Discover the Fun of Gardening
October 4, 2012
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Discover the Fun of Gardening |
October 4, 2012 |
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In This Issue
Camellias
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Choconiana Heliconia Heliconia psittacorum 'Choconiana' This beautiful tropical flower resembles a bird of paradise, but is much more floriferous. It usually grows to around three feet tall and thrives planted in the landscape or in container gardens. The lush foliage adds a taste of the tropics and the beautiful flowers are colorful all year, but especially appropriate for the autumn season. |
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Get in the Garden:
What to do this Fall
Decorate - We may not get the amazing leaf color change that our northern friends
receive, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy
fall just as much. Beautiful mums, crotons and fountain grass create lovely fall decorations, especially when mixed in with
pine straw bales and a few
pumpkins and gourds. Whether you need a table centerpiece or want to jazz up your doorway, you can get in on the fall action.
Plant Cool Season Veggies - A drop in temperature tells us that it is
time to plant cool season vegetables. These include collard, mustard and
turnip greens, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel's sprouts, cabbage, lettuce
and spinach. There are even some herbs that really like the cooler
temperatures, including cilantro, parsley, oregano and rosemary. See our
Fall Veggie handout for more information about
getting this season's garden going.
Fertilize - Now is a great time to fertilize all of your flowers,
plants, trees and lawns to get them out of their summer funk. We use our
Kerby's 8-4-8 fertilizer because it is well-balanced and contains all the
minor nutrients plants need to grow strong and healthy. Check out the
instructions for using our special blend. One fertilizer really can do it all.
Prune Roses -
If you have a rose garden, it's probably looking a little ragged after this
hot summer. It's time to prune and fertilize all of your roses (including
Knockouts) to encourage a burst of new growth in the fall. While it is drier
at this time of year, continue monthly sprays of fungicide and insecticide
to keep roses in peak health.
Remove Summer Annuals - Vincas, begonias and marigolds have done
their work giving us lots of color this summer, but as they become tall and
leggy, it's time to pull them out and make ways for petunias,
geraniums, dianthus and all the fun cool-season annuals that will brighten our gardens
throughout the winter. Prune other perennial flowers and fertilize to
encourage more blooming this fall.
Don't forget to enjoy! As cool weather finds its way here, it is the best time to get outdoors
and just enjoy the colors, the sounds of the birds and our growing vegetable
gardens. Grab your favorite warm drink and take a morning stroll. It will
make everyday a great day!
Upcoming Events
Butterfly
Gardening
Butterflies are
a-flutter in Florida all year long, so make sure they have plenty of
food. Come out and learn about the different types of butterflies that call
Florida their home and the best plants for attracting each one.
Camellias: A Southern Tradition
Camellias are a
classic flower of the south. Their color lights up shade gardens when
they are in bloom. Camellias start blooming in the fall and continue
(depending on the variety) until spring. Come out and learn all about
planting and caring for camellias.
Growing Fresh Herbs
Thanksgiving is
just around the corner. That means, it's the perfect time to add a
little kick to all of your recipes with fresh herbs straight from your
own garden. Whether you are looking to start an herb garden or just want
some tips on keeping an existing garden growing, this workshop is for
you.
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Kerby's Nursery 2311 S. Parsons Ave. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 685-3265 www.kerbysnursery.com |
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