We hope that everyone enjoyed a relaxing Labor Day weekend.
The weather was just perfect and we hope you took advantage of it!
Now that we are passed Labor Day, what are the kinds of things you should be we be thinking about as we prepare for what should be a beautiful Indian summer?
Your lawns could use an additional feeding before the weather gets colder. In our challenging soil conditions, lawns need constant nutrition. The best way to give your lawn the nourishment that it needs is to make sure that food is always available to the root system. So, think about feeding your lawn one more time before you put down a winterizer in October or November. Your lawn will love it and thank you for it! This is also a great time to put down an extra application of broadleaf weed preventer and, if the weather stays warm for an extended period of time, you might want to treat your lawn for insects. We might be tempted to water a little less from now on, but that’s just what those pesky bugs love – hot and dry conditions. Come on by and we can help you find everything you need to keep your lawn looking its best.
Many of our customers have asked if this is a good time of year to plant perennials. You bet it is! If you are thinking about establishing or adding to a perennial garden, this is a great time to get the plants in the ground. By planting perennials now, you give them time to establish their root systems for great color next spring and summer. Plant now for you perennials to be twice as big next season!
And finally, spring bulbs have just arrived and they look fantastic! We have an incredible selection of daffodils, crocus, tulips and many more. Come on in and check ‘em out!
1. Prune off any broken stems, keeping as many leaves on the plant as possible. Leaves absorb nutrients from the sun that help plants re-grow.
2. Use an organic fertilizer, like Espoma’s “Plant Tone” or “Flower Tone,” to stimulate new growth and encourage leafy structure. We recommend an organic fertilizer during the heat of the summer so it won’t burn your plants. In addition, you can use a little Colorado’s Choice Magic fertilizer to give your plants and flowers and extra boost. Magic is a great bloom booster that also has mychorrize to encourage strong root growth. Strong roots, leaves and blooms will give the plant the nutrients it needs to get going again.
3. Damaged plants are much more susceptible to disease, fungus and insects. Apply some kind of preventative insecticide or fungicide to stop any problems before they start. Come by any one of our three locations and we can help you pick out the perfect solution for your yard.
4. Despite what you may have heard on the news, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy a full, colorful garden. We are bringing in brand new, beautiful annuals to help refresh your patio pots that may be heat stressed or hail damaged. And with the ground warm and moist, now is a great time to plant herbs and vegetables. Beans, squash, zucchini and radishes will jump out of the ground in a matter of days – even when started from seeds! Pepper plants will respond well, too. And herbs love our current growing conditions. Check out our Handy Dandy Vegetable and Herb Guide for tips and techniques for growing all your favorite vegetables!
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Except for Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day through New Years Day, we are open year round and ready to get you set with the plants and garden supplies you want. Right now we have a great selection of garden seed packets, houseplants, birdseed and more. |
