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Be on the lookout for this critter! As temperatures begin to cool, this 6-legged pest begins to move inside (sneaking in around door and window frames), looking for warmer winter quarters. The Western Conifer Seed Bug is not a new problem on Long Island. How do you deal with the WCSB? There are no recommended insecticides; mechanical controls (squish, squish) are the only remedy. A kissing cousin to the WCBS, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, has become a huge nuisance (and troublesome to fruit and vegetable crops) around homes - inside and out! Sadly, there are no recommended insecticidal controls for the BMSB, either.
Continue to harvest any veggies as they ripen. Remember to donate extra harvest to the INN's soup kitchens via Martin Viette.
Looking to seed/reseed your lawn? The window of opportunity is closing; do it before it's too late.
All houseplants (that enjoyed a summer's vacation outdoors) should be back inside. If you fertilize, last call until next March.
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Mums, unofficially considered the official flower of fall, make a colorful statement wherever they're planted. Perfect in beds, borders or containers, their pretty flowers, in all the requisite colors of fall, easily take the place of tired summer annuals.
Did you know that hardy mums are perennials? Make sure that you plant them right the first time and they'll return the flowering favor every year. Full sun and well-drained soils will keep your mums happy and blooming.
If you're growing mums in planters or containers, replant permanently in the garden after frost. At that time, you can cut back any dead foliage to just a few inches above the ground. Mulch can be applied after the ground has frozen. As the soil warms in the spring, remove the mulch gradually. You'll want to pinch your mums to create a bushier plant with more blooms. Remove half the growth from each growing tip (pinch with your fingers or use a sharp knife); do this in late May and again by mid-July.
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Daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, snow drops, fritillarias, anemones and more - it's bulb planting time on Long Island. Remember - you have to plant these bulbs in the fall to enjoy their amazing blooms in spring. Haven't gotten your bulbs yet? If you snooze, you'll lose!
Bulb planting is easy and fun. Make it a family activity and get the kids involved; they'll be amazed at the results next spring! Here's how: choose a location that's bright and sunny (6 plus hours a day of sunshine). Well-drained soils are an absolute must; soils that are frequently wet or soggy, especially during the winter months, should be avoided! Not sure how deep to plant your bulbs? Figure 2 ½ to 3 times the diameter of the bulbs in depth. Example - if your tulip bulb is 2" in diameter, plant it 5-6" deep. Add Bulb-tone or bone meal to the soil. Cover the bulbs and water in. Helpful hint: squirrels like tulip bulbs so use a repellent like Repels-All when planting.
Clever gardeners know how to stretch the blooming season by sequencing. Plant early, mid and late season bloomers so you can enjoy months of spring color. Need help in stretching the bloom time? Just ask any of our knowledgeable sales associates!
You can bring the beauty of spring flowering bulbs into your home when you buy extra bulbs for forcing. Not sure how to coax daffodils, tulips and others to bloom for you indoors? We'll share the tricks of the trade with you when you shop at Martin Viette.
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All your favorite trees and shrubs, and the right plants for Long Island growing conditions are here; and they're all on sale at 50% off.
Looking for incredible fall color? Japanese maples are the natural choice. Need some privacy or screening from your neighbors or an unwanted view? Arborvitaes, laurels, Leyland cypress or Cryptomeria will do the trick. Think ahead; spring 2013 will be colorful when you add rhododendrons or azaleas to your landscape. And everyone's summer flowering favorites - hydrangeas and crape myrtles - can be found (and a whole lot more) on sale, now at Martin Viette.
This is an ideal time to add healthy trees and shrubs to your garden or landscape. Remember - "Fall is for Planting'!
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Pelee mums, in beautiful fall colors, let you bring the outside in! The amazing blooms of Pelees will last for 3-4 weeks in bright light areas in the home or office. Easy to care for - keep soil barely moist - never soggy or bone dry! A word to the wise - avoid wilting as this greatly reduces the quality and longevity of the flowers. Don't confuse Pelee mums with hardy mums. Pelee mums are greenhouse-grown and treated as annuals; they are not perennial on Long Island. |
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We have pumpkins! Actually, 1000's of pumpkins to choose from, including the ever-popular Jack-Be-Littles (great for tiny hands) to large pumpkins for carving or decorating. You're sure to find that perfect pumpkin or two!
Little kids (and big kids, too!) make a dash to our pumpkin patch where they'll enjoy selecting pumpkins scattered over a grassy lawn. The tractors and farm cutouts complete the fun, so don't forget the camera! Our pumpkin patch is open daily from 9am to 6pm, now through October 28.
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Goats, sheep, an adorable piglet, chickens, hens, roosters, ducks and more. . . Every September the animals come back to old McMartin Viette's farm. New for 2012 and an extra special treat, we have a baby donkey stealing the show! Capture the joys and smiles of your visit to the animal farm; be sure to bring the camera along. |
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Ghosts, goblins and witches are smiling; our Halloween decorations have arrived! Whether you're decorating the inside or outside of your home (or both), our spooktacular assortment is sure to please. |
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You really can plant it all in the fall - trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and lawns! Long Island is typically blessed with an extended fall growing season. Warm days, cool nights, and adequate rainfall make it easy for newly-purchased plants to adapt to new planting sites. And even though the nights are cooler, our soils tend to stay warm through much of the fall. That's good news for plant roots that continue to grow until soil temperatures dip down into the high 30's. Another reason to plant it all in the fall - when spring 2013 arrives, you'll enjoy your garden that much sooner.
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Join us this Saturday at 11am for the last of our informative lectures on fall's most popular gardening topics. All lectures are free and will be held, rain or shine, under the big green tent at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich. To reserve a spot, please call 516.922.5530.
Saturday, October 6
Readying the Garden for Winter Like it or not - winter will soon be knocking at the door, making fall a busy time for gardeners. Learn what needs to be done in this fun, informative lecture before the snow flies - planting, mulching, watering, fertilizing, and protecting your plants and garden. Speaker: Donna Moramarco, CNLP of Martin Viette Nurseries.
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The joys of the Holiday Season have just begun at Martin Viette Nurseries. Our beautifully decorated themed trees sparkle with holiday lights, cherished ornaments, and festive ribbons. Favorite seasonal scents in candles and diffusers; beautiful linens including tree skirts, runners, and stockings; you'll find everything you need to deck your halls with holiday warmth and cheer. |
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Like perennials? Then you'll love our special sale on selected perennials - at 50% off. Select from hosta, daylilies, sedum, mosses, thymes, astilbes, assorted ferns, coreopsis, honeysuckles, and more. Fall is a great time to plant. Happy planting! |
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The limited edition 2012 Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) Charity Ornament is a beautiful European blown-glass penguin sporting a red top hat and the requisite walking cane - a striped candy cane. Bedecked with an inscribed green ribbon, 'Wishing you a warmth & cozy holiday', this thoughtful ornament comes nestled in its own gift box. Perfect for teachers, friends, business associates and you. All profits from the sale of this ornament are donated to the INN. Available exclusively at Martin Viette in East Norwich and the Americana Manhasset. |
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Beautiful and new, 2012 models of lifelike Christmas trees are now on display and available at Martin Viette Nurseries! These trees are lifelike in every sense of the word - fuller with many tips, and natural-like color. The only things missing - the fragrance (our Fraser Fir candles will remedy that) and messy dropped needles on the rug or floor. We have many styles and sizes to choose from including the popular table-tops, and 6 ½ to 12' models. Truly, these are not your grandmother's artificial trees!
Dread stringing lights on the tree each year? The solution: our Ever Bright pre-lit trees (pre-lit means that if one light goes out; the rest stay lit). Choose from white light, or multi-colored light, models.
Keep your tree looking fresh, year after year, with a special bonus - a free vinyl storage bag with the purchase of every tree. Buy early and save.
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It's not too early to think about closing your fountain before the cold weather arrives later this year. To do it yourself - drain all water from the system, and cover to keep safe from Old Man Winter. Visit us for a selection of covers and advice on how you can close your own fountain.
Want some help readying your fountain for winter? Martin Viette does fountain closings; please call us for details: 516.922.5530.
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Warm, sunny days, and cooler nights; there's something special about fall on Long Island. Think about it; this really is the ideal time to enjoy the garden or landscape - minus the excess heat and humidity! To kick-off the arrival of glorious fall weather, our entire outdoor living department is celebrating with a sale!
All glazed pottery is 60% off. Plant up some beautiful fall planters with our mums, cabbage, kale and grasses, or think ahead and buy for spring 2013! Many colors, styles and sizes to choose from.
Kick back and enjoy fabulous outdoor furniture- sofas, lounges, tables, chairs, bistro sets and more - at 40% off. Fountains, umbrellas, fire pits, hammocks, gazing globes and holders, weathervanes, and benches are also 40% off. Bronze statuary is 25% off.
Speaking of fountains. . .If you decide on a beautiful new fountain for your landscape, we offer delivery and set-up for your convenience. And when the true cold weather threatens, we can close your fountain before winter arrives. Come spring, we'll have your fountain opened and ready for the season. All you have to do is enjoy it!
Who said grilling is just for summer? It's a year-round cook-out on Long Island! You won't have to 'imagine' that just-grilled hamburger in mid-January! Enjoy 25% off our popular Saber grills and accessories.
And if you like a bargain (and who doesn't!), our special clearance area is 75% off. Shop early for best selections as merchandise sells out quickly.
Delivery on heavy items can be easily arranged. Please note: sale is for in-stock items only. There are no discounts on special orders.
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Martin Viette at the Americana Manhasset is enjoying the last few weeks of summer on our beautiful deck and in the store. With beautiful fall weather on the way, you'll save 25-60% off patio furniture and outdoor planters that you can still enjoy in the weeks ahead.
Fall brings fun surprises and changes to this special store as new collections and products continue to arrive! If you adore Rosy Ring products, you'll love the new scents of candles and diffusers for the home or office. A new collection of ever-popular Olivia Riegel frames make shopping for the upcoming holidays a joy.
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. Open Labor Day noon to 6pm.
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Fall is an ideal time to plan and install that beautiful landscape that you've always dreamed about. The award-winning firm of Ireland Gannon Associates (IGA), located at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich, specializes in all phases of landscape design and installation. Whether it's a new perennial garden, tree and shrub border, pool, or patio with 4 seasons of landscape interest, IGA has affordable solutions for beautifying all your outdoor surroundings. For your convenience, IGA 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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Have you heard of Pinterest? It's a virtual pinboard that allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. Follow Martin Viette on Pinterest! |
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Martin Viette Nurseries
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