Winter
When I go into my garden with a spade, and dig a bed, I feel such an exhilaration and health that I discover that I have been defrauding myself all this time in letting others do for me what I should have done with my own hands.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timely Tips
This year remember your Valentine with fresh, living flowers.
- Potted roses can be planted and enjoyed year round in the garden
- Give a container of cool season color for an immediate impact on your porch or patio
- Houseplants in attractive ceramic pots provide long lasting enjoyment for indoors
- Gloves, tools and wind chimes all make great gifts
- The list is endless, let your imagination “grow green”!
This month is still timely for planting trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines and perennials. Transplant existing landscape plants before the new Spring growth begins. Divide and transplant crowded Summer and Fall-blooming perennials such as daisies, mums, cannas and salvias. It’s time to get back into the garden and prepare for Spring!
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Apply pre-emergent weed preventer. Spray or pull weeds Plant trees, shrubs and roses. Prune evergreen shrubs to reduce height and to shape naturally. Transplant shrubs and trees
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Add fertilizer and compost to soil. Harvest Winter crops. Start seeds indoors. |
For established lawns: 1) Aerate entire lawn, 2) Rake and overseed bare spots 3) Dig out or spot treat perennial weeds. |
Visit a Garden Show. Decorate for Valentine’s Day and buy something special for your sweetie. Check your indoor plants. If you see signs of trouble take them to a Calloway’s or Cornelius Nursery garden center for advice.
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February 4, 2012
Clinic -
Green, Weed Free Grass -
Learn how to create a lush, healthy lawn.
Be the envy of your neighborhood this year by avoiding weeds with pre-emergents! Learn the in’s and out’s of lawn maintenance...
February 11, 2012
Clinic -
Living Bouquets -
Give your Valentine a living flower arrangement this year!
Learn how to create a unique collection of beautiful flowering plants that last both in homes and gardens. The...
February 11, 2012
Special Event -
Replant Your Plants -
Your second chance to give all your indoor plants room to grow!
Did you miss the first repotting festival in January? Never fear, we are giving you another chance to...
February 11, 2012
Kids Event -
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Visit any Calloway’s or Cornelius Nursery garden center throughout the day and help your child plant a flower for Valentine’s Day!
Flowers and plants make great Valentine’s...
February 11, 2012
Special Event -
Spring is Sweet -
Valentine's Day décor and gifts to share with loved ones!
Both Cornelius Nursery locations will host a Valentine's theme event featuring gorgeous Valentine's Day decorations...
February 18, 2012
Clinic -
Green Gardening for Your Terrain -
Create an environmentally sustainable landscape!
Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum garden and landscape enjoyment...
February 18, 2012
Special Event -
Get Ready for Spring -
Discover new information and inspirations to use in your Texas garden!
Get inspired to begin your garden and landscape projects by seeing what’s new for 2012 and...
February 25, 2012
Clinic -
Conserve Water, Preserve Plants -
Plant and maintain a landscape in drought conditions.
Develop a waterwise landscape by plant selection, design, soil preparation, maintenance and other...
February 25, 2012
Special Event -
Get Inspired for Spring
Discover new ideas and options for your Texas Spring garden!
Get inspired to begin your garden and landscape projects by seeing what’s new for 2012 and learning from...