This Fall were putting all of our trees on sale.  Save 20% on all trees $100 or more.  We also have Mums, Cabbage,Kale and Asters on sale.  Mums $3.99 ea.  Buy 3 for $12.

WEED CONTROL TIPS:

One of the best ways to combat weeds is to seed with superior turf grass plants that compete successfully in the lawn.  Core or slice aeration of the soil before seed will improve germination and alleviate compaction.  Aeration of the lawn helps the grass roots and fertilizer enter the soil profile and increase the bio-activity.

CRABGRASS AND GRASSY WEEDS germinate in the Spring when the soil becomes warm enough.  Apply crabgrass controls during Spring months for the best control.  Watering the lawn after application enhances control and feeding action.

BROADLEAF WEEDS:  Apply controls when weeds are actively growing throughout the year.  Do not mow 2 days before OR after application.  Apply to moist grass.  Do not water for 1-2 days after application and delay application if rainfall is expected within 24 hours.  After applying product do not seed for 4 weeks.

WATERING TIPS:

A total of one inch of water per week, including rainfall, is desirable.  Watering deeply two or three times a week in the morning for 30-40 minutes, if necessary, is most beneficial for your lawn, encouraging deep root growth.  Avoid frequent watering for short periods of time and avoid watering at night.

LAWN MOWING TIPS:

Do not mow your grass to short.  A height of 2 to 3 inches works best for a healthy lawn by preventing disease and shading the soil to inhibit weed seed germination.  Raise the mowing height during Summer months, lawns that are mowed higher require less watering.  Keep your mower blad3e sharp so that you do not “shred” your grass, making it vulnerable to disease.  Do not mow wet grass.  Mow regularly, usually once a week.  Rotate your mowing patterns.  Leave grass clippings on the lawn, as long as they are not in clumps, to decompose and return nutrients and water back into the soil.  Mulching mowers work very well and are designed to finely shred clippings.  Clippings do not promote thatch.

SOIL pH:

Before starting any lawn care program, a soil test should be performed to determine your soil’s pH level.  Apply soil amendments to reach a desirable pH level.  When soil is balanced, lawn growth thrives and the incidence of weeds is reduced.  The ideal pH is 6.0 to 6.8

INSECTS

GRUB

TICK

FLEA

ANT

CHINCH BUG

SOD WEBWORM

Dandelion form and flowers

Crabgrass

White Clover foliage and flowers

Goosegrass

Common Chickweed patch

PLAINTAIN

FUNGUSES

RED THREAD

BROWN PATCH

DOLLAR SPOT

WOODY ORNAMENTALS

Abelia varieties

Acanthopanax sieboldianus variegatus

Aesculus parviflora varieties

Aronia varieties

Berberis varieties

Betula nigra varieties

Buddleia varieties

Buxus varieties

Callicarpa varieties

Calycanthus varieties

Caryopteris varieties

Cephalotaxus varieties

Cercis varieties

Chaenomeles varieties

Clerodendrum tricotomum

Clethra varieties

Corylopsis varieties

Continus varieties

Cotoneaster dammeri skogholm

Cotoneaster salicifolius repens

Cupressocyparis leylandii

Cytisus varieties

Daphne varieties

Daphniphyllum

Deutzia varieties

Diervilla lonicera ‘copper’

Enkianthus varieties

Erica varieties

Fargesia varieties

Forsythia varieties

Gaultheria procembens

Genista lydia bangle

Hamamelis varieties

Hedera helix ‘baltica’

Hydrangea arborescens varieties

Hypericum varieties

Ilex crenata ‘Helleri’

Ilex glabra varieties

Ilex x aquiperneyi ‘Dragon lady’

Illicum x ‘Woodland Ruby’

Indigofera pseudontinctoria ‘Rose Carpet’

Itea virginica varieties

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Plumuga’

Kalmia varieties

Kerria varieties

Lagerstroemeia varieities

Leucothoe axillaris

Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Rainbow’

Leptodermis oblonga

Lespedeza varieties

Lindera varieties

Lonicera pileata varieties

Magnolia varieties

Mahonia varieties

Metasequoia glyptostroboidus ‘Ogon’

Microbiota decussata

Myrica pensylvanica varieties

Nandina domestica varieties

Osmanthus varieties

Parrotia persica ‘Pendula’

Physocarpus varieties

Pieris japonica varieties

Potenilla varieties

Prunus laurocerasus varieties

Rhus varieties

Rosa rugosa varieties

Sarcococca hookeriana var humilis

Skimmia japonica varieties

Spiraea varieties

Stephanandra incisa ‘Crisp’

Symphoricarpos x doorenbesii ‘Amethyst’

Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’

Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’

Taxodium varieties

Thuja x ‘Green Giant’

Viburnum varieties

Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’

Weigela varieties

Yucca filamentosa

Yucca flaccida ‘Golden Sword’

Xanthorhiza simplicissima

VINES

Campsis grandiflora ‘Morning Calm’

Campsis radicans varieties

Clematis varieties

Wisteria frutescens varities

PERENNIALS

Achillea varieties

Agastache varieties

Asclepias varieties

Aster varieties

Baptisa varieties

Boltonia varieties

Calamintha varieties

Ceratostigma plumbaginoid

Chelone glabra

Coreopsis varieties

Echinacea varieties

Eupatorium varieties

Gaillardia varieties

Helenium varieties

Heliopsis varieties

Helianthus varieties

Kalimeris incisa ‘Blue Star’

Knautia macedonica ‘Mars Midget’

Kniphofia uvaria ‘Early Hybrids’

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote & Munstead’

Lavandula x intermedia

Liatris varieties

Lobelia varieties

Monarda varieties

Nepeta varieties

Penstemon varieties

Phlox varieties

Pycanthemum muticum

Salvia varieties

Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’

Scutellaria ovata

Sedum varieties

Solidago varieties

Spigelia marilandica

Verbena varieties

Veronica varieties

Veronicastrum varieties

FERNS

Athyrium filix- femina varieties ‘Lady Fern’

Athyrium x nipponicum ‘Japanese Painted Fern’

Athyrium x ‘Ghost’

Dennstaedtia punctilobula (Hay scented- Fern)

Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)

Dryopteris filix-mas (Robust Fern)

Dryopteris marginalis (Evergreen Wood Fern)

Dryopteris x australis (Dixie Wood Fern)

Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)

Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern

Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern)

Polystichum polyblepharum (Tassel Fern)

Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)

This year we’re carrying the following fresh cut Christmas trees:

FRASER FIRS

DOUGLAS FIRS

BLUE SPRUCE

WHITE PINE

FRASER FIRS 2-3′ -7-8′- 8-9′- 10-12′

DOUGLAS FIRS 5-6′-7-8′ -8-9′-10-12′

BLUE SPRUCE 6-7′

WHITE PINE 8-9′

MON-FRI 8:30am-8:00pm

Sat-SUN 9am-5pm

The Christmas season is upon us again.  It is a time of warm wishes and fond memories.  One of these is the Christmas tree purchases and the subsequent joyous tree trimming party.  Perhaps the memory can be longer lived by the introduction of a live tree in your household!

Your success will depend on your enthusiasm and motivation.  But think of all the happiness.  (So you’re back is a little sore, but let’s remember it’s the good memories.)

First thing to remember is always buy fresh and as local as possible.

2.  When purchasing a tree look for a variety that retains moisture in it’s needles, such as Douglas and Frasier Firs.  Most spruces and pines are good if moistened well ahead of time.

3.  Next, always look for a tree that has a good root ball which helps later in the survival of the tree.  Look for a tree that has a sizable as well as firm ball.

4.  Once you get it home the underlying theme will be moisture and acclimatizing (this means getting used to) of the tree.  No sudden shocks (not seismic)  Just a gradual movement from a garage or other protected area to its location in the house.  Generally, a few days is sufficient.

5.  Once in the house the tree should be placed in a container which will retain the water.  A little fertilizer should be placed in a container which will retain the water.  A little fertilizer or iron solution will work such as prolong(please no alcohol.)  Lights and decorations are optional.  Please refer to your light manual for overloads and shocks.

6.  After the holidays don’t forget to keep the tree moist abd within a reasonable period remove the tree and either set it in your garage or outside in a shaded spot.  After a few days the tree can be planted or if the energy isn’t there leave the tree in a shady spot and mulch well.  It’s very important to understand that the sunlight will dry up the trees and cause quicker death than the cold temperature will.  If desired, you can wrap the tree with a white sheet and remove late March.  (We call this the mummy.)