Fuchsias

For a spectacular show in shaded areas add Fuchsias to your garden. It’s hard to beat the beauty of this plant. Dozens of ballerina like flowers dangle from the slender stems and bloom from mid-spring into fall. Because of their attraction to hummingbirds, they also set the stage for a fun show that provides entertainment for you and your friends. We have varieties that have an upright, bush-like growth habit or you can choose hanging versions for displaying on pedestals or hanging from rafters. There are also some new selections that are more heat tolerant enabling them to continue to bloom during the hot days of summer!

Viewour Recipe for Success with Fuchsias (.pdf).

Monterey All Natural Mite and Insect Control is safe and registered for organic growers (NOP) to control pests on vegetables, houseplants and all other plants. Use it to control aphids, mites, scale, whitefly, mealybug, leafhoppers, caterpillars and other insects. Unlike horticultural oils that are made from petroleum, this product combines Rosemary, Sesame Oil, Peppermint, Thyme, Cinnamon Oil, and Malic acid for rapid knock down and residual control of insects. Almost sounds good enough to eat! It can be used indoors or outdoors and will not injure plants when used as directed.

Art Glass Birdbaths are a fun new way to decorate your home and garden. These birdbaths come in an assortment of styles including flowers, sea life, birds, butterflies and mosaic shattered glass. To elevate them to the perfect height in your garden, a nice selection of stands are available in varying heights. Fill them with water or birdseed to attract assorted varieties of birds. They are so attractive you can also use them indoors as beautiful bowls to add color accents on tables, mantles, bookcases, or countertops. Fill them indoors with assortments of fruits and veggies or float flowers in them. They also make a great gift for Mom’s on Mother’s Day!

Plant: It’s a great time to get new plants established before the heat of summer. The availability of trees, shrubs, perennials, annual flowers and veggies is excellent this time of the year. This month roses, fuchsias, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, geraniums and so much more are gorgeous. They will bring color and beauty to any garden or patio.

Monitor Insects: If you find sticky substances on your foliage, it is usually a sign of aphids, scale or whitefly. Another sign of these insects is sooty black mold that grows on the sticky substance on the leaf surface. Use Monterey All Natural Mite and Insect Control which is safe and registered for organic growers (NOP) to control these pests.

Mulch: By applying a 2 inch layer of Gardner and Bloome Organic Soil Building Compost on top of your soil, you can save water, reduce weeds and have a source of humus for planting and managing soil health while also vitalizing your veggies, flowers and your entire garden!

Check Irrigation: Tune up your irrigation system. Replace leaky valves, clogged drip lines and drippers, and broken or cracked sprinkler heads. We stock a full line of drip irrigation supplies to help you get the job done.

Prune: Prune all your spring flowering plants after they have finished blooming. These include Wisteria, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Weigela, Lilac, Spirea, Camellias etc.

Lawn Care: Aerate your lawn if the soil has become compacted. For all lawns, it is beneficial to top dress with about a 1/4 inch of Gardner and Bloome Organic Soil Building Compost. Finish the project by fertilizing with Gardner and Bloome Organic Lawn Fertilizer and repeat in 6-8 weeks. This process will result in a lush, green, healthy lawn. Adjust your mower blade to mow at 2 to 2 1/2 inch height to help keep your lawn’s roots moist and cool.

Rose Care: Keep your roses well watered, and fertilized to maintain healthy growth and encourage more bloom. Click here for our Rose Care Recipe that was devised and is used here at the nursery by our own rose experts. For those that think roses are too much work, try Bayer All-in-One Rose and Flower Care. It is a 3 in 1 product that fertilizes, kills insects and controls diseases for up to 6 weeks! No spraying is required just mix and pour at plant base.