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Discover the Fun of Gardening |
January 26, 2012 |
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Nothing adds shade, color and style to a landscape like a flowering tree.
Many different varieties of flowering trees grow well in our area, and some
of our favorites are listed below. During the winter, these trees are
dormant, so it makes this time of year the ideal time for planting. See
Kerby's
planting instructions for information on planting trees correctly.
Redbud - Brilliant
pink blooms cover this medium
sized tree in spring time, signaling the end of winter. The heart-shaped
leaves emerge after the spectacular flower show is over, providing soft
shade. For even more color, try the Forest Pansy variety which has deep burgundy
leaves.
White
Flowering Dogwood - No noisy barking, no biting the
postman, just beautiful white flowers
in springtime. It will need food and water though!
The dogwood is a classic spring flowering tree that is native to Florida.
Purple Leaf Plum -
After a burst of snow white flowers in spring, this tree puts out its deep purple
leaves that will add color throughout the year to your landscape.
Japanese Magnolia - Also called the tulip tree, because of the large tulip-like flowers that emerge in spring, this flowering tree puts on a show that is bound to get a standing ovation. As the tree ages, the flowers become a darker pink color.
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Kerby's has lots of fun planned for the garden in 2012, including workshop favorites on vegetables, herbs and roses, as well as some new workshops on bulbs and trees. There has never been a better time to Discover the Fun of Gardening.
Workshop:
Planting Spring Bulbs
Bulbs are
like a little surprise in the garden each year as they emerge in the
spring. With many unique and beautiful flowers, bulbs are a great way to
add easy color. This workshop will
teach you all about bulbs, including the best way to plant and care for
them. And we'll demonstrate using bulbs to make beautiful patio
planters.
Workshop:
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Healthier, tastier vegetables are easy to grow, and in this workshop, you'll get all the information you need to get your vegetable garden going this spring. We'll also talk a bit about raised garden beds and how to grow veggies in them.
Workshop:
Cold Hardy Landscaping
Tough plants for Florida Gardens are the feature in this workshop. You'll see some amazing plants that are great at taking whatever mother nature throws at them. We'll also teach you some tricks for creating a beautiful landscape. Featuring our We Plan You Plant service, for anyone wanting a jumpstart on a gorgeous landscape.
Spring
Fling
Bring on the color! You won't be able to resist all the amazing flowers we've found for this year. Come out on Saturday and enjoy some fresh-popped popcorn and lemonade and take a stroll around the boardwalk to see all of this season's new arrivals. There will also be a fun activity for the kids!
Workshop:
Planting and Caring for Trees
Do you want a
wonderful shade canopy that adds value to your house? Or a spring-flowering
tree that lights up your landscape? Then you need a tree! This workshop will
teach you all about planting and caring for new trees and give you all the
tricks we use to make sure a tree gets off to a good start. We'll also talk
about caring for trees as they grow to maximize growth and beauty.
Workshop:
Growing Delicious Herbs
We all love food. And we love food even more when it's
cooked with tasty herbs. Growing your own herb garden
is easy and it is a great way to always have fresh herbs for
all of your favorite recipes. Come to this workshop to learn
all about growing herbs and what herbs can be used for.
Workshop:
Fruit Trees for Small Spaces
Juicy and delicious, there is nothing like picking fruit from a tree you've grown and eating it on the spot. But not everyone has a huge yard with room for an orchard. At this fruit tree workshop we'll focus on some new dwarf varieties of fruit trees that are great for your yard, and talk about how to keep trees smaller when space is limited.
3rd
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your Easter
basket and get ready for a whole lot of fun . . . it's the 3rd annual Easter
Egg Hunt at Kerby's. Starting right at 10:00am, be ready to hunt and see how
many Easter Eggs you can find hidden among the beautiful flowers.
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Kerby's Nursery 2311 S. Parsons Ave. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 685-3265 www.kerbysnursery.com |
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