L.A. REYNOLDS: august
   
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L.A. Reynolds offers the highest quality perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, seeds, gardening tools, soil, soil conditioners, mulch, fertilizers, statuary, birding supplies, herbs, home & garden accents, gifts and more. Our Garden Showcase is located on Styers Ferry Road.  For directions, click here.
  
This Month
President's Letter
Perennials
Annuals
Knock-out Roses
Changing Displays
Uncommon Evergreens
Free Ice Cold Lemonade
Fall is Arriving!
Uglydolls are Here
Sprinkler and Soakers
Huggable Teddy Bears
For the Birds
Fertilize this Fall

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L.A. Reynolds Garden Showcase

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Winston-Salem, NC 27104
 
 
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Dear ,
Reader's Choice LogoL.A. Reynolds was recently named the "Best Nursery in the Triad" in the Winston-Salem Journal Reader's Choice awards.  We're thrilled and grateful to all of you who voted for us.  Thank you so much!
 
Right now we're preparing for the fall planting season.  Trucks carrying beautiful flowering trees, shrubs, perennials and evergreens are coming in daily.  Our photographer snapped this picture of a gorgeous pink perennial hibiscus just a few days ago. 
 
This is certainly a transitional time in the garden and a great time to take advantage of a wonderful selection of sought-after plants. 
Some recent arrivals include: Encore® Azaleas, Knock-out® roses, gardenias, Carolina jasmine, Japanese maples, oaks, cherry trees, dogwoods, rhododendrums, liriope and Winter Gem boxwoods, hanging baskets, ferns and many others.
 
twitter logoWe invite you to follow us on Twitter.  We "tweet" frequently about sale items, new arrivals and plant tips.  We're having fun with this new technology, and we hope you'll follow us. 
 
If you need help identifying plants or picking the perfect tree for your yard, just ask.  Our gardening experts are here to help.
 
Ken Long, President
WHAT'S HAPPENING
coneflowerLate Summer
Perennials
Right about now you may be needing a late summer burst of color in your garden.  This week we've been getting in some wonderful perennials that will definitely add interest to your flower areas.  Some of these include the happy looking cone flower you see here, plus inexpensive banana plants (that grow to an impressive height) and gorgeous hibiscus plants with wonderful large, showy pink blooms.  Come see what's new!
succulentsEnd of Summer Annuals
Portulaca is a popular annual that is perfect for hot days at the end of summer. It's generally very successful in a border or a hanging basket.  Portulaca is available in a variety of colors.  We love this brightly colored yellow and hot pink variety.  
knock-out rosesPopular Knock-out® Roses -
Now available in a variety of colors
Knock-out® roses have been so popular at L.A. Reynolds we keep having to restock them!  If you've been considering adding these to your garden, now is the time to shop.  Right now we have a big selection in all colors including pink, yellow, white, rainbow and blush.  We love the easy care of Knock-outs® .  They don't require any spraying (like traditional hybrid tea roses), and they bloom all summer and into the fall.  
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Our Evergreen and Flowering Shrub Displays Change Every Week!
Many of our returning customers comment on how frequently we change our displays.  It's true!  We like to keep things looking fresh, and we continuously move things around to show our customers how various colors, textures and leaf shapes complement each other.  You can use the ideas that you see at the Showcase in your own landscaping.  Fall is planting time, and every day we have more products arriving.  Shop now, and you can plant now -- as long as you water on a regular basis and allow your new plants to establish strong roots.
Monrovia Brand
Uncommon evergreens add interest to your landscape
This August you'll find unique items all over the Showcase.  The gorgeous Sunjoy gold pillar Barberry you see above has bright lime green leaves and lots of interesting texture. Many of our more unique types of plants, trees and shrubs do sell quickly, so it's always a good idea to snap them up while you can!
UPCOMING EVENTS
lemonadeFree Ice Cold Lemonade
Every Saturday and Sunday in August

Yes, we'll have a delicious glass of ice cold lemonade waiting for you every weekend in August.  We know lemonade will make it easier to beat the heat when you're shopping for the most beautiful plants, trees and shrubs in the Triad!  Many of our regulars know that we have a fantastic selection in August because we're in the process of stocking up for fall planting season.  Stop by and have a cold glass of lemonade this weekend!
 
Please note:  In addition to free lemonade, specially marked food items are now just $2. See our latest newspaper ad for other savings.
WHAT'S HOT IN
HOME & GARDEN ACCENTS
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Fall Colors Now Arriving at L.A. Reynolds 
Stop by L.A. Reynolds soon, and you'll see that fall is already beginning to arrive!  D.J., our Home & Garden accents designer, has been busy taking new fall merchandise out of the boxes and setting up fall displays.  You'll find some great new products and accessories to make your house look warm and inviting this fall.  Some of the items you'll discover:
  • Beautiful fall wreaths for your front door or inside your home
  • Wonderfully realistic faux pumpkins
  • Beautifully painted tin fall sculptures
  • Fall silks 
  • And more!
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Uglydoll on Your Child's Backpack?  It's the in thing!
 

We have to admit, we love these adorable Uglydolls.  And they've been so popular, this fall we've decided to carry the mini version that clips to your child's back pack.  These would make a very fun gift for your kids on the first day of school for sure!
sprinkler hoseTry sprinker and soaker hoses in your garden for beautiful, healthy plants 

If you're looking for inexpensive solutions for irrigation, we recommend trying a sprinker hose or a soaker hose.  You can set up either of these as an alternative watering solution.  Both the sprinker hose and the soaker hose make it simple to keep your plants, trees, flowers and shrubs healthy and well watered through the late summer heat.  The soaker hose can save water as well. Water permeates through thousands of tiny holes at a slow pace so there's less run-off into the driveway and the street.  Both of these types of hoses are perfect for long beds that require a lot of water.  With the amount of clay we have in Zone 7, soaker hoses are a particularly good choice.

Note on Watering:  We are seeing customers bringing in stressed out plants that are actually being over watered, not under watered.  The best way to tell if your plants need water is to carry a little trowel out into the garden with you.  Dig down 4".  If the soil is dry, it's time to water.  If it's soaking wet, take a pitch fork and aerate slightly to encourage the soil to dry out.  Too much water can be just as damaging as not enough.
carolina bearHuggable Teddy Bears with Team Sweaters - A Great Fall Gift!
These soft, huggable bears come wearing a cute team sweater.  Carolina, State and Black & Gold versions are available plus matching soft blankets and pillows.  These would be perfect for football games.  You'll see all of these cute bears and cozy merchandise right as you walk in the store. Come check it out!
BIRD BOUTIQUE
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For the Birds!
You can continue to attract a variety of birds to your feeders in late summer by offering an assortment of seed mixes.  At L.A. Reynolds we offer seed mixes designed to attract finches, sparrows, cardinals, woodpeckers and many other native birds.  We also have an excellent selection of feeders, bird baths and suet cakes. 

Hummingbirds are very active during the summer time and we offer a packaged mix that will help you make up hummingbird nectar quickly and easily. 
 
GARDENING INFO
holly toneFeeding Evergreens and Flowering Shrubs  
Stock up on fertilizer next time you're at the Showcase.  We recommend an application of Holly-tone in the fall for evergreens and other acid loving trees and shrubs to help them green up a bit and promote strong roots. 
lantana 2Bloom Where You are Planted 
This massive "Miss Huff" lantana is certainly making a showy appearance at L.A. Reynolds right now.  Many of our customers have commented on this gorgeous display of big yellow and orange blooms spilling over one of our walls.  Stop by and get some ideas about what you might like to put in your garden this fall. And if you need help, well, just ask!
 
 
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