Spring bulb procrastinators

Good news, green thumbs: Even if you missed planting your bulbs last fall, there’s still time. Do it now and they’ll bloom a little later but be back on schedule next year.  Get them planted this coming week as the temperatures start to warm and our snow melts. Follow the same planting procedure as in the fall and you can still get in some bloom for 2015!

Cincinnati Home and Garden Show

Be sure to check out our Facebook page before February 26 to have a chance to win 2 tickets to the Cincy Home and Garden Show.  Log onto our page at https://www.facebook.com/SHOWPLACEnky  Stop by our booth for special deals, booth number 332

Fall tree sale continued until 11/1/14

Tree Sale Extended! Sale now runs thru Nov.1, 2014 By popular demand, we are extending our Tree Sale to give you one more week to stock up on any trees you may want for your yard. Hebron Store           Crittenden Store

Fall bulb coupon

Print this coupon or show us at checkout for extra savings!

 

 

 

Perennial of the week - English Ivy

PERENNIAL OF THE WEEK

English Ivy, aka Hedera Helix

·         Prefers part sun to full shade with well drained soil

·         Evergreen

·         A ground cover that spreads horizontally as far as you allow and is 8” tall

·         Green waxy leaves that keep their color all year long

·         Can be trained to climb and will attach itself to trees, trellis, etc

USES

Best used as a groundcover, looks great around boulders.  Also, used frequently for under large trees where it is tougher to get grass or other plants to grow due to the shade.  Also excellent for soil erosion on hillsides.

Fall tree sale going on NOW!

Showplace Garden Center

Fall is for Planting! Crittenden, KY                Hebron, KY 859-428-3736              859-689-0200 www.ShowplaceGardenCenter.com         Best Tree Sale of the Year! White Pine - $45 (While Supplies Last) Norway Spruce - $60 (While Supplies Last) All other trees on lot 10-40% OFF! Now - Oct 25, 2014 Plant Now for Spring Color! Now is the time to plant Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths, and Crocus for early spring color in the landscape.  Remember bulbs look best in clumps or small bunches of the same color, not a mix of colors. Bulb Planting Guide: http://www.showplacegardencenter.com/bulbs.pdf Click here for Coupon: http://www.showplacegardencenter.com/coupons.html

Building a backyard oasis

 
Follow along as we transform an ordinary backyard into an oasis of relaxation, complete with a new deck, paver patio, retaining walls, gurgling boulder and of course landscaping. Time for a backyard upgrade? Give us a shout!

Click on the link below to watch how this family's backyard was transformed

Backyard oasis video

Perennial of the week - Pincushion Flower (Pink Mist)

PERENNIAL OF THE WEEK

 

Pincushion Flower, aka Scabiosa columbaria (Pink Mist)

·         Prefers full sun to partial sun

·         Light pink/lavendar flowers top tall thin stems

·         Finely cut  blue gray/green foliage that grows in clumps

·         Grows to 12-18 inches tall, space about 12 inches apart

·         Extra long blooming season, starting in early summer and lasting until fall

·         Attracts butterflies

USES

One of the longest flowering perennials. Multiple pincushion shaped flowers produced all season. Very compact with ferny blue-gray foliage. A garden favorite.  Can also be used vases as cut flowers.

Perennial of the week - Montauk Daisy

PERENNIAL OF THE WEEK

Montauk Daisy,  aka Nipponanthemum nipponicum

 

·         Prefers full sun and can handle any soil

·         Blooms consist of a white multi-petal outside with yellow center, very similar to it’s cousin the Shasta Daisy

·         A hardy perennial that measures 18” tall and 24-36” wide

·         Sturdy, almost stalky green glossy stems that withstand high winds and can hold up to abuse

·         The green summer color of the leaves give an almost ornamental look throughout the spring and summer and the later blooming perennial is more of a focal point during the fall

·         Blooms mostly in September and October

·         Rabbit and deer resistant

USES

Can be used as a fall focal point, looks great around boulders and gravel areas. Can provide a fall attraction for butterflies and provides great late season color.  Looks excellent with purple salvia or with fall mums.

Easy tips for caring for your Air Plants

Easy Tips for Caring for Air Plants

 

Air plants, also known as Tillandsia, are Epiphytes.  Part of their appeal is that Air Plants do not require soil or a pot.  These easy to grow plants can add an interesting touch to a wall, table or modern arrangement.   Air plants are becoming increasingly popular due to their small size and amazing versatility.

Here are a few tips to keep Tillandsia in tip-top shape:

Light

Air plants should be kept where they will receive bright, indirect sunlight. Periods of direct sunlight are fine, but more than a few hours of hot sun will deplete the plants of their moisture

Water

While air plants don't grow in soil, they definitely NEED to be watered.  The plants can survive for long periods of drought but will not thrive (and will eventually die) if water is too scarce.

HOW DO I WATER THE PLANTS?

As a main method of watering, we recommend giving them a thorough rinsing under running water or letting them soak in a bath of water for 20-30 minutes.  After their shower or bath, gently shake the plants to remove any excess water from the base and the leaves, and set out to dry in an area with enough air circulation to dry them out in about 4 hours. If your plants need an in-between watering, misting them with a spray bottle is a great method.  A plant in bloom should be rinsed rather than submerged in water, and take care not to rinse the delicate flowers.

HOW OFTEN DO I WATER THE PLANTS?

Your plants should be watered once per week, and 2-3 times is recommended for optimal care.  You'll begin to notice that after watering, your plant's leaves will feel stiffer and full of water.  Air Plants will be softer and lighter in color when they're in need of water.  Wrinkled or rolled leaves can be a sign of dehydration.

Temperature

Air plants will do best in generally warm conditions (a good range is 50-90 degrees).

Grooming

It is normal for some of the lower leaves of your Air plants to dry out as the plant grows or acclimates to a new environment.  Those leaves can be gently pulled right off of the plant.  If the leaf tips have dried out, you can snip the dried tip off (try trimming at an angle to leave a natural-looking pointy tip).  The same can be done for the plant's roots. Don't worry about harming your plants during grooming, they will regrow.

Fall decorations are in!

Lots of fall decorations

 

Stop in to either of our locations to get all your fall decorating needs!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mums and Pansies are now in along with straw and corn stalks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkins and gourds will be here soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indoor decorating with our ceramic pumpkins and air plants!

(Check out our other post on how to maintain these easy to care for "rootless" plants!)

 

Hebron Location

2476 Petersburg Rd

859-689-0200

 

Crittenden Location

2945 Dixie Hwy

859-428-3736 
 
 
 
 



Perennial of the week - Firewitch Dianthus

PERENNIAL OF THE WEEK

Firewitch Dianthus, aka Cheddar Pink

 

 

 

 

 

·         Prefers full sun with well drained soil

·         Bright magenta blooms against a blue grass-like foliage

·         A lower growing perennial that spreads 1-1.5’ and is 6-8” tall

·         Blooms best in late spring and will continue intermittent blooms throughout summer

·         Will continue to bloom best if dead blossoms are removed, otherwise low maintenance

·         Disease resistant

·         Deer tolerant

·         Tolerates heat and humidity better than all other dianthus

USES

Provides masses of color and good contrast for the rock garden or small border front. Good edging plant. Dense mats may be grown together to form an interesting ground cover. May also be grown on difficult sites such as stone walls.

Showplace Landscaping Video, from start to finish

Showplace Landscaping Video

 

 

 

Landscaping video

 

Have you ever wondered what all goes into one of our landscapes?  Check out this short video that takes you from start to finish on one of our latest projects.  Just click on the link above. 

 

 

 

 

Who knows, you may just get an idea or two if you are thinking of doing your own soon.  Don't forget to just give us a call if you want your place to be a Showplace!

 



Ornamental Grass sale 9/8-9/20

Ornamental Grass sale!

 

 

 

 

9/8 - 9/20, 2014

 

Buy one get the second 50% off!

 

 

 

Ornamental grasses provide great fall beauty and all winter interest.  We have a great selection right now.   They are easy to grow and will except a wide range of soil types.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Perennial of the week - Purple Ice Plant

PERENNIAL OF THE WEEK

Purple Ice Plant, aka Delosperma cooperi

 

 

 

 

·         Prefers full sun with well drained soil

·         Light purple, daisy like flowers that bloom all summer long

·         A succulent ground cover that spreads 3-4’ and is 3” tall

·         Rounded, fleshy fingers of the foliage are about an inch long

·         The green summer color of the leaves may morph into darker colors as temperatures drop

USES

Can be used as a groundcover, looks great around boulders and gravel areas to provide a delicate and soft all summer color.  Perfect for rock gardens!