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March 7, 2013
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Are you a Martin Viette garden club member? Enjoy free membership with great perks; and sign up is quick & easy. . .just ask any of our sales associates or cashiers.

Click here to see all of this week's money-saving garden club specials in every department at Martin Viette. Be sure to take advantage of this week's general sales, too.

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Once again Mother Nature deals another cruel blow (will spring ever come?) A word to the wise: Heavy snow on plants can spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E! If possible, carefully remove snow with a broom. Icy plants need to be left alone; attempting to remove ice will do more harm than good.

Time to start cool season vegetables and herbs indoors! Spinach, lettuce, leeks, parsley, chives, dill, cilantro and others can all be started now for transplanting in the garden next month. Shop our expanded selection of seeds; including many organic varieties.

The countdown continues. . .13 days until spring (according to the calendar)!
Spring ahead! Remember to turn the clocks AHEAD one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
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Just before many spring-flowering plants put forth their long-awaited display of color. . .Camellia japonica beats them to the punch with glorious early seasonal blooms. And speaking of blooms - look for varieties that are single, semi-double, double or peony-like in pure white or shades of pinks, reds, and pale yellows.

Considered one of the 'old standards' in southern gardens, Japanese camellia can be grown on Long Island in Zone 7 (most of LI is Zone 7a). For best results, plant in a sheltered, protected location that affords some partial shade from intense sun. Japanese camellias are well suited for planting around foundations, borders, fences and walls. You can grow camellias in planters, providing that the planters can be left out of doors all year round and there's adequate room for soil. They are slow growing plants so plan and plant with this in mind.

You'll be rewarded with healthy happy camellias if you spend time preparing the soil before planting. A soil that is moist, yet well drained; acidic (have the pH tested); and abundant with organic matter is ideal. Most soils need and will benefit from added compost or composted manure, so don't skimp on soil amendments. Work them in prior to planting. Help roots establish, add Bio-Tone Starter Plus to the soil at planting time.

Helpful tips for growing Japanese camellias: Maintain adequate soil moisture; an inch of water (or rain) per week should be adequate during the growing season. Pay attention to possible summer droughts and water as needed; never allow the soil to go bone dry. Due to their shallow roots, two inches of mulch should be applied over the planting area (but not against the trunk of the plant) to help retain needed soil moisture. A little extra TLC during the winter months can go a long way to protecting those beautiful spring-blooming buds. Consider wrapping plants, especially if in exposed locations, with burlap. In addition, they require little, if any, pruning. If you need to prune, it's best to do so right after flowering.
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There's still time to sign-up for the two remaining 2013 winter Saturday lectures! Lectures are given at 11am and repeated at 1pm. All lectures are free and held at Martin Viette Nurseries, 6050 Northern Blvd, East Norwich. Please call to reserve a seat: 516.922.5530

This Saturday, March 9 Garden Beauties for Late Winter/Early Spring Hardy plants - Hellebores, Daphnes, Witch hazels, Edgeworthias, and more - give instant flowering enjoyment to the late winter/early spring garden. Learn about these and other hardy perennials and shrubs - where to plant and how to care for - from Martin Viette's Rich Fulfarr & Angela Hitsous, CNLP.

March 16 Get Your Garden Ready for Spring! Join Donna Moramarco, CNLP Martin Viette Nurseries as she covers all the steps to get your flower, vegetable & herb garden, landscape, & lawn ready for spring. Preparing & planting the garden, fertilizing, care & maintenance will be discussed. Bring a cup of dry garden soil for free pH testing.
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New and exciting, Landscaper Outlet offers high quality outdoor living products at unbelievably low prices. On the website you'll find a wide variety of outdoor living products including fountains, statuary pieces, BBQ's, and outdoor furniture. The folks at Landscaper Outlet have been in the outdoor living business for generations and take pride in their products, services and knowledge. When you are looking for technical assistance, product information, or just shopping around, Landscaper Outlet is here to serve you. You can also visit the Landscaper Outlet kiosk the next time you shop at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich.
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Beautiful landscapes begin here! The award-winning firm of Ireland Gannon Associates (IGA), located at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich, specializes in all phases of landscape design and installation. Whether it's a new perennial garden, tree and shrub border, pool, or patio with 4 seasons of landscape interest, now is the time to plan for beautifying our outdoor surroundings. For your convenience, the IGA office is located at Martin Viette Nurseries, Route 25A, East Norwich (516) 922-4800. Or, we invite you to visit us on the web: www.irelandgannon.com
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