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MON - SAT 8:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. SUN 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. (972) 335-9095 FAX (972) 377-2022 info@shadesofgreeninc.com www.shadesofgreeninc.com WHAT S IN A NAME? what the what? by Jarratt Calvert Working in the garden industry you see many different names to describe a certain plant. One example is the Vitex, a beautiful native tree that is covered with purple blooms from late spring into summer. If you re technical and in to Latin, you may call this tree Vitex Agnus-Castus. Or if you re like me, you prefer the common name, Chaste Tree. If not that, then maybe Sage Tree, Hemp Tree, Indian Spice or like a customer asked me once, I m looking for the tree with Bluebonnets all over the top! All this for just ONE tree and I m not even getting into different cultivars. The growers and propagators don t make it easy, but I m here to clear up a few terms to hopefully give you some clarity on our favorite trendy plants: Succulents. The term Succulent is used to describe plants having some parts (leaves, roots, or stems) that are thickened and fleshy, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. So deciding what is a succulent is often arbitrary. Succulent is a term of description, not a category in formal plant classification. Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as Stonecrops. Botanically, all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. (In other words, all cacti have the characteristic of retaining water in thickened and fleshy parts of their structure, but not all plants with succulent characteristics are classified as cacti.) A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae, within the order Caryophyllales. Cactus are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagonia in the south to parts of western Canada in the north. There are also cactus that grow in Africa and Sri Lanka. I ve enlisted the help of my good friend, Google, to help me on my quest. There were several resources and forums where I was able to get some good information and I have linked a couple of websites at the end of this article if you would like more info! I hope you packed your 9th grade Biology book, because things are about to get classified! Continued on pg. 4... 1

Wildflowers!! Now is the perfect time to put wildflower seed out. We carry a great selection of Botanical Interests seed packets! Container grown plants, such as various Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, and Trees. Remember to hand-water daily for the first 10-14 days to help get them established. When planting any new plants check the moisture every 2-3 days to see how fast the water is being absorbed. With our clay soils we don t want to over water. The larger container plants will continue to need hand watering as long as there is no measurable rainfall. Replace dead or worn-out looking plants in your containers. Just pull out the old one and pop in a fresh vibrant one to enhance containers until you do a fall makeover. A little dead-heading and light pruning will keep your plants in great shape during the heat. Pruning stimulates growth, and we don t want to encourage this until next month when the weather hopefully starts to cool down. Pick-prune to maintain shape on shrubs and shrub-roses, such as Knockout and Drift Roses. In the heat of the summer, use only slow-release or organic fertilizers. You don t want to cause extreme growth spurts at this time of year. Use Osmocote, Colorscapes, Color Star, and even Superthrive on container plants to keep them happy and blooming in the heat. Use Palm Food on palms to give them a boost during the warm weather. as needed. Continue to be Water Wise. With the heat of summer here -- be watchful with your water use. Check your landscape often and water if it is dry and needs it. Use a Moisture Tester and probe around if you re uncertain. This handy gadget could save you hundreds of dollars. Check your colorful container plantings daily. They may or may not need water, but hanging baskets and container gardens will tend to dry out quickly in summer s brutal heat. Water in the mornings to give your plants the water they ll need through the day. Remember to check your irrigation system once a month during summer. Especially your drip irrigation. Without being able to see the amount of water out-put, you could be under or over watering your beds. Both symptoms look similar on your plants. 2

For bagworms and webworms, we recommend BT (bacillus thurengensis) to take them out. Scale is a major nuisance! When temps are over 90 F, we suggest a non-organic systemic insecticide to control scale. We car r y products that can kill these pesky cr itter s. Their active scale control ingredient is imidacloprid. Serenade and Garden Friendly Fungicide (GFF) are great organic controls for a broad range of fungal problems and we feel they are the safest products out there. Maintain 2 to 3 of mulch in planting beds to conser ve moisture and moder ate soil temperatures. You should have no bare soil in your planting beds. Now is a good time to plan for fall plantings. Fall has the best weather (and nursery stock!) so get those ideas on paper now. During August heat we all appreciate shade. Make note where to plant that tree to provide shade to your patio or home. Mark the spot so when you plant in the fall the tree will give you shade next summer. (Remember, the sun will have moved by fall, so make note now of the best location.) Check on your newly planted trees during summer s heat. Download our Summer Survival Tips for Trees under the section Education Center on our website. 3

Cont d from pg. 1 All technicalities aside, I prefer the term succulents. Even though it may be the adjective describing the plant rather than the noun. (I was never the best at grammar.) Beyond the confusion amongst the names, succulents come in a variety of shapes and sizes, can withstand our heat and drought conditions and are extremely easy to propagate! We always have a beautiful rotating selection of succulents in the nursery that were locally grown from our farm in Collinsville. We are now offering a new potting class exclusively for succulents. Our first Succulent Happy Hour will take place on August 8th at 7:00pm. It will be a BYOB event where you will be able to create your own succulent container while enjoying wine with friends. Tickets can be purchased on our website or in our store. If it s sold out, no worries more will be on the schedule soon, or you can always plan a private event! Moral of the story, whatever name you have for a plant chances are we can figure it out! Just in case, bring a picture along to help with the identification it couldn t hurt! References: https://ask.extension.org/ https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ 4

by Brice Creelman Skeleton-Leaf Goldeneye Viguiera stenoloba Shrub-sized perennial averaging 4 x 4 tall and wide. Yellow flowers all season long. EZ to care for. No issues. Native and Sun Loving. Why, oh why, is this plant not more popular?? Mexican Oregano Poliomintha longiflora Long-lived and easy to grow. Averaging 3 x 3 tall and wide. Flowers all season long. Native and Edible. Slow Growing. Sun to Part Shade. Salvia Black & Blue Salvia guaranitica Black and Blue Large perennial averaging 4 x 4 tall and wide. Blooms all season long. Cut back if needed, it will re-bloom quickly. Does best with a little more fertilizer. Native to Mexico. For Sun and Shade. Damianita Daisy Chrysactinia Mexicana We call it That Damn Plant, but in a nice way. Evergreen sub-shrub averaging 2 x 2 tall and wide. Real nice planting at the Chick-fil-A in north Frisco. Bring me a #1 while you are there admiring it. Native. Hot and dry is best. Why, oh why, is this plant not used more? Dwarf Fountain Grass Piglet Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet One of the smallest ornamental grasses averaging 18 tall and 12 wide. Needs no maintenance. Half the size of Hameln grass. Sun to Part Shade. 5

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