Perennials

Keep those plants hydrated! Some plants are more susceptible to fungus and mildew growth. If you notice a white powder or anything else on your plants stop into the nursery and we will help you find an anti-fungal treatment to treat and protect your plants from damage.

One product that the nursery uses is Bonide Fung-onil. It is a multipurpose fungicide concentrate that controls many plant diseases and be used on a variety of plants.

Another product found at the nursery, with the organic gardener in mind, is Captain Jacks NeemMax 4-in-1 insecticide, Fungicide, Miticide and Nematicide concentrate made from cold pressed Neem Oil that has been processed without any chemicals.

Trees

Just like us, bugs such as the invasive Japanese beetle, are out and enjoying the warm weather. Be sure to keep an eye out for this pest as they can destroy the foliage on trees, especially the younger ones.

If you’ve purchased a new sapling, taking preventative measures before infestation will give your plant a better chance.

Here at the nursery, you may have seen weird looking bags hanging from a few of our plant tables. These are known as Beetle Bagger Traps. These traps contain a special lure inside the bag enticing the Japanese beetle to crawl in and trapping them.

Placing a few of these traps on the outer edges of your property will help draw the beetles towards the lure instead of the plant.

Perennials

In order to keep some plants blooming as long as possible, deadhead old blooms. This will encourage the plant to bloom again! Some plants will only bloom once so stop into the nursery to find out more.

Trees

If you are planting trees this spring, we highly recommend fertilizing when planting ball and burlap trees. It is extremely important to keep them watered, however it is possible to drown plants so don’t overdo it. The ground should be damp and not saturated.

For help watering correctly, we do sell “donuts” and “water bags” which can be filled with water and in turn, will slowly release it throughout the day.

Perennials

Now is a great time to install new perennials. The cooler, but not freezing, temperatures allow the plant to acclimate without being overly stressed. Don’t forget to fertilize especially in areas with poor soil quality.

Mulch now before your perennials get too big to ensure the best coverage. Established plants that have gotten too big for their spot may need to be divided, the smaller sections taken can be replanted in your garden to really fill in the space.

Trees

Your trees should be budding out and some flowering trees like the Red Buds and Crabapples are in Full Bloom. Stop and take a second to appreciate the beautiful show.