Spring is all about color, whether in your garden beds or in your hanging baskets. Gardentime visited us at the Garden Center! The first thing we talked about was the Skyscraper series
of salvias. These are taller and hardier versions of salvia. Last year we had a couple of colors and this year we have even more colors to choose from. Roman Red was the first one we saw and it is REALLY red. There is also a new dark purple one called ‘Purple in Bloom’. These are in addition to the orange and pink
versions that are hummingbird magnets! If you deadhead the old bloom spikes off when they are done and continue summer fertilizing, you will get blooms all summer long. Another plant that is getting more attention this year is the Night Sky petunia. This is another series of plants where more colors have been introduced to the market. There are purple, burgundy and pink colored blooms.
The fun thing about these petunias are the color spotting on the petals that look like stars against the night sky. These can be planted in hanging baskets or even planted in the ground, in fact We even have them in baskets and we can match those with ones for your garden too.
Speaking of hanging baskets, they are trying out some new combos this year on the farm. Pinks and reds in one basket are making a bold statement that looks spectacular! Stacy also told Gardentime that this is the perfect time to get your sun or shade hanging basket. With the cooler temperatures the plants grow slowly and so they stay fuller and don’t get too straggly or leggy. Once the growing season is in full swing, you will also want to give these a weekly watering of water soluble fertilizer to keep those blooms coming.
If you want to make a trip out to the farm you can get a lot more than some blooming plants. They also have fresh vegetables, meats, bakery items and lots of canned and bottled treats to enjoy. You can also get all your gardening stuff including fertilizers, soils and containers. They can even do your shopping for you if you want, just contact the store or check out their website for details!
