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Collier's Garden Scoop
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September 2013
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September days are here,
with summer's best of weather
and autumn's best of cheer!
~Helen Hunt Jackson
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Crisp autumn days are just around the corner and we are looking forward to the fall planting season!
Many new plants are already in-store.
Look for fall & winter veggies, pansies & violas and ornamental cabbage & kale by the end of the month. Don't miss out on this month's coupon- stock up and save on gift cards!
September Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 to 5
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What to Plant Now for Early Fall Color
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COLEUS
Vivid foliage accent that lasts until frost. Looks great paired with fall blooms.
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COSMOS
Bright yellow and orange blooms attract butterflies.
Blooms until frost.
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DIANTHUS
Old-fashioned 'pinks' will bloom this fall, go dormant during winter, and bloom again all spring! Deer resistant.
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ORNAMENTAL PEPPERS
Peppers in purples and fiery shades are a great addition to fall containers and displays. Last until frost.
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PETUNIAS
These thrive in cooler weather and will tolerate a light frost, which means they bloom late into the fall.
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SNAPDRAGONS
Plant these now for a bigger & better show in the spring. Snaps bloom in fall, go dormant in winter, and bloom again all spring.
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Uncommon Beauty: Marigolds
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 Marigolds may seem a bit common to us, simply because we are so familiar with them, but really, there's no such thing as a "common" plant, as each one is spectacular in it's own right. Take a look at this marigold bloom, for example. Waves of curled petals, layered over each other so delicately, make it plan why these flowers have been cherished for centuries in gardens the world around. The name "marigold" comes from "Mary's gold," as these blooms are used to decorate altars in honor of the Virgin Mary. The two most commonly found marigolds, French & African (Tagetes patula and T. erecta), actually both originated in Central and South America, and were brought to Europe by Spanish explorers. The Aztecs considered them magical, and used them to cure hiccups and the effects of being struck by lightning. The flowers are sometimes used as a cheap substitute for saffron to color foods, and the roots of the plant exude thiophenes, which kill nematodes! Plant marigolds in containers or flowerbeds that receive full or partial sun. They will bloom profusely, if dead-headed, well into the fall, and will tolerate a light frost (28 degrees for several hours). Marigold flowers are actually edible, and would make a stunning garnish for fall soups and salads. |
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Perennial Autumn Blooms
Asters and chrysanthemums are perennial when planted in the ground! Site in full or partial sun. Both will emerge and bloom in the spring, and if trimmed back, again in summer and fall.
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New pots have arrived for fall!
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Heavy ceramic containers in neutral shades won't crack in winter.
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Fiberglass containers are lightweight and durable.
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We're stocked up on terra cotta pots. Check out the new dark terra cotta!
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September Marks the Start of
Camellia Season
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 Camellias have begun to arrive for fall planting. No blooms yet, but most are covered in buds! During fall and winter we have our best selection of this southern favorite. Camellias bloom in shades of white, pink and red starting in fall through late winter. They thrive in partial sun, with some afternoon shade. Add camellias to your landscape for extremely showy blooms when most of the landscape lies dormant. |
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Apply fertilome For All Seasons to
Bermuda, Zoysia and St. Augustine lawns. This application includes lawn food and the pre-emergent prodiamine, which helps prevent cool-weather weeds from germinating.
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Collier's Nursery
205-822-3133
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Weekly specials
start in October!
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$5 off a $50 Collier's gift card
or $10 off a $100 Collier's gift card!
*Expires September 30, 2013.
Limit 4 $50 gift cards, limit 2 $100 gift cards.
(Save up to $20)
One coupon per customer.
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