Planters' Choice Weekly Picks!

With all the wet weather we've had lately, mosquitoes have already started to become a nuisance. Try these Mosquito Dunks in ponds and other standing water near the house to safely target just the larvae. Give these a try this season and get them before they hatch.

Longing for France?

Head to the Bronx!

Who has time for vacation, especially this time of year? Why not take a few hours break and head down to the Bronx to the Monet's Garden Exhibit at the NYBG. If you love color, you'll find tons of inspiration!

Spotlight On: Weeping Hemlock

Weeping Hemlock 5/6' specimen

Here's and evergreen that makes a classic statement. A favorite with many plantsmen, Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula' (Weeping Hemlock) is a mounding, fine-textured evergreen with a graceful, weeping habit. It will slowly grow 5'+ tall and get as wide or wider. Careful staking can help it develop height and its own interesting character.

Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Planting with other conifers, Japanese Maples and ornamental grasses will provide some nice winter interest. There are several to choose from, all are beautiful.

Stop in and take a look soon! Click to read more!

Special of the Week: Magnolias

10% off one, 20% off 2 or more!

Magnolia x 'Leonard Messel'
taken back in April

On SPECIAL this week are our Magnolias with many varieties to choose from such as 'Alexandrina', 'Galaxy, 'Jane', 'Leonard Messel', M. soulangiana, 'Royal Star', M. virginiana and the Southern Magnolias (M.grandiflora) 'Brackens Brown', and 'Edith Bogue'. Now is a good time to get them in the ground to give them time to become established, giving your customers something to look forward to for next spring.

Stop by either yard, mention this email and receive 10 or 20% off!

Valid: While supplies last!

*Price is net. No further discount applies.

Perennial HOT List

Salvia 'Blue Hill'

Here's a list from Heather of some great looking perennials - in stock and in good supply - ready for your next job!

Artemesia 'Powis Castle' Silver foliage - beautiful for contrast!

Astilbe 'Brautschleier' Full in the pots and budded up!

Pennisetum al. 'Karley Rose' Rose flowerheads will appear later, right now they're full in the container.

Polemonium 'Touch of Class' great foliage and in bloom

Salvia 'Blue Hill' in bloom, full in the pot and looking great!

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Question of the Week

Which is better, Healthy Start 3-4-3 -OR- Roots 3-3-3?

Answer:

As you can imagine this question could be debated for eternity.

However, there are a few differences between the two. The Roots 3-3-3 is one of the early forerunners in the category of organic derived fertilizers that greatly enhances root regeneration. While it is probable that there are microbes in Roots it is not stated on the label (a legal document), therefore the content is not guaranteed.

The one thing I do like is, the label lists 1% iron which enables

the plant to manufacture chlorophyll (kind of important!).

Healthy Start 3-4-3 has microbes listed on the label, so they are guaranteed to be there. It also has a more uniform granule, producing less dust when handled. It does not list any amount of iron, but this may not be immediately critical for root regeneration.

We have customers that swear by both products and it is important to use either one of them. Also be sure to follow up with additional fertility about 6 to 8 weeks later for continued establishment of your planting!

Submit your landscaping question via email to sbarbier@planterschoice.com and you'll be entered in a monthly drawing to receive 10% OFF your next purchase (pick up only, does not apply to deliveries). Please use "Question of the Week" in the subject line and let me know if you want your name and business mentioned.

Pick Up Some Annual Color!

Color and texture all summer long

There's still a beautiful selection of annuals for your containers, beds and windowboxes. A variety of 2", 4" & 6" pots, flats and 10" hanging baskets still available. Don't wait, they're going fast!

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NOW!

Both yards are well stocked with boxwood and evergreens coming in weekly. Check out these shining stars and plan your next job!

Kousa Dogwood in full bloom.

Deciduous Trees
Kousa Dogwoods (Cornus kousa) are really looking great right now with clean foliage and beautiful, long-blooming flower bracts. 5/6' on up to 12/14' are available.

Ninebark 'Diablo'

Deciduous Shrubs
Kerria japonica 'Golden Guinea' Just in, limited

Physocarpus 'Diablo' (Ninebark) In full bloom, interesting dark foliage, interesting bark as well

Rosa - more Knockouts, Apricot (drift), Yellow Flower Carpet

Viburnum 'Carlesii' (Korean Spice Viburnum)

Broadleaf and Specimen Evergreens

Buxus (Boxwood) Common Boxwood, 'Suffruiticosa'

Evergreens for Screening
Thuja occidentalis (Eastern Arborvitae) 'Emerald Green'

T. plicata (Western Arborvitae) 'Green Giant'

Need a new blade?

Hardgoods
A nice Felco order came in this week. We are restocked on pruners including a new smaller Felco 300. Replacement parts such as blades, nuts, springs and even Felco Oil (new!) are also available. Stock up!

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Have a Great Weekend!

As always, we appreciate your business!

Sincerely,

Chuck and Darryl Newman
Planters' Choice, LLC