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Tree Diaper Saves Plants from Drought Available in 18" & 36" Tree Diaper is a funny name for a watering device that was invented by Virginia Tech engineers. How does it work? Tree Diaper absorbs rain and/or irrigation water. Pellets absorb and hold water for an extended time. Water is slowly released to soil and plant roots. Great for our drought conditions.
Crape Myrtles for Sumertime Color Every yard should have one! Crape Myrtles are chiefly known for their colorful long lasting flowers that bloom 60 to 90 days in the summer. Colors vary from deep purple to red and white, with almost every shade in between. Drought tolerant once established.
Protecting Trees from Drought Stress Summer can be the most stressful time of year for landscape plants, with heat and drought being the main offenders. When not receiving sufficient moisture, plants are much more susceptible to insect and disease damage. Trees are the most valuable landscape plants and can be the most difficult to replace, so it is sensible that they should be given priority during periods of drought.
They're Here! Time to Protect Your Plants Doug's Garden Blog I was wondering when customers would be coming into the garden center with evidence of damage to their plants from Japanese Beetles. This past week I had a couple of customers needing advice as to what to do to protect their plants. Your mission to eliminate their damage to the plants as much as possible while they are flying around and to reduce their population.
Garden Terms You Need to Know Bonnie's Garden Whether you're a brand new gardener or you've gardened for many years, knowing the garden terms below will help you be a better gardener and get superior results. Why? Because knowing these terms helps you understand how to create the best growing conditions. Knowing these terms also helps you ask better questions when talking with our associates.
Kids / Pets in the Garden Photo Contest Show off your little helpers! We know you've spent alot of time outdoors gardening. We would love to see your photos! Winner will receive a $100 Meadows Farms gift card.
$49 Landscape Design Our $49 design fee includes consultation at your home with a designer, a design sketch, and estimate for installation. Meet with one of our 35 Landscape Architects.
Mosquito & Tick Control Meadows Farms keeps your yard looking great. Mosquito Shield keeps you out in it longer with less bites. Get your free quote for season long mosquito and tick control.
Deadheading for More Blooms Deadheading is removing spent flowers from living plants to promote more flowering. When you deadhead flowers, you are channeling plant energy away from seed production and into flower production.
Hydrangeas The bold textures of their foliage and their prolonged season of bloom makes Hydrangeas ideal shrubs for structuring and enclosing a summer garden.
How to Get the Veggie Harvest You Want Bonnie's Garden Okay, so you've got all your veggies planted. Now what? There are still some things to be done to ensure you get the harvest you want:
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