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Shop our May and June extended hours at Martin Viette in East Norwich - Fridays and Saturdays, 8am to 8pm; Sunday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm.
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Fresh, and oh-so-appealing, perennial mints make great additions to vegetable and herb gardens. A word to the wise right from the start - mints are spreaders and will gladly take over (give them and inch and they'll take a mile!) wherever they are planted.
Easy to care for, mints will do well in sun or shade, and well-drained soils (mints growing in full sun need to be watered regularly). Sure to be unruly, overgrown mints can be cut back during the growing season to produce new leaves for future use. Remember - plant in containers to keep mints well-behaved.
There are many mints to choose from - peppermint, spearmint, mojito mint, variegated mint, chocolate mint - you get the idea! Snippets of mints are best used fresh in teas, salads, and soups.
Looking for a small attractive flowering tree for the landscape? Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus' delights with beautiful fragrant flowers (5-6" in diameter) that appear long after other deciduous magnolias have bloomed (think early spring). Thankfully, 'Colossus' will flower for a number of weeks in late spring through early summer.
Best used as a specimen tree or large shrub for the landscape, 'Colossus' will grow 20' plus in height and slightly less in width (this variety is a vigorous grower). Hardy in zones 4-9 (we are zone 7), plant in full sun/partial shade, in rich, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic.
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Comfortable and inviting. . .as outdoor living furniture is meant to be. You're invited to see our new collections of outdoor living furniture from leading manufacturers Skyline Designs, Padma's Plantation, Summer Classics, Koverton, AIC, Polywood, and more. - sofas, armchairs, coffee and end tables, loungers, dining sets, bars and so much more. Our knowledgeable sales associates are happy to assist and answer any questions you might have about these collections.
Favored by leading resorts and hotels, Skyline Designs beautiful collections of luxury furniture are created by highly skilled artisans in Indonesia. Using the tradition of hand-woven braiding, every piece of furniture is a unique object, with the combination of modern technology and century old craftsmanship.
Skyline Designs high performance outdoor cushions are designed to last longer. Special liners and mesh are used to whisk water out of the cushion to ensure dry and mold-free seating. Sunbrella quality fabrics and custom covers protect your investment; providing you with many years of comfortable enjoyment. Delivery is easy to arrange for any outdoor living purchases; please ask our sales associates.
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Bulk mulch, topsoil, and leaf compost - delivered to you - is now available at Martin Viette. After many requests, we are pleased to offer this new service!
Mulches to choose from include natural, black, or chocolate-colored; the topsoil is a screened blend; and leaf compost. Please note: there is a three yard minimum; available for delivery only.
Yes, we will continue to sell Hampton Estate bagged mulch in all the popular choices! If you need a few bags, or three yards or more, we have a solution to all your mulch needs. Please ask a Martin Viette associate the next time you visit.
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Get your green thumb growing! Join us for one or all of these free informative Saturday lectures. May and June lectures are given at 11am, the July lecture is 2pm, rain or shine. Please call ahead to reserve a free seat under the big green tent - 516.922.5530
May 19th: Roses for Every Garden
You can grow and enjoy beautiful roses in your garden! Join us when Cathy Guzzardo, President of the Long Island Rose Society, consulting rosarian, and Cornell Master Gardener, gives away all the trade secrets for selecting, growing and enjoying amazing roses! Members of the Long Island Rose Society will be on hand to answer your rose questions.
May 26th: Creating Beautiful Container Gardens!
Container gardening made easy! Selecting pots, plants and soil - how to do it and make your containers look like a million bucks. Watch MVN's Dave Wangner get his hands dirty as he talks about and creates incredible masterpieces that you can copy for your own property. No one will ever know that you had some 'help' along the way!
June 16th: Easy Summer Landscape Solutions
Don't spend the entire summer stewing about your landscape (or lack of!). . .Join Peter Hogarty of Gannon Associates as he shares some useful tips that will transform your outdoor living space - just in time for summer enjoyment and entertaining.
July 14th: Heavenly Hydrangeas for Long Island Gardens 2PM
Surrounded by hundreds of hydrangeas in bloom, Vincent Simeone of Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, will talk about the best hydrangeas for Long Island gardens: the bluest of the blue, those that are new, and the tried and true! Growing tips, care and pruning for this heavenly grouping of shrubs will be covered.
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Roll up the sleeves; it's time for kids to get their hands dirty! Join us every Saturday in May and June, from 9am to 11am, at the Potting Station at Martin Viette. Fun and informal, kids will learn the ABC's of how to grow their own vegetables at this free potting party. No reservations needed. |
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The Long Island Rose Society will present its annual judging and exhibition titled "An American Beauty: The Rose" at Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, New York 11771 on Sunday, June 10, 2012, 1 -5 PM. Come see hundreds of roses of all colors and classes from minis roses to hybrid teas, climbers and old garden roses, all garden-grown on Long Island. While at the Show, have your questions answered by American Rose Society certified consulting rosarians. This event is fun for the entire family. There is also a plant sale and raffles. Admission to the show is FREE. Parking at Planting Fields is $8. For directions to the Arboretum, go to www.plantingfields.org.
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Good taste never goes out of style! Our beautiful store at the Americana Manhasset captures time-honored accents and accessories for your home or as gifts that celebrate or mark an occasion.
It's time once again to enjoy our outside oasis at Martin Viette at the Americana Manhasset. New collections of beautiful outdoor furniture and accessories - pottery, statuary, plant stands, and plants - are artfully showcased on mahogany decking as you enter the store.
Just in time for summer entertaining, beautiful serving pieces from Vagabond House have arrived. Each piece is a work of botanical art with sculptured pewter accents - sure to make a statement at your next party or when given as a hostess or wedding gift.
Preserved boxwood topiaries have returned to Martin Viette at the Americana. These delightful indoor accents, in select styles and sizes, will add the finishing touch to your home.
Conveniently located only 7 miles west of our main store (6050 Northern Blvd./25A, East Norwich), Martin Viette at the Americana is located at 1984 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. Phone: 516.869.8020. Store hours: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Wed & Thurs 10am-7pm; Sun Noon -6pm.
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It's almost Memorial Day, and that means B-B-Q's, pool parties and family get-togethers are just around the corner! Is it time to evaluate, upgrade or create outdoor living areas in your landscape?
Our expert designers at Ireland-Gannon Associates Associates can help. Whether a landscape planting, new patio or terrace, or swimming pool, our experienced design/build team will do it all. . . from concept to completion, we will create your dream.
A designer will be available every Saturday and Sunday in May and June from 10am to 3pm at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich if you would like to stop in to discuss your project. Appointments are advisable - 516.922.4800. Our designers can also arrange appointments at your home, if you prefer.
Ireland Gannon's offices are located at Martin Viette Nurseries, Route 25A, East Norwich (516) 922-4800 or at the Israel G. Hawkins House, Route 25A, Stony Brook (631) 689-9725. Or, we invite you to visit us on the web: www.irelandgannon.com
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Calling all gardeners! Follow Martin Viette every day on Facebook for the latest in gardening tips, trends and posts. |
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Martin Viette Nurseries
email:
info@martinviette.com
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