It's clear that summer is here as soon as you step outside, but we still receive several shipments of fresh plants each week, in spite of the heat! Come by and see us this season if you need to refresh your annual, perennial or herb gardens, tackle a landscaping project, or find a houseplant or succulent to green-up your indoor spaces.

Summer Hours:

Monday through Saturday 9 to 5

Closed Sunday

11 Tough as Nails Annuals

for the Summer Garden

Angelonia

Cuphea

Fanflower

Gomphrena

Lantana

Pentas

Purslane

Salvia

Sunpatien

Sweet Potato Vine

Vinca

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Lemons & Limes

Both of these tart and tangy fruits originated in Asia, but found their way into cultivation in the Mediterranean region by the first century AD. Lemon seeds were brought to the Americas by none other than Christopher Columbus himself. Lemons are especially useful to have around, as they are needed in a wide range of culinary dishes, desserts and drinks. Unfortunately, neither lemons or limes are very cold hardy, but the good news is that both can be grown in large containers and overwintered indoors. Plant in a container that is 18 inches in diameter, or larger, and at least as deep. While nighttime temps stay above 40, plants can stay outdoors in partial or full sun (they need at least 4 hours of direct sun each day). Overwinter in a bright, sunny (but cool) basement, garage or partially heated sun room (avoid placing plants near heat sources). Spring and summer flowers are followed by ripening fruit in fall and winter.

In Bloom in the Shrub Yard

Panicled Hydrangeas

The "panicled" hydrangeas (the name has to do with the type of flower) can be seen blooming all around our area from late June through early fall. While the blooms look similar to oakleaf hydrangeas (H. quercifolia), they are members of a whole different group, Hydrangea paniculata. These hydrangeas bloom later in the summer than the oakleaf and French (H. macrophylla), and are much more sun tolerant. Common varieties of this species include dwarf types such as 'Bobo' and 'Little Lime' and larger growing varieties like 'Limelight' and 'Pinky Winky.' Lime green buds open to white and then fade to gorgeous shades of rosy pink by late summer and fall. These are durable, fast-growing hydrangeas, with summer blooms so beautiful no garden should be without one. They also attract butterflies! Combine with butterfly bush and coneflowers for a beautiful cut-flower arrangement. This type of hydrangea blooms on new wood, so can be pruned in late winter or early spring if needed.

Early Summer Lawn Care

It's time to apply fertilome Lawn Food Plus Iron to Bermuda, Saint Augustine and Zoysia lawns. This dose of fertilizer with iron will help your lawn stay green and lush this summer.