picket fences A garden | lifestyle | environment magazine
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Welcome... Often a great athlete or a coach stays a little too long. They know it’s time to go but they just can’t bring themselves to say good bye. Then there’s the one who leaves too early. There was more in the tank, more challenges to overcome and more victories to celebrate. So how do you know when to say when?
picket fences spring 2017 • Issue 20
When for Picket Fences is today. This abbreviated version, issue #20, is our last. I don’t think we’ve stayed too long and I’m certain we’re not leaving too early. It’s been a great ride and we’ve enjoyed bringing you every single issue of Picket Fences and I trust many of you have enjoyed reading them. Along the way, we’ve brought you helpful, inspirational and timely features to make your gardening and outdoor living experiences more rewarding. We’ve highlighted our industries newest and best, tried and true. We’ve shared our expertise and even our personal experiences.
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Adriene Vesci Rice
graphic designer donna dentner becky jones nancy mcilvaine amy sanchez–hamilton
contributing writers
Back row, from left: Tom Hebel, David Jones, Geoff Simpson, Greg Hebel, Becky Jones, Donna Dentner, Nancy McIlvaine. Front: Amy Sanchez-Hamilton, Patti Carr, Jen Robinson, Darryl Richard, Adriene Vesci.
Thanks for trusting our advice and counsel. Thanks for supporting us and our business friends, and thanks for coming to see us again this year. Picket Fences may be gone but the Bucks Country Gardens team plays on. tom hebel, president
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C Add something new to the garden this year! Or, maybe you have this one spot waiting for the perfect plant? Your search is over! Check out some of the new varieties, the most popular, or just the truly unique must-haves this season.
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New Shasta Daisy ‘Cream Puff’
New Phlox ‘Flame Red’
Popular Geranium ‘Rozanne’
Popular Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
A. Bright lemon-yellow buds open to cream-white daisies; attracts butterflies.
B. Long blooming violet-blue flowers; a favorite in many landscapes and borders. Unique Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’
C. Stunning variegated foliage of greygreen leaves, edged in yellow gold. New growth in bronze and red; clusters of variegated cream, lime, and green flowers.
May New Coreopsis (Sizzle & Spice) ‘Zesty Zinger’
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Unique Delphinium ‘Red Lark’
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These great plants and more are available this spring at Bucks Country Gardens!
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Unique Calathea ‘Rattlesnake’
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D. Topped with burgundy red flowers that fade to pink/white near the petal’s edge.
F. Foliage houseplant beautifully marked in various shades of green with a reddishpurple underside.
As you gather empty pots from the shed or take winter greens out of front door containers, are you unsure of what to plant? Let our Greenhouse Designers create the perfect container for you now and every season. We offer a Custom Container Program that provides gorgeous container gardens specifically designed for your home. Simply drop off your empty containers and let us do the dirty work! Our experts will WOW! you with the appropriate plant selection and color combination for your home and light situation. Ask for Kathy or Marilyn and get started today.
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New Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’
A. The dark leaves of this hardy lacecap hydrangea offset its large deep pink blooms; compact growth habit and blooms on new wood so no need to worry about winter dieback. Popular Hydrangea ‘Zorro’
B. Lacecap blooms in shades of deep blue-purple atop stems of the same color contrast well with its dark, glossy foliage. Use a soil acidifier to achieve and maintain its deep blue color.
New Rose ‘Kolorscape’ Series
C. These shrub roses are prolific bloomers and bloom from mid-spring until frost. Available in vibrant reds, hot pink, and yellow; compact and mounding growth habit is ideal for garden beds and containers.
This spring, plant these for a tasty summer harvest: Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries.
Berries are not only fun to grow and harvest, but are relatively low maintenance. They often give back more than they need – plant them once and enjoy year after year. After a few seasons, take pleasure in a nice berry patch in your garden.
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The best spot to plant berries depends on the type of fruit you are growing. In many cases, plenty of sun and well drained garden soil are suitable. However,
Here’s a list of plants we highly recommend for their effectiveness: Green Giant Arborvitae Emerald Green Arborvitae Norway Spruce White Pine Dragon Lady Holly Steeds Holly buckscountrygardens.com
Backyard Berries
blueberry bushes do prefer more acidic soil to thrive. Try growing them in a raised bed, where it is easier to control the soil pH. If you are limited on garden space, some berry varieties do well planted in containers. Choose different types and varieties that ripen at different times to prolong your berry harvesting season. Be sure to use bird netting as they will equally indulge in your sweet berries as much as you!
Spending time in your backyard should be an enjoyable experience – a place to sip your morning coffee or relax after a long day of work. If your view is simply staring at the neighbor’s messy garage or unsightly garbage cans, use plants to screen unwanted sights or enclose your space. Plants add color, texture, and movement to enhance the natural beauty of your outdoor space, while serving a functional purpose. Or use them to create a focal point to divert your eye away from what you want to hide. There are several large shrubs and evergreen varieties that work well in creating a privacy screen. The most effective plants are columnar evergreens, since they can provide year round seclusion.
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Privacy The main outdoor living space backs up to the driveway and is very exposed to neighbors and passersby. Usable space in the patio was top priority leaving very limited room for a planted screen. In this case we used cedar lattice panels to give the frame work for flowering vines. This gives flexible privacy to the home owner and acts as walls to this outdoor living space.
As a designer, there is nothing quite like seeing a vision come together. This is
even more exciting when the space given is a challenge. This Bucks County resident was putting an addition onto to their Victorian style home and needed their old patio rebuilt, which is easy enough, but there were some new obstacles to overcome. The challenges were: confined space with a larger family, extremely limited and exposed location options, and a need for lounging, eating, and cooking areas.
Hardscape Use of space here was paramount: • Traffic lanes are shared with functional areas to maximize usable space. • Stairs hug the house instead of releasing people into the center of the patio.
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We were lead to develop a loosely formal landscape plan held together with hollies flanking the front corners and boxwood hedges. Color pops throughout the year provided by catmint, liriope, roses, and hydrangea. Around the patio, we allow the style to be a little more structured with a shade garden, and fill the air with the fragrance of viburnum and magnolia through the growing season.
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Outdoor Interiors A new company for Bucks Country Gardens is Outdoor Interiors. This company designs and manufacturer comfortable furniture with extraordinary value. Using plantation grown eucalyptus and teak, they incorporate exciting mixed material into their collections. Their commitment to strive to be genuinely “green” in everything they do starts with responsible manufacturing.
NEW! Vineyard Collection
A. The Outdoor Interiors Vineyard collection is crafted from the highest quality materials that begins with plantation grown , Brazilian FSC Teak. The light tan and dove grey all weather wicker is all hand woven around powder coated aluminum and solid teak frames.
Ratana Ratana offers an impressive array of unique, timeless and exceptional quality outdoor furniture that cater to any style and setting and truly enhances the casual living experiences.
As the leader in outdoor aluminium furniture, Hanamint is one of our best selling and most popular furniture lines. Hanamint is dedicated to serving the customer who expects premium quality, on-trend style and great value. Stratford/Sherwood Collections
D. Stratford Collection offers great versatility when paired with Sherwood tables. Add a bench with a dining set to allow for plenty of seating. Also available: deep seating pieces, fire pits, console tables and bars. Santa Barbara Collection
E. With its high back and deep cushiony padding, the comfort of Santa Barbara is extraordinary! Featuring a loveseat glider, crescent style sofa and deep seating chairs.
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B. Cushioned lounge chairs with end table make for the perfect relaxation/conversation area while sleek lines create a timeless look.
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Spartina 449 A. Luxurious linen and leather meet boho style in this new handbag collection as the Bohème paisley pattern pairs open water blues with spicy, root-inspired hues.
Charlie Paige B. On-trend and oh-so-you! New spring apparel and footwear from one of our favorites, Charlie Paige. Casual to dressy, they’re sure to be your newest obsession! Swell C. Stylish. Lightweight. Sustainable. Bamboo watches for men and women that are simply stunning. A portion of your purchase goes to the Green School in Bali, Indonesia, to educate young leaders in global citizenship.
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Complete the look of any room with details that relect you and your style. Our ever-changing selection of classic and trending designs in table lamps, wall art, home accents and more will turn your house into a home. Of course, we also have great finds to add color and personality to your outdoor living space, including cushions, umbrellas, tea carts, outdoor wall art, garden dècor and so much more! Stop in often and see what’s just arrived!
Flashpoint Candles E. Enjoy the luxurious blend of citronella, florals and fruit with 100% all-natural oils in decorative ceramic vessels for a unique aroma. 40” Side Board w/Door F. This urban farmhouse-inspired side board with sliding door adds rustic charm and functionality to any room. Wood construction, 40” wide.
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Coronado Lite Pottery A. Chapleau Stackable Planter, 28” x 24” Lightweight, sophisticated. Made of fiber cement and easy to move. Ash gray, dark brown and cement matte finishes. Bloem Bagz B. Planters and Potato Bags made from recycled water bottles. Obelisk C. Support plants in the garden or container. Great selection.
all general container garden planting. Available in 1 & 2 cu ft bags.
Bonide Garden Dust D
A Frame Trellis F. Great for growing cucumbers and other climbing vegetables. Assorted colors. Natural Bamboo Poles G. 5’ and 6’ super-sized bamboo poles; great for staking. Frog Ties H. Unique plant ties. Colored Tomato Cages I. Fun and functional for the garden. 42” metal cage, assorted colors.
Gardener’s Gold Organic Potting Soil E. Perfectly suited for houseplants and
Stained Barrel Planter J. Made from sustainable white pine. No-rot recycled plastic bottoms.
One step for control for insects and disease on your vegetable plants, fruit trees and flowers. Made from pyrethrins, sulfur and copper. Dust the plants before planting as a preventative or apply when issues appears.
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Espoma Tomato-tone D. Organic fertilizer; great for tomatoes and all veggies in the garden.
Some of Mother Nature’s own creations are great for controlling damaging insects in the garden. Ladybugs feed on aphids and a variety of slow moving insects. They also produce a chemical that tastes terrible so that predators don’t eat them. Praying mantis prey on crickets, moths, caterpillars and other pests. No need to collect your own critters, they are conveniently sold at Bucks Country Gardens.
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