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September 2018
Issue 101
Hello Great Gardener,

Fall is right around the corner, and with cooler temperatures, it is a perfect time to landscape your garden. Did you know that strategically planting trees and shrubs can save you up to 25 percent on your energy bills? Trees can also lower stress and raise property values. 
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
 
5 Trees For Fabulous Fall Color
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Sweet Gum 'Happidaze'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Hapdell'

Glossy, star-shaped deep green leaves ring in the fall season with a stunning vibrant mixture of yellows, oranges, purples, and reds. Distinctive, corky ridges on the branchlets add interesting texture. ‘Happidaze’ is a fruitless cultivar-no messy gum balls! The common name of sweet gum refers to an aromatic balsam or gum that exudes from the tree.
Grows:
45 Feet Tall
25 Feet Wide

In Stock!
15 Gallon for $179.00
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Picture By Matthew C Perry
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Black Gum 'Green Gable'
Nyssa sylvatica 'Green Gable'

Looking for incredible fall color? Our native black gum tree, sometimes called black tupelo, is a handsome tree that’s hard to beat when it comes to spectacular autumn foliage. Michael Dirr notes the black gum as “one of our best, most consistent, and most beautiful trees in the fall” in his Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. ‘Green Gable’ has an upright, pyramidal shape, making it a perfect replacement for the Ornamental Pear. This amazing selection still has the glossy foliage and outstanding fall color that we love, turning a radiant red. Although not showy, the flowers attract multitudes of pollinators, including honey bees that make the famous Tupelo honey. Black gum even tolerates wet sites!
Grows:
30-50 Feet
20-30 Feet

In Stock!
15 Gallon for $199.00
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Gingko 'Princeton Sentry'
Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry'

Ginkgo biloba is the only surviving member of a group of ancient plants believed to have inhabited the earth up to 150 million years ago. The foliage is quite unusual, with distinctive two-lobed, leathery, fan-shaped leaves. What can only be described as spectacular, especially when backlit by early morning or late afternoon sun, the rich green leaves, all at once, turn a bright, vivid yellow in fall. The fall color persists for several weeks. When the leaves do drop, they drop rapidly, forming a golden carpet around the tree. ‘Princeton Sentry' is an all-male cultivar (no fruit) with an upright, more narrow habit.
Grows:
40-50 Feet Tall
20-25 Feet Wide

In Stock!
7 gallon for $179.00
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Oak 'Northern Red'
Quercus rubra

Northern red oak is native to the Midwest and is one of the faster-growing oaks for the home landscape. The leaves are handsome throughout the year, emerging pinkish-red and turning lustrous dark green in summer. Red oak has impressive late fall color, ranging from brick red to scarlet, (occasionally yellows and oranges). The large acorns mature earlier in the season than those of most other Oaks, providing a food source by late summer and throughout autumn and winter for many forms of wildlife.
Grows:
40-50 Feet Tall
35-45 Feet Wide

In Stock!
5 gallon for $99
25 gallon for $249.00
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Picture By Famartin
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Sugar Maple 'Green Mountain'
Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'

The quintessential showstopper of fall, sugar maples boast superb shades of orange, golden yellow and scarlet fall color. ‘Green Mountain’ is noted not only for its fall color but also for its rapid growth rate and broad pyramidal form. The foliage is deeply cut and a leathery dark green, resisting leaf scorch, tattering and insects.
Grows:
40-60 Feet Tall
35-45 Feet Wide

In Stock!
7 gallon for $149.00
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Other notable trees for fall color:
Persian Spire Ironwood: Excellent fall color of orange, red and yellow. Upright-oval form, 25 feet high by 10 feet wide. New leaves emerge purple and retain some purple tint throughout summer.
In Stock: 5 gallon for $79.00

Zelkova ‘Green Vase’: Yellow, copper, orange or deep to purplish-red in fall, putting on a showy display. Good street and shade tree that has an appealing vase-shaped form with a rounded crown. Peeling bark on older trees exposes orange patches, which can be quite impressive.
In Stock: 7 gallon for $149.00

'Autumn Brilliance' Serviceberry: Prized for its brilliant orange-red fall color and disease resistance, the native serviceberry can be a large shrub or small tree. Clusters of fragrant white flowers give way to small purplish fruit often used in jams and jellies.
In Stock: 7 gallon for $99.00
                 10 gallon for $199.00

Maple ‘Autumn Blaze’: Brilliant, fiery orange-red fall color is long lasting on this attractive tree. Upright, uniform branching habit, solid structure, and a rapid growth rate make it an ideal choice for those in quick need of shade.
In Stock: 15 gallon for $179.00
               25 gallon for $279.00
Fall Bulbs 101
Fall Bulbs In Stock Now!
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From Netherland Bulb
Fall-planting bulbs are some of the easiest flowers to grow. With planning, and some patience, a novice gardener can create a spectacular spring display. As winter nears its end, the progression of color can create an eye-popping landscape that will make you the envy of the neighborhood. Below is a list of general questions we’ve compiled from phone calls, letters, and emails that can help clear up confusion and answer some misconceptions about planting bulbs in the fall.
What Are Fall Planting Bulbs?
Simply put, fall planting bulbs are flower bulbs that are planted during the autumn to provide color and flowers the following spring. Crocus, hyacinths, narcissus, and tulips are all representative of fall planting bulbs. These bulbs need the cooling period of winter in order to bloom, but also need time to establish a healthy root system to survive the winter frost. Fall bulbs need to be planted after the temperature reaches 65 degrees, or lower, but at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to a hard frost. Bulbs do best planted in the ground, especially ones that naturalize, but can easily be grown in containers as well with extra maintenance. Planning a bulb garden is not essential; however, with a little research and thought, a showy spring garden can easily be attained.
Know Your Hardiness Zone: (We Are Zone 5)
Proper knowledge of the zone where the garden is located will eliminate failure and frustration for gardeners when spring arrives. It is important that your customers familiarize themselves on what zone their garden occupies, especially first time gardeners, in order to get the best results. Bulbs planted when it is still too warm often sprout prior to the hard frost, and freeze during winter. Within colder regions, such as zones 1 through 4, or a mountainous region, additional mulch to protect against severe freezing temperatures (20 degrees below zero) is recommended; alternatively, heavy mulching will need to be removed in spring to ensure the flower can bloom and grow to full potential.
Bulb Storage:
Bulbs need to be kept in a cool and dry location prior to planting. The warmer temperatures and healthy rains in Spring activate bulbs, so storage in areas that have higher moisture and heat will trigger a bulb to grow. Bulbs with sprouts can still be planted, but the sprout should not be damaged or removed, or else, the plant will not grow. Bulbs are alive when they reach a garden center, and will carry a shelf life of 4 months before they can no longer survive. Gardeners can purchase bulbs early in the season and store them at home in the same conditions: a cool, dark, dry location. Storage can be an open paper bag in a dark place, like a closet shelf. Earlier in the fall season, the variety of bulbs will be much greater, so you may want to shop early and store them at home until they are ready to plant.
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Bulb Selection:
Bulbs should be firm when selected, not mushy or soft, as that signals a dead or bad bulb. Occasionally mold may form on the outer skin, but can easily be brushed off and causes no harm to the bulb. Many bulbs will naturalize, and if cared for properly, will return and bloom the following spring: daffodils, crocus, hyacinth, muscari, and alliums, are varieties that will naturalize in the garden. Tulips, unlike other fall planting bulbs, are not native to American gardens, and will not return the following year; they are best pulled and new bulbs replanted the following fall. Gardeners who deal with deer and rabbits can use deer resistant varieties to help curb destruction in their garden: scilla, snowdrops, daffodils, hyacinth, allium, are not favored as meals by wildlife; however, a hungry animal will eat anything if hungry enough. Bulbs bloom at different times throughout the spring, so with some research, an amateur gardener can make a show-stopping display that continues after each flower is spent.
How To Plant:
Good soil preparation is the key to planting bulbs; some gardeners dig up a larger space to facilitate planting large numbers of bulbs, while others use garden tools to create holes into which the bulbs will spend the winter. Bulbs are generally planted about 8” deep for larger bulbs, and 5” deep for the smaller varieties; the general rule of thumb is that the depth of the bulb should be 3X the diameter. Bulbs prefer good draining soil, and do not like wet feet, so areas that collect heavy water are not ideal. If using containers, bulbs may be planted in layers based on size. Always place the bulb with the pointed side up, and the flatter side (often with tiny roots) down, cover with soil, water, and let the winter rains and snow take care of watering until spring. Plant bulbs in clumps, or stagger to create larger washes of color. Paying attention to bloom times when planting can help fill in spent blooms in the garden and create a show of color that lasts all spring.
After-Care:
The simplest advise here is: “Do Nothing.” After the flower has bloomed and faded, do not cut down the leaves and stalk. Let the plant die back naturally and brown out over the course of late spring and early summer. During this period, the flower bulb will gain back all of the energy spent in flowering, and continue its life cycle. A popular belief is that bulbs should be tied back, however it is not necessary, it is better to let them be so that they can prepare for the next season. Once brown, remove the spent leaves. Some bulbs, after time, will need to be dug up and divided, to ensure continued flowering. Fertilizer does not need to be applied in the first year, but down the road, bulbs benefit from a feeding using a specific mild fertilizer designed for bulbs. Most general fertilizers are too harsh for bulbs. One final tip is that if you do not like to see the dying foliage, we recommend planting your spring flowering bulbs among perennials. As the spring flowering bulbs die back, the summer flowering perennials start to emerge and hide the dying foliage
Visit DigDropDone.com for great information and inspiration for your spring garden or click here for more bulb information
Landscape Sale!
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Landscape Sale!
$20 Off
for every
$100 or more purchase of Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Roses, Fruit Trees & Small Fruits

Does Not Include: Annuals House Plants (i.e. Citrus, Cactus, Succulents, Tropicals), Herbs, Vegetables, Mums, Asters, Cabbage or Kale, Plants Bought Online Or Any Other Plants Not Designated.

Sorry, No Prior Purchases Are Eligible!

Sale Ends:
September 30, 2018
New For 2018!
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Fiddle Leaf Fig
'Dwarf Bambino'


This variety is a dwarf version of one of my favorite houseplants. Topping off at only 3 feet tall 'Dwarf Bambino' may be short in stature, but it does not lack for beauty. If you have never owned a fiddle leaf fig this is a great houseplant to have. It filters the air of unwanted pollutants and adds a tropical look to your home.

Click Here To Purchase Online
For Pickup In Store
Cleaning Birdhouses
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Cleaning your birdhouses is essential for good bird health and safety. Dirty birdhouses can harbor rodents, insects, feather mites, fungus and bacteria that can spread the disease to the birds.

Ideally, a birdhouse should be cleaned after all babies have grown and left home.

Remove all old nesting material and scrape out any feces or clumped matter. This material should be disposed of in a plastic bag to prevent spreading any parasites it might harbor.

Scrub the house thoroughly with a weak bleach solution (one part chlorine bleach to nine parts warm water). Be sure to scrub all corners, the entrance hole and drainage, and ventilation holes.

Rinse the house thoroughly in clean water for several minutes to remove all traces of bleach.

Dry the house thoroughly in full sun for at least several hours. This will break down any remaining chlorine and ensure there are no moist crevices for mold or mildew to grow.

Inspect the house for loose hinges, protruding nails or screws, prominent splinters, and other hazards.

Clean the post or hook where the birdhouse is positioned to remove any lingering pests or bacteria from the area.

Place back up for birds to use during the winter.
Upcoming Events
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Growing Garlic & Winterizing Your Herbs
Saturday, September 15th
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: Free
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Painting With Ryan
(OSU)

Saturday, September 15th
Time: 1:00 pm
Cost: $25 per person + tax
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Painting With Ryan
(Buckeye)

Saturday, September 15th
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Ladies' Night Out
Thursday, September 20th
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $5 per person
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Benefiting Hospice Of Central Ohio
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Combo Planter
Saturday, September 22nd
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: $29.99 + tax
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Succulent Planter
Saturday, September 22nd
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: $14.99 + tax
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Little Sprouts: Paint Drip Clay Pot
Sunday, September 23rd
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: $5 per child + tax
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Harvest On The Square
(Downtown Newark)
Friday, September 28th
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wilson's will be selling mums at the Harvest on the Square. Stop on by and see us.
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The Market Sharpener
Sunday, September 30th
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Little Sprouts:
Fall Festival

Sunday, October 14th
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: $5 per child plus tax

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Painting With Ryan
(Witches Hat)

Saturday, October 20th
Time: 1:00 pm
Cost: $25 per person + tax
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Kicks Mix Wreath
Saturday, November 10th
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: $20 per person + tax
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Painting With Ryan
(Snowman)

Sunday, November 18th
Time: 1:00 pm
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10923 Lambs Ln.
Newark, Ohio. 43055

740-763-2873
740-763-2874 (Fax)

office@great-gardeners.com
Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday:

9 am - 6 pm

Sunday:
11 am - 6 pm

Closed September 20th
at 5:00 pm
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