As the fall planting season approaches it would pay to remember how difficult the past couple of winters have been, and how important it is to make sure plants get all the help they can to make roots and become as established as possible with the onset of winter. The past two springs I have gone out to look at a number of Green Giant Arborvitae that were fall planted but did not make it through the winter. However, in both cases they were planted next to other Green Giants that were well-established and came through the winter just fine. Here are a few key steps you can take to ensure a successful fall planting:

As always, call with any questions!
-Mark

We had the first delivery of spring flowering bulbs yesterday! Drew has been getting them organized and up onto the shelves for sale. Stop in a take a look. Pick up some brochures for your customers get them thinking about spring! If you have special requests we will try to get them for you provided they are available. Remember - they go quickly!

We'll talk about individual bulbs throughout the fall but for now take a quick look at a newcomer:

That's some tulip!

 
Lily Flowering Tulipa 'Lily Chic'
This awesome bulb will definitely wow your customers next spring with its elegant deep red to pink flowers. The petals have outward pointed petals on tall stems.  Lily Flowering Tulips are generally a tall class of tulips growing 20-24 inches.  They're excellent in combination with early flowering perennials in the perennial and mixed borders and as a cut flower. They'll flower later in the season, typically May. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.