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| What smells so good?
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora'
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|  | | It's hard to compete with the scent of Korean Spice! | |
It's time for Viburnum to shine in the spring landscape. The Korean Spice Viburnum are in bloom now and the 6/7' V. carlesii 'Aurora' are no exception. The domed flower clusters are made of hundreds of tiny pink buds that open to fragrant white flowers, and the stiff branches hold them up effortlessly. The strong fragrance is noticed from a distance and almost sweeter than honey - it's hard to resist walking right up to it and taking a deep whiff.
Korean Spice Viburnum has been used in gardens everywhere for good reason - they shine in spring, have nice foliage through the summer and have brilliant red fall color. The stiff branches hold up to snow loads then start budding up in late winter for their spring performance. Plant in full sun or light open shade in average soil. Looking for a smaller size? We have V. carlesii and V. car. 'Compacta' and 'Diane' in containers and some in B&B sizes. Give your customers something to look forward to!
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Mark's Turf Tips
Which Grass Seed Should I Use?
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| | Beautiful turf grass takes skill! |
We get asked this question every day, sometimes many times a day. Though it's not always the easiest to answer, here are some facts that will help you make an informed decision! There are primarily three cool-season grasses that are used here in the northeast: - Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis)
- Perennial Rye grass (Lolium perenne)
- Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra)
Let's take a closer look at the characteristics of each one of these. Poa pratensis (Kentucky Blue: KB)
Next week I will talk more about these grasses in mixes and blends, how they interact, and where and when to use them. Stay tuned!
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| News from Watertown
Plenty of spring bloomers!
The Aquilegia 'Blue Bird', 'Cardinal' and 'Gold Finch' are blooming. The Fothergilla are blooming and the Epimedium look great too!
-Marnie
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NOW! Incoming This Week: Weeping Japanese Katsura from our tree farm, Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maples and Beacon Hill Cedar of Lebanon
| Incoming from our Tree Farms | | | Acer rubrum 'Autumn Radiance', 'Red Sunset' 3-3.5", 4-4.5" | Red/Swamp Maple | | Betula nigra 'Heritage' 3-3.5", 3.5-4" | River Birch | | Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendula' 2-2.5", 2.5-3" | Weeping Japanese Katsura | | Prunus x 'Snow Fountain 2-2.5", 2.5-3" | Snow Fountain Weeping Cherry | | Pyrus calleryana ' Aristocrat', 'Cleveland Select', 'Trinity' 2.5", 3-3.5", 3.5-4" | Flowering Pear |
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| | Upright Japanese Maples are looking good! |
| Deciduous Trees & Shrubs | | | Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa', 'Orangeola', 'Rhode Island Red', 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' | Japanese Maple | | Acer rubrum 'October Glory' 3.5-4" | Red/Swamp Maple | | Acer saccharum 'Fall Fiesta' 5-6" | Sugar Maple | | Acer shirasawanum 'Jordan' | Fullmoon Maple | | Gleditsia triacanthos 'Skyline' 4-4.5" | Skyline Locust | | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' 4-4.5", 5-6" | Sweetgum |
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Weeping Larch (Larix decidua) makes a cool focal point, perfect for conifer lovers.
(Just remember - they drop their needles in fall, hence 'decidua')
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| Broadleaf and Specialty Evergreens | | | Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberkocke' 30-36" | Korean Fir | | Abies pinsapo 'Aurea', 'Glauca' | Spanish Fir | | Buxus sempervirens assorted sizes; 'Suffruticosa' 3 & 6 gal. | Dwarf English Boxwood | | Cedrus atlantica 'Fastigiata', 'Glauca' (12-14'), 'Glauca Pendula' 4/5', 5/6' | Blue Atlas Cedar | | Cedrus libani 'Beacon Hill' | Cedar of Lebanon | | Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta', 'Crippsii', 'Gracilis' 6/7', 7/8' | Golden Hinoki Cypress | | Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' | European Beech | | Ilex x meservae 'Dragon Lady' 8/10' | Dragon Lady Holly | | Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' 5/6' | Skyrocket Juniper | | Picea abies 'Cupressina', 'Pendula' | Norway Spruce cultivars | | Rhododendron 'Chinoides', 'English Roseum' 3/4' | Rhododendron |
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| | B&B Rhododendron cultivars 3/4' & 4/5' |
| Evergreen Screening | | | Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green' (8/10'), Nigra', 'Techny' 7/8', 8/10', 10/12' | American Aborvitae | | Tsuga canadensis 7/8', 8/10' | Canadian Hemlock |
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There are plenty of Azaleas in bud, and full bloom, so now is the time to choose based on their flower color. Here's Azalea Tradition (perfect for your Mom, btw!)
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| | | Pick up something special for Mother's Day like these tree form Fuschia or Mandevilla - just what she needs for the deck or patio! And there's other annual and tropical selections, too! | |
A Very Happy Mothers' Day!
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Weekly Plant I.D.
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Last Weeks ID Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'
Bishop's Hat
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Bishop's Hat is a perennial with an elegant habit. Delicate leaves seem to point in the same direction overlapping each other. Plant in the shade or woodland garden. They also make a great ground cover and are very tolerant of dry shade once established. There are many varieties of colors ranging from pure white to deep lilac-pink. The flowers of these yellow Sulphureum remind us of tiny Ice Follies Daffodils. Plant in moist soil in part to full shade, watering as needed until established. They aren't fast growers but be patient, - if these deer-resistant beauties like their site, they'll reward you for years to come! 10"H x 24"W Zone 5-8
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