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Hello Great Gardener,
Spring has officially sprung here at Wilson's. New shipments of trees, shrubs, and fruits will be coming in over the next few weeks.
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In this issue, I have included a list of tasks that can be done around your garden to get it planting ready.
As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, hit reply. I would love to hear from you. Have a great-gardening day.
Sincerely,
Holly
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In honor of our 60th anniversary, we are looking for Old Pictures, Stories or Ads of Wilson's Garden Center. If you have one you would like to share:
Please send it to:
office@great-gardeners.com
mail to
10923 Lambs Ln, Newark, Ohio. 43055.
or
drop off at store, during store hours.
Along With Your Submission, Include:
Your Name, Phone Number, & Address
Include dates and names of people in pictures, if able.
For every picture, story or ad you send, you will have 1 entry into a drawing for a $60 dollar Wilson's Gift card.
All submissions must be received by March 15, 2018. Winner of the gift card will be drawn on Tuesday, March 20th. You do not have to be present to win.
Please Note: In sending us these pictures, stories and ads you are allowing Wilson's to be able to use them in all of our marketing. Pictures will not be returned, please make sure it is a copy.
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Clean and repair tools and equipment. Get that mower ready to roar.
The Ohio Cooperative Extension Service can test your soil to make sure you are applying the proper nutrients. (Fee involved).
For those who desire a pristine lawn, apply pre emergent crabgrass control (We recommend Greenview Crabgrass Plus Lawn Food.) This will prevent crabgrass from sprouting and feed your lawn at the same time.
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Spray dormant oil to smother overwintering insects on fruit trees and ornamental shrubs and trees.
Prune fruit and shade trees, grapevines, and shrubs which bloom in summer and fall. Wait until spring bloomers such as lilac and forsythia are finished blooming before pruning them, though, or you may trim off the flower buds.
Remove mulch from perennials and roses gradually as plants show signs of new growth. Trim off dead parts.
Remove those overwintering weeds such as chickweed and henbit growing in your planting beds; rake and fluff mulch after soil is dry.
Trim ornamental grasses to 4-6" above the ground so that the fresh new growth can grow up through them. Clean up any other debris from perennials.
Late in the month, divide and transplant summer and fall blooming perennials (such as astilbe, aster, bleeding heart, coral bells, daylilies, phlox and shasta daisies). Perennials grow best in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter (such as Bumper Crop).
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Check your soil to see if it is ready for planting. Dig down a little bit with your shovel where your planning to plant. Take some soil into your hand. Squeeze. If soil crumbles in your hand, then your good to plant. If soil does not crumble and stays in a muddy ball, you need to wait on planting.
Once the ground is warm enough and is ready for planting, it will be safe to plant asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, grapevines, small bush fruits, fruit and shade trees, evergreens, shrubs and roses.
Depending on weather conditions, plant hardy vegetables such as onion sets, peas, and cole crops (cabbage and broccoli). It is too early to plant warm crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, etc.
As tulip, narcissus and other large bulbs begin to emerge, set pansy plants between them for added color.
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Fertilize fruit and shade trees, evergreens, shrubs, and lawns. Ask us and we'll help you select the proper plant foods.
Start fertilizing houseplants now for good growth. There are some great organic choices now. Any that are root-bound should be repotted to a larger size. Also check for any critters that have overwintered.
If you have started a compost pile, it would be good to turn the compost pile and add manure to activate it.
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Holly's Plant Pick Of The Week
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Sting Of Bananas
Go bananas over this cute succulent plant whose leaves look like tiny bananas. Small, white, cinnamon-scented flowers appear periodically on top of the dark green foliage. Easy to care for, it is an exciting addition to any home.
Instock
4 Inch Pot $7.99
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Pre-Order Arnold's Promise
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One of the best cures for the winter blahs is a planting of Witch Hazels. This large shrub or small tree (12 to 15 ft. at maturity) enriches your yard with the first splash of color for the year, beginning in late February or early March and continuing for up to 6 weeks depending on the season (the flower petals sensibly curl up if the temperatures get extra cold). You can even cut some branches in January and force them into bloom indoors. This plant is iron-clad hardy and easy-to-grow just needing good drainage and a sunny spot or part shade in your yard.
Arnold's Promise is an especially heavy blooming variety with clear yellow clouds of color. The blooms are lightly perfumed, too. In Summer, the gray-green leaves offer a nice backdrop for other plants that are at their peak then. This interesting plant then adds color to Fall when the leaves brighten the landscape with yellow and orange color.
Come see Arnold's Promise blooming at the garden center or you can order online now. Grown in a large 5 gallon pot and priced at $99, this hard-to-find plant is available (by advance order only). We will notify you once they arrive in store.
Arnold will be certain to give you joy late winter each year with an early touch of Spring color in an otherwise stark landscape.
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Spring Sneak Peak
& 60th Anniversary Celebration!
March 17th - 20th
Refreshments, Workshops, Door Prizes, Vendors & More!
Free Gift to the first 60 guests each day.
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Caricature Drawings
By Kurt Dreier
Saturday, March 17th
Time: 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Cost: Free
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Crazy Kernel Kettle Corn Company
Saturday, March 17th
Thru
Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
(Sun. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm)
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Large Succulent Tree Planter
Saturday, March 17th
Time: 11:00 am
Cost: $24.99 + tax
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Granville Dance And Millennium
Saturday, March 17th
Time: 2:00 pm
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The Market Sharpener
Sunday, March 18th
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Prices Range From
$4-$7 for knives
$5-10 for garden tools.
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Cake & Festivities
Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 3:00 pm
Newark Mayor, Jeff Hall and Park National Bank Chairman, Dan Delawder will be kicking off our festivities. After a brief presentation, cake will be served.
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Barefoot McCoy
Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
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Behind The Scenes Tour Of Wilson's Garden Center
Tuesday, March 20th
Time: 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Click Here To Register
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