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You really can plant it all in the fall - trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and lawns! Long Island is typically blessed with an extended fall growing season. |
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Martin Viette Nurseries is offering a special day trip to legendary Longwood Gardens to see their breathtaking displays - 'Longwood at Christmas'. Learn more! |
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Join us on Saturdays, at 10am, for free informative lectures on some of fall's most popular gardening topics. All lectures will be held, rain or shine, under the big green tent by our outdoor living department. To reserve a spot, please call 516.922.5530. Learn more. Help us help the INN's food pantries and shelters! Please bring a non-perishable food or personal hygiene item to the lecture. Suggested donations include: canned soups or vegetables, pastas or rice, toothpaste, shampoo, or diapers. We'll get your donation to the INN. Thank you.
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Fall-blooming camellias (Camellia sasanqua) add color and interest to the landscape from October through December when little, if anything, is in bloom. Our fall blooming varieties do best in protected locations where the soil is moist, well drained and acidic. Organic matter, such as compost or composted manure, should be added to the soil prior to planting.
Popular and new varieties for fall 2014 - 'Ashton's Pink', 'Londontowne Blush', 'Snow Flurry', 'Winter's Fancy', 'Winter's Joy', 'Winter's Waterlily', 'Long Island Pink', 'Winter's Star', 'Ashton's Snow', 'Winter's Snowman', and 'Eskimo Dawn'. Learn more.
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Did you know that late summer is a great time to plant iris rhizomes in the garden? Planting now allows them to set strong roots going into winter. When next spring arrives, you have established plants that are ready to flower. By the way: a rhizome is a fleshy (but not mushy) horizontal stem that grows above, below or at the soil surface. The rhizome sends out roots that ultimately anchor the plant in the ground. When planting iris, you want to bury only the bottom half of the rhizome; the top half should be exposed. A word to the wise - always plant in bright sunny locations that provide well-drained soil conditions. Beautiful colors of bearded iris rhizomes have just arrived at Martin Viette. |
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It's the final call for planting cool season vegetables in the garden. Leafy lettuces, broccoli, chard, carrots, parsley, kale, peas, spinach, broccoli rabe, beans, and cabbage (red and green) enjoy the more favorable growing weather (think cooler air, cooler soils) that fall and spring provide. Our final shipment of cool season veggies and herbs has arrived at Martin Viette. |
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Have you visited our new blog 'The Garden Keeper'? We hope you enjoy it; accessible at our website. All comments welcome: info@martinviette.com.
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Shop our September hours at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich - everyday 9am to 6pm.
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Fall is a perfect time to put your landscape dreams in motion. With the professional help of our 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 designers, construction experts, and horticulturists 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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The Interfaith Nutrition Network, 'The INN', is the largest human service agency of its kind on Long Island, providing daily assistance to the many needy people living in our communities. Their shelters and soup kitchens are always in need of donations. Your donations will be brought to the INN for distribution. We thank you for any assistance that you can provide.
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Do you know Landscaperoutlet.com? 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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Have you heard of Pinterest? It's a virtual pin board that allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pin boards 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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Calling all gardeners! Follow Martin Viette every day on Facebook for the latest in gardening tips, plant picks and more. |
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Martin Viette Nurseries
email:
info@martinviette.com
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