Iowa Outdoor Products
September 2010
In This Issue
Fall Checklist
Boo Buckets Are Back!
Plant Spotlight
 

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Fall Checklist
With Labor Day came the unofficial end of summer, so you know what that means...it's time for the fall landscape checklist! 
It is so important to prepare your landscape for the cold winter months, and we've made it easy with this simple checklist.

  • Aeration - fall is the perfect time to aerate your lawn.  It helps to reduce thatch, loosens up compacted soils, and makes it easier for nutrients and water to reach the roots of your turf.
  • Tree Wrap - it's always a good idea to use a cloth tree wrap to cover the trunk of your new (or young) trees.  This will help protect your trees from frost and scald damage, and especially from animal damage.
  • Mulching - remember to check the mulch around your plants this fall; make sure there is a good 2-3" layer surrounding the base of your plants.  This will help insulate the roots and protect them from the chill of winter.
  • Wilt-Pruf - all evergreens in your landscape will benefit from this product.  Wilt-Pruf is a ready-to-use spray that helps lock the moisture into the foliage of your evergreens.  This will help prevent winter burn, which is a common problem with many evergreens, especially arborvitae.
  • Liquid Fence - protect your trees, shrubs, and perennials from the deer this fall and winter by spraying this ready-to-use product around your plants.
Click here if you have any questions about this information, or if you would like a quote for our fall maintenance services.

And remember, fall is a great time to plant most trees, shrubs and perennials...the cooler weather means less water and less transplant stress!  So be sure to take advantage of our great plant sales this fall!
 
 
Boo Buckets Are Back!
Halloween is approaching and we have the perfect touch for your front porch this season...Boo Buckets!
These fun buckets are a great alternative to the traditional carved pumpkin...just put a candle inside and they will light up your porch (try using battery-operated candles on a timer this year).  And the best part - there's no mess!

And be sure to check out the other great fall decor at the Home & Garden Specialty Shoppe this season.  You'll find lots of great ways to make your porch and garden stand out....stop in today and get inspired!

 
 
 
Plant Spotlight: Colorful Fall Shrubs
If you're looking for a shrub that will make an impact this fall, look no further than Iowa Outdoor Products.  We still have a great selection of plants that will give you high-impact color as we approach the cooler months of fall and winter.  Here is a sampling of what you'll find:

Compact Burning Bush
This classic shrub will give you intense red color in the fall.  With a mature size of about 5', it can make a great accent plant or hedge in your landscape.  Click here for more info and pictures...

Dwarf Fothergilla
This small shrub features soft foliage that will turn shades of yellow, orange, red and purple in the fall.  Its mature size is just 2-3', and it can tolerate full sun to partial shade.  Perfect accent or border plant!  Click here for more info and pictures...

Holly
This family of broadleaf evergreens will make a statement in the fall and winter landscape.  Female Hollies bear clusters of bright red fruit, and combined with the evergreen foliage, they make an impact year-round!  Click here for more info...
 
 
Upcoming Events

Limited Time Only - 50% Off All In-Stock Plants (excludes mums and clearance priced plants).

In Progress Now - 25-50% Off All Concrete Products (Statuary, Pots, and Fountains), and 25% Off All Other Pottery.

In Progress Now - Clearance On Select Hardscape Products.  Huge savings on select flagstone, wallstone, edging, precast blocks, and more!  Stop in before it's gone!
 
In Progress Now - Clearance On Select Shrubs and Perennials.

In Progress Now - 50% Off All In-Stock Window Boxes.

Save 20% On Any One Hardscape Item - includes firepits and benches!
Just mention this coupon when you check out and you'll get 20% off your next purchase of any one hardscape item from Iowa Outdoor Products!
*cannot be used on sale items or bulk materials*
 
Offer Expires: September 30th, 2010

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