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Dear Friends of Anderson's La Costa, | |
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Happy February!
It's hard to believe we are already one month into the new year. Even though we are experiencing sunny days and light sprinkles, it looks like another round of rain is coming—just in time for Valentine's Day and our annual Pre-Order Rose Sale!
20% Off
Pre-Order Roses & Fruit Trees
(Including In-Stock Fruit Trees!)
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Roses and fruit trees (and all in-stock fruit trees) are now 20% off when you pre-order and pre-purchase at our nursery during February. Our favorite rose and fruit tree grower Otto & Sons carries the best quality and selection of roses in the state, including floribunda, grandiflora, hybrid tea, and David Austin, and an impressive list of fruit trees.
Please check Otto & Sons' website for all of the options and images of roses and fruit trees available this year. Availability lists and special order forms can be found at Anderson's. Once ordered, your fruit trees will be ready for pick up sometime in March, with bud and bloom roses arriving in April. We will also have a nice selection of roses in stock at the nursery by April. In-stock fruit trees will also be 20% off during the month of February, too!
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In the next section, you'll find Steven's February write-up and his top plant picks for the month. Then,
Gardening Tips for February is up next.
Please come visit us soon and let us know if there's anything you're looking for. Wishing you a fantastic February as we round the corner towards spring.
Best wishes,
Your Anderson's La Costa Team ~ Marc, Mariah, Julie, Tandy, June, Courtney, Manny, Steven, Madeline, and Hanna (Devon not pictured)
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What's New at the Nursery
...by Steven Froess
Hello Everyone!
February is here, and spring is right around the corner. That means it's time to start thinking about the garden. There are so many ways to enjoy plants, whether you prefer to grow your own for consumption (such as fruiting plants and herb or vegetable gardens), collect indoor plants for a jungle vibe and/or to clean the air, hone in on a theme you love (like California natives, succulents, cacti, etc.), or practice bonsai, just to name a few. Count me in for all the above when it comes to anything plant-related.
Over the past few years, bonsais have become increasingly popular, whether purchased as gifts or for personal enjoyment. For me, bonsai is more of an art form for cultivating plants, and almost any plant can be transformed into a bonsai in some way.
We have been creating more in-house specimens, as Manny, Hanna, and I are inspired to do so (examples are pictured below). Certain plants are more suitable for bonsai. Junipers, for example, have a distinctive look that some people prefer and develop into well-shaped plants with minimal training.
There are countless ways to shape a plant into a bonsai, and sometimes, the initial growing habit or form can influence the method and direction of training. When properly cared for, certain bonsai can live for hundreds of years. The Huntington Gardens features a bonsai dating 700 years! Be sure to explore our specialty plants section for bonsai-in-training plants, beginner starter plants, or plants that can be crafted into bonsai.
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This month's sale includes 20% off pre-order roses and fruit trees. If you plan to have either in your garden, this sale is definitely worthwhile. Roses include shrubs and trees of all varieties, including David Austin-branded roses, which are available from our supplier Otto and Sons Nursery.
Fruiting trees and plants include berries (blue, black, and raspberry), grapes, citrus, and avocado (with some new varieties this year such as 'Gem', 'Queen', and 'Esther'), figs ('Violette de Bordeaux' is one of my favorites), apples ('Anna' and 'Golden Dorsett' are best for the coast), peaches ('Eva's Pride' and 'Red Baron' are my top picks, or try 'Tropic Snow' for a good white peach), nectarines ('Panamint' for yellow, 'Snow Queen' for white), and any other types Otto and Sons have in stock. Fruit Trees will be available for pickup in March and roses in early April. We are offering 20% off of all in-stock fruit trees as well, including passion fruit, dragon fruit, citrus, and much more.
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We finally received some rain, which is much-needed relief from the drought and wildfires. Our thoughts and prayers go out to anyone impacted by the recent wildfires, and we hope everyone has remained safe. Plants, especially California natives, seemed to respond almost immediately to the recent rain. New growth has emerged, and plants are beginning to show signs of flowering. This growth cycle is why planting at this time of year can be beneficial versus the summer when growth becomes dormant.
Our California native plant list begins to swell this time of the year. I hope you enjoy some of my favorites such as Senecio palmeri (Channel Island native, surprise!), Eriogonum grande rubescens (red flowering buckwheat), Ceanothus 'Campo grande' (new cultivar from Native sons with large leaves and blue flowers), and Sphaeralcea 'Coral' (coral colored desert mallow).
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Some other great plants I'd like to mention are Euphorbia stenophylla (very spiky plants from Madagascar), Westringia 'Small Ball' (an excellent compact option for smaller spaces or hedges), Yucca 'Magenta Magic' (purple-leaved yucca for cactus and succulent gardens), and Lavender 'Sweet Petite' (a more compact growing of the favorite sweet lavender). Leucadendrons are in bloom ('Safari Goldstrike', 'Safari Sunset', 'Golden Tulip'), and even some of the Leucospermum are beginning to flower! | |
Come see our selection of all your favorite houseplants! The indoor greenhouse is fuller than ever. We just received several specimen-sized whale tongue Sansevieria (located outside under the shade cloth - very slow growing with stunning leaves), Shady Lady black olive (indoor, very trendy!), lots of new orchids, Tillandsias (air plants), and pre-potted arrangements just in time for Valentine's Day. I love how nice and full it looks after a good restocking. | |
Meanwhile, we just received our first shipment of the season of pink jasmine hanging baskets and 4-inch pots, which will be in bloom fairly soon. Also in bedding, happy Arctotis pink sugar, poppy anemones, cyclamen, primrose, and lots of other bright colors to add to mid-winter flower gardens. Camellias are blooming profusely now. | |
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I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day and treat yourself by visiting the nursery. I look forward to seeing you soon. Feel free to call us if you have any questions.
Please stay safe and enjoy the rain. Spring will be here before you know it!
Your Local Horticulturalist,
Steven
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Welcome to Anderson's La Costa Garden Design Services. Our talented staff has designed hundreds of gardens for SoCal homeowners. Having a dedicated garden designer visit your home or office will help you create the beautiful outdoor space you've always dreamed of.
Our experienced Garden Designers can assist you with:
- A garden designed to your preferences
- Optimal plant selection and options for your unique setting and microclimate
- Advice on drought tolerant and California native designs
- Recommendations on soil amending
- Plant problem identification and resolution
- Address maintenance needs
- A scheduled nursery visit to view the recommended plant materials
- Professional garden advice as needed
We hope you stop in and visit us to find out more about how we can help you with your garden. Our Garden Design team is talented, creative, passionate, and professional. Please call or visit us at the nursery or visit our web page:
andersonslacostanursery.com/garden-design-services
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Planting and pruning trees and shrubs are among the top gardening tasks this month. In San Diego County, we can plant fruit trees, shade trees, and flowering trees. This is an excellent time to transplant mature or established trees and shrubs while they are dormant. Do not fertilize newly planted trees or shrubs until they have started to grow, and then only very lightly in the first year.
When is the Best Time to Prune?
While you should not prune flowering trees until after they have bloomed, you can prune most shrubs and deciduous shade trees now, before they leaf out. Most trees and shrubs benefit from annual pruning, which keeps them in shape, removes dead or diseased wood, and encourages new growth. Few birds nest in trees during winter, making this an especially good time to prune coniferous trees like pines and cypress, since their pests, such as various bark beetles, are inactive during this time of year.
However, not all trees and shrubs should be pruned early, especially some flowering varieties. Early spring bloomers set their flower buds in the fall prior to blooming. Pruning them early in spring could result in losing some blossoms. There are exceptions, though. It’s often easier to prune when you can see the shape of the plant before the branches are obscured by leaves. Trees and shrubs that require proper shaping may sacrifice a few blooms and will benefit from an early spring pruning.
Roses
If you haven't done so already, now is the time for your annual rose pruning. Use quality shears to ensure clean cuts. Remove about half of the plant's top growth and height, leaving approximately 4 to 8 healthy canes to create a vase-like shape with the center section remaining empty. Remove any dead, dying, or weak canes. Apply a dormant disease and insect spray to the canes and the immediate soil around the pruned roses. You should see new growth approximately 8 weeks after proper pruning.
To continue reading February Gardening Tips, click here.
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