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Black-eyed Susans, formally referred to as Rudbeckia hirta 'Goldsturm', are perfect additions to Long Island gardens. Showy, cheery, yellow daisy-like flowers are sure to bring a smile wherever they are planted!
BES's look great when tucked into sunny pots or landscape beds & borders. Soil should be moist, yet well drained. (Avoid dry soils for best results.)
Fun reasons to grow BES: the flowers are hummingbird, bee and butterfly magnets. Plant extra and use as cut flowers for informal bouquets. Feed the birds - leave the seed heads if you want to attract them to the garden. Another reason to save the seed heads, Rudbeckia often reseeds itself in the garden.
Panicum virgatum 'Ruby Ribbons' is a prized perennial ornamental grass for sunny landscape beds and borders. Hybridized at the University of Connecticut, PRR's has all the merits of native switch grass with some added perks suitable for today's gardens.
Panicum 'Ruby Ribbons', a clump-growing grass (4-5' tall; 2-3' wide), is hardy in Zones 4-9 (we are considered zone 7). As the seasons change, so do the colors of RR's foliage. Early season green-grey foliage gives way to red wine overtones from summer through fall. And its airy flowers give a cloud-like feeling to the late summer and fall garden. Good gardeners will allow persistent seed heads to remain for winter interest.
'Ruby Ribbons' will grow in moist areas - along ponds, streams and water gardens. For best results, soil should be moist, yet well-drained. This low-maintenance grass will do best when pruned in late winter or early spring to within 4-6" of the ground.
Uses: in naturalized areas, mass plantings, as screening, or as an accent plant.
And if you garden in deer country, Panicum 'Ruby Ribbons' is reported to be deer resistant.
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Warm, sunny days, and cooler nights; there's something special about fall on Long Island. Think about it; this really is the ideal time to enjoy the garden or landscape - minus the excess heat and humidity! To kick-off the arrival of glorious fall weather, our outdoor living department is celebrating with a sale!
All glazed pottery is buy one, get one free. Plant up some beautiful fall planters with our mums, cabbage, kale and grasses, or think ahead and buy for spring 2014! We have many colors, styles and sizes to choose from.
Kick back and enjoy fabulous outdoor furniture- sofas, lounges, tables, chairs, bistro sets and more - at 50% off. Fountains, umbrellas, fire pits, hammocks, gazing globes and holders, weathervanes, and concrete benches are 40% off. Note: bronze pieces and BBQ's are not part of the sale.
Speaking of fountains. . . If you decide on a beautiful new fountain for your landscape, we offer delivery and set-up for your convenience. And when the true cold weather threatens, we can close your fountain before winter arrives. Come spring, we'll have your fountain opened and ready for the season. All you have to do is enjoy it!
And if you like a bargain (and who doesn't!), our special clearance area is up to75% off. Shop early for best selections as merchandise sells out quickly.
Delivery on outdoor living items is fee-based and easily arranged. Please note: sale is for in-stock items only; there are no discounts on special orders. Handling fees may be applicable.
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Join us on selected Saturdays at 10am for free informative lectures on fall's most popular gardening topics. All lectures will be held, rain or shine, under the big green tent at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich. Please bring a non-perishable food item for The INN's soup kitchens and pantries. To reserve a spot, please call 516.922.5530.
September 14 Fall Container Gardens
The summer of 2013 has been challenging for flowering annuals and gardeners! Fall has arrived; it's time to spruce up your planters & window boxes with needed fresh color and flowers. Be inspired! Learn the tricks of the trade when MVN's Dave Wangner shows you how to breathe new life into tired planters.
September 21 Mini Fall Decorating Makeovers
Pumpkins, garlands, corn stalks, oh my! Join us as MVN's Dawn Weir shares simple solutions for fabulous fall decorating for all your outdoor spaces with nature's fall harvest and some fun faux.
September 28 Plant it All in the Fall: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Lawns & Bulbs! True statement - fall is an ideal time to add favorite plants to your garden or landscape. Join MVN staffers Dan Vorbeck; Rich Fulfarr; Angela Hitsous, CNLP; & Donna Moramarco, CNLP as they discuss fall planting and continued post-Sandy renovation for Long Island gardens and gardeners.
October 5 Healthy Grilling
Think grilling is just a 'summer activity'? Join Matt Baglietto of Landscaper Outlet as he fires up the grills and shares easy tips for healthy grilling and cooking with fresh veggies, herbs & fruits from the autumn harvest!
October 19 Before the Snow Flies: Readying the Garden for Winter
Winter will soon be knocking at the door, making fall a busy time for gardeners. Learn what needs to be done in this fun, informative lecture before the snow flies - planting, mulching, watering, fertilizing & protecting your plants & garden from Donna Moramarco, CNLP.
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You really can plant it all in the fall! Many of us are 'conditioned' to think that all planting chores must be done in the spring. True, spring gives us the big push to start the vegetable garden; plant flowering annuals in pots, planters and landscape beds; and add some roses and other interests to the landscape. Once summer hits, hot weather can stifle even the most avid gardener (think back to the scorching July weather we experienced!). And then fall arrives and the urge to 'dig in' happens once again.
If you've been waiting to add some new trees, shrubs, perennials, or bulbs to your gardens, the wait is over! Why? Long Island is typically blessed with an extended growing season in the fall. Warm days, cool nights, and adequate rainfall make it easy for newly purchased and planted trees, shrubs, and perennials to adapt to new planting sites. And even though the nights are cooler, our soils tend to stay warm through much of the fall. That's good news for plant roots that continue to grow until soil temperatures dip down into the high 30's. Plus, you're a step ahead of spring 2014 when all those other spring chores will need to be tackled.
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It's early September and that means only one thing when we talk about lawn insects - grubs! These grubs could be the larvae of several types of beetles including oriental, Asiatic or Japanese beetles.
It's important to understand the life cycle of these insidious lawn pests. This diagram, courtesy of Cornell University, shows the life cycle of the Japanese beetle, an insect easily recognized by many gardeners.
At this time of the year, young grubs should be in the upper root zone area of the lawn, actively feeding on the roots of your lawn. If found, the sooner you treat the better! The younger the grub, the more effective the treatment will be. Read and follow the label directions to a tee (we have remedies to combat these pests!). If left untreated, grubs will continue to feed for the next 4-6 weeks (or longer if we have a warm, extended fall) before they dig deeper into the soil to spend the winter months. They'll begin to surface again next spring, and resume feeding. The only difference, older grubs are much more difficult to control than those found in your lawn now. To the point - treat now when grubs are young and most vulnerable to insecticides!
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It's time to plant the vegetable garden! All kidding aside, late summer is the ideal time to plant cool season vegetables in the garden. Cool season veggies have two planting seasons - spring and fall. Lettuce, broccoli, chard, beets, carrots, cilantro, kale, arugula, spinach, cauliflower, beets, broccoli rabe, kohlrabi, broccoli, beans, and cabbage enjoy the more favorable growing weather (think cooler air, cooler soils) that fall and spring provides. Forget the summer months for these veggies; they 'bolt' when the temperatures soar!
Let us twist your gardening arm a little. . .you don't need lots of space to grow cool season veggies. Tuck some lettuce, basil, spinach or Swiss chard into sun-loving pots and planters. (These multi-taskers are edible and add lots of interest.) Plant peas next to a fence and let the fence support the vines. It could be time to remove some of your tired annual flowers and add some veggies instead.
Fresh shipments of cool season veggies and herbs have arrived at Martin Viette. Get growing; it's time to plant the fall vegetable garden!
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Juicy hotdogs, hamburgers and steak, mouthwatering veggies, gooey Smores, crispy pizza, and more, our grills are perfect for cooking all your favorite foods all year long! You know, grilling isn't just a 'summer' activity. Need a new grill? We invite you to stop by to see our display of grills and new outdoor kitchen. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to assist with information about our grills and how to use them for perfect grilling and cooking - every time.
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Bulk mulch, topsoil, and leaf compost - delivered to you - is now available at Martin Viette. After many requests, we are pleased to offer this new service!
Mulches to choose from include natural, black, or chocolate-colored; the topsoil is a screened blend; and leaf compost. Please note: there is a three yard minimum; available for delivery only.
Yes, we will continue to sell Hampton Estate bagged mulch in all the popular choices! If you need a few bags, or three yards or more, we have a solution to all your mulch needs. Please ask a Martin Viette associate the next time you visit.
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Late summer's beautiful weather is here; allowing all to enjoy the great outdoors! 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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Fall is a perfect time to put your landscape dreams in motion. With the professional help of a landscape design/build firm, you can realize the full potential of your property this fall. Ireland Gannon Associates, Martin Viette's sister company, has a well-respected team of landscape construction experts, horticulturists and designers to provide you with solutions that will be affordable, enjoyable, and aesthetically-pleasing for years to come.
Why tackle landscape projects now? Fall is the ideal time to renovate existing landscapes - beds and borders, driveway and entrance plantings. And if existing plant material needs to be moved to make way for a new planting, Long Island's extended fall weather is ideal for transplanting. Construction of patios, pools and decks need to be planned and some projects may require permits that can be time consuming to obtain. Ireland-Gannon's professional team understands this and will help you with the paperwork and details. The biggest benefit to tackling landscape projects now: when the job is finished this fall, you'll enjoy a beautiful landscape when spring arrives.
Ireland Gannon's 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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Calling all gardeners! Follow Martin Viette every day on Facebook for the latest in gardening tips, trends and posts. |
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Have you heard of Pinterest? It's a virtual pinboard that allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. Follow Martin Viette on Pinterest! |
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Martin Viette Nurseries
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