Collier's Garden Scoop
July 2015
For him in vain the envious seasons roll
Who bears eternal summer in his soul.
July Hours
Monday - Saturday   9 to 5
 Closed Sunday
**We will be closed on Saturday, July 4th**
Have a safe & happy Independence Day!
In spite of these dog days of summer,
we continue to receive fresh plants each week:
blooming annuals & perennials
healthy groundcovers & shrubs
fragrant herbs & hardy succulents-
plenty to choose from for filling-in or creating something new. 
Also, our half-off section has moved to a shadier spot,
so stop by & hunt for a bargain under the trees.
We hope to see you at the nursery during July!
Cool Combos for Hot Days
A subtle combination of
shades of green & hints of pink:
Dracaena Spike
Highlighter Caladium
Spreading Angelonia
Asparagus Fern
Sweet Potato Vine 
Add to the celebration with
a planting in the colors
of Old Glory:
Ruellia Ragin' Cajun
Salvia Blue Cathedral
Trailing Vinca Polka Dot
Blue Daze
Mexican Petunia
Ruellia simplex

A show-stopper in the summer garden, this tender perennial (often comes back if planted in the ground & somewhat protected in winter) stands tall at 3 feet and produces prolific lavender-blue blooms until frost. Thrives in sun or partial sun (4 hours or more). In stock now!

Sun-Loving Hydrangeas
Varieties of Hydrangea paniculata & Hydrangea arborescens ('Annabelle') will tolerate partial to full sun- one of the many qualities that have made them increasingly popular with Southern gardeners. Small and large-growing varieties are now available,
so there's one for every garden, no matter the size.
Blooms appear in mid-summer and continue into the fall.
All are excellent for cutting & attract butterflies.
Click on each name for more details. 
 
Lawn Care Applications for July
If you have a
Bermuda or Zoysia
lawn apply
view our lawn care schedules here
For visible weeds in lawns we recommend:
Hi-Yield Atrazine
for Centipede &
Saint Augustine
Battling Summer Pests
The hot, humid weather of an Alabama summer creates the
perfect environment for insects & fungus, and the results can be disastrous for your garden. To treat & prevent insect pests & mites, as well as fungal infections, we recommend:
fertilome Triple Action
for an all-natural solution containing both neem oil
& pyrethrins
Bayer 3-in-1 Insect, Disease & Mite Control
containing systemics that are effective for 30 days

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Collier's Nursery 
205-822-3133
2904 Old Rocky Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243

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