Fall 1999
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John's Journal
Contact UsStarting September 1, 1999 and continuing through October 31, 1999, John Shelley's Garden Center & Nursery will hold its Once a Year Event. Discounts of 25% on all trees, shrubs, perennials, alpine plants and dwarf conifers. All hand tools, pottery (glazed terra cotta and Bonsai). All water garden hardware and accessories. All trough gardens and hardy and tropical cactus. Visit us early for the best selection.
Biological Integrated Insect Control - Updated
In early spring we introduced beneficial insects in our Greenhouses. Now that our first season has passed, we are pleased to report that the ladybugs, lacewing and trichogramma have more than met our expectations. In addition, we have adopted many, many praying mantis which are also lending a hand. Thanks to their hearty appetites, we have been able to control the whitefly and aphid population. Here at John Shelley's Garden Center we have decided to take a natural approach for the control of unwanted insects in our Greenhouses.
Late Season Bloomers
Everyone wants color in their gardens in the Fall, and not just the usual Mums; they're so commonplace. They need to be cut back in July by half so they don't become large shrubs. We carry several unusual varieties of Mums that are worth planting in your Garden. Ask us. Asters (many varieties), Bluebeard Shrub, Japanese Chrysanthemum, some varieties of Sedum, Stella D'Oro (Yellow) and Pardon Me (Red) Daylillies, Sweet Autumn Clematis, Chrysanthemum Nipponicum are just a few of the Fall color Perennials we recommend. Many other Perennials can be cut back after blooming once, fertilized and induced to re-bloom right through the Fall. One word of caution: fertilize heavily or they'll spend themselves out before next spring in the re-blooming effort. And don't forget late Summer & Fall Bulbs; they provide color and a unusual show, but must be planted in early Spring to reap the benefits.
In this Issue:
Page 1:
ONCE A YEAR EVENT
Biological Integrated Pest Control
Late Season Bloomers
Page 2:
Planting
Spring Flowering Bulbs
Page 3:
Color for Your Winter Garden
Best Time to Plant Large Trees
Houseplants to Brighten Up Your Home
Page 4:
Wildflowers -Do It Now
Deadheading and Fertilizing Perennials
Page 5:
Don't Buy Dead, Cut Christmas Trees!
Gift Certificates for the Holidays
Page 6:
Heirloom Gardening Tools
10th Annual Open House Coming Soon!
Garden Center Available for Meetings & Tours