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.