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Tomato Cages
3-Ring, 33"
$.99
Pine Bark Mulch
3 cu/ft bags
$5.99ea 5/$25
Perennials
20% Off
any purchase of
5 or more plants
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Fishy Feast
Q: I have fish in my pond and they sure do look hungry. What kind of food should I be feeding them?
A: There are tons of different types of fish food out there, and we carry several different lines here at the nursery. What all of our foods have in common is that they are well-balanced, easily digested foods that have all of the ingredients your fish need.
Just like our diets, your fish food should contain proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water (moisture content). These nutrients provide your fish with body heat, energy and growth material.
Some foods are designed to promote growth and have a higher protein content. Some foods contain spirulina or other elements that enhance color in your pond fish.
It is important that the food you choose is appropriate for the water temperature and does not contain a lot of filler (indigestible) material. Fish absorb the essential nutrients from quality food, leaving less waste, less ammonia and less strain on your biological filter.
Stop in and let us help you choose from the many great foods we stock. |
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Where can you find a turtle with no legs?
(find answer below)
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Every day, tell at least one person something you like, admire, or appreciate about them.
- Richard Carlson
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Right where you left it.
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Submit questions online!
Things can get a little hectic at the nursery in the springtime, and we know sometimes it's hard to catch one of our "experts" and get all of your questions answered. To help, we've added a new feature to our website that will allow you to direct your questions to the correct department and get an answer quickly.
Check it out!
Mike and his team in the water garden department will handle all pond-related questions and get back to you within 24 hours.
Questions about plants, trees, pruning, bugs? I might not be at the nursery now but I am still connected and will happily help with any gardening questions you might have. Just shoot me a message on our website and I'll get back to you right away!
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Greetings!
So, last week I did my part of the newsletter and then handed it over to Mike to finish up HIS part. You may have noticed that no newsletter ever made it out. Something about being really busy...
We're all busy this time of year. Spring is (maybe) really here and our ponds and gardens are awake for the season. Remember to stay on top of little garden chores before they become big garden chores. Because really, who wants to waste one of these precious weekends pulling weeds?
Have a great weekend!
~ Erin
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All of this crazy weather has been making maintenance a bit of a chore for some pond owners. Hopefully things have settled down a bit now and we can all get back on track.
It's worth mentioning that most of those who have good circulation/filtration systems are not having major problems.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
To Do This Week:
- keep skimmer nets cleaned out (those strong winds blew a lot of extra debris into the pond
- if you don't have a skimmer, now would be a great time to add one, last week would have been even better!
- thunderstorms can disrupt your pond's balance, continue with weekly bacteria treatments and add algaecide if needed
- monitor your pH, ammonia and nitrite regularly
- feed only high quality, digestible food
- call us with any questions or concerns
Item of the Week:
Aquatic Planters
NEWSLETTER ONLY SPECIAL:
Pre-Planted Aquatic Planters
20% OFF
simply mention that you read it in our newsletter!
Offer ends 6/15/11
Looking Great Now:
- tropical water lilies (budded & blooming)
- hardy water lilies
- aquatic planters
- japanese iris (blooming now)
- hardy & tropical marginal plants
- just about everything!
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Floating Planters
These have been so popular this year that we are actually out of them right now, but should have them back in stock next week. Floating aquatic planters are a unique addition to your pond.
Why they are neat:
- provide additional surface coverage
- create hiding places for fish
- can add visual "height" to areas where you cannot put potted marginals
- can be re-used from year to year
- can be customized for you! Just ask - we'll happily create a planter just for you with your favorites.
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Sounds to me like the weather in western New York has been what some might call "bi-polar" this past week. I talked to Mike one day and it's 90 degrees. I talked to him the next and it's raining and cold. Awesome.
To Do This Week:
- turn your compost pile
- pull weeds early and often - this is by far the best maintenance tip we can give you
- apply Milky Spore to lawns for early Japanese Beetle control - see "tips & tricks" below
- watch for snails and slugs - they love wet places, and there are plenty of them around. Treat affected areas early to avoid damage to leafy plants.
Plant of the Week
To continue my theme of "plants I can't grow in California," here is another favorite that I wish I could plant in my own yard.
PEONIES
Height: most bush types 3' - 4', tree type to varieties 7' Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Soil: best in rich, well-drained soil, but quite tolerant of clay
Flowering: late spring to early summer Notes: available in many shades, mainly whites, pinks, and reds, some new yellow varieties. Herbaceous bush type peonies should be cut back in the fall to about 3" while tree peonies require more specific pruning. Peonies do not like to transplanted, and will often take a few years before blooming profusely. Stake or otherwise support flower stalks to prevent damage. NEWSLETTER ONLY SPECIAL
PEONIES
20% OFF ANY VARIETY
(limited to stock on hand)
Sale ends 6/15/11
Looking Great Now
- hanging baskets
- astilbe
- hostas
- marigolds
- PEONIES!
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Early Japanese Beetle Prevention is Easy!
We all know what those mean little beetles can do to the leaves of our plants when they invade during the summer months. Did you know that it's easier to take preventative measures now than it is to try to control them later?
What's the secret? Milky Spore! Milky Spore is a natural, organic, LONG-LASTING method for treating the beetles in the larval stage.
The cool facts:
- safe, non-toxic, and not harmful to people, animals or waterways
- can be applied any time the ground is not frozen (preferably before grubs turn into beetles)
- does not harm beneficial insects
- use only a teaspoonful every four feet
- bacteria remain active and are guaranteed for 10 years!
- bacteria kill grubs by eating them from the inside out (this is only a cool fact if you're sick)
We have Milky Spore in stock now, and this is the perfect time to apply it to your lawn.
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