Veggies & Herbs
Starting Labor Day weekend we will be carrying vegetable seeds and starter packs. We will also have all other supplies you need to start a vegetable and/or herb garden.
For those of you in a deed restricted home you can easily grow vegetables in containers on your lanai or pool deck with great results.
To prepare the beds you will need:
- Our rich landscape soil blend
- Organic Fertrell fertilizers
- Plastic sheets to solarize the soil
- Dolomite/Agricultural Limestone
- Shovels, Rakes & Pitchforks
To care for the plants:
- Organic pest and disease control
- Stakes & ties for larger plants
- Round Up Ready-To-Use for weeds
- A good pair of pruners (Always Sterilize Before Using Again)
As always, we are here to help you with any questions you might have with starting or growing vegetables and herbs.
Please feel free to call us, email us, or just drop on in.
Remember, we do offer a potting service at the nursery. The cost varies because of pot size and labor times. Feel free to ask if you are interested in this option.
Water or Not?
In the last month I can not count the number of customers who have brought in wilted plant material. Most of these issues are water related and it is 50/50 on too much or too little.
Proper watering is the most important thing that plants need. New OR Old.
Every situation is different and should be treated so. There is no definitive watering schedule. (I.E. If you plant that tree it has to be watered every day for 4 weeks.) It varies from plant to plant and yard to yard. Please consult with us when you purchase a plant on proper watering and care.
Another issue we are seeing is that customers are bringing in plants that are burned by a chemical substance. Herbicides, oil based insecticides & chemical fertilizers are all things that can cause a plant to look burned and wilted when they are improperly applied to your yard.
If you have a plant that looks like it is wilting (and you can't figure out why) or burnt please bring in a piece so one of our knowledgeable staff members can properly identify the issue and help you to reach a solution.
