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| Darryl says Thumbs up for Littleleaf Linden! |
 | Littleleaf Linden: Delicate leaf with developing flower buds, uniform branching
and a great shade tree!
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In our eyes, a good shade or street tree needs to have several characteristics. First, it must be disease and pest resistant as well as be able to tolerate difficult cultural conditions such as compacted soils, hot sun, salt and pollution. Good branching and strong wood is critical so it can tolerate snow and ice load. And it must cast shade and be aesthetically pleasing. Linden is among the best for all these reasons. Take a look at our 3.5-4" Little Leaf Linden planted this spring on Riverside Avenue in Westport! |
| Perennial of the Week: Gentiana dahurica 'Nikita' |
 | | Gentiana dahurica 'Nikita' |
common name: Dahurian Gentian
size: 15-20" t x 24"+ w
interest: Vivid blue flowers
culture: Full sun - part shade
time of year: June - July
companion plants: Purple Cone Flower, Giant Lambs Ear, False Sunflower, Daylilies, Hardy Carnation, Cranesbill, Ornamental Grasses
An interesting sprawling mound of thick sturdy stems that bear clusters of deep blue tubular flowers. Leaves are narrow and a very shiny green. Give it the room it wants for a more relaxed look or plant near sturdier neighbors to help support its flailing arms. Plant in full sun with well drained soil. It doesn't like it overly wet, or overly fertilized. A nice, long-lasting cut flower, too! A native of Asia.
One of Steve's favorites - give them a try in your next perennial garden.
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Mark's 6 Tips for Avoiding the Dreaded "3 H Syndrome" |
 | l-r. Eagle fungicide, 9-2-5 Organic base with 6% iron, 17-0-5 with Bifenthrin and 20-0-5 with Merit.
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As we enter the hot summer months there are a number of things to keep in mind for maintaining turf looking good for as long as possible.
1. Apply preventative fungicides during periods of expected "high heat and humidity" - the dreaded "3 H Syndrome"!
2. Apply 9-2-5 Organic base with 6% Iron. The iron helps hold a good green color.
3. June & July are the optimum time for applying Merit or Merit with 20-0-5 to kill grubs that hatch from eggs this fall.
4. 17-0-5 with Bifenthrin can be used for a variety of devastating surface insects such as chinch bugs.
5. Prevent excess moisture loss by making sure mower blades are sharp and are rotating at the proper RPM.
6. Make sure irrigation systems are adjusted and functioning properly.
Any questions? Give us a call! |
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News from Watertown |
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Watertown's yard is looking GREAT! It's full with big blocks of budding and blooming perennials, ornamental grasses, and everything else you need for wonderful landscapes! Astilbes for instance, great for shade, are in full color and the dwarf evergreens and roses seen here are a great idea for those full sun spots.
Stop by and see us soon, or better yet, plan to attend CNLA's Summer Field Day! (See details below) |
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CNLA Summer Field Day only 12 days away! |
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Mark you calendars for a well-deserved break in the routine. CNLA's Summer Field Day July 13th 8 am - 3 pm at Veterans Memorial Park in Watertown.
Experience: Trade Show with Outdoor Equipment. Great Food. Volleyball. Interesting Talks, Our Own Growing Fields & Perennial Production and much more!
Fun. Relaxing, Rewarding, Educational and a Great Way to Connect!
Register here now! |
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In This Week Fresh roses, Leucothoe and
some nice 5 gallon Ornamental Grasses!
Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
Hydrangea mac. 'Blushing Bride', 'Penny Mac', 'Twist n' Shout' 3 gallon
Rosa (Roses) Knockout Family, 'New Dawn' 5 gallon trellised
Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'
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Broadleaf and Ornamental Evergreens
Buxux (Boxwood) 'Green Gem' 10 gallon
Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata', 'Prostrata'
Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera 'Aurea' (Goldthread Cypress)
Euonymus 'Emerald Gaity', 'Moonshadow', 'Greenspire', 'Manhattan'
Ilex crenata (Japanese Holly) 'Chesapeake', 'Helleri', 'Sky Pencil'
I. glabra (Inkberry) 'Compacta', 'Shamrock'
Ilex opaca (American Holly) 7/8'
Ilex x mes. 'Blue Maid' (Blue Holly) 5 gallon, I. x 'Dragon Lady'
Leucothoe f. 'Rainbow' 3 gallon
Evergreens for Screening
Phyllostachys aureosulcata (Running Bamboo) 10 gallon
Grasses
Calamagrostis x 'Karl Foerster' 5 gallon
Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' 5 gallon
Groundcover
Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White' 1 gallon
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Happy 4th of July! Saturday hours start tomorrow July 2nd! 7 am-1 pm Closed Monday! Have a safe holiday! |
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 Visit our two locations:140 Huntingtown Rd. Newtown, CT 06470 Tel. 203-426-4037 Fax 203-426-8057 496 Bunker Hill Rd. Watertown, CT 06795 Tel. 860-945-6588 Fax 860-945-9282 Hours: March 14th - June 25th Mon.- Sat. 7 am - 4:30 pm June 27th - Nov. 19th Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 4:30 pm & Sat. 7 am - 1 pm Winter Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm
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