September 2009

Country Landscapes, Inc. eNewsletter

In This Issue
Congratulations to. . .
Watering Alert!
New Sunday Fall Hours For Nursery Sales!
Fall-Planted Bulbs...Nature's Miracle!
Plants for Great Fall Color
Information About Emerald Ash Borer
Our Design + Build Service
Our Commercial Bid Service
Reach Us By Email
Quick Links
2009 Price List
 
Phone 515.232.6864
Toll Free 800.794.9795
AMES | NORTH LIBERTY | CLEAR LAKE
 
Corporate Office:
56985 Lincoln Highway |  Ames, IA
1/2 mile east of I-35 on Lincoln Way
 
Dear  ,

Fall is here and so is our fall sale!  We have a large selection of great looking plant material to choose from.  Autumn is a perfect time of year to plant.  Just remember to keep newly planted trees, shrubs and perennials watered up to the time the ground freezes. 
 
If you have questions about any of our services, call, stop by or send us an email,
 
Your friends at Country Landscapes
 
 
FALL SALE!
Begins Wednesday, September 16  
 
Trees | Shrubs | Perennials 
 
Save from 20% to 50%
 
 
Fall Sale trees and shrubs carry a one-year warranty, limited to sale price paid.  Fall sale perennials carry no warranty.  While supplies last.
New Paver Area.Ames 
All urns 25% off!
 
Beginning Wednesday, September 16. 
 
Choose from a wide variety of  shapes, sizes, and colors.
 
 
Congratulations to Carol & Todd Boucher of Boone!  They are the winners of our Perennial Sale drawing for a $100 Country Landscapes Gift Card!
 
You can enter our Fall Sale drawing for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card.  Just stop by our nursery, fill out an entry form, and put it in the drawing box.  The drawing will be Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
 
 
 Watering Alert!
 
Central Iowa has been experiencing some dry weather recently.  Trees, shrubs, or perennials that were planted this spring or summer, or that you may plant this fall, require the equivilant of an inch of rain per week.  Anything less than that requires supplemental watering.  Go to our Watering Guidelines for more detailed information.
 
New Sunday Fall Hours for Nursery Sales in Ames!
 
New Paver Area.AmesOur Nursery is now open Sundays from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
 
 
In additions to our Sunday hours, we're open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.  These hours will be in effect until mid-end October, depending on the weather.  You can always call or check our website for current Nursery Sales hours.
Fall-Planted Bulbs...Nature's Miracle!
 
Plant any time after October 1.
Purple Dome Aster
 
Our bulb shipment has arrived!  Plant your bulbs this fall and enjoy colorful blooms next spring.  Keep in mind most bulbs appreciate well-drained soil and sunlight.  You can plant any time until the ground is frozen; water after planting, as the bulbs require moisture in order to root.  To achieve a natural effect, try not to plant bulbs in straight lines or discernable patterns.  For all bulbs, do not remove or mow over spent foliage until it has withered naturally. After blooming, the plant needs the green leaves to manufacture food (photosynthesis) that is stored in the bulb for next year's growth.  Our knowledgeable Nursery Sales staff can answer any bulb questions you may have.
 
Plants for Great Fall Color
 
With our Fall Sale in progress, it's an excellent time to add to your landscaping with a plant that offers great fall color.
 
Here are some of our favorites:
 Purple Dome Aster

Plant

Type

Fall Interest

Amur Maple

Tree

Foliage

Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

Tree

Foliage

Autumn Blaze Maple

Tree

Foliage

Red Sunset Maple

Tree

Foliage

Red Oak

Tree

Foliage

Korean Maple

Tree

Foliage

Burning Bush

Shrub

Foliage

Mount Airy Fothergilla

Shrub

Foliage

Henry's Garnet Itea

Shrub

Foliage

Emerald Carousel Barberry

Shrub

Foliage

Tor Birchleaf Spirea

Shrub

Foliage

Mums - variety of colors

Perennial

Flower

Asters - variety of colors

Perennial

Flower

Perennial Geranium

Perennial

Foliage

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Perennial

Flower

Sedum

Perennial

Flower


Information About Emerald Ash Borer
 
Still none known in Iowa
Our June newsletter shared information about Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).  EAB is a small, green, invasive, wood-boring beetle that attacks and kills ash trees of any size, age, or stage of health.  According to Iowa State University Extension Services - there are no known infestations in Iowa.
 
Officials believe that most of the infestations can be traced to the movement of firewood from infested areas.  Please reduce the threat of spreading EAB by only using firewood purchased from sources local to where it will be burned - Burn It Where You Buy It.  Read more: http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/2009/6-10/eab.html
 
Our Design + Build Service
 
Backyard Living
 
BeforeCountry Landscapes often completes work in phases and stages, as our customers' budgets and priorities allow.  This residential project began in 1999, and evolved over several years time.  Pictured at right is a 2004 photo showing work in progress.  And below, pictures from this year.
 
Our complimentary design service is extended to discriminating homeowners wishing to retain Country Landscapes as their full-service landscaping company.   
 
Call us at 800-794-9795 or email us when you're ready to begin planning your next project.
 AfterFirepit w/colorful chairs
Our Commercial Bid Service
 
Congratulations to Bass Pro Shops...
on the opening of their newest store in Altoona, IA. 
 
Country Landscapes, Inc. is proud to have provided landscaping for the site, as part of our Commercial Bid Service.
 
Other projects we are currently landscaping:
Edgewater for Wesley Retirement Services | West Des Moines
Central College Education & Psychology Building | Pella
Aviva USA | West Des Moines
John Deere Credit Expansion | Johnston
Ingersol Streetscape | Des Moines
 
Reach Us By Email
 

Sherry McCoy, Business Office Manager

 

Jim Mason, Ames Design/Sales

Monica Huelman, Customer Service  Specialist

 

Dan Van Weelden, Ames Design/Sales

Deb Carlson, Communications Coordinator

 

Nick Brosamle, Ames Design/Sales

Renee Hanlon, Nursery Manager

 

Jason Allen, North Liberty Design/Sales

Nicole Jonas, Assistant Nursery Manager

 

Eric Klaehn, Clear Lake Design/Sales

Nikki Boden, Nursery Sales Crew Leader