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January
in the Garden
The dedicated gardener knows that
a garden is never finished. That is why the Garden Shop Nursery
wants to help you keep up with all those never-ending chores.
Each month we will provide you with a checklist that will help
you successfully maintain a beautiful and productive garden from
start to finish.
Make sure you brush the snow
from your evergreens and trees as soon as possible after the
storms. Use a soft broom and gently remove as much of the
snow as you can reach. This will take the extra weight off
and help to avoid broken limbs.
If you haven’t already, you
should cut back on feeding your house plants. Instead, take
this time to clean the leaves of your plants with a soft,
damp cloth.
A preemergent herbicide is
one solution for those tenacious weeds that you know will
pop up in your yard once again this spring. There are a few
things to remember when using this product. It must be
applied before the weed seeds sprout, some products need to
be watered into the soil, and seeds sowed after the use of
this product could be harmed. Preemergent herbicides must be
used with caution. Make sure you buy the right preemergent
for the right job, and always read the label before you use
an herbicide. Also, more is not better - never use more than
what is recommended by the label.
Thinking about feeding the
birds this winter? If so, read the article below.
Shop for garden seeds. Even
though seed catalogs have been flooding your mail box, why
not save the money you would spend on shipping and come to
the Garden Shop Nursery for those seeds? We carry everything
from heirloom vegetables to unique perennials and colorful
annuals. So come in today, enjoy a cup of hot cider, and
shop for your seeds while we still have a large selection to
choose from.
Last but not least, have fun
planning your 2010 garden. Find an afternoon when you can go
through gardening magazines to find plants and ideas for a
new garden. Theme gardens and secret gardens are always fun
to consider, and our expert staff at the Garden Shop Nursery
will be happy to assist you. Bring us your ideas, or a
picture of a garden you would like to build, and we will
help you choose the right plants, pots and unique garden
structures for creating that new place of enjoyment.
FEED THE BIRDS
 Feeding the birds is not only
good for them, but will also bring you and your children a great
deal of pleasure. You will be surprised at the variety of birds
that will gladly come to your feeder, and the Garden Shop
Nursery is well stocked with the bright yellow thistle socks
that the smaller birds love so much. We also carry cage feeders
for the larger birds, bags of premium birdseed, and several
different styles of birdhouses. Because the birds get used to
coming to a feeder, once you start feeding them you should
continue to do so until spring. Your birds will also greatly
appreciate a drink of water during the day. Some people think
providing water involves a complex operation; however, a small
dish or pan about 2” deep and at least 12” in diameter that you
can take in at night and refill every morning will be sufficient
for winter. Remember to clean the dish periodically with soap
and water.
You can make your bird feeder an
educational experience for your children by purchasing an
inexpensive birding book and binoculars so they can learn at an
early age to identify common backyard birds. The main bird that
will be attracted to your thistle sock will be the Lesser
Goldfinch. Their bright yellow breast feathers are like little
spots of sunshine that will fill your life with happiness on
those cold, dreary winter days. And who knows – this experience
could be the perfect beginning for the budding ornithologist in
your family. If you are interested in certifying your backyard
with the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife
Habitat, our staff at the Garden Shop Nursery will be happy to
assist you in this process.
-Betsy Lemons
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Exclusive to the Garden Shop Nursery
Warden’s Lawn Fertilizer
10-8-4-15 (S)
Warden’s Lawn fertilizer is here! It may be too
early to put on your lawn, but what a great gift for the gardener who loves
their lawn. Wardens is a blend of lawn fertilizer that has 4 measurable
nutrients, 10% Nitrogen, 8% Phosphate, 4% Potash and 15% Sulfur, making this a
great blend for the soils in our area. Simply stated, grass grows best in
“neutral” soil. Neutral soil has the most microbial activity, so the more soil
microbes you have, the more the nutrients are available to the roots of the
grass plants. The more nutrients the roots are able to use, the healthier the
grass plant will be. The healthier the grass plant, the better your lawn will
look.
Applications
New Lawns
When establishing a new lawn with sod or seed, apply 10lbs per 1,000 square feet
on top of soil; then rake into top 1” of soil bed prior to seeding or installing
the sod.
Establishing Lawns
High fertility-apply 10lbs per 1,000 square feet every 6 weeks during the
growing season.
The 50lb bag is $34.99 |
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Starting in February a new year of great
seminars at Garden Shop Nursery
Click Here
to view our seminar schedule
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Join Marnie Brennan, host of The Impatient Gardner
for Reno's only interactive garden talk show.
Saturday's at 9:00am on 1270 The Buzz.
Click Here for the Scheduled Guest List |
Garden Coach on News 4
 Marnie can also be seen on Channel 4 most 2nd and 4th Friday mornings for Garden Coach segments focusing on timely topics and gardening tips. Go to
Mynews4.com
and search for "Garden Coach" for archived videos. |
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