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Brunnera Jack Frost

Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is a perennial on my (Jim Hoteling) Top Ten list of perennials. It is also called Chinese Forget-me-Not for its flower that is similar to the common forget-me-nots in size, color and time of bloom (early spring). Read More

Knockout Roses

Our Number 1 recommendation for a Hardy Shrub Rosebush is Knockout-and it certainly is!!!

This plant will bloom non-stop from June through the late fall with loads of flowers as seen in this photo. Its foliage is dark green and resistant to both disease and insect problems that plagues other Roses. Read More

Cut Back Shrubs

Cut back shrubs refer to plants that can benefit from being pruned right to the ground each season, a practice known as Coppicing. This is a great technique for certain shrubs that are grown primarily for their foliage. The result is a whole new flush of vigorous growth from the ground that is lush and thick with better foliage color. This group of plants includes Barberry, Ninebark, Spirea, and Weigela. This pruning should be done when the plant is dormant in the late fall or early spring before the new growth emerges. Read More

DRIP IRRIGATION

We feature drip irrigation systems by Submatic. Help to save our precious water supply and your time by using drip irrigation to water your container gardens, perennial and vegetable gardens. Come see us for professional advise on a system customized to meet your needs. They have a very informative website, visit

Shade Trees
Looking for a Shade Tree?

We have many to choose from including Maples, Oaks, Birch, Willow, Dawn Redwood, Katsura and more

Tula Hats

Tula Hats are known for providing high quality hats that last more than one season at a great price. Our hats are favored among outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and adventurers everywhere. Tula Hats are hand woven of Palm in the traditional manner by families in a small village near central Mexico. The Palm is grown in the warm coastal areas of Mexico and as a sustainable fiber is environmentally friendly and harvested twice a year.

Supress Weeds Naturally

Organic gardeners learn to tolerate a few weeds. You will find that mowing at our suggested height will greatly reduce the weeds that are able to survive.In small lawns, the correct hand-weeding tool may be the solution. For larger lawns the organic pre-emergent weed control...Read More

Deer Problems

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Deer Problems

For many people in this area, the White-tailed deer has been causing damage to ornamental shrubs and flowers by feeding on them. The severity of damage to ornamental shrubs and flowers is dependent upon your locality, the concentration of deer in the area and the availability of natural food. In one area, deer may eat almost anything if they are really stressed for food. In other areas they may eat only the most favored plants. A n example of this is rhododendron. In some areas deer will feed heavily on Yews (Taxus) and Euonymus and ignore the Rhododendron. At other sites the rhododendrons may be eaten back quite heavily. Deer populations change; an area that was not damaged one year may be damaged in subsequent years. If you had damage one year, it is a good bet the deer will be back in the following years, though they many not come around at all. Deer damage to most trees and shrubs is done during the winter months.

We carry DEER FENCING, which is very effective. You can purchase this by the foot or by the roll and we also offer installation of this product. Repellants such as DEER SCRAM, PLANTSKYD AND LIQUID FENCE have proven to be very effective, used alone or in combination with each other depending on your particular situation. During the spring and summer growing season deer are more likely to feed on perennials, annual and vegetables. Repellent sprays and resistant varieties are the best way to combat the problem.

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