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Come by the nursery for our free plant lists and planting & pruning guides. We have over 40 information handouts for local gardeners! While you're here, grab a copy of our free monthly garden planner, detailing what to plant, prune, fertilize, and maintain each month in the garden.
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Watering is one of the most important aspects of plant care and establishment. Most plants (other than annuals which die at the end of the season) take two years to get fully established and will require supplemental water during that time and during extended dry spells thereafter.
For newly planted trees and shrubs, it is best to water deeply and soak the rootball completely at least once a week during the cooler seasons such as spring or fall if we have had less than one inch of water that week. During summer and early fall, you will need to water as much as 2 to 3 times a week if there has been less than one inch of rain. This is where a rain gauge placed in the garden comes in handy!
Perennials, because of their smaller root systems may need to be watered a little more frequently (but not daily). Again, soak the rootball area. Annuals need the most water, especially during hot, dry, windy periods or when they are new in the ground. All of this said, most plants do not want to be in constantly wet soil. If you have a lot of new plants and many or all are doing poorly, be very suspicious of the watering situation. Call us or come by the nursery and we'll help get to the "root" of the problem (ha, ha).
Annuals - Most people plant their annuals between April 15 and Memorial Day, but they are available through June. Annuals will die at the end of the season but are popular because most are color powerhouses that bloom profusely through the warm seasons. Homewood grows thousands of premium quality annuals for your garden!
Garden Mums - We specialize in mums at Homewood. The time to plant your mums is September. If you already have mums, they will bloom in spring unless you keep pinching them back monthly in spring until July 4th. Begin pinching back once new growth in spring is 3-5" tall. This will ensure compact bushy plants with lots of blooms that bloom in fall. If you don't care about that, you can simply let them bloom in spring.
Grass Seed and Lawn Care - The best time to plant grass is late August through October, and February through March. Fertilize in February, September, and late November. Spread pre-emergent weed preventers mid-February through mid-March, right around the time the daffodils start blooming. Have your soil tested to determine pH. Many lawns will require applications of pelletized dolomitic limestone to increase the pH for better grass growing conditions. Soil test kits are available at the nursery.
Pansies - The best time to plant pansies with the best selection is from September to mid-November. Pansies are also available, in more limited quantities, from late February through March.
Perennials - These plants can be put out nearly any time in the year, although the most popular planting time is in April, May, and June. Fall is also an excellent time to plant. Homewood carries an extensive selection of perennials and grows many of them, as well.
Trees, Shrubbery, and Ground Covers - The most popular planting time here is late March until mid-May or, for less maintenance and easier establishment, in the fall. Dogwoods should be planted in fall. You'll find one of the most comprehensive selections of these plants in the area at Homewood Nursery.
Vegetables - Cool season veggies such as onions, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, and lettuce are planted mid-February to mid-March or in August for late fall harvest. Warm season veggies such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and peppers are planted after April 15 through May.
Bulbs - Plant spring-blooming bulbs, such as tulip or daffodil, in mid- to late November. Incorporating PermaTill into the soil around bulbs will help prevent moles from eating them. Add lime and a fertilizer, such as Bulb-Tone, to increase blooms. Finish by mulching with pine straw or compost.
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