MUMS: WEEK 7
The mums are getting HUGE! They have more than doubled in size, pouring out the sides of their baskets. In only a few months these mums will be fully bloomed, bursting with color. Here's a photo of the mums taken when they were two weeks old, just to refresh your memory!
MUMS: WEEK ONE
It's that time of year again! We've planted well over 1,000 mums earlier this week and will now be impatiently awaiting their progress. Soon they'll be boasting beautiful flowers, brilliant colors and will be spilling from these containers. But for now, these newly planted mums are just a tiny patch of green. Make sure to check [...]
HANGING BASKETS
The weather outside may be frightful (i.e. chilly winds, cold temperature, pouring rain, dark skies) but our nursery is looking quite delightful! Brighten up with our gloriously full and colorful hanging baskets, bursting with flower!
THEY’RE BACK: VERBENA LANAI TWISTERS
These award-winning annuals have a unique "swirling effect" against dark, green foliage. Known for being self-cleaning, deer resistant and tolerant of humidity, drought and light frost, these plants will stand out anywhere you put them, whether it be in a hanging basket or in your garden. The Verbena Lanai are fragrant and a favorite of butterflies [...]
LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES
HOW TO PLANT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE: These trees are living plants and need to be treated as such. Their natural time of dormancy (winter rest period) must be accommodated to ensure good health and growth next year. 1. CHOOSE THE PLANTING SITE: Dig the hole, removing the soil and storing about half of the soil in [...]
A NOTE FROM JOYCE
"One of the things I like best about this time of year is looking at the new varieties of plants that are available for next year. I decide which ones I'm going to order, and I Feel like a kid in a candy store! I can't grow them all, so I decide which ones are the [...]
END OF THE SEASON ACTIVITIES
Late fall and winter don't seem like a busy time for a nursery like Sprucedale Gardens. But in reality, a LOT needs to be done to get ready for the next season! STEP ONE: RE-POTTING The plants are put into larger pots so the roots can continue to grow. David said, "It takes a few weeks [...]
SOURWOOD TREE: BEFORE AND AFTER
The Sourwood is a small, native tree with leaves that turn red in the Fall! Look at this AMAZING transformation! BEFORE AFTER