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GREEN GOODIE
Cool
Halloween
Ideas!
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Haunt
& Entertain
Your Guests!
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GREEN
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If you like fresh herbs in your garden October is a good time to plant the following popular favorites. Chives, rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram, coriander, lemongrass, & mint.
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I knew it!
The average American will spend
6 months during their lifespan waiting at traffic lights.
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GREEN GOODIE
October is the time to give
your shrubs a last good pruning before winter dormancy starts to set in. ( F.Y.I. by winter dormancy we are refering to the shrubs, not you.)
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COOL STUFF!
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With longer
nights over the next
several months our
outdoor lighting
products will make you
want to stay out all
night.
Talk to us about how
we can transform your nightime outdoor
living space.
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GREEN GOODIE
Cooler weather and heavy dew can cause fungal problems in your yard and garden. This is a good time to adjust sprinklers to water in the morning only, so as to avoid fungal leaf spotting on lawns and some shrubbery. Watering any time between 2-10 a.m. minimizes fungal problems. | |
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Really?
It is said that a duck's quack does not echo. Best of luck trying to prove or disprove this claim.
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DON'T FORGET!
Outdoor rooms Pergolas Arbors Decks Fences & Gates Trellises Pressure washing Deck & Fence Repair Retaining walls Landscape lighting Outdoor furniture Shade cloths Orchid Houses Potting benches
Call us today with your outdoor living needs!
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Project of the Month
University of South Florida
Botanical Gardens
Outdoor Children's Classroom
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At Gardencarpentry.com we have been proud to be associated over the years with the Botanical Gardens at the University of South Florida. Located on the USF campus at 12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 the gardens are a beautiful and inviting place to visit and explore.
So when special events co-ordinator Kim Hutton asked us to help the gradens construct a special "Peppermint Potting" classroom to help educate children visiting the gardens with a hands-on experience we were keen to help out. The gardens needed a place to serve as both a classroom and a work station. We answered by building a simple deck boardered by decorative trellises to serve as the instructional area. Then we built an L-shaped potting potting table and a large work table, all at kid friendly heights. Along with all of this we added a communication marquise at its entrance where the staff can post interesting educational materials and the kids can hang their bookbags. Happy trails kids!
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PLANT OF THE MONTH PETUNIA
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Petunias are popular and reliable flowering ornamental plants. Versatile annuals, petunias can be used in flower beds, hanging baskets, window boxes and other types of containers. They also can be used as cut flowers. The blossoms of petunias come in many colors with petal edges that are straight or ruffled. Petunias do best in full sun, although they will tolerate several hours of light shade a day.
The frequency of watering will depend on the type of soil, weather conditions and the amount of mulch. Mulch will not only reduce soil water evaporation but will also reduce splashing of water onto the lower leaves, help maintain moderate soil temperatures and reduce weed competition. Do not allow the soil around the plants to remain excessively wet for several days, as this can lead to stunted, chlorotic growth or disease.
"Pinching" the plants can be used to increase the number of flowering stems and discourage excessive vegetative growth. Remove old flowers (dead heads) when they start to fade to encourage repeat blooming.
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GREEN GOODIE
By late in October we will have much fewer hours of light per day, sustained lower temperatures and humidity, as well as the beginning of the annual dry season. This means some big changes for anything which grows in your yard.
Check with your local landscape professional or garden center to start transitioning into more seasonally appropriate greenery.
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We always like to hear feedback, suggestions, or concerns so please let us know if there is any way that we can serve you better.
As we move through Autumn and into Winter, we would also like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Whether it be Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Festivus...Stay Green!
Lance Hans, Pauhl Gazlay & the Gardencarpentry.com team (813)505-5638
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