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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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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
RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Choosing the perfect Christmas tree for
your home is always an exciting event. The whole family takes
that special outing to select the perfect tree, and when the
tree is all decorated, each one of us believes it to be the most
beautiful Christmas tree in all of Reno. But after the tree has
been stripped of all the ornaments, lights and tinsel - what
then? Well, perhaps we should gather the family once again for
another special outing to what will not be the end of
your Christmas tree, but a new beginning - in the form of mulch.
This will be a great opportunity to teach our children the
importance of their participation in giving back to the
environment. Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) offers a
recycling program for your Christmas tree that is available in
three areas: Bartley Ranch Park, Rancho San Rafael Park, and the
Shadow Mountain Sports Complex in Sparks. The hours are from
9:00 am until 4:30 pm beginning Saturday, December 26th
and continuing through Monday, January 18th. They ask
that you remove all tinsel, ornaments, lights, wooden stands,
etc. Flocked trees, wreaths and other yard waste will not be
accepted. A minimum $3 donation is recommended to support this
valuable cause.
Your family’s Christmas tree will now be
able to provide a healthy layer of mulch to our much needed
Nevada soils. Also, KTMB provides free mulch for all Truckee
Meadows residences. For more information contact either the
Bartley Ranch Park (828-6612) or Rancho San Rafael Park
(785-4512).
-Betsy Lemons
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January’s Hortus’
Hodgepodge:
Each month the Garden Shop
Nursery would like our gardeners to have some fun and win a prize. The first
five people to give the right answer to a Garden Shop Nursery employee will
receive a free packet of flower seeds.
Can you identify whose quote
this is?
“A
flower touches almost everyone’s heart.” |
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January/February Guests for the Impatient
Gardener Radio Show
 Saturday's
at 9:00 on 1270 the Buzz with Marnie Brennan along with her
nursery/gardening guests
January 9th
- Orchids Society, President Sean Abbott will be in the studio to bring you all you need to know about growing and enjoying the blooms of this beautiful family of plants.
January
16th -
John Greenlee, from Greenlee Nursery, is an expert in ornamental grasses; he will discuss the best uses and talk about which grasses suit our area the best.
January
23th - Neil Bertrando, Perma-culturist will join me and help gardeners understand just what permaculture is.
January
30th Edible Gardening, the interest in this topic has become so popular that I have 3 guests scheduled to help understand how easy and important this topic has become. Guests are; Rosalind Creasy, Edible Gardening author; Diane Stortz-Lintz City, Reno Horticulture; Leslie Allen UNR Cooperative Extension.
February 6th - Bees, the wonderful world of bees will be the topic with professional bee keepers Scott and Dan.
February 13th - Dale Carlon tree consultant and Laura Richards from TMWA will be in the studio to help everyone understand any new watering issues. They will discuss any of your concerns about watering your plant material. Laura will be bringing in some useful gifts for all gardeners.
February 20th - Seeds and more seeds. Joining me by phone will be Curtis Jones, owner of Botanical Interests. In the studio I will have Doug Bookey, giant pumpkin grower, to make sure we all know the rules for good seeding.
February 27th - Pat Earle and Luke Hayward, both of these talented tree experts and certified arborists will be in the studio to go over pruning and late winter gardening chores.
 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
www.MyNews4.com search for "Garden Coach" for archived
videos.
February/March
Seminar Schedule
All seminars at the Garden Shop Nursery are held
at 3636 Mayberry Drive. Seminars will begin at 10:30am and last
for an hour. Classes are taught by the Garden Shop Nursery team
and special guest speakers from the gardening community.
February 6th
Weeds and weed
control. Join Marnie Brennan and learn the best ways to keep your weed
population under control.
February 13
Finding the
right tree for the right spot, with Dale Carlon certified
arborist. Dale will cover how to pick the best tree for your
landscape; the right tree in the right place.
February 20
Seed Starting
for all gardeners. This seminar will give you all the
information needed to successfully start seeds for your spring
planting.
February 27
Pat Earle and
Luke Hayward, both being certified arborists will hold two tree
seminars, one on pruning the other on general care and planting. Once
you finish with one class, you move to the other. Each class is
scheduled for a 40 to 45 minute discussion.
March 6th
Easy edible gardening.
Marnie Brennan will host this class with the very basics on
choices. You will learn how to turn your yard, garden and even
containers into beautiful displays of flowers, veggies and or
herbs.
March 13th
Growing and storing herbs and potatoes with Jana and Tom from
the River School. Now is the time to get the potatoes in the
ground and think about what kinds of herbs you would like to
grow.
March
20th
Alan Gubanich, VP and acting President of the Lahontan Audubon
Society will come to the nursery and talk birds. We have a nice
large room that will be ready to accommodate all bird lovers.
March 27th
Houseplant care with Suzanne Cody Adams, Master Gardener and
garden teacher for TMCC will teach us about our house plant
care.
Meet Our Team
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Moira P. Flores
Home Decor Showroom Specialist |
Moira
has worked in the retail business for more than 25
years. From Macy’s West Department stores, to Sephora
Venetian in Las Vegas Moira brings to the Garden Shop
Nursery Home Décor Showroom a professional and
thoughtful outlook. Her focus for the department is to
make it your “Top of the List” destination.
Moira
was born in San Diego, but raised in Hawaii which has
influenced her in a warm and positive way. Moira spends
her free time as a volunteer with anything to do with
kids. She loves to cook, enjoy good wine and food with
her family of 3 grown kids, grandchildren and good
friends.
Come
into the Garden Shop Nursery and visit with Moira and
you will know why we are so pleased to have her on our
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