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Various fungal leaf spots are appearing on a variety of plants. You can 'thank' all the wet, humid weather we've experienced during May & into June. Options: avoid overhead irrigation (where possible); select fungicides can be used curatively according to label recommendations; if you elect to hand pick infected leaves - do so when dry, dispose of, and then wash your hands before touching healthy leaves.
BTW - Happy summer (it officially arrived yesterday)!
Seeds, seeds, seeds. . . Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and peas are cool season vegetables that enjoy two planting and growing seasons on Long Island - spring and fall. If you wait much longer, these cool season veggie seeds will disappear from our racks and will not be available. Buy and
store seeds until starting/planting time arrives later this summer.
Be on the lookout for emerging Japanese Beetles. (Remember - roses are their all-time favorite!) Consider your options - handpick and dispose of; spray; or use a well-placed pheromone trap.
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The XXX Olympic Games are just a month away. To jump start Olympic fever, here are our picks for 'gold' plants for Long Island gardens.
Picea orientalis 'Skylands', aka 'Skylands oriental spruce', is a hardy (zones 4-7) specimen evergreen for the residential landscape. 'Skylands', slow-growing with an upright, conical-pyramidal form, typically grows 8-10' tall over the first 10 years. Over time, it may eventually reach 35' tall with a spread of 10-12' wide. Exterior needles are bright yellow in full sun or yellow-green in part shade, a nice contrast to its interior green needles. Attractive carmine-red pollen cones in spring provide striking interest and contrast with its yellow foliage. For best results, grow in moist, yet well-drained soils. A 2-3" layer of mulch will keep roots cool during the summer months. 'Skylands' was introduced by Skylands Botanical Garden in New Jersey in 1979.
Pinus contorta 'Taylor's Sunburst', informally known as Taylor's Sunburst Lodgepole pine, was discovered in the Colorado Rockies by Alan Taylor. A spring stunner (hardy in Zones 4 - 8; we are Zone 7) in the landscape, this upright, somewhat irregular evergreen sports brilliant yellow new growth, and tiny red first-year cones. Taylor's Sunburst is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils in landscape beds and borders. Slow growing; expect 6' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. Reported to be deer resistant.
Here's a name that truly describes the plant - Taxus cuspidata 'Dwarf Bright Gold Needles'! This unusual yew, with an upright growth habit, sports needled-foliage that has a bright yellow margin with a crisp green center. Ultimately, 'Dwarf Bright Gold Needles' will be wider than taller; a slow grower, expect 4-5' tall after 10 years. A word to the wise when growing yews - well-drained soils are a must! Adequate soils moisture is required, however - avoid soils that are heavy or slow-to-drain. Amend existing soils with compost or composted manure prior to planting. Grow in full sun or light shade to brighten up a lifeless area of the landscape. Expect low maintenance; with little, if any pruning, needed.
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The ever-popular Summer Savings program is back at Martin Viette Nurseries! Now through July 13, you'll receive $1 of Summer Savings money for every $10.00 purchase you make. You can redeem your Summer Savings money from Saturday, July 14 through Sunday, July 22 during our Summer Savings Week for up to half off the purchase price on anything we sell in the store!
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Shop our June extended hours, Fridays and Saturdays, 8am to 8pm; Sunday through Thursday, 8am to 6pm.
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Last minute dash for end-of-the-school-year gifts? It's time to say 'thank you' to teachers, school staff and aides. If you're not sure what to buy or short on time, let us make it easy for you! Martin Viette in East Norwich and at The Americana has wonderful gifts that are sure to make the grade.
A boxed gift card to Martin Viette could be the easiest gift to give - let the recipient decide! As always, we will gladly box and ribbon your gifts free of charge.
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Get your green thumb growing! Join us for our last summer Saturday lecture. Please call ahead to reserve a free seat under the big green tent - 516.922.5530 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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Summer has officially arrived! Now is the time to enjoy your garden and outdoor living areas. Fortunately, it's not too late to get your property ready for summer activities - B-B-Q's, pool parties and family get-togethers. Ireland-Gannon Associates' expert designers and efficient, experienced crews can get it done it time for summer enjoyment.
A designer will be available every Saturday and Sunday in 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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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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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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Martin Viette Nurseries
email:
info@martinviette.com
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