Black Friday

Black Friday isn’t actually the biggest shopping day of the year. It’s almost always the Saturday before Christmas.

Frankenstorm update

1:10 p.m. EDT Monday: A couple of peak wind gusts associated with Hurricane Sandy in New York so far: Westhampton Beach, 59 mph; Islip, 60 mph; Syosset, 58 mph; Bayville, 56 mph.

Pumkin Painting!!

Just 1 weekend left for the Pumpkin Painting.....October 20th and the 21st from 11-4 !!! Don't miss all the fun!

Pumpkin painting

Pumpkin painting starts today from 11-4 !!! Don't worry about the weather, we have moved this event indoors!!

Fall Leaves

Using the leaves you rake from your yard as compost keeps them out of the landfill and helps the environment.

Tip to keep your trees alive!!!!!

Trees need to be watered once a week if we don't get significant rain.  Your lawn sprinkler will not provide enough water for your trees.  Use a hose placed inside the tree's drip line.  An easy formula to use:  apply 10 gallons per inch of trunk diameter.  At normal water pressure, your hose turned down to a medium flow should produce roughly 2 gallons of water a minute.  So, a tree with a 5-inch trunk needs 50 gallons of water, so placing the hose under the tree for 25 minutes on medium should do the trick.  Moving it around the tree a couple times is even better.

AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR MONDAY JULY 16TH

THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HAS DECLARED MONDAY...JULY 16TH...TO BE AN ACTION DAY FOR ELEVATED LEVELS OF OZONE. POLLUTANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN THE UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS RANGE. PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES ARE URGED TO AVOID ACTIVITIES WHICH LEAD TO OZONE FORMATION. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...REFUELING VEHICLES OR TOPPING OFF WHEN REFUELING...USING GASOLINE POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT...AND USING CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID. POSITIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...CAR POOLING...DELAYING OR COMBINING ERRANDS AND USING WATER BASED PAINTS.  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACTIVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS...AND PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASES SUCH AS ASTHMA...LIMIT PROLONGED OUTDOOR EXERTION.

Are Spring and Fall the only times to plant??

Lets clear up the whole "spring and fall are the only times you can plant"....This is true for trees and shrubs that are growing in the ground.  A grower can only dig trees and shrubs out of the ground to be sold or transplanted during spring and or fall.  Like all garden centers our trees and shrubs are dug in the spring and put into a plastic container or are balled with burlap.  When this occurs all trees and shrubs can be safely planted throughout the spring, summer, and fall!!!  So don't let the dog days of summer stop you from improving your outdoor living space!!!

H20 your plants!!!!!

Mother nature is making it hard on our plants this year!  I strongly advise everyone to give your plants a drink....Newly planted trees and shrubs require water every 2-3 days in the summer months.  Trees and shrubs that have been established in your yard usually are ok for 3-4 weeks without any water....But this year mother nature is not giving our plants any water and with the current heat wave, i again recommend watering all trees and shrubs in your yard or you run the risk of losing them permanently!!!

Hot days = More H20 for your plant

On days when the temp is over 90 degrees make sure you pay attention to your flowers and Hydrangeas....they will need to be watered everyday and sometimes multiple times a day!!!  Birch trees, Red maples and willows also need to be watered more than usual during the HOT days of summer.

Dead Heading perrenials

TIP: don't deadhead perennials if they only flower once- cut the plant back about 1/3 down from the top after flowering then leave it alone

June is a good time to feed your plants!!!!

Don't forget to fertilize!!! Trees and shrubs are looking for food and now is the best time to feed them!!!

Eco-Friendly

Did you know that plants help to reduce greenhouse effect emissions for a greener world?

Looking to help your children grow?

Researchers agree that is very important for children to interact with plants and nature.  The common trend found in these studies is that children are less hyperactive, more focused, more creative, and more cooperative at play.

Need to save some $$$$$ ?!

Landscaping can save up to 50 percent of your air conditioning cost by shading the windows and walls of your home.  Landscaping can also increase property values by as much as 20 percent.

The secret to living longer

Studies from around the world have shown when humans interact with plants and nature, they have less stress and depression in their lives, live longer and have much healthier lifestyles.

Oxygen for life - Reduce carbons

 Plants are carbon reducing, oxygen producing wonders.  While helping to keep our planet cooler by absorbing energy from the sun, plants provide us with food, medicines and shelter to the may creatures here on Earth.

AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR THURSDAY MAY 24TH.

THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT HAS DECLARED THURSDAY...MAY 24TH...TO BE AN ACTION DAY FOR ELEVATED LEVELS OF OZONE. POLLUTANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN THE UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS RANGE.PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES ARE URGED TO AVOID ACTIVITIES WHICH LEAD TO OZONE FORMATION. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...REFUELING VEHICLES OR TOPPING OFF WHEN REFUELING...USING GASOLINE POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT...AND USING CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID. POSITIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...CAR POOLING...BIKING TO WORK...DELAYING OR COMBINING ERRANDS AND USING WATIT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ACTIVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS...AND PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASES SUCH AS ASTHMA...LIMIT PROLONGED OUTDOOR EXERTION.ER BASED PAINTS.

Hanging Baskets

Just arrived! Fresh hanging baskets that are now 10-50% off!!! 

One last cold night! We hope

Any annuals that can be brought inside tonight, should be. The temp will drop below 40 degrees and that is about as cold as annuals will handle. So if the weather people are off by a few, there will be a lot of damage to uncovered flowers! So if you can bring them into your garage or cover what is already planted!

Happy Mothers Day!

I would like to wish all the wonderful mothers and grandmothers a happy mothers day!!!  Thanks for making our world a better place!!!

Japanese Maple's hit by freeze!!

Bad news....everyone in Rochester and to the north got hit by mother nature last Saturday.  Temps here at Sherwood Forest dropped to 24 degrees over night.  Homeowners with Japanese maples (like myself) are now dealing with the aftermath of this late spring freeze. Good news the Japanese maples are very resilient and should rebound within the next month. So don't give up hope yet!!!

Conserve our H20!

Installing a rain barrel is a quick and easy project that can help you save water, and money. Use collected rain to water your plants, rinse off your deck and more.

Starting to setup dispays for you to shop!

Beautiful Spruce Have Arrived

Happy Birthday Erin!!!

Just wanted to wish a happy birthday to one of my best friends!!!!!

What is Earth Day?

A day in which people would celebrate the beauty of the planet, as well as raise awareness for ways to preserve its natural resources and protect its species. Today, Earth Day is observed in 192 countries. Whether it's a massive public rally, a private event, or an individual contribution, there are many ways to participate. Efforts can range from organizing environmental fundraisers, to planting a tree, to taking care to use less water and paying extra attention to how many lights are left on. Lets all do what we can to better our planet for the future. Our kids depend on it!

Why weather matters

Earth Day

• A 1.6 degree warming of the North Sea has allowed predators to move into the bottom waters and eat mussels. Mussel beds, like coral reefs, form a matrix on which hundreds of species depend. Their losses have had consequences for the entire ecosystem.

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Cold nights ahead!

Be careful of frost early in the season. Any nights of temperature around 34 degrees and clear skies is a sign that frost is soon to follow. Frost can cause a lot of damage to newly planted plants. Covering on cold nights is advised.

Spring is in the air!

It is that time of the year again....Get your lawn mower out, start edging your beds, and I recommend re mulching at least once a year. Some of the benefits of mulching include; enhancing the appearance of your home, a "face-lift" if u will; moisture retention to keep plants hydrated; weed suppression; erosion control; and mulch also enriches the soil as it breaks down. Some varieties such as Cedar can also be used as an effective insect repellent!