Planting Annuals (Flowers and Vegetables) in the Ground in April – The ONLY annuals that can be planted in April are cold season vegetables (broccoli, lettuces, spinach, cabbage, etc.) and flowers (pansies and violas). Warmer season annuals should not be planted in the soil until all danger of frost has passed. We know everyone’s eager […]
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You know, with the remarkably mild winter we’ve just experienced, I’ve kind of been holding my breath all of March, afraid that we’d get hit with that cold March blast/storm that would freeze and/or smother all the new bulb growth or freeze the swelling buds on magnolias and other early blooming trees. It happened last
Dormant Feeding of Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Ground Covers, and Bulbs – Dormant feeding can be done once the majority of leaves have fallen from deciduous trees and shrubs. This occurs anywhere from mid to late October when the growing season is over for all the plants in the landscape except the lawn. Trees, shrubs and
Too Early for DORMANT Feeding of Trees, Shrubs, Perennials – September is still part of the growing season for most plants in our landscape. While they are still in their active growth stage, feeding may stimulate new growth, which will not harden off before winter. Generally, winter dormancy begins in the landscape when the larger
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Planting in June – Our Nursery Yard is bursting with LOTS of annual flowers, vegetables and perennials along with native, flowering and evergreen shrubs for your evaluation and purchase. 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
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