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AnnualsSpring annuals have arrived!!!
Join
us in welcoming the first annual of the season. They will quickly be followed
by other colorful cool weather annuals like violas, ranunculus and potted
bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth. Nemesia, a cool weather
favorite, will be arriving in gorgeous varieties and colors, including orange,
blue, lavender, purple, pink, and the Linaria’s in blue, purple, magenta and
yellow, will add great color to your containers and window boxes. Don’t forget to use pussy willow
branches for the finishing touch!
Carol and the Annuals staff will be busy creating
their spring vignettes this month, complete with spring container garden
displays, using all of our cool weather annuals and an assortment of branches,
painted birch and pussy willows. Stop in and talk with our Container Garden
specialists, who will be glad to assist you in creating your own bountiful
spring containers this
month.
A frequently asked question at this time of year is
whether to replace the potting soil in your containers and window boxes. Our
rule of thumb is; if the soil in your container or window box is only one year
old, you don’t need to replace it. Simply remove any root balls from last year,
use a hand rake and till the soil, and be sure to apply new fertilizer after
planting your spring annuals. If your potting soil is over a year old,
remove half of it, and fill in with new soil, making sure to mix it old and new
well. If the soil is a couple of years old, we recommend replacing it with
fresh, nutrient rich potting soil. We suggest Baccto Lite potting
soil. Looking for an organic mix?
New this year, we are proud to offer Dr. Earth Organic Soils. These are recommended for all container
gardening, including vegetables and herbs.
If you use our hay rack or cocoa liner window
boxes, examine the liner, if it has started to disintegrate or show wear and
tear, we recommend replacing it before you plant in it this season, to ensure
that your soil stays in place, and the liner is not too porous for watering.
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