SIMPLE FALL IDEAS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR YARD BY MILES GRAVES

The Greenery, Inc. – Thursday, October 24, 2013

Fall is upon us and while we are all happy to feel some cooler temperatures, commonly our landscapes start to look a bit boring. Our lawns are not growing as much, trees have stopped flowering and are losing their leaves,  and our summer annuals have seen better days. What are  a few simple ideas for improving aesthetics without breaking the bank?…..

-Consider some fresh pinestraw. Just a few bales of pinestraw around your main entry or patio area will give you a fresh feeling and add some color.

-Add some new transition annuals to your beds or planters. Flowers like French Marigolds, Red Salvia, Crotons and mums all have wonderful fall colors and are readily available at most nurseries this time of year.

-Give your lawn some iron. You do NOT want to be applying high amounts of Fertilizer to your lawns this time of year. To produce some nice green growth though, apply some iron to get a quick green-up that will last 3-6 weeks.

The Fall is a wonderful time of year. Make sure you enjoy it by spending time outdoors and trying a few of these suggestions to bolster your landscapes appearance.

THE GREENERY OFFERS FREE GARDENING SEMINARS IN OCTOBER

The Greenery, Inc. – Wednesday, October 09, 2013

The Greenery Garden Center will offer free gardening seminars to prepare you and your lawn for fall. The Greenery is located at 960 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. Below is the seminar schedule for October 2013.  

FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3

Horticulturist, Carol Guedalia will share the joys of vegetable gardening during the fall in the Lowcountry. Learn the techniques to help you successfully grow your own greens.
 
HARVEST Day at The Greenery
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12

Bring the family to Fall Harvest Day at The Greenery’s Garden Center and Nursery. Fall mums, hay bales, cornstalks and pumpkins galore will be available for purchase as well as other fall décor ideas on display in the antique shop. Bring out the family for some fun and refreshments, and as always The Greenery’s knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer any fall gardening questions.
 
FALL CONTAINERS
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17

Presented by Carol Guedalia  
Learn about container gardens that “pop” with autumn spice! The seminar will help spark your creativity by demonstrating a variety of techniques for fall plantings. 

FALL BEDS
10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24

Instead of saying goodbye to flowers and color at the end of summer, give your fall beds a bold splash with plants and florals that make a statement.  Garden design consultant, Gary Moews with The Greenery, will share ideas and answer your questions. 

The Greenery invites the public to these free, informative seminars. RSVPs are encouraged to Jamie Harrison 843-785-3848 ext. 106 or jamieharrison@thegreeneryinc.com

A special discount will be offered in The Greenery Garden Center to those in attendance who make a purchase that day.