1. Answers From The Caretaker
2. Green Thumbs Not Necessary for Landscaping
3. Seminars 

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Featured Questions and Answers.

Q: I have a terrible time trying to make my roses bloom. Most of my bushes get bugs or a white powdery mildew, or both. How do I get my roses to grow and flourish like some of my neighbor’s roses do?

A: First, rather than treat the symptoms, let’s treat the cause. To grow vigorously and well, roses must be fertilized regularly. And they, of course, require pruning in the dormant period, and after they have bloomed in the summer.
Pruning is a key to good blooms. With a second and even third pruning each year, your roses will produce more blooms than you ever imagined.
When you buy rose bushes they look great, because they have had fertilizer and care. But without continued care and feeding, they pale out. They produce more foliage than roots.
Be sure to use organic fertilizer to prevent burning. With proper pruning and feeding, along with regular irrigation, you can squeeze out four burst of roses in one growing season.
As for the insects and mildew, healthy rose bushes will combat disease and insects to a great extent. Buy a rose insect spray at any garden shop and spray your plants to get rid of what’s bothering them now. With the care I have prescribed, your rose bushes should regain their health and fight off disease on their own.
 

Green Thumbs Not Necessary for Landscaping

Maybe you don't have a green thumb, but you do not have to resort to covering your entire yard with an expanse of lawn to avoid gardening pitfalls. Some landscapes can be foolproof, and thrive in spite of your lack of gardening ability.

You can grow anything if you follow these simple guidelines:

1. Don't try to tackle too much if you don't have the time, experience and desire. In other words: Don't get overly ambitious.

2. Choose hardy plant varieties that aren't touchy. They should be able to handle our relatively poor soils and salty irrigation water.

3. Take time in the beginning to learn how to take care of what you plant in your yard. Ask your Nurseryperson. His or her advice is free and reliable.

Also, don't try to do everything at once if you are tentative. You can landscape in phases, improving your confidence as you go.

Basically, all it takes to grow vegetation is water, fertilizer and sun. The investmentof your time can be minimal. Sprinklers or drip systems have become almost a necessary convenience today. Hook them up to a timer, and your yard can water itself.

You don't need to be a horticulturalist to understand how to use fertilizer. One good rule of thumb is to feed everything in your yard four times a year, or once a season. Some plants can use more fertilizer if you have the time, but with four feedings a year they will stay healthy. One good, all-purpose, granular fertilizer like Gro-Power can be used on everything. Mix it into the soil before you plant and sprinkle it around individual plants,trees,shrubs, and flowers thereafter when you feed.

Watering and fertlizing a yard does not take a lot of know how-just a small amount of time and commitment. Where gardening can get tricky is in the types of plants you choose. Your choices can create a landscape that takes care of itself, or one that needs constant care.

Please visit any one of our four locations around the county and let one of our experienced sales staff help you get started.

NEW SEMINARS BEING SCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2010

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Hands on Talks & Tours with Evergreen's Garden Experts
Seminars are on the Saturday mornings listed below

AT THE FOLLOWING STORE LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

• 9:00 am - 13650 CARMEL VALLEY ROAD, SAN DIEGO/CARMEL VALLEY

• 11:30 am - 3231 OCEANSIDE BLVD, OCEANSIDE/VISTA

• 2:30 pm - 12460 HIGHLAND VALLEY RD, ESCONDIDO/RANCHO BERNARDO

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Each seminar is approximately 1 hour long. Come to the location nearest you!

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