December 2018 Newsletter: Pests | FAQ’s | Lawn Care
Pests: While pests will become fewer with the approaching cooler weather, scale and particularly mites are active. Mites enjoy the dry weather so be vigilant for damage from them- especially on junipers or cypress. Continue to “scout” your garden for problems and stop by the Garden Center for advice on any issues that may arise. […]
December 2018 Newsletter: Citrus | Herbs & Veggies | Trimming
Citrus We recommend that you wait until spring now to plant any citrus. However, you can keep it in the container until spring to make it easier to protect. Even though Citrus are much cold hardier than a hibiscus, a hard freeze (when temperatures fall below 32 degrees for more than 6 hours) may cause […]
December 2018 Newsletter: Living Christmas Trees | Winter Color
Living Christmas Trees Would you like to enjoy a beautiful Christmas tree that you then can plant and enjoy for years to come? Stop by the Garden Center to see some. Here are some good choices: Carolina Sapphire Cypress is a great option. It is a silvery green color and has the “Christmas tree” shape […]
Living Christmas Trees
Living Christmas Trees If you want a live Christmas tree this year that you can plant outdoors after consider some of these choices: Carolina Sapphire Cypress is a great option. It is a silvery green color and has the “Christmas tree” shape that is desirable. Plant the tree in the ground in a bright sunny […]
Differences in Fertilizers
At Verdego, we use and sell the Nurserymen Sure Gro fertilizer products. We feel these products meet the highest grade standards when it comes to plant fertilization. These products are different than fertilizers sold at big box stores. A common question: Why are some fertilizers more costly than others? There are three main things that […]
Benefits of Mulching
BENEFITS OF MULCHING When applied correctly, mulch has the following beneficial effects on plants and soil: • Mulches prevent loss of water from the soil by evaporation. • Mulches reduce the growth of weeds, when the mulch material itself is weed-free and applied deeply enough to prevent weed germination or to smother existing weeds. • […]
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Plant & Product Library
Did you know you can view and print a list of our Plants and Products on our website? Check out our Plant and Product Libraries! Plants • In the Plant Library you will find many of the plants, palms and trees that we carry here at Verdego. • There are sections of plants, perennials, palms, […]
Water Regulations
Water Regulations Cooler weather and Eastern Standard Time also bring changes in watering. Even though it is not as hot and plants don’t require as much water, watering is still needed- just more judiciously. Watering regulations change in Palm Coast with the arrival of Eastern Standard time on Sunday, November 4th: Watering is now restricted […]
November 2018 Newsletter: Lawn Care
Lawn Care For St. Augustine, Zoysia and Bahia Lawns: Fertilome Winterizer • Apply Fertilome Winterizer this month to promote strong root growth through the winter months along with keeping great green color retention. • A 10-0-14 product plus trace elements for winter hardiness & disease resistance For St. Augustine and Zoysia Lawns: Hi-Yield Bug Blaster […]
November 2018 Newsletter: Plants of the Month – Camellias
Plants of the Month: Camellias Camellia Japonica ‘Pink Perfection’ Camellia Sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ Known for their elegance, Camellia’s are truly magnificent when planted in the right location. There are basically two types of camellias: Sasanquas, which bloom in the Fall, and Japonicas, which bloom in late Winter through early Spring. Sasanquas produce smaller but more flowers […]
November 2018 Newsletter: Wildlife | FAQ’s
Wildlife From early fall to late winter deer (bucks) will rub their antlers on the stem or trunk of a tree. Bucks do this to remove the velvet that has been growing on their antlers. Any tree in your landscape can be susceptible to damage. Trees that are damaged with vertical scrapes or shredded bark- […]
November 2018 Newsletter: Gardening Tasks | Watering
Gardening Tasks and Tidbits • Overgrown perennials should be divided and replanted now so they can establish well before the colder weather arrives. • Continue to keep your poinsettias, Christmas cactus and kalanchoe in night time darkness so they may set their blooms. • Mow lawns less frequently now: St. Augustine Grass- 3”-4”, Zoysia- 2”-2.5”, […]
November 2018 Newsletter: What’s Blooming? | Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit
What is Blooming right now? If you drive around the area you will see there are many things blooming in the fall. Some of the plants are those that were tired of the heat of the summer and are now blooming again due to the cooler temperatures however there are a number that are fall […]
September 2018 Newsletter: Plants of the Month – Fall Blooming
What will be blooming in the fall? Pink Muhly Grass Muhly Grass is one of the BEST grasses to use in the landscape! It is very symmetrical with a fine texture that gently sways in the breeze. This tough Native will tolerate drought and flooding making it suited for wetland sites as well as beach […]
September 2018 Newsletter: Watering | Lawn Care
Water As the possibility of tropical weather approaches, continue to monitor how much water your garden is getting. If we do get significant rain- turn off your irrigation system, if it isn’t already. In addition, don’t forget to empty any standing water in your garden and flush out your bird baths and bromeliads every week […]
September 2018 Newsletter: Perennials & Annuals | Potted Plants | Semi-Tropicals
Perennials and Annuals The long hot summer is hard on any plant- especially perennials. Trim your worn out perennials back to a branch or bud or even closer to the ground if needed. Planting cool season annuals around your perennials will keep your beds looking colorful when the cold temperatures knock back your perennials. Divide […]
September 2018 Newsletter: Citrus & Fruit | Vegetables & Herbs
Citrus & Fruit Citrus can still be planted in September. There is still plenty of time for roots to get established before the winter cool. Mature fruit trees should be laden with fruit now. Some fruit trees may be laboring under the burden of the fruit. Prop up limbs or remove some of the fruit […]
September 2018 Newsletter: Fall Blooming | Trees & Palms
Fall Blooming Now that we are at the end of summer our summer blooming perennials and annuals are starting to look worn out. What are some of the prettiest plants for fall and winter blooms? Native Muhly Grass will begin blooming with pink plumes by the end of the month. Cassia begins blooming in October […]
August 2018 Newsletter: Plants of the Month – Container Planting
Plant Profile: Container Planting Container plants are a great way to provide color in your garden or lanai, where planting plants are not an option. There are a host of great planters out there that come in all sizes, shapes and colors to complement your home or pool area. When planting containers always keep in […]
August 2018 Newsletter: Tidbits & Lawn Care
Tidbits: • Mow your grass weekly this time of year. Mowing guidelines for your type of grass are: St. Augustine and Bahia- 3.5 inches to 4 inches; Zoysia- 2 inches high. The higher grass height protects the grass roots from summer heat. • Summer rains bring summer mosquitoes. Be sure to keep water fountains flowing […]
August 2018 Newsletter: Maintenance
Fertilize: If you haven’t fertilized your landscape shrubs, trees and palms since spring- do so now! The stress of summer and frequent rains has depleted the nutrients in the soil and your plants need food! Non flowering trees and shrubs can be fertilized with 8-4-12 slow release granular. For flowering shrubs, trees and perennials use […]
August 2018 Newsletter: Flowers | Semi Tropicals | Vegetables | Citrus & Fruit
Flowers: Fall arrives in September however; we all know it will still be hot! Some of the durable heat tolerant flowers include pentas, bush daisies, lantanas, salvias (perennial), angelonia and blue daze (pictured). Consider adding some plants for color in the shade such as hydrangeas, variegated ginger, stromanthe triostar, mona lavender, caladiums or dragonwing begonias. […]
August 2018 Newsletter: Butterflies, Birds & Hummingbirds | Bees & Pest Control
Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds: Butterflies are approaching their peak season this month. This is the time of year when more are seen than any other time of the year. Plants that butterflies love, include pentas, plumbago, milkweed, gaillardia, salvias, jatropha and lantanas to name a few. Want to attract birds to your garden? Adding larger shrubbery […]
June 2018 Newsletter: Lawn Care | Plants of the Month
June Lawn St Augustine & Zoysia Lawns Hi Yield Turf & Ornamental Weed & Grass Stopper with Dimension • Prevents weed seeds from germinating • Do not use where garden seeds or flower seeds are sowed • Can also be used in landscape beds. Weed bed then apply to prevent weed seeds from germinating • […]
June 2018 Newsletter: Garden Maintenance
Garden Maintenance • Trim your azaleas, gardenia and camellias for the final time this month. These plants set their flowers for next year early and too much trimming after this month will result in far fewer flowers. • Mow lawns at least weekly, no lower than 1 1/2 inches for centipede, 3″ for St. Augustine […]
June 2018 Newsletter: Trees | Fruit | Vegetables
Trees Summer heat often has us looking for summer shade! Consider creating some shade in your garden by planting Florida Maples, Oaks, Chinese Elms, Magnolias, Crape Myrtles, Bottlebrush…the list goes on! Not only do trees add to the aesthetic value of your property it can help reduce your air conditioning costs. Allow plenty of room […]
June 2018 Newsletter: Butterfly/Humming Bird Gardening | Summer Color!
Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening Butterfly and hummingbird gardening is always a great source of interest for our customers. Planting a butterfly garden is a great way to add color to your garden as well as attract butterflies to your yard. As luck should have it, many butterfly plants are also magnets for hummingbirds and bees. […]