|
|
 |
|
Mark's Turf Tips
Grub Control
The window of application is closing fast for controlling grubs this fall with Merit. According to Bayer, the maker of Merit, you will achieve 96% control if the Merit is applied and properly watered in by August 15th. After that, the percent of control can fall off rapidly depending on weather conditions. We still are stocked with Merit 0.2% 20-0-5, Merit 0.3% 10-0-4 and Merit 0.2% 0-0-7.
|
| | One of these Japanese Beetles will be looking to lay eggs in healthy turf shortly! |
Fortunately there is another tool in the box for controlling grubs in turf. Acelepryn is the latest new product for grub control, and it has a different mode of action (in case some grubs have become resistant to Merit). It can be applied through early September or later, depending on weather. We are stocked with Acelepryn 0.067% 20-0-5 and Acelepryn 0.067% 15-0-5
No matter which product you chose, getting it applied to your manicured lawns sooner rather than later will provide the best results!
As always, read, understand, and follow product labels.
-Mark
|
Who doesn't fall for a nice accent?
Golden Hinoki Cypress
Accent plants are work horses when it comes to the landscape. They lead the eye to beautiful views and complement specimen plants, hardscape features and even the color & style of buildings. Read On...
|
Early, Mid, Late - We Got Your Spring Covered!
Before you know it our spring flowering bulbs will be here! Drew ordered some great selections for your fall planting needs. Start with the some early flowering species Crocus, end with late flowering Tulips and fill in mid-season with many selections of Alliums, Daffodils and much more. Not convinced? How about: Nostalgia Fragrance Cut flowers Dresses up emerging grasses and perennials Roadside appeal Easy to plant Low maintenance...
Stop in for your customers' brochures soon and give them something to look forward to!
|
|
NOW!
Looking good and in good supply:
|
|
Add some structure to the landscape with broadleaf evergreens!
Seen here is a fresh block of 24-28" Specimen Boxwood. Lots of sizes available in both specimen and hedge grade. Also a good supply of 'Green Mountain', 'Green Velvet', and 'Winter Gem' Boxwood in assorted sizes. Call either yard for current availabilities. Looking for something flowering? Check out our PC Grown Azaleas (including Corsage, Hot Shot, Komo Kulshan) and Rhododendrons.
|
|
| |
Roses including Knockouts, Drifts and Carpets!
Full sun, rich soil, Rose-tone. Done.
|
|
| |
Rudbeckia hirta 'Denver Daisy'
|
Take advantage of our long-blooming biennial Black-eyed Susans which are just beginning to bloom. Add punch to your sunny perennial and mixed borders, containers and patio plantings. They average about 24" tall and have large, very showy daisy-like flowers ranging from yellow to gold to rust. They are also drought tolerant and deer resistant! And by the way, they make terrific late summer/early fall container plants!
|
|  |
|
|
| |
Last Week's I.D.Lobelia chinensis(Chinese Lobelia)
|
Plant I.D.
Last week we used Chinese Lobelia ( Lobelia chinensis) as the I.D. of the week. It's a low growing groundcover for wet/moist areas growing best in the warmer areas of Connecticut as it is Zone 6. In its native habitat (China and Japan) it is found growing along the rice paddies. It will only grow about 2-3" high but spread by underground stems making a beautiful groundcover that blooms July through October. Butterflies and Hummingbirds are attracted to the light pink to white typical Lobelia flowers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved.
|
|
|
|
|
