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Reminders
Spotlight on Variegated Black Spruce
Prep. Classes for Pesticide License Test
Reap the Benefits of a Great Looking Lawn!
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Reminders
Cut Greens - We have a nice selection of  bundled Holly, Boxwood, Spruce, Redtwig Dogwood, etc. for your winter containers plus pre-made swags with ribbon for your holiday decor. Stop by our Newtown location!

Wood Chips Wanted! - Drop your loads for free!  The north gate on Huntingtown Road in Newtown will be open for you 24/7 - thanks!
Watertown can also use chips - please call ahead. 860-945-6588
 
Large Tree Selection - Still a very nice selection of larger deciduous trees - stop by soon!

Bulbs - Great weather for planting bulbs! Stop by Newtown's Office for a selection of Daffodils, Crocus, Hyacinths, Tulips and Scilla.  (Please note - Pre-potted Amaryllis no longer available)
Spotlight on Variegated Black Spruce
Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata'

If you're looking for an evergreen for screening, something with some extra pizzaz, take a look at Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata'.  It has a graceful narrow habit and will reach 10' tall in 15 years, eventually growing to 35'. The upper surface of the branches have golden tones on blue-green needles emphasizing its horizontal branching.

It's a nice choice for the smaller landscape, as a specimen or grouped together for screening.  Plant in full sun for best needle color. An unusual evergreen to offer your customers who are looking for something a little different! Take a look at our 5/6'  in Newtown.
It's The Law, You Must Be Licensed To Apply Pesticides!

 

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What: Prepare for the 3a Pesticide Supervisory License Test
When: 6 classes, Tuesdays; Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, & 14,  2012, 3:00 pm sharp!
Where: Planters' Choice Newtown Sales Office
Cost: $150.00 non-refundable

Why: It's the law. Being properly licensed is a credit to your commitment to the industry and the environment! 

 

    

Be Smart, Be safe and Be Legal...

Sign up for the 6 - 1.5 hour sessions geared specifically to the information you need to help you test for this important license. Registration fee payable at time of signup in order to hold your spot. This class limited to 25 people and is beginning to fill up!  

Look here for the testing schedule that works for you so you can set the date aside.  Please note that we are also trying to offer the testing here at Planters' Choice in Newtown! We will keep you posted as to when that is approved.
Marks Turf Tips: Reap the benefits of a great looking lawn!
Mark's magic is no secret! 
While we can all appreciate a nice looking lawn, I think many of its benefits for the landscaper who cares for that lawn are somewhat subliminal.

 

The mere fact that you are working on someone's property immediately tells you that the owners care about how it looks. You may be doing the best job in the world with the trees, shrubs and perennials, but if the lawn looks less than perfect it is a reflection on the landscape as a whole. This photo was taken 11/30 and, as you can see, it's still is doing very well and will continue to do so. Fall products like 10-20-15  or even 9-2-5 with 6% Iron will help any lawn now and get it off to an EARLY start next spring! It will be the first thing that reminds your customers of YOU!  I also feel that lawns that green up early in spring can generate early work and income for you as your customers get the itch to start spiffing up their yards. It will be the first reminder they get to give you a call!   

 

If you would like to learn more please contact me or sign up for the 3a license class I will be teaching in January!

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Fastigiate Japanese Plum Yew 
Looking Good!

Broadleaf and Ornamental Evergreens  

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' seen here. Deer resistant, texture-rich!

 

Picea glauca 'Conica' (Dwarf Alberta Spruce) and a nice selection of dwarf conifers for your winter containers.
Many smaller and dwarf evergreens to choose from. Warm up the winter garden!

 

Deciduous Trees  

Acer saccharum (Sugar Maples) 'Fall Fiesta', 'Green Mountain' and others.

Carpinus bet. 'Pendula' (Weeping Hornbeam) 3-3.5"

Cercidiphyllum jap. 'Pendula' (Weeping Katsura)

Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) 12/14' clumps -  very nice!

Cornus kousa (Kousa Dogwood) Good selection including 'Pendula' (limited!) 7/8'

Fagus grandifolia (American Beech) 3-3.5"  Native, long lived and spectacular for large areas.

Parrotia persica (Persian Ironwood) 2-2.5", 6/7'  Unusual tree, great fall color and interesting branching structure.  An under-used gem! 

Prunus s. 'Kwanzan' (Kwanzan Cherry) Upright, pink flowering and the lighter pink 'Autumnalis' which flowers in spring and again sporadically in fall. Other Cherries also available including 'Pendula' and 'Snow Goose'.   

 

Hardgoods

Don't forget the deer repellent! Both Bobbex and Deer Out are available in Ready-To-Use spray bottles and concentrate. Protect Holly and Rhododendron now! 

 

Holiday Greens
Get your customers in the holiday spirit! 

Holiday Greens

Pre-made swags, bundles of holly, boxwood, red-twig dogwood, spruce and juniper - What are you waiting for? Stop by Newtown's sales yard for a great selection!

 

 

 

BULBS!

Narcissus, Tulips, Muscari, Scilla, Crocus ... something to look forward to!    

 

 



Have A Great Weekend!

 

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