Peace, Joy & Comfort in your Garden
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It is so nice to be out in the garden! Some say, "working", I say "respite"! The feel of the soil between my fingers, the smell of fresh mulch, the view of an area I think I'm finished with, until I see another flower I need to add! It's all so gratifying!
There are so many pretty flowers, cool bushes and now, even the trees are in bloom! I just love seeing all the combinations of plants in displays and container gardens.
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Thursday I treated myself to a walk through our Rose House here at Countryside (Greenhouse #17). BREATHTAKING! One rose bush after another bursting with beautiful blooms and the fragrance, even through my mask was intense and delightful. There is a rose bush for every garden whether to stand alone as a focal point in a sunny garden, to climb a trellis or arbor, to cascade over a rock wall! Some are profuse bloomers with several flowers and others have long stems with an incredible single bloom! They make me feel so happy! And yes, I'm adding another one to my sunny garden!
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It's hard to believe Memorial Day Weekend is already here!
Decorate your home with colorful flowers! Enjoy all they bring to the garden - more than just color...peace, joy and comfort!
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Decoration Day and our Flower Shop go hand in hand. Beautiful fresh floral bouquets and permanent cemetery tribute arrangements, thoughtful and comforting sympathy keepsakes.
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Does your deck or patio need a little color?
Michael has planted up watering cans, colorful pots of all shapes and sizes, some for sun and some for shady areas, too. They are ready to add color to your favorite outdoor areas!
If you need some help planting your pots, feel free to call and ask for Michael, our Container Garden Specialist. He is happy to help you select the right thrillers, spillers and fillers for your pots or have him custom design and make a planter perfect for your home!
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Planting your pots? Don't forget your soil! New this year, Foxfarm Soil & Fertilizer, potting mixes and fertilizers for all types of plants and soil conditions.
Check out Happy Frog Potting Soil. Ready to use, pH adjusted, well aerated container blend alive with beneficial soil microbes and mycorrhizal fungi that dramatically expand root efficiency, enabling plants to feed more aggressively.
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This spring has provided the right weather for us to enjoy all the blooming trees!
Crabapples, Serviceberry, and fruit trees are all coming into bloom.
Any time is a good time to plant a tree! Why not add spring time blooms to your landscape with a spring blooming Redbud, Weeping Cherry or decorative Pear!
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Here are some things to consider when walking through your yard:
Focal Points; do I have plants, flowers, or statuary that draws my eye to different locations throughout my yard?
Is there movement? A decorative or whimsical spinner is an easy fix.
Could you use the tranquil sound of water?
Let our landscape Department design a pond, pondless waterfall or fountain feature for you!
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Here are links to some of helpful videos on how to plant your veggies!
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has launched the 5,000 Acre Challenge to protect our region's oak woods. Get your oak acres counted, see why its important to preserve oaks, learn more about oaks, how to plant and care for them with a click to:
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.
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5301 E. Terra Cotta Ave (Rte 176), Crystal Lake
815-459-8130
Open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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