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This Week's Sale: 25% off ALL* plants and bagged EarthMix® Landscape™ Soil Conditioner; Select** Annuals & Herbs FREE
We’re coming down to the wire. The time is nigh upon us. They who hesitate are lost. A stitch in time saves nine. Things are more like they are now than they ever have been. Okay, that last one doesn’t apply. The point is: Do not delay if you are thinking of trimming most plants. It may be that you are seeing signs of new growth since we have had rain. If you are debating about whether to trim or not, chances are, this is your last best opportunity.
The reason this is such a good time for many plants is that they will have time to flush new growth. That growth will have ample time to properly ‘harden-off’ before the freezes of November. It may seem that November is too far away to worry. It might be true in other areas, but where your plants are concerned, the time is perfect. It is also a great time to fertilize. Fertilizer helps give those plants nutrition to push the new growth out and restore the vitality that might have been lost during the rounds of extreme heat. I strongly recommend using organic fertilizer, such as Espoma® HollyTone.
When you stroll past aisle A-11 on the nursery lot, you might notice things are looking more fluffy. Our "miniature prairie" is the work of perennial specialist Bridgette and features gorgeous ornamental grasses of differing functions. Discover colorful switchgrass, bluestem, and prairie dropseed amongst so many others.
Here's something else you'll want to see; we're bringing back online sales Sundays when we're closed! Enjoy 25% off all* plants from the comfort of your home. Orders will be filled Monday in the order they were received.
Tune into Gardening Inside Out Saturdays at 8 am. Queue up the podcast and listen to the latest Garden Snacks. Follow our Instagram for inspiration on the go. We look forward to seeing you soon!
David Bates
*Sale is for Bates Rewards Members only (free sign-up at checkout); Japanese maples excluded, in store only (except Sundays) through 8/6/26
**Free 4-4.5inch annuals & herbs ONLY on racks in the greenhouse. While supplies last.
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