoy some refreshements and visit with us.

Variegated Nana Wiegela - on sale now while supplies last

A colorful flowering shrub that is attractive throughout the growing season with deep rose flowers contrasting with leaves edged with pale yellow and creamy white. Lovely and easy to grow. These plants are dormant now and it is a great time to plant them to enjoy their beauty next year.

Regular - $16.50
Sale - $14.00 thru 11/15/08

We still have a good variety of pansy, viola, ornamental kale and cabbage

New viola colors coming next week...

Fall Special

Maybe I should actually call this the pot up sale. We have several items we are going to pull to move them up to the next size for sale next year. Before we do this I want to make sure that no one needs any for their fall plantings. Remember fall is the best time to plant for a great garden next year. It is a wonderful time to plant perennials that are going dormant. Why order a dead stick when you can get the whole plant from us? Below are some of our specials marked down between 15% to 20%:

Knockout tree form, 5gal	Regular $ 35.00	Sale $ 29.00
Blackeyed Susan, qt	Regular $ 3.00	Sale $ 2.40
Bleeding Heart, 1 gal	Regular $ 8.75	Sale $ 7.00
Clematis, 1 gal	Regular $ 11.25	Sale $ 9.00
Columbine, qt	Regular $ 3.00	Sale $ 2.40
Dianthus, qt	Regular $ 3.00	Sale $ 2.40
Dwarf mondo grass, 4"	Regular $ 1.50	Sale $ 1.20
Eupatorium, Joe Pye weed, qt	Regular $ 3.10	Sale $ 2.45
Fern, Crested Lady, gal	Regular $ 6.00	Sale $ 4.80
Fern, Japanese Painted, gal	Regular $ 6.00	Sale $ 4.80
Foxglove, gal	Regular $ 4.25	Sale $ 3.40
GERANIUM sang ALBUM QT	Regular $ 3.10	Sale $ 2.45
GERANIUM 'ROZANNE' QT	Regular $ 4.50	Sale $ 3.60
Japanese Aster, Variegated, gal	Regular $ 4.25	Sale $ 3.40
Peony, 2 gal	Regular $ 11.00	Sale $ 8.80
Peony, Scarlet O'hara, 2 gal	Regular $ 18.00	Sale $ 14.40
Sedum, Autumn Joy, qt	Regular $ 3.00	Sale $ 2.40
Sedum, Frost Morn	Regular $ 5.75	Sale $ 4.60
Stokesia, Qt	Regular $ 3.25	Sale $ 2.60
VERONICA ROYAL CANDLES Qt	Regular $ 3.25	Sale $ 2.60
Astible, 1 gal	Regular $ 6.25	Sale $ 5.30
Barberry, lime glow, 1gal	Regular $9.15	Sale $7.75
Lady in Red Hydrangea, 1gal	Regular $11.50	Sale $9.75
Endless Summer Hydrangea, 1gal	Regular $12.75	Sale $10.85
Hydrangea, Climbing, 1gal	Regular $ 11.00	Sale $ 9.35

Pansy pics

This AM I stopped to take a few pictures of the pansies. Sorry they are not the best because of all the rain we have had and also I stopped before the dew had time to dry this morning. Also I tried mainly to take pictures of the different pansies but we still have the standards.
You can click the picture to see a larger view! Pansies are $13.20 a flat which is $2.20 a six pack. I am taking really good care of them by deadheading each day so that they develop more root growth.



The one on the left is light purple violas and the one on the right is clear blue pansies. My camera did not do the pansies justice. Do not forget Violas in your plantings because they will bloom in colder weather than the pansies.

The orange are really pretty and I think they would be great with the Black ones for Halloween.

More of those powerful violas!!

I can not wait to see what this purple cabbage grow!


The ones on the left are awesome. Sorry about the bad picture. The ones on the right have a light purple wing. Really pretty!

Check out the mums below this post!

Just one of the pretty perennials we have to plant!

Shop local - get your mums from us!

I am just bumping this post back up to the top for any newbies that may be visiting!!

Mums are here!! Also we got fruit trees in too. We got 7 gallon Fuji Apple, Gala Apple, Plum, Peach and Brown Fig trees. All of them are $28.50.

The mums are all big and healthy!!
8" Mum - $4.25 or 2 for $7.25
10" Big Mum - $10.85 or 2 for $18.50
14" Huge Mum - $15.85 or 2 for $27.25

Our pansies will be delivered next week. We receive them at the best time to plant them not before.

New arrivals

We got in some more pansies today. I am really excited about the black ones and I think I will make me a pot with orange and black ones for Halloween. We also got in the ornamental kale and cabbage. These are a great access to any garden as they add year-round color in the winter months. These plants are very showy, and come in a variety of colors, ranging from white to pinks, purples or reds. Also do not forget fall is the best time to plant perennials, shrubs and trees. We got in some more perennials, shrubs and trees this week. Tomorrow I will take some pictures to post next week. When the rain lets up we hope to see you!!

ETA: Sorry I should have put prices of the pansy and ornamental kale and cabbage. So here they are:

Pansy - $13.20 a flat which equals $2.20 a 6 pack
Individual six packs are $2.50 each
4" ornamental kale and cabbage - $2.60 a pot

Also we have really good prices on our mums for the size. Of course I have been comparing while I was out and about.

8" Mum - $4.25 or 2 for $7.25
10" Big Mum - $10.85 or 2 for $18.50
14" Huge Mum - $15.85 or 2 for $27.25

Also do not forget we have bulbs coming in really soon!

Some perennial specials

Joe Pye Weed - Regular - $3.10 Sale - $2.50
Dwarf Mondo Grass - Regular - $1.50 Sale - $1.25
Bleeding Heart - Regular - $8.75 Sale - $7.45
Perennial Ferns - Regular - $6.00 Sale $5.00
Crested Lady and Japanese Painted ferns

While supplies last thru 9/27/2008

Dwarf Burning Bush special

This plant stays smaller than the species. This is still not a small plant but is better adapted for residential landscapes than the species. The fall color is second to none among any plant used in the US. Plants appear to survive dry periods well but will enjoy a mulched layer like other shrubs and trees will. Eye-catching color in every season! Leafs out rich emerald green, turns traffic-stopping red in fall. Dwarf Burning Bush's leaves cling into winter, look good weeks after other shrubs are bare. Corky bark with winged twigs provides visual interest all winter.


Regularly priced - $11.75
Sale price - $9.75 thru 9/27/2008

While supplies last!

New arrivals

We got our pansies in this week. Also we got in some more Encore Azaleas, Purple Diamond Loropetalum and Purple Pixie Loropetalum. Purple Pixie is a new dwarf, spreading loropetalum, it boasts some of the most intense purple foliage color available on the market. Growing to an average size of 1-2 feet tall by 4-5 feet wide, new flushes start upward and then gently cascade downward, creating a beautiful purple carpet effect. Remember the first day of fall is Monday so be sure to get a jump on your fall plantings.

Size matters

With flower bulbs size matters. That's because large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs. We went with a supplier that only delivers 12cm circumference tulip bulbs or larger that we have used in the past. There are some tulips that are willing (though not guaranteed) to put on a good display for more than one year and all the varieties we ordered have strong perennial tendencies. The daffodil bulbs we choose are 16cm circumference daffodil bulbs or larger. Larger bulbs simply produce superior plants with more impressive flowers. The larger bulb appears to be expensive, but it's actually more economical than a small bulb if you count the flowers you get. And isn't the purpose of planting bulbs to enjoy a great spring display with lots of flowers?

TULIPS

Bulb Size: 12cm+
Bloom Time: Mid
Zones: 3-7
Sunlight: Full
Depth: 5 inches
Density: 5 per sq. ft.

BEST PINK

Magnificent flowers on stout stems in vivid pink. Flowers grow to enormous size. Great for borders and mass plantings.

Plant height: 22 inches

BEST PURPLE

Satiny deep purple flowers. A strong and dependable garden tulip that's clearly the best solid purple around. Combines wonderfully with lighter-colored tulips.

Plant Height: 16 inches

BEST RED

Vivid poppy red. A vigorous tulip of strong substance and radiant color that is sure to attract attention from a distance. One of the best red landscape tulips.

Plant Height: 20 inches

BEST YELLOW

A rich golden yellow tulip, impressive both for the size of its flowers and their longevity. Best landscape tulip in its class. Great for large effects.

Plant Height: 20 inches

The popularity of daffodils lies in their beauty and durability. They bring life to the early-spring landscape. And they ask little is to be planted in a sunny location where the soil drains well. Most daffodils are willing to come back year after year, their clumps increasing in size over time. And perhaps best of all, deer and rodents leave daffodils alone.

The Daffodil 100

If you plant a good quantity of this blend, you'll have century-old varieties standing next to the latest American and English hybrids. There is no better introduction to the wide world of daffodils.

Plant Height: Various inches
Bulb Size: 16cm+
Zones: 3-7
Sunlight: Full or Part
Depth: 6 inches
Density: 4-5 per sq. ft.

Crocuses are the first real sign of spring. Crocuses are most effective when planted in bunches - along the edge of a flower bed, in the rock garden, at the foot of deciduous shrubs or trees.

Cocreation
This blend is bright purple and golden yellow with each corm producing several large flowers.

Plant Height: 5 inches
Bulb Size: 9-10cm
Bloom Time: Very Early
Zones: 4-7
Sunlight: Full or Part
Depth: 3 inches
Density: 8-9 per sq. ft.

Hyacinths are in a class by themselves when it comes to spring fragrance. Hyacinths look best when planted in clusters toward the front of a border or massed in a formal bed.

Plant Height: 10 inches
Bulb Size: 16-17cm
Bloom Time: Early
Zones: 4-7
Sunlight: Full
Depth: 5 inches
Density: 3-4 per sq. ft.

Plant Height: 10 inches
Bulb Size: 16-17cm
Bloom Time: Early
Zones: 4-7
Sunlight: Full
Depth: 5 inches
Density: 3-4 per sq. ft.

Amaryllis Aphrodite

Amaryllis Grand Prix

Paperwhites

PREORDER BULBS HERE!

This will help us meet the demand.

Fall is for planting!

Do you want to have a beautiful landscape next year? If so, then fall is the time to plant. The cooler air temperatures reduce evaporation so they require less watering. The soil is still warm which will promote root growth. In fact the root growth will continue through the winter as long as the ground temperature remains above freezing. This will give you an established root system which will provide you with better spring blooms and vigorous new growth.

Most people buy their perennials during the spring to plant them but actually the best time to plant is in the fall. In fact we have several perennials that we are going to pot up to a bigger size to sale next year. Now is the time to purchase and plant these so that you will have that bigger perennial in your garden. The same goes for our shrubbery and trees.

Mark your calendars because the first day of fall is September 22nd.

Closed this Wednesday

The nursery will be closed this Wednesday due to a death in the family. Thanks for your understanding as this is the third one in our family since June.

Tree Sale

Have you been wanting to add to your yard with a new tree? Well we have some great deals at the nursery. Our trees are from 10% - 25% off our already great prices. Come out soon to pick yours up!

Just to list a few varities - we have Crape Myrtles, River Birch, Magnolias, Cedars, Hollies and Arborvitaes

Nursery Tour

Ok, I have took so many pictures at the nursery you can feel like you are actually taking a tour. The only thing missing is the annuals and some of the perennials. This week I will try to complete it. You can view them online here: Nursery Tour

Weekly specials

This weeks specials are good.

Beehive Holly - Reg $18.50 now $15.75
Asian Moon Butterfly bush - Reg $16.25 now $13.75
English boxwood - Reg $41.00 now $34.85
Merlot Va. Sweetspire - Reg $16.75 now $14.25

On Sale through August 9, 2008
While supplies last.

August Garden tips

• Are you irises not perfoming so great, it could be that they need to be divided and now is the time for that.
• Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to begin to control cool season weeds. (Mike is a licensed applicator)
• Lightly fertilize your knock out roses and fall blooming roses to help them prepare for this fall.
• Prune deciduous shrubs again near the beginning of the month, if needed.
• Hollies should be mulched and watered well during the hot weather to prevent them from losing their berries before maturing.
• Watch for aphids, spider mites, thrips and white flies as they are at their worst during hot, humid weather. Spray accordingly.
• Try making your own insecticidal soap with a recipe of one gallon water, 2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp dish detergent, and 2 tsp white vinegar. Spray the pest treatment under the leaves of your plants where the white fly eggs, scale and adults reside. This can be time consuming as the bugs will die only when they come in direct contact with the spray. Each leaf needs to be sprayed. You must be diligent and apply the spray every 3 to 5 days to maintain control over the white files. Use soaps when plants are not drought-stressed and when temperatures are under 80°F to prevent possible damage to plants. Test the insecticidal soap first on your plants to make sure it will not burn the leaves. Spray the soap on a few leaves and wait two days to see if there is any burning. If burning occurs, try diluting the spray with more water and test again.

Closed this week

We will be in and out this week as we have had a death in our family. We appreciate your understanding at this time in our lives. God Bless you!

Endless Summer Hydrangea

Endless Summer is a mophead hydrangea that can bloom on both old and new wood. The repeat blooms of Endless Summer The Original truly offer gardeners an endless summer of incredible color. This hardy plant is perfect for everything from foundation planting to container gardening. They even make an ideal floral arrangement or table setting as cut flowers. Speaking of color – that's also one of the remarkable aspects of this plant. You can alter the color from pink to blue.

How to change the color

Endless Summer The Original has the unique ability to produce spectacular pink or blue blooms depending on the pH makeup of your soil. An alkaline soil produces pink flowers, while an acid soil produces blue flowers (you can buy a soil pH testing kit to test your soil). It is possible to manipulate the color of hydrangeas, but one word of caution: many people have killed their plants by applying too much aluminum sulfate. More is not better.

To encourage flowering, it is recommend for you to use a fertilizer low in nitrogen and with a phosphorus content over 30. An N-P-K ratio of 10-40-10 is ideal (note: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) in fertilizers).

Change to Pink
To change from blue to pink you need to change from an acid soil to an alkaline one. To help raise your pH you can use dolomitic lime several times a year. You will have to retest your soil and aim for a pH of about 6.0 to 6.2, if it goes above 6.4, your hydrangea may experience an iron deficiency. Use fertilizers with high levels of phosphorus such as 10-40-10. Phosphorus helps to prevent aluminum from being taken up in the plant's system. Consider growing your hydrangea in a large pot where it would be easier to control the pH.

Change to Blue
Lowering the pH of your soil to a pH level of about 5.2-5.5 will produce blue flowers. Using a soil acidifier will lower your soil's pH for beautiful blue blooms. Follow directions carefully on the acidifier product you purchase. Thoroughly water the plant before adding any acidifier. Adding large amounts of organic matter, such as peat moss and composted leaves, will acidify the soil as it breaks down. Remember to check the pH of your water as well as your soil. If you are trying to turn your flowers blue and you have hard water, it will be difficult to achieve. Also remember that concrete foundations and walkways tend to leach lime, raising the pH in that area.

We have these beauties for $23.00 for a lush 3 gallon

Fern envy

Ok, are you one of the people I talk to who have no luck with ferns but envy your neighbors big beautiful ferns? Well we still have ferns at the nursery and we have already grown them all summer so they are big and beautiful for you. Come by today and pick yours up to enjoy for the rest of the season. They are only $10.00 and for these big beauties and that is a deal.

We still have lots of annuals and they are on sale for 20% off. Below are some of the Fishnet Stocking Coleus and the Caladiums. Also you can still see some of the begonias we have left that are free with any purchase over $5.00
The Joe Pye Weed or Chocolate Eupatorium has really taken off. A selection of the native Joe Pye Weed with deep maroon leaves and reddish stems. White flowers in fall. Grows 4' plus. This perennial is on sale for $2.60 until July 26th.

Remember to mention the blog specials!

While supplies last

Dazzle Crapemyrtles

Dazzle crapemyrtles is an exciting new dwarf crapemyrtle that produces blooms from summer into fall. They have a compact mounded form. Great for mass plantings, containers and borders. Space 3-4' apart. Deciduous. Fast grower for full sun.

These are normally $21.oo but will be on sale for $17.85 through 7/26/08.

While supplies last.

Annuals - 20% off

It is not to late to add some color with annuals. We still have several left. We have impatiens, vinca, portulaca, caladiums, double wave petunias, marigolds, verbenas, sweet potato vines, coleus and a few geraniums. Our annuals are now 20% off and you still have the remainder of July, August, September and depending on our weather maybe into October to enjoy the annual colors. Stop by and get yours today - while supplies last!

Remember to mention the blog special!!

Limelight Hydrangea

One of the specials for this week is the Limelight Hydrangea. This extrodinary new Hydrangea has exceptional bright lime green flowers. It adds beautiful color to the late summer landscape and can be grown in a container. These are normally $25.00 and on sale for $21.25 through 7/19.

While supplies last.

Friday's special - 7/11

Today's special is Neon Flash Spirea. It is regularly $23.25 and on sale for $19.75.

Thursday Special - 7/10

Today's special is 3 gal Lady in Red Hydrangea. It is a new lacecap hydrangea with exquisite red stems and a compact, mounding habit. The flowers open pinkish-white and matue to burgandy-rose. It is reguluarly priced at $23.00 and on sale today for $19.50.

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Wednesday's Special - 7/9

Knock out roses are all the craze this year. Do you have a few planted in your yard? Well we have the next growing craze....Knock out roses in tree form are our special for this Wednesday. They are regularly priced at $35.00 and on sale for $29.00. It has continuous rosy red flowers on this low maintenance, disease resistant rose.

Free Begonias

While supplies last every purchase over $5.00 will receive a free six pack of begonias. No substitutions when supplies run out.

Happy 4th of July!!!

We will be closed today in observance of Independence Day!!

Thursday special - 7/03

Thursday's special is Majestic Jade Laurel which is reguarly priced at $54.75 and is on sale for $45.00. It is an evergreen shrub with vase-like growth habit. Small white upright clusters of blooms in spring held above beautiful dark green foliage.

Wednesday's Special - 7/2

This Wednesday's special is Black Dragon Cryptomeria, 5 gallon, which has a compact dark green needle form with a pyramidal growth habit. They are regularly $50.00 and on sale today for $40.00.

While supplies last