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late spring 2012
A garden | lifestyle | environment magazine
Color in the Garden
over 20 must-have plants perfect containers for every garden
Edible Gardening
locally grown organics veggies with a kick
top 5 best selling furniture sets add comfort & style to your space Bucks country landscape profile
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gardener’s corner workshops & seminars kids in the garden
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Outdoor Living
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Welcome... Did anyone see that freight train that ran me over?
picket fences late spring 2012 • Issue 10
Thomas L. Hebel
publisher
patricia carr
editor
Adriene Vesci Rice
graphic designer From Tom’s Photo Album: Horseshoe Curve, just outside of Altoona, PA, March 2012
When March feels like April or even May, things get busy awfully fast in a garden center and landscape contracting company. This business is cyclical to be sure and we all want our properties looking great as soon as the weather breaks in the spring, but this year was a bit more extreme than usual and the numbers in the garden center proved it. I always describe the peaks and valleys of our business by comparing days to months... like Mother’s Day Saturday being bigger than all of January and February combined. That stark comparison came earlier this year when over 1000 of you showed up for Pansymonium on March 18th after only 24 of you were here on February 29th. Now that’s what I call a freight train!
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We really enjoy the pace when we’re just a bit frantic. Gives us a sense of accomplishment to see all of you responding so enthusiastically to what we spend so much time during the slow
days preparing. We actually planned to be in “show time” mode by April 1st and we hope you forgave our “not quite ready” appearance in a few spots around the garden center in the middle of March. I promise you we’ll be as ready as ever by the time you’re reading this and our upgraded Flower Yard will be bursting with your favorite annuals, perennials and vegetables and herbs. This year we’ve introduced an expanded certified organic section of edibles, expanded our line of custom planters and hanging baskets, and are featuring weekly specials on the most popular annual and perennial flowers and gardening supplies. And just in case you’re wondering, the fish and aquatics department is still here: it just moved a little bit south. Hope to see lots of you in the garden center real soon. We’ll be ready. Tom Hebel, President of Bucks Country Gardens
renèe deemer mary kline jennifer robinson
advertising sales abby dentner donna dentner patti gilbert greg hebel ryan hebel Tom Hebel becky jones david jones nancy mcilvaine tina sottolano
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Features
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11 Edible Gardening 11 Organic Veggies from Peace Tree Farm 14 Burpee BOOST Veggies 13 Hydrangeas Perfect for Awesome Summer Color 16 In Your Own Backyard Bucks Country Landscape Feature 17 Big Expectations Fantastic New Begonias & SunPatiens 21 Casual Furniture Top 5 Best Sellers for Spring 2012 22 Keeping It Contained Containers for Every Garden 27 Plants with Panache 6 Hot New Must-Have Plants 33 Back by Popular Demand Garden Elements Returns
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8 Bucks Country Spa Relax and Unwind 19 Workshops & Seminars Learn Something New! 24 Employee Feature Get to Know Don Lee 30 Favorites in the Garden 30 Tina’s Favorite Flowering Annuals 36 David’s Favorite Trees & Shrubs 31 Outdoor Entertaining 31 Easy Ways to Accessorize 35 New Summer Tableware 37 Gardener’s Corner Q&A’s, Calendars, Tips & To-Do’s for May, June & July 47 Kids in the Garden Activities, Fun facts & More! 48 Town and Country Players Local Non-Profit Feature 49 Did You Know? Bucks Country Gardens’ Extra Services
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Expectations two fabulous new Plant Introductions
Begonia BIG Series (above and right) and SunPatiens (far right) are robust new introductions that make bright colorful statements in pots, container gardens and landscapes. Two fantastic must-haves!
Are you looking for annuals that make a huge impact in your beds or containers? Look no further! These new varieties of Begonias and Impatiens will not leave you disappointed. Now available at Bucks Country Gardens.
Begonia BIG Series As the newest addition to the hybrid Begonia market, the Begonia x benariensis BIG Series is truly a force with which to be reckoned. BIG really says it all: BIG flowers, BIG habit and BIG show in the landscape. Plant the BIG Series in those hard to design spaces where the landscape bed spans an area comprised of full sun in one area and shade in another. Plants are often used en masse throughout these areas to promote continuity and overall aesthetic aspects of the design. While other plants have difficulty thriving in this type of situation, the BIG Series is so versatile that it will thrive in all landscape settings creating a burst of color.
SunPatiens SunPatiens is a revolutionary new hybrid Impatiens which represent a breakthrough in flower breeding: robust, sunloving, heat-loving Impatiens that thrive in full sun or part shade and deliver continuous color from spring through frost. Whether used in baskets, window boxes, patio pots or in the landscape, these beautiful plants combine massive flower power with tough, low maintenance plants that flourish almost anywhere. Advantages With their unique genetic makeup, these plants grow fast and are easy to maintain. They thrive in either full sun or shade and excel in hot and humid conditions. There is no need to remove old flowers–new growth covers faded blooms quickly from spring through hard frost. SunPatiens give outstanding color late in the season when other annuals are past their prime plus they are unaffected by diseases that can plague other Impatiens, such as downy mildew. Compact SunPatiens are perfect for beds, patio containers and hanging baskets. Bred for shorter internodes and excellent branching, the Compact Series has a dense, bushy growth habit. Compact SunPatiens are the perfect choice where a more controlled habit is desired.
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Advantages The BIG Series truly sets itself apart from other popular landscape plants such as Petunias and Marigolds, which commonly have disease issues when water sits in the flowers. Intense breeding in the Begonia BIG Series offers a breakthrough in flower structure and habit to combat these issues. The BIG Series is sterile and does not set seed. As the flower ages, the petals begin to detach and fall away. The long flower stems that display the flower clusters allow the spent flowers to fall onto the ground rather than onto the foliage, thus reducing disease incidence.
Very few annuals are able to handle the range of climatic and geographic conditions under which the Begonia BIG Series thrives. From Texas to New York, and Detroit to San Diego, nothing outperforms the BIG Series.
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e honest, summer can be an extremely stressful season for some people. Even with its pleasurable reputation, families are swamped with sports, activities and family functions which can be quite taxing. At Bucks Country Gardens, we believe in treating yourself to some relaxation and we’ve got a few products that will help calm your nerves regardless of your hectic schedule. To help alleviate some of your daily stress, we recommend stopping by Bucks Country Gardens to pick up some candles. We are excited to announce the arrival of ‘America’s Best Loved Candle,’ Yankee Candle. With dozens of fragrances in a variety of sizes, these candles have been flying off the shelves. We suggest lighting White Gardenia or Beach Walk to help you relax this summer. Try one of their car jars so you can take the scents with you wherever you go.
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aspen bay candles
yankee candle jars
greenleaf scents
Aspen Bay Candles, another admired brand, are hand poured into recycled glass containers adorned with an ornately tooled lids. Some of our favorite soothing scents are “Moon Sparkle” and “Living Room.” Aspen Bay candles do not disappoint when it comes to delightful and pleasing scents. Greenleaf products are a different fragrance alternative. From room sprays to potpourri, Greenleaf has plenty of options to spice up your everyday. We love their sachets because you can easily put them anywhere, like a laundry room or a bathroom, and you can instantly smell the difference. With over 20 fragrances, choose the perfect relaxing scent just for you. Enough about your home, let’s move on to you! Our Boutique has some fabulous skin care lines that will definitely have you feeling rejuvenated. Caren Products are aloe vera based in natural fragrances. Nectar Skin Care is new to our family of products. Fabulous triple milled soap bars, rejuvenating hand creams and body butters made with shea and mango butter and olive oil are just some of the lavish items.
caren body products
Nectar Body products
Patti Gilbert< Lifetstyle Team & Abby Dentner, Customer Service Manager
At Bucks Country Gardens, we believe in treating yourself to some relaxation. With the help of all these products, we know you can achieve it. All you need to do is take a deep breath, sit back, and enjoy your summer!
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edible gardening organic herbs & veggies from peace tree farm This spring, Bucks Country Gardens is proud to sell organically grown herbs and vegetables from Peace Tree Farm. Located in Kintnersville, in the countryside of Bucks County, Peace Tree Farm encompases an acre of greenhouses on a historic 25-acre farm. To provide the freshest plants to customers, our buyers place weekly orders based on current inventory levels and growerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s availability.
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Our exclusive organic supplier, Peace Tree Farm, started as an environmentally conscious company in 1983, recycling and reusing pots and trays before recycling became a household practice. In November of 2008, Peace Tree received its Organic Certification from California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), one of the strictest state organic certifying organizations. Since then, Peace Tree Farm has been producing USDA Certified Organic herb and vegetable starter plants for greenhouse growers, farmers, and Community-Supported Agriculture groups (CSA) across North America, and potted organic herbs and vegetables for garden centers across the Tri-State area under its One Earth Edibles brand. Since 2008, Peace Tree has sold over 850,000 organic herb and vegetable plants.
Organic Herbs & Veggies available this season: Cucumber Oregano Pepper Parsley Tomato Rosemary Zucchini Sage Dill Thyme Basil
In preparation for organic certification, Peace Tree Farm began using beneficial insects as their primary means of pest and disease control in 2006. Beneficial insects are released on a daily basis at the greenhouse to attack pests such as aphids, white fly, and thrips. Since the end of herbicide and pesticide usage, Peace Tree growers and customers have visibly seen an increase in the quality and health of the plant material grown and have successfully kept pests and diseases at bay. In 2011, Peace Tree Farm made the One Earth Edibles brand mobile, adding Quick Response (QR) codes to the redesigned tags of each variety, allowing Smartphone users to learn more about a particular varietyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growing habit, harvest time, and culinary suggestions at the point of sale. In the first three months of the program, total visits to the Peace Tree Farm website increased by 46%, and total number of new visitors increased by 63%, as compared to the first three months of 2011. This spring, Peace Tree is looking to add content to the One Earth Edibles webpages. Stop by Bucks Country Gardens today and experience the organic difference for yourself!
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Hydrangeas
Awesome Summer Color
The most popular summerflowering shrubs at Bucks Country Gardens are Hydrangeas. Their flowers are always large, sometimes immense, and come in various shades of pink, blue, green and white. Hydrangeas are relatively easy to grow and with the recent introduction of “Ever Blooming” varieties, they’re guaranteed performers.
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I like to classify Hydrangeas into five groups: Arborescens/Annabelle Macrophylla/Lacecap Quercifolia/Oakleaf Macrophylla/Mophead Paniculatta/PeeGee There are literally hundreds of varieties, but we’ve narrowed down our collection to a dozen of our favorites.
Arborescens/Annabelle
Blooms every year on new wood, produces largest blossoms, accepts heavy pruning anytime, tolerates more shade, can fall over due to heavy flowers.
Incrediball
Large 12” white flowers opening green, sturdy stems
Invincible Spirit
Quercifolia/Oakleaf
Thrives in dry soils, tolerates full sun, produces elongated white flowers, large foliage turns rich shades of burgundy in fall, stems exfoliate a warm cinnamon colored bark.
Snow Queen
Heavy bloomer, pure white flowers, deep green foliage
Pee Wee
8”-10” pink flowers, weaker stemmed needing more support, prefers cold northern climates
Compact variety with equally showy flower display
Macrophylla/Lacecap
Macrophylla/Mophead
Traditional varieties bloom on old wood, produces flat topped delicate flower in white, blue and pink, grows with shrub type habit, performs best in morning sun.
Blue Bird
Traditional lacecap with delicate, medium blue flowers
Twist & Shout
New reblooming variety with pink or blue flowers throughout the summer
Produces round softball sized flowers of white, blue or pink, new varieties bloom on old and new wood, maintains compact and controlled size, prefers morning sun.
Endless Summer
The first and most popular reblooming hydrangea with pink or blue flowers
Forever & Ever
Popular reblooming variety with many color choices
twist & shout
incrediball
snow queen
invincible spirit
fire & ice
blue bird
endless summer
pee wee
forever & ever
limelight
pink diamond
bombshell
Paniculatta/PeeGee
Grows as large shrub, produces large white flowers that fade to pink, can be pruned aggressively or left to grow naturally, blooms every year, prefers full sun.
Limelight
Strong upright stems, sensuous pale lime blooms turning white as they mature
Pink Diamond
Pure white flowers becoming bright pink as they mature
Fire & Ice
Flowers open cream, mature to pink in summer, deepen to burgundy in fall
Bombshell
Earlier bloomer, more compact habit, extremely floriferous
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There are numerous web sites with great detailed information on Hydrangea care, culture and use. Hydrangeashydrangeas.com is a good one that details fertilization and pruning to keep your Hydrangeas blooming their best and blooming the color you prefer. For information on the newest introductions, best to research them by name and locate the hybridizerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site. Now, get planting and enjoy your favorite Hydrangeas this summer!
edible gardening Burpee Home Gardens® is changing the gardening game with the introduction of the Burpee BOOST high-antioxidant vegetable collection. Burpee BOOST is a collection of six nutrient-rich garden-ready vegetables– three tomatoes, one cucumber, one pepper and one salad mix–that provide higher levels of antioxidants than other home garden vegetable varieties. Available at Bucks Country Gardens, BOOST leverages the need for fresh foods with higher nutritional value and the desire to take more control of personal health and of how food is produced. Plus, BOOST varieties are not genetically modified (no GMOs).
Gold Standard Cucumber Produces up to five times the amount of beta-carotene of other garden cucumbers and differentiates itself with gold-toned flesh.
Healing Hands Salad Mix Produces up to 20% more lutein, 30% more beta-carotene, 30% more carotenoids and 70% more anthocyanins than other garden salad blends and can be harvested every three weeks for several salads throughout the growing season.
Cherry Punch Tomato
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Delivers 30% more vitamin C and 40% more lycopene than the average garden tomato. This indeterminant small-fruited variety is very prolific.
Power Pops Tomato Delivers 55% more lycopene and 40% more carotenoids than the average garden tomato. This indeterminant, prolific variety produces grape-size fruit that is lifted above the leaves. Burpee Home Gardens®
Solar Power Tomato Provides three times the level of beta-carotene than the average garden tomato and produces orange-fleshed, baseball-size fruits.
Sweet Heat Pepper Produces up to 65% more vitamin C than the average garden pepper. The upright, compact plant produces fruit with a Scoville heat rating of approximately 300, compared with a jalapeño at 2,500 to 5,000.
Solar Energy
Our solar electric field is working overtime... but I can’t get it to work nights. The solar energy system at Bucks Country Gardens is operating at 117% of projections and has produced almost 150,000 kWh of electricity in the last 10 months. We are producing more than 50% of our annual electric needs for the Garden Center, Warehouse, Barn, Office and Farmhouse. That’s enough electricity to power 16 houses and saves more than 375,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually. In terms of carbon dioxide reduction, the system is the equivalent of planting 459,000 trees per year!
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On sunny days, we produce more electricity than we use and send excess power to the grid and into our neighbors’ homes. Even in December, the least efficient month for solar production, we out-produced our needs on numerous days. In October, when we use the least electricity, the excess we sent to the grid was 250kWh, enough to supply a typical residence for the entire month. We are continuing our green initiatives at Bucks Country Gardens as we transition all of our Garden Center lighting to LED over the next year. We expect overall reduced electric usage to result and our production percentage to rise to as much as 65% of our total use.
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Tom Hebel, President of Bucks Country Gardens
Changing outdoor environments one property at a time~ Bucks Country Gardens
Next on the green horizon is expanded trash recycling in cooperation with our friend Randy Hendricks and SWS, the “landfill free” disposal company. All trash is recycled or used in trash-to-steam electric generation with nothing at all being buried in a mountain of garbage in someone’s back yard. Stay tuned for more updates!
In Your Own Backyard
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Home Sweet Home The homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of this Doylestown home wanted to accomplish three main goals. Bucks Country Gardens developed a comprehensive design that achieved all of the objectives, addressing the homeownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desire to create inviting spaces in the front entrance to the home, the side entrance to the backyard and within the backyard itself.
Top: New and existing plantings along with a curved bluestone walkway create an inviting entrance into the home. Left: The backyard is transformed into several different spaces centered around lounging, entertaining and dining.
F irst Goal
Reuse the existing plants, creating an inviting pathway to the front of the house. The Hinoki Cypress, Japanese Laceleaf Maple, Montgomery Blue Spruce and several other plants were transplanted to new locations throughout the entrance gardens. The welcoming front walk was designed to flow between the plants harmoniously.
Second Goal
Create a courtyard feel to the entrance of the home. A small area was added to the walkway near the front door to accommodate a small gathering area. A sense of enclosure for this space is provided with a custom spindle fence. Low voltage lighting was used to offer safety and security when approaching the home at night.
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Design a warm and inviting space in the backyard with areas for relaxing, dining and entertaining guests. The welcoming entrance to the backyard begins with a Clematis covered arbor and concrete paver walkway that winds its way to the entertaining area. Easy access to and from the space through a sliding glass door from the eat-in kitchen was enhanced with a wrap around EP Henry staircase with custom wood railings. Upon entering the space, you are greeted with a warming fire pit capped in thermal bluestone with ample seating to gather around on those chilly nights. Coming further into the outdoor â&#x20AC;&#x153;roomâ&#x20AC;? you will find a raised patio area intended for sun bathing and relaxing. Privacy fencing was used to create a feeling of seclusion from nearby homes. The entire outdoor living space is surrounded with lush plantings that provide interest throughout the year. Low voltage lighting sets the mood perfectly as the sun goes down and invites you to use the space long into the night.
Gardening and Fitness
Tips from a Local Gardener and Certified Personal Trainer
Gardening is more than just a hobby for many Bucks County residents; it is a wonderful way to exercise and to get fresh air while absorbing the sun’s great source of Vitamin D. It is also a powerful way to unwind and meditate. Whether you’re building a box garden, maintaining your yard or cultivating the land as a member of a co-op, there are many functional exercises that you can incorporate into your gardening routine that will assist you in staying fit, healthy, and assist with injury prevention.
The area of the body that is the most chronically stressed while gardening is the back. Almost every task incorporates the use of the upper/lower back and hip area–planting, digging, pruning and lifting. Therefore, I recommend that you protect your back by engaging your core–abdominals and midsection–during each task and movement.
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A “primary” movement that you can do to protect your back is anterior (front of the body) hip tilt. If you are pushing a wheel
barrow, be sure that your shoulders are back and your tailbone is tipped under or down. This engages your core and makes your abdominals do 50% of the work; thus assisting your back with the load.
Secondly, refrain from bending over to complete all of your tasks. Kneeling down with good posture will assist your back and help you with endurance while completing all of the tasks on your Saturday to-do list. Lastly, stretch throughout the day by bending over to stretch your hamstrings, this will assist in releasing low back pain and tightness. It is also beneficial to do rotational movements after a period of gardening. As for the shoulders, my favorite stretch is a reach into a “W” position. The benefits of this stretch include releasing tension in the shoulder area, upper back and neck. Stay fit and happy gardening! Shawn Marie Baker, The Cornerstone Clubs, Doylestown
Workshops & Seminars Bucks Country Gardens offers a wide array of Workshops and Seminars for the novice gardener to the expert landscaper. Check out the full schedule and sign up today by calling us at 215.766.7800. Space is limited. Free unless otherwise noted. Caring for Roses Sun, May 13 • 11am
Learn how to care for your roses from Don Lee, who has been caring for ours for over 20 years. Get the inside scoop on all the basics of pruning, mulching, feeding and more.
Container Gardening for Mom sun, May 13 • 2pm
Treat Mom to a beautiful living container arrangement. You and your mom, along with the help of our talented designer Tina, can create a long lasting container garden for your deck or patio. Suggested cost $40–$60.
Hummingbird container garden thurs, May 17 • 11am
Learn which plants are used to attract hummingbirds and how to incorporate hummingbird feeders with your container gardens. Fees based upon materials used; suggested cost $40–$60.
Container gardening w/herbs thurs, May 17 • 2pm
Create an herb garden in a container by learning how to choose the appropriate herbs, container and soil. Care and maintenance of herbs will also be discussed. Fees based upon materials used; suggested cost $35–$50.
Container gardening w/veggies sun, May 20 • 12pm
Plant your own mini vegetable garden in a container. Learn which varieties of veggies grow well in containers. Fees based upon materials used; suggested cost $35–$60.
Butterfly container gardening Thurs, May 24 • 2pm
Potting Party sun, May 20 • 2pm sun, May 27 • 2pm
Create beautiful container gardens with the help of our talented designers. Bring your own pots or purchase one of ours. Fees start at $14.99 for plants to fill a basic container garden. Pots and containers additional.
Gardening in the shade is always a challenge. Learn how to create the perfect container garden for the shade with the help of horticulturalist and designer Tina Sottolano. Learn which design techniques and plant varieties grow great in containers. Fees based upon materials used. Suggested cost $35–$60.
porch party w/Greg & Tina sun, jun 10 • 2pm
We are planning a party and you are all invited! Join Lifestyles designer Greg Orme and Greenhouse designer Tina Sottolano for a porch party to help you solve all your decorating dilemmas. Learn how to take your outdoor living room from mediocre to magnificent with a few easy home décor items as well as container gardens to dress up your space. Bring pictures of your patio, porch or deck so we can help you with any designing dilemma you may have.
living wreath workshop thurs, jun 14 • 1pm
Explore the world of gardening by creating age-appropriate projects. Take them home and watch them grow! Class sizes are limited to 10 students.
Cucumber in a bottle Ages 8 & up Thurs, may 17 • 4:30–5:30pm Using a recycled 2-liter bottle, grow a cucumber! Cost includes all materials. $7.99 plant your own pizza pot Ages 10 & up sun, may 27 • 1pm thurs, may 31 • 4pm Plant your favorite pizza toppings in a pot. Cost includes plants and materials. $25.99 create a wildflower seed tape Ages 8 & up sun, jun 3 • 2pm Seed tape is a paper strip with seeds. Create your own tape using wildflower seeds. Cost includes all materials. $4.99
Create a living wreath using a wire frame and moss liner with your choice of annual flowers and foliage plants. Base price of $49.99 includes wire frame and liner, plant materials additional. Limit 5 per class.
summer tree & shrub Care thurs, jul 12 • 2pm
Join David Jones as he discusses how to properly care for your trees and shrubs during the warm summer months.
living wreath workshop: succulents sun, jul 15 • 2pm
Create your own living wreath using a wire frame and moss liner with your choice of tropical and hardy succulent plants. Base price of $49.99 includes wire frame and liner, plant materials additional. Limit 5 per class.
Space is limited–Register today!
215.766.7800
dr. seuss party Ages 4 & up thurs, jun 28 • 11am Join us for a fun filled Seussical day at Bucks Country Gardens. With some inspiration from the Lorax, kids can plant their own whimsical planters and enjoy getting their face painted, coloring their favorite Dr. Seuss characters and more! Activities free, materials for potting are included in cost. $14.99 seed saving All ages welcome thurs, jul 12 • 2pm Learn how to gather and harvest seeds from your favorite flowers to plant for next year. FREE
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Create a butterfly garden in a container. Learn which plants attract butterflies and compliment each other in a smaller scale container garden. Fees based upon materials used; suggested cost $40–$60.
container gardening for shade areas thurs, jun 7 • 2pm
just for kids hands-on workshops
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Casual Furniture
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Nothing compares to spending time outside. Whether it’s on a small balcony or in a large backyard, your outdoor space can be as welcoming as your indoor family room. It’s the special touches that make your outdoor living space a beautiful extension of your home. So far this year, Mother Nature has been cooperating and has set the stage for a tremendous season of enjoying the best she has to offer. Bucks Country Gardens’ new casual furniture collections have already created a buzz among our customers and here is a list of our Top 5 Best Sellers.
Coming in at number 5..
milazzo
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Milazzo by Castelle has many heads turning this year. The beautiful crescent shape sofa and comfy action chair create a welcoming place to linger. The stunning hand forged detailing on the table top is a real eye catcher. Your house will surely be the place to unwind and relax. Cannes by Castelle has caught attention for its fine detailing. Even to the most disconcerting eye, Cannes looks much like fine rattan furniture. Castelle has managed to replicate the rattan look in virtually maintenance free, hand painted aluminum. The table top is truly a work of art.
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Mariposa by Alfresco comes in at number three. This perennial favorite, made of cast aluminum, makes a perfect addition to any outdoor living space. The classic color of this collection can be accessorized with virtually any color of pottery or outdoor tableware. The party will definitely start here!
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Bel Air by Gensun is a set to be reckoned with. This stylish cast aluminum set combines old world charm with modern day technology. Bucks Country Gardens showcases this set in a beautiful midnight gold finish. What sets this winner apart is the unique egg shaped table that comfortably seats eight in a standard space. This group also features companion pieces in a stylish wicker. Perfect by the poolside.
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And the #1 choice this year... Four Seasons by Erwin and Sons. Definitely the forerunner for it’s exquisite hand woven pieces and upscale style. As a new line for Bucks Country Gardens, this collection has deep seating and provides excellent dining in all-weather wicker that will surely compliment any home. Donna Dentner, Lifestyle Manager
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Endless Variety in the Garden
Whether you live in a cozy rustic cottage or a modern day estate, Bucks Country Gardens has the perfect planter for you this summer. For a traditional look, we have cast iron urns and timely hayrack window boxes. For a pop of color on your porch or patio, our atrium is home to hundreds of colorful ceramics. With so many choices, it will be hard to contain yourself when you see what we have to offer.
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Hayracks & Wall Troughs Wrought Iron
Traditional Style 7” w x 7” d • Flat iron, made from recycled steel • Durable weather-resistant finishes • Heavy duty, solid steel construction 24” Black Hayrack w/Coco Liner #54189 $29.99 30” Black Hayrack w/Coco Liner #48415 $39.99 36” Black Hayrack w/Coco Liner #48414 $49.99 48” Black Hayrack w/Coco Liner #48416 $59.99 Also Available: 16” Black Wall Basket w/Coco Liner #48421 $24.99 30” Adj. Black Deck Hayrack w/Liner #48413 $39.99
• Extremely dense • Each piece is handcrafted • Color variations or imperfections are inherent characteristics Available in Pacific Blue and Honey 19” x 19” #77060 24” x 24” #77061 31” x 31” #77062
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Assorted Clay Pots Terra Cotta • Italian for “baked earth” • Easily sculpted and formed • Iron content gives fired clay its color, ranging from yellow to orange to red.
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Knowing the Spectrum Sunlight can be broken and separated through a glass prism into a collage of stunning colors. The color spectrum is best illustrated through the concept of a simple color wheel. Starting with red, the color wheel continues clockwise through red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow, yellowgreen, green, blue-green, blue, blue-violet, violet, red-violet and back to red.
plant colors in generous groups for the most effective garden. Single plants scattered here and there tend to get lost visually. mimic mother nature by planting colors in drifts or cascades, not in rows. use dark colors up front so that they don’t blend into the background or disappear into the shade. use white flowers or pastel shades to brighten up shady areas.
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play up other elements of your landscape such as a house, path, fence or planter with color: Drape a fence or trellis with creamy pink roses or periwinkle blue morning glories, or adorn a reddish brick patio with white mealycup sage or silver artemesia.
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strong, bright colors are quite effective in sunny gardens, but pastels and dark colors are overpowered by midday sun.
Getting to Know
Don Lee
Don Lee has been an integral member of the Nursery Department at Bucks Country Gardens for almost a quarter of a century. Wow! In August 1988, Don came to Bucks Country Gardens after his working with a local rose grower. Passionate about his trade, he knew Bucks Country Gardens was the place he could expand his plant and nursery knowledge, working among the industry’s finest professionals. A typical day for Don is arriving early in the morning and assisting the Landscape crews load their trees and other plant material for their offsite jobs. He continues through the day, setting irrigation, managing the nursery crew and unloading delivery trucks. While keeping the nursery yard organized and refreshed, Don’s day is spent assisting customers in plant selection, answering questions and providing information about plants, shrubs and trees. With all of his experience, Don can name practically every plant native to our area.
Don in 1980 playing junior league ice hockey; a avid player until age 35.
When asked what he looks forward to most, he replied, “Helping customers select the right plant and making the customer happy.” He told me it’s the satisfaction of helping customers and the camaraderie while at work that brings him back each day. When asked to name his most fond memory at Bucks Country Gardens, he simply replied, “The day I realized I had worked here [Bucks Country Gardens]
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for twenty years, that I had survived that long.” To commemorate his twentyyear tenure, Don and his wife enjoyed a Caribbean vacation, compliments of Bucks Country Gardens. Don also enjoys his downtime, spending time with his family and even doing a little gardening and housework here and there. Recently the Lee family adopted a dog, so a typical day off begins with a dog walk, often at nearby Lake Galena, and ends with his feet up and relaxing. Don loves the outdoors and is an avid freshwater fisherman. I asked him to tell me his favorite place to visit and without hesitation, he stated, “Maine”. He and his wife enjoy the vast landscape, outdoor beauty, and sight seeing. He told me, “it’s just so relaxing.”
The Lee family enjoying the outdoors in york harbor, Maine
I suppose I finally figured it out. Don Lee is one of the most passionate, hard working employees to walk through the doors of Bucks Country Gardens. He cares about his family, loves his days off but always enjoys coming back through those doors each week. Come visit Don in our Nursery Yard. Ryan Hebel, Marketing Team
The newest member of the lee family, Matty, a pit bull/ rottweiler mix
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Looking to add some style and flair to your garden this summer? Bucks Country Gardens has six new Garden Splendor® varieties that are sure to spice up your beds. These hot, new plants will make you the envy of all of your neighbors, we guarantee it!
kniphofia ‘papaya popsicle’ Garden Splendor® plants are worth remembering...They are grown to provide your garden with the best quality, color and value and are available at Bucks Country Gardens.
Kniphofia ‘Papaya Popsicle’
This compact red hot poker is a prolific blooming plant that bears loads of papaya colored flower spokes from early summer to late autumn. This exotic looking beauty packs a lot of tropical punch and keeps on coming with a never ceasing procession of brightly colored flowers and strong sturdy stems. A dependable grower, it begins to flower as early as June and continues flowering through autumn and perhaps even into the early winter. This Kniphofia is perfect for adding a bold vertical accent to areas with flat spreading ground covers and also looks fantastic popping up in rock gardens and sloping beds and banks. This gorgeous flower is deer resistant and a favorite of hummingbirds.
kniphofia ‘papaya popsicle’
The Lavandula Aromatico Blue is a terrific English lavender with deep violet-blue flowers and uniform mounds of silvery-grey aromatic foliage that stays evergreen through all the seasons. Compared to many other types of lavender, this select variety has larger, deeper colored flowers and is very free flowering. Another major difference is that this select form of lavender is grown from cuttings rather than seed, so every plant is genetically identical and therefore bound to produce superior results. This lavender is fantastic in herb gardens, raised beds, and as cut flowers. You won’t be the only one to enjoy this fragrant beauty–butterflies love them too!
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Echinacea ‘Gum Drop’
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This delectable new coneflower is a whimsical summer bloomer that produces fragrant, bright pink pom pom blooms on sturdy stems. Flowering at less than 3 feet tall with multiple blooms, this is a coneflower with real flair. Each flower has a double layer of delight: A domed center of dark pink feathery petals displayed in perfect proportion above a broad rim of candy pink petals. Echinacea ‘Gum Drop’ is stunning in mixed borders, foundation plantings, sunny beds, naturalized plantings, cutting gardens and containers. Butterflies love to visit the nectar-rich flowers and later in the season, small birds will feed on the seed heads. Like other coneflowers, it is a long lasting cut flower. Try picking them early in the morning or late in the evening, just as the petals are unfolding. Condition them by placing them in cool water for a few hours and your cuttings will last for a week or more!
Dianthus ‘Candy Floss’
Dianthus ‘Candy Floss’ is a beautiful compact perennial with plenty of little double carnation flowers that are carried on top of bright blue-green foliage from early summer to autumn. Known for its rich, delightful fragrance, delicate floral patterns, re-blooming capabilities and ease of culture, this sweet little beauty is sure to make a striking contribution to any garden situation. ‘Candy Floss’ has a neat, mounding habit that is perfect at the front of beds and borders. The attractive evergreen foliage will last right up to the arrival of snow, so it is very effective when planted in large groupings of ground covers. The ‘Candy Floss’ Dianthus is low maintenance and also easy on the eyes with it’s sparkling pink flowers and wafting fragrance.
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Dicentra ‘Valentine’
Dicentra ‘Valentine’ is an exciting new variety of the highly reliable and much loved Old-fashioned Bleeding Heart. With amazing red and white locket shaped flowers gracefully suspended along its arching red stems, this awesome recent introduction is capturing the hearts of gardeners all over the world. The handsome ferny foliage emerges as plum-colored shoots in early spring, gradually maturing to a soft grayishgreen color, making a perfect background to show off the brightly colored flowers. Because the flowers open progressively along the stems, it keeps on flowering to bring weeks of color that is as long lasting as it is beautiful. Old-fashioned Bleeding Hearts are great for gardens where deer, rabbits or groundhogs are present. This new form of Bleeding Hearts brings the extra benefit of adding even more color to dullish areas in shady or woodland gardens.
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Rud beckia ‘Little Goldstar’
Also known as the Black Eyed Susan, this little beauty packs all the punch of a superstar but in a pint size pot. Growing only 14” to 16” tall and carrying more flowers than traditional varieties, ‘Little Goldstar’ is shorter, more compact and generally smaller in all aspects. The smaller leaves and bushy, heavily branched stems proudly display huge starburst shaped flowers. Like common Black Eyed Susans, ‘Gold Star’ flowers in mid-summer through fall and once established, is just as drought and heat tolerant and as easy to care for. This makes ‘Gold Star’ indispensible and highly valuable for late summer display. It will bring glowing color to any sunny or slightly shaded area and is a great choice for bed or border. rudbeckia ‘little goldstar’
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Impatiens are the most popular shade blooming plant. I love using them in containers with some tropical foliage. They also are great for attracting hummingbirds.
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Begonias have big beautiful flowers that are almost rose-like. I like the fibrous Begonias because they are low maintenance and drought tolerant.
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I love using Fuchsias in hanging baskets. These elegant flowers trail down and come in many different shades. These also attract hummingbirds.
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Also known as the ‘Wishbone flower,’ this plant can be a trailer or an upright flower, which makes it extremely versatile to use in containers.
Browallia
Browallia can tolerate sun or shade and has awesome blue or white flowers to spice up any shady spot.
Top 3 Perennials hummingbirds love Like many others, I love attracting hummingbirds to my garden.
1. Bee Balm Monarda didyma Bee Balms are a beautiful perennial that blooms mid summer in red, pink and purple. They are great for full sun. 2. Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal flowers love moist, damp soil. They are long bloomers that grow 3’–5’ with vibrant red flowers. 3. Coral Bells Heuchera Coral Bells are great for partial shade and have foliage color ranging from green and purple to shades of orange. This late spring plant produces tiny bell like flowers on elongated stems.
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To spice up your furniture set, select a color scheme to express yourself. Nearly every color easily compliments earth tones and nature’s landscape palette. Add an umbrella for a splash of bright bold color and to minimize the sun. Continue weaving your color palette throughout your outdoor space by choosing matching seat cushions and complimentary plush pillows–this will invite your guests to linger. At Bucks Country Gardens, we have a copious selection of pillows and cushions in stock and we can always special order the perfect hue for you. Next, focus on the dining details. Add breakresistant glassware and gorgeous melamine plates from Le Cadeaux in coordinating colors to compliment your table color. A drink dispenser filled with water and bright yellow lemons keeps everyone at the table.
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Bucks Country Gardens is proud to reintroduce Garden Elements, the exclusive line of custom planters and hanging baskets available only to members of our garden center co-op, Master Nursery Gardens Centers (MNGC). Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen many other MNGC exclusive products in our store over the years, including Bumper Crop Soil Amendment, Gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gold Organic Potting Soil, Bud & Bloom Liquid Fertilizer, Root Master B1 and Master Start Fertilizer. We believe they are the absolute best products on the market and the Garden Elements program provides the same. more 1 Bucks Country Gardens 33
The highlight of the Garden Elements collection is the 14” Cocomat Black Wire Hanging Basket: available in both Perfectly Pretty Shade Combo and Perfectly Pretty Sun Combo Baskets. These combos include annuals, perennials and tropicals in stunning combinations of color and texture, yet they’re tough as nails and easy to grow. Variety specific combos are featured in 13” Fiber Hanging Baskets and 14” Decorative Planters. American Carnival, Antique Lace, Coral Reef, Purple Tie Dye, Monet Melody, Lavender Love and Raspberry Smoothie present popular color combos or tone-on-tone color specific combinations of annuals and cascading vines.
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Whether it be a special celebration or a weeknight family dinner, these fabulous collections will complete your table setting. Our sophisticated array of tablewear and barwear will make your upcoming soire’ what everyone will be talking about the next day.
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Le Cadeaux melamine dinnerware has brought outdoor dining to an extraordinary level. Dishwasher safe, each piece will grace your outdoor table in beauty. Unique European patterns in reds and yellows (Malaga Red), as well as sea blues and kiwi greens (Benadorm Blue) are a few of our favorite selections. Complementing the dinnerware is the “Bistro” polycarbonate glassware in wine glasses and tumblers, dishwasher safe and unbreakable.
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My favorite part about this deciduous tree is its unique exfoliating bark. Its cinnamon brown color draws your eyes in and as it adds texture to this slow growing tree.
‘Twist & Shout’ Macrophylla
I love the lacecap flower on this variety of Hydrangea. It doesn’t require a lot of pruning and is excellent for cuttings.
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Korean Lilac ‘Miss Kim’
This charming tree has white flowers in the spring and red berries in the fall and winter. It’s also a great tree for attracting birds, which is why I love having it in my yard!
This Lilac has awesome purple flowers and the sweet fragrance is mouthwatering. Definitely place it near your patio so you can relax with a glass of wine and smell the sweetness on the warm summer evenings.
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A super easy to grow holly, it has excellent color in the fall when its leaves turn yellow. Don’t be surprised to find songbirds flocking to this classic shrub.
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Another fragrant shrub, the Korean Spice Viburnum has a fresh and sweet scent. It also has glorious blooms that start off pink and eventually fade to white.
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bag of Gardener’s Gold Organic or Miracle Gro potting mix and plant five to six 4” annuals.
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Q I’ve tried planting both sun and shade loving plants in this one area but nothing survives. Any suggestions? A Yes, it’s called plant a birdbath! Maybe
it’s the soil: too dry, too wet…there are many reasons an area can be troublesome. Use garden art as an alternative–statues, gazing balls and benches are a great way to fill a space that doesn’t seem to work as a planting area.
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Systemic Disease Control. It is best to spray before the issue arises, at two to three week intervals.
common fungal problem with tomatoes. Consistent soil moisture is very important, so try to avoid severely dry soil followed by a heavy watering. Water in the morning as often as possible, especially during really hot summer days. Try using a drip irrigation system, which will slowly drip water to the roots of the plants to thoroughly soak them. Or, spray Rot-Stop when you see signs of Blossom End Rot.
Prune shrubs that have finished flowering. lawn care Monitor your lawn for fungal diseases, especially rust and powdery mildew. Spray with Fungonil Ready-to-Use Spray. Continue to mow lawn at 3” in height. This helps to conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Keep an eye out for grub damage and apply control if needed. Garden tools Always bring tools inside! Leaving them outside exposes them to unnecessary moisture which will shorten the life of the tool. Clean and dry tools after each use. Using rubbing alcohol and steel wool will help disinfect and clean tools. houseplants Fertilize houseplants once a week with ‘Jack’s Classic’ 15-30-15
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Store tools up off the ground in a tool shed or garage. Spend the few extra dollars to purchase quality tools. They will last longer! Our gardening experts use Felco pruners.
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Q I have a new garden bed that contains a lot of clay. What can I do to make it better for plantings in September? A It is recommended to add Bumper
Crop Soil Amendment to the soil when planting new trees, shrubs, or perennials. When digging, be sure to mix the clay from the bed with Bumper Crop rather than just putting straight Bumper Crop in the bed. Garden Gypsum is another great amendment for clay soils–best used at time of planting, but can also be mixed into the top inch of soil around existing shrubs.
lons of water applied once per week, slowly with a hose or with a Gator Bag. Bi-weekly watering may be required in periods of extreme heat and drought.
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1. A client phone call or completed Landscape Services Request Form from the Garden Center starts the process. One of our Landscape Designers will discuss with you both your needs and our services. 2. A site visit will be scheduled to review the specifics of your project and how we can provide the most appropriate service. Immediate on-site sketch plans and cost estimates may be used to address simple projects and determine feasibility. In most instances, a complete site analysis and client interview is conducted from which a design is created. 3. Detailed, professional landscape plans and specifications are required on most projects. We do charge a separate fee for our design services which can be credited towards the installation of your project. Clients, with whom we have worked in the past and new clients who have committed to working with us, will not be charged design fees. We will show you examples of our work and provide referrals to help you decide if you and Bucks Country Gardens are a good fit. More than 80% of our projects are referrals and repeat clients. 4. The landscape design and project proposal will be presented. This will take place at the Garden Center where you will have the opportunity to review and approve plant selections and personally select the key pieces for your project. Modifications, amendments and additions to the plan are finalized and the project is approved and scheduled. 5. The installation of your project will be supervised by our production manager together with your designer. Experienced and certified Bucks Country crews and our selected contractors will complete the project professionally, courteously, on time and on budget. 6. Your project will be reviewed and approved and the regular care needed to insure your success will be presented to you along with our seasonal maintenance services.
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Landscape Design/Build Our professional landscape division offers customers the most talented designers, experienced technicians and award winning projects. We focus on the client relationship to perfect the design/build experience. Our commitment to our clients and the success of each of their projects from the drafting table to the final touches is unsurpassed. We offer an initial site visit at no charge. Plans and Specs start at $299. Plan fees rebated at 5% of project cost.
Planting We will professionally plant trees and shrubs and extend the plant guarantee to two full years. Fees for planting are 50% of the original cost of the plant plus delivery fees. Delivery fees vary by delivery distance and size of the planting project. Soil Testing Bring us a sample of your soil (equivalent to a coffee can size) for pH testing at our garden pharmacy, free of charge. If you require additional soil testing, we also sell
Fountain Setup Purchase one of our many fountains and we will deliver and set it up for you. Prices for delivery and set-up vary based upon fountain purchase and delivery distance. House Calls Having a problem with a sick or needy plant at home? One of our professionals will come to your house and diagnose your plant problems. Horticultural House Call fee is $99 which includes a 1 hour consultation or assessment. Each additional ½ hour is $49. Furniture Delivery & Setup Whether it is an umbrella for your existing patio set or an entire new set of outdoor living pieces, we will deliver, assemble and arrange your new furniture–ready for you to enjoy! Delivery fees vary depending upon the purchase and destination for your delivery. Our furniture specialist will give you an exact delivery fee at the time of your order. White Glove Christmas Tree Setup This seasonal service takes the guess work out of setting up a live or artificial Christmas tree. We will deliver and set-up one of your most treasured Christmas symbols. White glove delivery and fees vary based upon tree size and delivery distance.
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