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1 MON - SAT 8:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. SUN 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (972) FAX (972) info@shadesofgreeninc.com EXCELLENT NEW VARIETIES OF HARDY HIBISCUS by Brice Creelman Those huge blooms on Hardy Hibiscus are like nothing else you ve ever seen. Believe it when it says 8-9 blooms! Certainly a stand-alone specimen plant, either in a huge planter by itself or as a focal point in a mixed planting bed. These newest varieties have much nicer foliage and compact (4-5 ) growth habit. Plant in full sun. You ll love em like your luggage. Summerific Berry Awesome Rose Mallow 7 to 8 lavender pink ruffled blooms. Long blooming. Dark green foliage. Grows to 4 tall Summerific Cranberry Crush Rose Mallow 7 to 8 dark red blooms. Compact to 3-4 tall. Perfect for its own pot, or mixed in a border. Continued on pg

2 Fall really is the BEST TIME OF YEAR FOR PLANTING! Color plant Pansies, Ornamental Kale, Snapdragons, Alyssum, Dianthus, and Mums. Perennials Plant just about any of them! They ll get established this fall and winter to flourish next year. Dig up, divide and replant spring flowering perennials such as Daylilies, Iris, Shasta Daisies and Oxalis. These all benefit from thinning out clumps at least every 3 years. Share any surplus clumps with family, friends, and neighbors. Bulbs Narcissus bulbs (Daffodil and Paper White) can be planted this month. Tulip bulbs will need to be chilled in the fridge and planted later in December. Our bulbs will be arriving early November! Wildflower seeds should be planted now if you have not done so yet. Shrubs and Trees Save some money and check out our ANNUAL TREE SALE going on now! Shrubs and perennials to groom and shape. We like to leave perennials shaggy through the winter to provide seed and fruit for wildlife. If you prefer to tidy up your beds, use plant markers by your perennials to remind you where they are come spring If you did not use Gardenville in September, you can still apply it now. Blood Meal on Pansies and other fall color will help them give their best blooms. Apply every 2-4 weeks through winter. Mix Bone Meal into the planting hole when planting your Bulbs. This benefits the bulb s fall root growth. Fall is a good time to apply Beneficial Nematodes to control grubs, fire ants, fleas, and ticks. They help keep a natural balance between good and bad bugs in your soil. 2

3 as needed. Hand water newly planted plants to get them established. Turn your sprinklers OFF and conserve water after we ve had a rain of 1/2 or more during a weekly period. Use a rain gauge to monitor your rainfall. Watch for Brown Patch on St. Augustine lawns. This fungus prefers cool temperatures (50-60 ) and moisture to develop. Use Horticultural Cornmeal (not Corn Gluten Meal) or MicroLife Brown Patch to prevent Brown Patch, and help cure it. Rake and/or mulch leaves from your lawn to allow sunlight to continue to strengthen the grass s food storage for the upcoming winter. Check your houseplants for hitch-hiking insect pests before you bring them in for the winter! Get out and enjoy the cooler temps and start changing your landscape this fall. Feed and water the birds in your garden. Mulch your planting beds before winter s cold arrives. Cont d from pg NEW HARDY HIBISCUS by Brice Creelman Tie Dye Rose Mallow Blooms a long time. These pink and white bicolor blooms will remind you of your acid filled days making your own shirts. Well, maybe that s not such a good thing. Still a very cool hibiscus. Grows 4-5 tall. Midnight Marvel Rose Mallow Giant, scarlet red blooms, with deep wine foliage? Yes, Please!! 4 tall and gorgeous. Remember, Hardy Hibiscus are deciduous and return each year bigger and better. However, they are extremely late in coming up in the spring... Be Patient... Don t Give Up On Them! 3

4 by Mary Grace McCauley It may not feel like it here in Texas, but fall is upon us! For me the changing of the seasons always means changing up my home decor. One of the many perks of working at a nursery is that you get first pick of the new arrivals. We recently received a shipment of pumpkins, mums, corn stalks, and more, so I decided to take a few items home and show you how I incorporate these natural elements into my front porch design scheme. I started with a neutral base of straw bales and corn stalks. Both of these products are available at Shades of Green and can be used throughout fall. From there I added seasonal color with pumpkins, gourds, mums and zinnias. We stock several varieties of pumpkins and gourds, so this allows you to mix and match colors and sizes. Personally I love creating a pumpkin tower by stacking pumpkins of various shapes and sizes in an urn or ceramic pot. I also suggest giving painted pumpkins a try instead of the traditional jack o lanterns. Painted pumpkins are 4

5 longer lasting and give you endless opportunities for customization. For the ultimate DIY pumpkin experience join us for one of our October Succulent Happy Hours where we help you create a unique succulent pumpkin planter! This is also the perfect time to dress up your color bowls for fall. In addition to mums, we have Crotons, Dahlias, Dianthus and my personal favorite Snapdragons. Try adding small pumpkins or gourds as an accent to your color bowls. I also used a few decorative items available in our gift shop as the icing on the cake! If you want to save yourself the hassle, try one of our fall decor kits which includes everything you need to make your outdoor space look gourd-geous! Kits start at $49.99 and you can even have them delivered! 5

6 NOW IN PROGRESS! Container Trees Planted ASAP B&B Trees Planting Schedule Begins Mid-October (Buy early and be the first on the planting list!) Extra charges in rock, difficult access, existing tree removal, fence removal, or planting outside a 20-mile radius of the nursery. Discounts Valid For Trees Planted At One Address Only See Sales Associate for Complete Details 6

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