Planting in June – Our Nursery Yard is OVERFLOWING with gorgeous annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. We also have a very nice selection of planters with flowers or vegetables for your patio, deck or pool yard, as well as herb bowls, and hanging baskets. Our ever-increasing selection of lovely perennials, shrubs and trees is overflowing with lush foliage and beautiful blooms. Check out our native and Proven Winner offerings. It is still prime time for planting; you’ll enjoy the color all summer. Come in and browse; ask our friendly staff for ideas and discuss exposure and growth habits of any of these great plants for your gardens. Don’t forget to start your all of your plants off right with Espoma Organic Bio-tone Starter Plus. The ultimate starter plant food! It’s a rich blend of the finest natural & organic ingredients and enhanced with beneficial microbes, humates and mycorrhizae. We can’t say enough about this great product!
Fertilizing Annuals – Annuals complete their lifecycle in a single growing season. Annual flowers give the garden color from spring through early fall (until frost). They can be planted in mass or just for pops of color here and there. Because we want annuals to give us color constantly and be as big and beautiful as they are capable of, we literally “grow them to death”. From the day you plant annuals through the peak of their blooming period, we recommend that you fertilize them weekly, using water-soluble fertilizers like SCHULTZ or Jack’s Classic (J.R. Peters). Water soluble fertilizers are readily taken up by the plants, through foliage and roots, and stimulate strong and magnificent growth and blooms.
Controlling Problems in the Garden – Whether insects, diseases, weeds, or varmints are where you don’t want them, Lawn Depot has the repellent, chemical control, tool, or defense mechanism to dissuade them in a timely and efficient fashion. Japanese Beetles or Black Spot invading your roses? We have solutions! Ants, fleas or ticks infesting your backyard oasis? We’ve got remedies for that! Weeds inundating your garden beds? We have solutions for that too! Deer or other cute (and sometimes not so cute) varmints eating your plants? We’ve got repellents to deter them! Whatever your situation, we will do our best to find a solution for you!
Mulching for Summer Root Protection – Mulch protects the plants’ root system from heat and helps hold moisture at the root zone during summer dry spells. If you haven’t already applied a fresh layer of mulch this spring, NOW is the time! Both existing plants and newly planted ones will greatly benefit from a 2-3” of your favorite mulch. Our Garden Center offers a great selection of premium bulk and/or bagged mulches. We request that you call several days ahead for delivery, so we can get your mulch to you when you need it.
For the Birds – Many people reduce or cease feeding birds during the summer months because they think there is enough food out there for them. While birds do have some natural food (insects) available to them now, many birds supplement up to 25% of their daily intake from birdfeeders. Better feeds, like Wild Delight, fortify their feeds with essential vitamins and minerals that help keep our feathered friends healthy! Plus, you can take advantage of the WILD Delight Frequent Buyer Program. Stop in to learn more. We also have a great selection of bird baths, houses and feeders to make your outdoor living space a haven for your feathered friends. They really are a joy to have in your yard.
It’s been a busy spring for us as we continue to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We have had some terrific sales and promotions so far, with many more planned. So, keep an eye out for our social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and through email. If you would like to be in the know about the goings on here at The Lawn Depot, sign up for email notifications through our website (lawndepotinc.com), over the phone or in the store. We wish you all a fantastic summer and we look forward to your visits. We love seeing you and are happy to help in any way we can!