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Thursday, October 23, 2014
Fall tree sale continued until 11/1/14
Monday, October 20, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
Perennial of the week - English Ivy
PERENNIAL OF THE
WEEK
English Ivy, aka Hedera Helix
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Prefers part sun to full shade with well drained
soil
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Evergreen
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A ground
cover that spreads horizontally as far as you allow and is 8” tall
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Green waxy leaves that keep their color all year
long
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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.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Fall tree sale going on NOW!
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Monday, October 6, 2014
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
Perennial of the week - Pincushion Flower (Pink Mist)
PERENNIAL OF THE
WEEK
Pincushion Flower, aka
Scabiosa columbaria (Pink Mist)
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Prefers full sun to partial sun
·
Light
pink/lavendar flowers top tall thin stems
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Finely
cut blue gray/green foliage that grows
in clumps
·
Grows to 12-18 inches tall, space about 12
inches apart
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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.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Perennial of the week - Montauk Daisy
PERENNIAL OF THE
WEEK
Montauk Daisy, aka Nipponanthemum nipponicum
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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
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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.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
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
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Perennial of the week - Firewitch Dianthus
PERENNIAL OF THE
WEEK
Firewitch Dianthus, aka
Cheddar Pink
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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.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Showplace Landscaping Video, from start to finish
Showplace 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
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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!
Perennial of the week - Vera Jamison Sedum
PERENNIAL OF THE
WEEK
Vera Jamison Sedum, aka
Stonecrop
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Prefers full sun
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Blooms
pink in late summer/early fall
·
A
succulent ground cover that spreads 10-12” and is 10” tall
·
Can withstand long dry periods, even drought
·
Deer resistant
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Attracts butterflies
USES
Low spreading
plants with gracefully arching stems are covered in round smoky blue leaves. In
late summer it is covered in dusky pink star flowers. Tough and easy to grow,
it loves a hot dry location and thrives in containers and rock walls.
Perennial of the week - Moonbeam Coreopsis
Perennial of the week
Moonbeam Coreopsis, aka Coreopsis Verticillata
- Prefers full sun
- Bright yellow flowers with green fern-like leaves and stems
- Matures out to 1.5' tall and is 1-2' wide
- Begins blooming in June and holds its color into September
- Very hardy and drought tolerant
- Attracts butterflies and can withstand the presence of deer
USES
A low maintenance plant that requires minimal attention, while still providing great color for the entire summer. Great to use along borders or for attracting butterflies. Also looks great with the Blanket Flower
Fall mums and pansies are now in!
Fall mums are in now!
Stop in for all your fall decorating needs
Mums
Pansy
Straw
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