Blooming Notes and News

Blooming Notes

Greetings!

This Spring has come in so wonderfully warm – that its slightly deceiving. The best news is that we should be getting into the soil sooner this year than last. We are excited to show you the new proven winners and annuals like the Neon Rose Petchoa, Atomic Blue Petunia and Ballerina Rose Gaura. We will have unprecedented variety of annuals, hanging baskets and more for your garden. From flowers to tools to help you in the garden. Herbs, many kinds of basil (seed and plants) that will make your salad delightful; lavender, cilantro, three colors of sage, and more.

We now have Seeds available for your garden:

Livingston and Lake Valley Seed. Many Heirloom and Organic choices.

Buy any four packets and get a free recycled seed starter kit.



Come see us Thursday, April 1 at the Ladies Night Out at Northshore Retreat 950 N Knowles Ave 5p.m. to 8 p.m.

Free admission and register to win gifts.



Care and Tips: Dividing perennials towards the middle of April: Mums every year or two before they are 3 inches tall, yarrow, coreopsis and gaillardia every 2-4 years, daisies and monarda every 3-5 years. And hostas when they are beginning to poke through, feel free to dig up the entire clump. Using a sharp knife or spade, cut the clump in half or more, be sure to leave some root ball and shoots with each new clump; depending on size of the plant you want to remain. For more help, see the blogspot and click on LINKS on www.gardenexpressions.blogspot.com

And here’s what’s new at the gardens:

Pest control for deer, moles, voles and rabbits from IMUSTGARDEN – this repellant won’t send you inside because of the smell and it is safe for kids and pets.

Weed Control FROM FERTILOME an enzyme weed inhibitor that controls weed seeds from germinating for 3-4 months with one application.

EASTER décor: Ceramic painted pots and plastic pots to use as candy baskets. Our ivy geraniums are blooming beautifully, as well as oxalis, cyclamen. Beautiful compact Boston Fern, FishTail fern and Foxtail Fern hanging baskets.

Cool Pots made from Recycled Tires – in four different sizes starting at $12.95

pedestal Pots and natural hanging baskets: pedestal pots are in two colors and the hanging baskets are in 5 different shapes and sizes. We also have the Queen Elizabeth baskets back in stock! Perfect for any porch, deck or shepherds hooks. (We have those coming in soon too)

SOIL MOIST WITH FERTILIZER SPIKES - These are great for hanging baskets that weren’t planted with soil moist. It helps reducing frequency of watering and gives a slow release fertilizer in one application for the entire season.

Also, there is also a mycorrhiza with soil moist for transplanting perennials and new shrubs and trees.

Reminder to bring in your Hanging baskets and Cemetary urns: Bring in your existing pots and baskets and I will fill them for the price of the flowers and soil and it will be in full bloom in middle May.

We will be planting and placing memorial Urns at area cemeteries. We can plant them in April and place them in mid to late May. We also have weekly service available. If you are interested in a quote for any part of the memorial planter service, let us now. We have the stands, urns (two sizes) and easels available for sale separately.

Finally, we have coordinated postage costs with some friends and business partners. We hope that you can use the information and continue to support locally owned and operated businesses. Your address has not been shared or sold and if you would like to be removed from our mailing list please advise us.

Hope We see you soon, Jonna, Dick, Corrine and Zeus*: Garden Expressions

2050 Hwy 65 New Richmond WI 715-246-0257 email: thegardens@frontiernet.net

Blog: gardenexpressions.blogspot.com, and see us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/gardenexpress

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* if you don’t like cats – we can kennel him, but you are stuck with the rest of us.







Mark your calendars for our Spring Open House

Friday – Saturday April 23-24 Refreshments served.

Kids make a gift for Mother’s Day or plant a painted pot.

Bring your pots and friends to plant your own the week of May 3rd

Call and set up a time to have some fun.



March and April Hours: Tues 10-4 Wed, Thur, Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4

Sun and Mon by appointment or chance