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“Our Guarantee” All our plants are guaranteed to be true to name, top quality, healthy and free of insects or disease. If you should have any problems or concerns please contact us. Trees and shrubs are guaranteed for one (1) year from date of purchase and for the original purchase value. Our guarantee applies to trees or shrubs that fail to grow after being properly planted and cared for in a recommended area. Guarantee excludes damage done by animals, chemicals, vandalism or nursery stock planted in above ground containers. The original receipt and nursery stock must be presented prior to or at time of adjustment. For more information on returns of plant material, please call us at 403.346.5613. We are also offering a 5 year warranty with purchase of MYKE. See www.premiertech.com/myke and ask our Specialists for details.
Happenings at Parkland
Weddings: Planning that special day? How about an outdoor garden wedding? Call us for details. Craft & Market Sales: November 12, 19 & 26 & December 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Ice Sculptures: Visit us mid-December to view our renowned ice sculptures and come inside to see our display of amazing Christmas trees and astounding array of poinsettias.
We realize that some of our customes may not have the ability to transport their statuary, trees or furniture home. We will recommend a delivery service for your convenience. There is a fee for delivery and prior arrangements need to be made. Delivery service does not apply to bulk products. Please contact our information centre for all your delivery inquiries.
Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre Located three minutes east of 30th Avenue on Highway 11 Red Deer, AB, T4N 5E2 www.parklandgarden.ca P 403.346.5613 E info@parklandgc.ca 67th Street
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Courses: We offer spring, summer and winter courses. For a complete listing, visit our website at www.parklandgarden.ca
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NEW 2011 garden centre products
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We are pleased to be offering products that help people reduce their carbon footprint.
Long Reach Pruner - For do it yourself home owners Pruning Tool – The Long Reach Pruner by Corona Height is 65” - Ideal for pruning high or low without bending Pruning head rotates & swivels for unlimited cutting positions New power glide comfort grip eliminates tangled ropes Light weight only 2.5 lbs RAINFOREST SPIKE SPRINKLER
RECYCLED ECO SPRINKLER
Rainforest Ecological Sprinklers Reduce water consumption by 1/3 per year Work off high or low pressure Ideal for well systems Will not clog in hard water conditions Run with only ONE moving part Each sprinkler head will give you 1900 sq feet of coverage with a 6-50 Ft diameter spray, faucet controlled
CASCATA RAIN CATCHER URN CASCATA RAIN BARREL with crown planter
Cascata Rain Barrels Outdoor Living Wanda Tech Umbrella’s. Strong & Durable. Multi colors. Vivere Hammocks. Tree attachments & stands available. Great selection of Table sets, Bistro sets and Benches.
Holds 65 gallons of water, is 43”x25” Is both aesthetic and practical Made of roto-moulded plastic, and is 3/8” thick Able to withstand harsh temperatures Guaranteed not to chip, crack, or fade. Fits 3 & 4” drain spouts
ACHILA COMPOSTER
DIG IT HANDWEAR
Composters
Dig It Gloves
Wide range of sizes Compost turner – crank the handle – turn your compost
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Sure Gro Soil Mixes
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Container Mix for unequalled vigor & luster Rich blend of peat moss, humus, compost, sand, & calcinated clay Potting Soil for optimal blooming A rich blend of peat moss, humus, compost & perlite Vegetable Garden & Herbs for a bountiful harvest A blend of compost, peat moss, humus, and sand
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in the Greenhouse “Black Velvet” the world’s 1 Petunia first black petunia – great in mixed
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combo’s with white euphorbia and red calibrachoa.
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Petunia “Phantom” – a sister to black velvet, but has a yellow star on each bloom! Petunia Alpunia Rose – new drought and cool tolerant petunia with star shaped rose coloured blooms. Mandevilla – two new colors – “Burgundy” and “Stars and Stripes” – red with white streaks. Do not overwater, provide well drained soil, and grow in bright light. Oriental Lily “Majic Star” all new fully double red and white fragrant lily. Plant in sun, or partial shade. Will grow 10 – 25 cm in size. Protect from strong winds. Cauliflower – 3 new colors in biodegradable pots. Orange “Cheddar”, Purple “Graffiti”, and Green Romanesco Carnival! Thurbengla Orange and Yellow, now in beautiful Urns, with trellises approximately a meter tall. New biodegradable “Salad Bowls” planted with a mixture of salad greens. New “Multi-cut” mixed varieties in starter pots for instant hanging pots. One starter planted in an 8” hanging pot, or 3 starters in a 10” hanging pot grows into a full multi-colored floral combo. We have 8 different flowering theme’s! Mixed succulents in dish garden arrangements make beautiful drought tolerant patio table planters for full sun!
Seeing is believing – come in and check them out!
Alfred Prins
A Certified Horticulturist, with 26 years at Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre, and as many years of experience with Alberta’s climate. Our KING of ROSES is also a radio personality, and enjoys gardening on his acreage too!
Christine Cornelius
A family oriented lady that enjoys all new technology, Christine has been with Parkland Garden Centre for 18 years! She has a Bachelor of Applied Horticulture, and is also a Certified Horticultural Technician.
Trudy Watt
Our Garden Centre merchandiser, Truday has been with us for 20 years! As well as holding a Bachelor of Applied Horticulture, Trudy has certification in Floral Design, and is a Canadian Accredited Floral Designer. You can see why our Garden Centre displays are so unique and captivating! Trudy enjoys reading and has a flair for design.
Serena Zwicker
Holds a diploma in Horticulture, with a major in Landscaping. Graduating with honours, Serena has been with us for 6 years, providing you with a plan for all your landscaping needs. Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre is proud to have her on board!
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garden forturnes By Alfred Prins
2010 was quite a year in the garden – from a heavy snowstorm at the end of May, to rain all spring and summer, to a killing frost the third weekend in September. We certainly faced our share of challenges – and so, we wonder – how did we all fare, and what might we expect for 2011?
First, with all the rain last summer, and our new Myke products, newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials should have had a very good establishment year. Secondly, most gardens did provide a good harvest. And lastly, with all the moisture and snowfall that came before the severe cold in late November, our trees, shrubs, and perennials should be well set for good winter survival. Barring any unusual weather “events” in late winter and early spring our plants should come through the winter in fine form. That means a very good start to gardening in 2011! While the snow flies, we at Parkland are busy sourcing and ordering all the wonderful products we have come to be known for over the past 40 years, plus a number of new exciting products. We have the widest selection of seeds (arriving in January), and bulbs (arriving in March) available in Central Alberta. We do not carry ’Genetically Modified Organisms’ seeds, or bulbs. We do carry a fine selection of heritage, heirloom, and organic seeds.
Parkland also carries Central Alberta’s widest selection of potted flowering annuals and vegetables, most of which are grown in our very own greenhouses. Most exciting this year are two new “phantom” petunias. One is an all black flowered variety, and the other black with a cream coloured star. Both were trialed last year, and we’re quite excited to have them for this spring. Also, we will have red and rose coloured “Sun patiens” impatiens, that will grow in full sun; a new setcrea with pink & purple stripes; new varieties of coloured cauliflower, more heritage tomatoes, the list is endless! These will be available from mid-April on. There will be mixed salad greens grown right in biodegradable, attractively coloured salad bowls, novelty herbs and vegetables (also grown in biodegradable pots), and so much more. Remember to bring in your mesh bottom plastic bedding plant trays for recycling and you will get a 50 cent credit coupon for each tray returned in good useable condition. Adding to all of this year’s excitement we will provide a variety of exotic flowering plants from Florida in May, which will add that tropical flair to your patio gardens! See you in the spring!
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just add water!
If only it was that simple!
All life in the plant world is dependent on water to sustain itself. It is the great dissolver of minerals and nutrients required for plant growth. Plants acquire all their “food” via the water they take up through their roots and leaves. Water also flushes away excessive chemicals and toxic minerals, or at least dilutes them to harmless levels. Plants take in water and nutrients by a process called osmosis. This means the movement of water from wetter areas outside the root to less wet conditions inside the root; and it also means nutrients move from lower concentrations in the soil to higher concentrations inside the root. If an imbalance occurs in these conditions, the plant will have great difficulty growing.
The most obvious imbalance would be drought, but the same result happens when nutrients or adverse minerals in the soil become too concentrated. This can be caused by over fertilization or pollution, but the most common cause is from the use of irrigation water that is high in salts or adverse minerals. The easiest and quickest recommendations: Collect rainwater, or melt snow in the winter. We carry top quality rain barrels, and a wide selection of watering cans! Alfred Prins Certified Horticulturist
Why won’t i 1 Many lilacs don’t bloom at all until they are several years old. Some bloom better, or only, in alternate years. 2 Too much fertilizer. Too much nitrogen can cause excessive suckering, lessen winter hardiness, increase vulnerability to pests and disease. Choose a light application. Select a fertilizer with a high middle number – high in phosphate. A good choice would be 4-12-8. Remember: bloom, prune, then fertilize.
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In today’s world of high-priced real estate and smaller yards, garden spaces are becoming more compact. Gardeners need not despair however, as there are many options for small gardens, such as: »» Grow vines on lattices or arbours »» Grow narrow columnar trees such as Swedish Aspen »» There are many compact, dwarf shrubs and evergreens that look great. »» Try topiaries – sculptured shrubs or evergreens that look great »» Vegetables may be grown in Square Foot gardens, (raised beds). »» Flowers may be grown in patio planters, hanging baskets, or boxes and bags that are hung on fences, etc. »» Fruit trees may be espaliered to grow up against walls »» While it is nice to have some lawn, keep it to a minimum.
lilacs it bloom? By Kristine Stenner, Greenstar
3 If it’s not receiving the six hours of sun it needs, or has become overshadowed by surrounding landscape, you may need to thin its environment or relocate the lilac. 4 Root damage can cause the plant to stop flowering until its strength is built back up. 5 If soil is not draining well, the plant will appear “leggy” and may not survive. 6 Most lilacs are drought-resistant; however, if drought was severe enough, the lilac’s blooming capacity would be diminished the following year. 7 Too harsh a climate for the type of lilac you have chosen can also contribute to the plant’s bloom success. Conversely, lilacs that do require harsh, cold winters may not bloom in climate Zone 7 or warmer.
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2011 Calendar of Courses Pre-register in person at the Garden Centre or by telephone 403.346.5613. Please contact us if you would like more information or to make suggestions for future courses or events. Check our calendar often for updates! Guest Speaker, Sion Hart – Organic Gardening Simon Haret (B.A.), known as “The Organic Mechanic”, is an Organic Gardening Specialist and Technical Advisor from lower mainland British Columbia, and is a contributing author to Plant Talk Magazine. This audience directed talk will answer your questions about pesticides, fertilizers and alternative gardening methods all relating to organic gardening. This dynamic session will get you excited about gardening this spring! Limited Space! Cost: $15.00 plus GST Friday, April 29 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Container Gardening – Hanging Moss Baskets Create your own moss basket using a selection of plants and flowers in this hands-on session. Learn about proper care,watering and fertilizing. The beautiful planted moss basket you take home will give you a summer full of enjoyment on your patio or balcony. Please call 403-346-5613 to register or for information. Cost: $60.00 plus GST - includes plants, basket and supplies Saturday, April 30 9:00am to 12:00pm
Donna Balzer, author of “No Guff Vegetable Gardening” – Book Signing! Join CBC Radio personality and author Donna Balzer for a talk, demo and book signing for her new book released March 15th, 2011 “No Guff Vegetable Gardening”, written with co-author Steven Biggs. New and experienced vegetable gardeners alike will smile as garden coach Donna Balzer lays it on the table: there isn’t only one right way to grow vegetables. No Guff. Lots of fun. Please call 403-346-5613 to register or for information. Cost: $15.00 plus GST Saturday, June 11 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Queen of Flowers – The Rose Alfred will share his deep love of this Queen of Flowers and reveal his secrets to a beautiful rose garden to enhance your own garden. From the old to the new, this course will explore the kingdom of the rose through colourful slides and a guided tour of the many varieties of roses in our display gardens and sales areas. Cost: $15.00 plus GST Saturday, July 9 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Private Garden Tour View some spectacular private gardens n and around Red Deer. Travel in a luxury coach accompanied by our staff to give you a tour and information regarding these beautiful yards and gardens. Enjoy an evening of fun and light refreshments. Please call 403.346.5613 to register. Cost: $40.00 plus GST Wednesday, July 27 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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By Christine Cornelius
With all of the information available, it is hard to sift through all the data – good, bad, and ugly. Three different types of strawberries are available:
Day-Neutral – strawberries that are medium in size, and produce throughout the season. Spring until frost, produce a small harvest, but good to pick and eat fresh. Ever bearing – strawberries that are medium to large, and produce twice a season, great for jam and processing. June bearing – produces large berries in June, and is great for processing and fresh eating. Strawberries need full sun-to grow with a lot of moisture but not boggy, just enough to keep the berries sweet and juicy. If you choose to put strawberries in containers, then be prepared to over winter them in the ground. They will do well in containers, but most people use
them as annuals in those situations. If you plant them in a vegetable garden they will live for two years. Then you have to let the runners go. These produce new rejuvenated plants and your production stays high as a result.
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strawberries
Most people like to have a strawberry, or two, growing in their garden, because there is nothing better than a fresh strawberry.
When it comes to harvesting, it is also good to pick them when ripe. The trick is to beat the birds! You can buy bird netting to keep them off the rows. Also remember, on wet seasons the strawberries will rot if they touch the ground. A mulch of bark or straw, to keep the berries dry will help with this problem. When the berries have hard tips they have not been properly pollinated, or do not have enough moisture. Watch for these signs. Growing strawberries is easy, and a great idea for getting children interested in gardening!
The best perennials come out of the blue™ Enjoy beautiful flowers every year when you plant hardy, Canadian grown Heritage Perennials®! Look for our distinctive blue pots, they are your assurance of success in your garden.
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birch leafminer guard
By N ature Insect Control nic@niagara.com
new control!
beneficial nematodes for leafminer control
Leafminers are the larvae of flies that feed or “mine” between the upper and lower epidermal leaf surfaces. The larvae tunnel through the leaf creating a narrow, whitish coloured serpentine (winding) mine or blotch type mine. The tunnel is clear, except for the trail of black fecal material left behind as larvae feed. Leaf miners drop to the soil below the affected trees to complete their life cycle. Birch Leafminer, Fenusa pusilla In mid-May the adult leafminer emerges from the soil. The sawflies are attracted to vigorously growing birches where the females insert their eggs singly in developing leaves as they unfold from the bud. Older leaves are not suitable for egg laying. Damage, including partially or completely discoloured and hollowed leaves, is due to the larvae feeding between the upper and lower epidermis of the leaves. After 10 to 15 days the mature larvae have grown to about 6 mm. They then cut a hole through the leaf and drop to the ground where they bury themselves and pupate, with adults emerging 2 to 3 weeks later. The complete life cycle takes about 5 weeks. Most of the damage caused by the birch leafminer occurs in the spring, since at that time all the leaves are suitable for infestation by the first generation of sawflies. The second and
succeeding generations of sawflies attack only new foliage at the top of the tree or at the ends of the branches, causing less damage. Birch leafminer feed on Grey, White, and European white birches. They rarely feed on black, yellow, or river birches. The birch leafminer occasionally damage Alder trees. NIC’s Birch Leafminer Guard Canadian beneficial nematodes are a natural product that is safe for the homeowner, pets, plants and the environment! Birch Leafminer Guard contains specific beneficial nematodes, Steinernema felitia, Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterohabditis bacteriophora which give rapid control of leaf miners.
topfor 10 2011 Dwarf Balsam Fir This plant is extremely hardy for our climate. Soft needles and compact round shape make this an excellent accent for the landscape. Provide part to full sun. Great for garden edges!
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Sutherland Caragana
Emily Carr Hardy Shrub Rose
An old stand- by, but under used, this tree makes excellent hedge. Unlike the common caragana it does not sucker or seed out. Hardy for the acreage or a town house, this plant sits upright and is relatively narrow. Could replace a Tower Poplar with ease. It will grow 20’ (6.6 m) tall, and spread is up to 10’ (3.3m).
Excellent climber with intense bright pink blossoms. Needs staking, but will give you colour all summer long. It will bloom red, in full or part sun, and grow 6’ (2m) tall.
Eupatorium ‘Little Joe’ Excellent perennial durable withstands wind gusts. This plant is disease resistant and blooms most of the summer. Will grow 6’ (2m) high in full sun!
Pink Coned Norway Spruce An absolutely brilliant tree if you need a specimen for your front yard. This spruce will draw the neighbours to ask you,“ where did you get such a unique plant”. Grows to 25’ tall (8.3 m), and 10’ wide (3.3 m). Prefers part to full sun.
A.C. Navy Lady Rose New introduction to the hardy rose series. This rose is an excellent ground cover rose and is shorter than most. Brilliant red flowers in a cluster blooming all summer long. Growth is 1’ (30cm) tall and 2’ (60cm) wide.
Swan Lake Spirea
Asarum Wild Ginger This plant has amazing ground cover. Great for shade area and part sun. Use this plant where you have moist wet areas. It will keep spreading to fill an area, and grow to 6” (15 cm).
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One of the first to bloom in the spring, this plant is essential to any landscape giving you color all season. This will fill in beside the step, or under a window, for Swan Lake grows 3-4’ (1.2m) with a 3-5’ (1.5m) spread. Maintenance is low for this shrub.
Sienna Glenn Maple This hardy maple is an excellent accent to the front yard. A recently new introduction from Manitoba this has bright intense red fall foliage. Grows fast and is not known for any major pests or diseases.
Coralberry Great as an accent shrub in the landscape. Blooms in spring, providing fall colour, and attracting the birds with its hot pink berries. Keep this plant out in the open in a front yard planting, and you will get three seasons of color from the Coralberry. It will grow 2’ (.8m) tall, and 2’ (.8m) wide. Great for attracting wildlife!
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sustainability By S imon Hart, The Organic Mechanic – Plant Talk 2010
Sustainability. The concept itself is inspirational; and yet to achieve it is a huge challenge. We expect humans and the world we live in to continue indefinitely without external inputs, but can this be possible? In the end it has to be possible. We must pay attention to the reality that our world is a closed system and our consumption is limited by what the natural world can offer. The concept of an ecological footprint, or our overall impact on the planet, has existed for decades. How are we doing? Currently each person needs on average 2.7 hectares for our current consumption, based on a world population of 6.9 billion people. And this assumes that other organisms need no resources! The problem is we only have 2.1 hectares per person. In addition, our population is expected to reach 9 billion by the middle of this century; and many developing countries are now following the western model of vast over-consumption. The good thing is we can make changes, and one of the most important is using our gardens to help increase sustainability. Our capacity to endure will require a change in the way we interact with the environment. Even if you are skeptical that changes in our climate are the result of our own actions, I am sure that something has happened in the last few years to make you think that perhaps something is changing. It might be an unusual local flood or drought, changes in seasonal weather patterns, or any number of
things. Without a doubt, the level of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is rising and this is a major part of the sustainability issue. There are many people talking about such things as carbon trading, carbon sequestration, and carbon sink to tackle carbon dioxide. But how can our garden spaces tie into such a large and confusing issue? There are choices we can make in life to become more sustainable. Top of mind awareness on this topic is becoming more important to more and more people. I encourage you to work on your very own carbon sink. The best thing we can do is focus on the fact that plants and soils also absorb a large quantity of carbon in a healthy environment. In fact, when you look at any plant, it may surprise you to know it is essentially 50% carbon. Rich, healthy topsoil is also loaded with carbon. It is becoming clear that our gardens are one of the best places for individuals to:
• Sink carbon dioxide • Mitigate habitat destruction • Reduce global transport • Conserve water resources • Grow more local food • Improve water quality and soil health • And no less important, a rewarding and relaxing activity. That is human ingenuity at its finest. A sustainable garden is about efficiency. Efficient uses of resources such as water, energy and fertilizers are all important issues. But the most important efficiency in a sustainable garden should be the amount of time a gardener has to spend maintaining the space. The more time left for relaxing and enjoying it, the better. All the suggestions below blend together. In the end they will reduce the amount of effort required while increasing productivity, building top soil and boosting the overall health of your garden. In the end they should give you more of an opportunity to think about where to set up the hammock and enjoy your backyard oasis.
At the Beginning
The first step is composting. Compost is a great way to recycle nutrients and divert up to 30% of material from our garbage bins enroute to the landfill. It is wonderful mulch, so it helps replenish the soil, while increasing soil humidity and biology. To make composting more effective and more interesting, consider
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vermicomposting, which is composting with the use of worms- very effective.
soak in vast amounts of water, storing it for drier weather.
Don’t throw away your lawn clippings and leaves in the fall. They provide valuable organic material that can be used as compost or mulch, and a little investigation will show you ways to tidy it up and keep it out of the way until you need it. Another great mulch, especially for the paths in your veggie patch, is straw.
Perhaps the most negative action related to water is the creation of impervious surface in your garden. In England, they now realize the harmful effect of paving over front gardens for extra parking. It can cripple the established storm water runoff system creating localized flooding. Remember that fact whenever planning hardscapes in your yard.
Before Planting
Green, Green Grass of Home
Consider such questions as: What is the soil like? Does the area get a lot of sun? Does the plant need a lot of water? These and other issues considered in advance will let you put the right plants in the right area of your garden and group plants with similar needs together. Remember you are not trying to fight your garden; choosing the right plants will mean less time spent ensuring that plants survive.
For many, the use of native plants is the key to get a more resilient landscape but be aware of the changes happening in our weather. Some traditional plant choices are failing because of winter climactic conditions while others are suffering under oppressive summer heat. In fact, changes to the plant hardiness zoning maps, which give gardeners a guide as to what to plant in their area, are being contemplated. Become in-tune, and observing changes, will be the best way to build regional knowledge. Pick a diverse range of plants and create a multi-story garden by using trees, shrubs, flowers and groundcover. Scientists at Brown University have shown that higher biodiversity produces more organic matter and more soil carbon than less diverse landscapes, even when they get the same amount of water, sun, and resources.
We are all quite fond of our lawns, but so much of our gardening time is spent mowing, edging, watering and weeding these unnatural monocrops. Consider shrinking the size of your lawn as much as possible. Any of the benefits that people attribute to lawns such as storm water control or oxygen release are exceeded in diverse raised beds. And the time you spend listening to your lawnmower? The average gas-powered mower releases as much pollution in one hour as a small car does in 40 hours. Consider buying an electric mower for your next purchase to reduce your carbon footprint. The best choice — hand powered grass cutter such as a reel mower releases no emissions, and if the blades are kept sharp, they give a better cut and require little more effort. Try to let grass grow a little higher, as this increases the efficacy of irrigation. Top dress your lawn with your homemade compost or worm castings. This will help thatch decompose more quickly, decrease watering needs, and along with over-seeding, will virtually eliminate weeds from your lawn. Bear in mind, most problems with lawns relate to micronutrient deficiencies not nitrogen shortage, so try applying some kelp meal or a liquid kelp product once a season in the spring to help your lawn through the summer.
Water, Water Everywhere
Return of the Veggie Patch
Choose Wisely
Water use is another key issue. Rain barrels are a great start, but 205 liters (55 gallons) doesn’t go very far in the middle of summer. Buried cisterns would hold much more water but not many gardeners are going to go through the trouble to provide this source of stored water. Building rich, healthy, mulch covered top soil is the best water saving option available to home gardeners. Healthy topsoil acts as a sponge and will
There was a time when virtually every backyard was full of vegetables. For many, this was how you fed your families. This tradition has existed since the end of nomadic life over 10,000 years ago. Until recently, this aspect has been buried under mountains of annual flowers, chemical treatments and oversized lawns. These modern landscapes may look nice but they provide very little benefit.
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Growing more of our own food is the essence of local food production and a sincere reconnection with our history and the natural cycles around us. Don’t be put off by the traditional rows of plants found in pictures of vegetable gardens. Be innovative. Why not plant vegetables between some perennial flowers and work in some semi dwarf grafted fruit trees as a canopy? The new food garden will not look like a vegetable patch at all but a dynamic, colourful and tasty display of gardening creativity.
Nature’s Balance
Make sure that your garden has a broad range of plants and inviting habitat to encourage biodiversity. The more varied your plant material, the more opportunity for beneficial wildlife to occupy your garden. The more obliging wildlife in your garden, the fewer pest problems you will have. In any system, plants will tolerate a certain amount of pest pressure. After all, they have gotten used to it over the last 250 million years. It’s when a system is unhealthy that the balance shifts and outbreaks occur. Building habitat is one of the most important ways to create a sustainable space in your garden. Water features, mulch, wood and rocks placed in the landscape, bird feeders and birdhouses will all make a difference and provide for creatures in your garden. Our gardens can be a beautiful place to escape from the hectic pace of our lives. They can also showcase our appreciation of the natural world and our commitment to the future. When you are out in the garden this season, strive for something more, embrace new and old techniques alike; and then sit back and enjoy your efforts. Pat yourself on the back for your individual contribution in helping our planet. Forward thinking ideas should have a place in our gardens, building on humankind’s ingenuity and ability to live sustainably into a greener future.
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books
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The key to knowledge is not just asking questions, but knowing where to get the answers! Parkland Nurseries and Garden Centre carry a variety of books on the subject of gardening. Just a few to mention: Alkaline Loving Plants, Companion Planting, Wine Making and Gardening with Colour.
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Shrubs Variety
Height
Spread
Sunlight
Zone
Colour
Features
ARNOLD RED HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera tatarica ‘Arnold Red’
10 ft 3m
5 ft 1.5 m
3
dark red
Dark red fruit follow dark red fragrant flowers. Berries attract birds.
AUTUMN MAGIC CHOKECHERRY Aronia melanocarpa
5 ft 1.6 m
3 ft 1m
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white
Abundant edible black cherries attract birds in fall. Red fall color.
CENTENNIAL WEIGELA Weigela florida ‘Centennial’
5 ft 1.6 m
5 ft 1.6 m
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Pink tubular flowers in June and reblooms later. Suitable replacement for Honeysuckle.
CHERRY PRINSEPIA Prinsepia sinensis
5 ft 1.5 m
3 ft 1m
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yellow
Spiny hardy shrub for the Prairies with red fruit. Useful as an armed barrier plant.
CHOKEBERRY Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autum Majic’
5 ft 1.5 m
5 ft 1.5 m
3
white
Purplish blackberries make this shrub outstanding in the fall.
COTONEASTER Hedge or Peking Cotoneaster acutifolia
7 ft 2m
5 ft 1.5 m
2
light pink
Most widely used hedge plant! Glossy green leaves turn red in fall. Available in spring and fall bare root or pot plant.
DOUBLEFLOWERING PLUM Prunus triloba ‘Multiplex’
7 ft 2.3 m
5 ft 1.5 m
3
pink
Emergence of flowers signifies spring arrival. Spectacular pink double flowers before leaves.
DWARF BROOM Genista lydia
2 ft 0.6 m
3 ft 1m
4
yellow
Fine textured sprawling shrub. Flowers in June. Profusion of flowers along unique green stems.
MINIGLOBE HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera xylosteoides ‘Miniglobe’
3 ft 1m
3 ft 1m
3
white
Miniature globe-shaped Honeysuckle. Compact foliage plant for foundation planting.
MINUET WEIGELA Weigela florda ‘Minuet’
2 ft 60 cm
2 ft 60 cm
3
dark pink
Slightly fragrant purplish-red tinted foliage on dark green.
NANKING CHERRY Prunus tomentosa
10 ft 3m
7 ft 2m
2
light pink
Red edible cherries are great for jelly. Our most popular large flowering shrub.
NORTHERN GOLD FORSYTHIA Forsythia ovata ‘Northern Gold’
5 ft 1.5 m
3 ft 1m
3
yellow
Profusion of yellow flowers early in spring. Harbinger of spring and earliest flowering shrub.
PURPLE LEAF SANDCHERRY Prunus cistena
7 ft 2.3 m
5 ft 1.6 m
3
light pink
Spectacular purple foliage on this accent plant. Most popular shrub for color contrast.
ROSE DAPHNE Daphne cneonrum
1 ft 0.3 m
2 ft 0.6 m
4
pink
Fragrant flowers first thing in spring. Suitable for area insulated by snow cover.
RUSSIAN ALMOND Prunus tenella
5 ft 1.6 m
5 ft 1.6 m
3
pink
Plum-like, fuzzy almonds. Small shrub for mass planting.
RUSSIAN OLIVE Elaeagnus angustifolia
16 ft 5m
13 ft 4m
3-4
yellow
Outstanding silvery foliage. Large multistemmed shrub or small specimen tree.
SEA BUCKTHORN Hippophae rhamnoides
13 ft 4m
10 ft 3m
2
yellow
Thorny shrub with silver linear leaves, orange berries. Drought tolerant and hardier than Russian Olive.
SNOWBERRY Symphoricarpos albus
3 ft 1m
3 ft 1m
2
pink
Native hardy, small shrub. White berries in winter attract wildlife.
WESTERN SAND CHERRY Prunus besseyi
3 ft 1m
3 ft 1m
3
white
Olive-green leaves and black sour cherries. Sprawling shrub is used as late plum pollinator.
Barberry Caragana
5 Varieties available! 7 Varieties available!
Currant Variety
Height
Spread
Sunlight
Zone
Colour
Features
ALPINE CURRANT Ribes alpinum
5 ft 1.5 m
5 ft 1.5 m
2
green
Small green flowers and lobed leaves. Used for mass planting.
Dogwood 5 Varieties available!
Fall Sun Part Sun/Part Shade Shade
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Shrubs Continued Variety
Height
Spread
Sunlight
Zone
Colour
Features
PJM COMPACT RHODODENDRON Rhododendron ‘PJM Compact’
3 ft 1m
3 ft 1m
4
pink
Compact version of above plant. Likes acidic peaty soil. Hardiest Rhododendron.
PJM RHODODENDRON Rhododendron ‘PJM’
3 ft 1m
3 ft 1m
4
pink
Showy trumpet-shaped blooms early in spring. Likes acidic peaty soil. Hardiest Rhododendron.
LIGHTS AZALEA’S Rhododendron x ‘Rosy Lights’
3 ft 1m
3 ft 1m
4
White/ Pink/ orange/ yellow
Showy double flower clusters in late spring. Plant in sheltered area in moist peaty soil.
Variety
Height
Spread
Sunlight
Zone
Colour
Features
SMOOTH CUTLEAF SUMAC Rhus glabra ‘Lacinata’
7 ft 2.3 m
7 ft 2.3 m
3
yellow
Smooth bark and divided, lacy leaves. Tolerates atmospheric pollution. Red fall fruit.
STAGHORN SUMAC Rhus typhina
10 ft 3m
5 ft 1.6 m
3
green
Hairy, fern-like foliage. Red fall fruit & foliage. Shrub spreads by suckering. Xeriscape plant.
TIGER EYES SUMAC Rhus typhina ‘Bailitiger’
5 ft 1.5 m
5 ft 1.5 m
3-4
yellow
Known for its intense fall color. Protection is needed.
Spirea
12 Varieties available!
Sumac
Viburnum Muffin Willow
9 Varieties available! including: Dwarf & Blue
8 Varieties available! including: Blue Fox & Polar Bear
Evergreens Currant Variety
Height
Spread
Sunlight
Zone
Colour
Features
RUSSIAN CYPRESS-MICROBIOTA Microbiota decussata
1 ft 0.3 m
5 ft 1.6 m
3
green
Rare evergreen with bright green foliage used as ground cover. Similar to and a substitute for cedar.
SIBERIAN LARCH Lalix sibirica
50 ft 16 m
23 ft 7m
2
green
Unique deciduous conifer sheds needles in winter. Soft clusters of needles. Golden fall color.
Cedar Variety
Height
Spread
Sunlight
Zone
Colour
Features
DANICA CEDAR Thujo occidentalis ‘Danica’
3 ft 1m
3 ft 1m
4
green
Slow-growing, compact variety. Prefers moist areas; keep out of windy areas.
GLOBE CEDAR Thuja occidentalis ‘Woodwardii’
7 ft 2.3 m
7 ft 2.3 m
3-4
dark green
Large, globe-shaped evergreen.
LITTLE GIANT CEDAR Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’
3 ft 1m
3 ft 1m
4
green
Popular globe-shaped evergreen.
SKYBOUND CEDAR Thuja occidentalis ‘Skybound’
18 ft 5.5 m
4 ft 1.25 m
3
green
Improved hardiness and rich dark foliage
WAREANA or SIBERIAN CEDAR Thuja occidentalis ‘Wareana’
10 ft 3m
7 ft 2.3 m
3-4
green
Broader upright cedar. Robust rugged plant. Also called Siberian cedar.
Junipers 17 Varieties available! including: Bar Harbor & Blue Arrow Pine 8 Varieties available! Spruce 10 Varieties available!
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Deciduous Trees Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
SNOWBIRD HAWTHORN Crataegus ‘Snowbird’
15 ft 5m
12 ft 4m
3
green
white
Upright tree with double white spring flowers. Glossy serrated leaves. Clusters of red fruit.
OHIO BUCKEYE Aesculus glabra
20 ft 7m
15 ft 5m
3
yellow
yellow
Large compound leaves. Interesting prickly nuts follow flowers.
QUAKING TREMBLING ASPEN Populus tremuloides ‘Pikes Bay’
30 ft 10 m
15 ft 5m
2
yellow
catkins
Native tree that grows in natural groves. Leaves tremble in wind.
MAYDAY Prunus padus commutata
30 ft 10 m
25 ft 8m
3
yellow
white
Showy fragrant flower clusters in May. Black bitter fruit attracts birds.
BURR OAK Quercus macrocarpa
30 ft 10 m
20 ft 7m
3
yellow light
acorns
Rare, slow growing, hardy oak for the prairies. Produces acorns. Lobed leaves. Corky bark.
RUSSIAN OLIVE Elaeagnus angustifolia
20 ft 6m
12 ft 4m
4
yellow
yellow
Small tree with attractive silver leaves. Drought tolerant.
SCHUBERT CHOKECHERRY Prunus virginiana “Baileys Select”
30 ft 10 m
15 ft 5m
3
purple
white
Black cherries follow fragrant spring flowers. New leaves emerge green but mature purple.
AMUR MAACKIA Maackia amurensis
18 ft 6m
15 ft 5m
3
green
cream
Excellent small tree. Blooms late summer.
DROPMORE LINDEN Tilia mongolica ‘Harvest Gold’
40 ft 12 m
30 ft 9m
3
yellow
yellowish white
Bright golden color in fall.
SUTHERLAND CARAGANA Caragana arborescens ‘Sutherland’
13 ft 4m
5 ft 1.5 m
2
yellow
yellow
Tall, columnar accent plant. Attractive in row plantings as a tall hedge.
DROPMORE LINDEN Tilia flavescens ‘Dropmore’
33 ft 10 m
20 ft 7m
3
yellow
yellowish white
Medium-sized pyramidal tree, dark green leaves. Fragrant flowers in June.
AMERICAN ELM Ulmus americana
50 ft 15 m
30 ft 9m
3
yellow
samara
Umbrella or vase-shaped street or shade tree. Good in large open areas. Toothed leaves.
TOBA HAWTHORN Crataegus mordenensis ‘Toba’
15 ft 5m
l2 ft 4m
3
green
pink
Upright tree with double pink flowers in spring. Glossy serrated foliage. Clusters of red fruit.
TOWER POPLAR Populus canescens ‘Tower’
30 ft 9m
7 ft 2m
2
yellow
catkins
Narrow columnar tree for smaller yards.
ADVANCE MAYDAY Prunus padus commutata ‘Advance’
30 ft 10 m
20 ft 7m
3
yellow
white
Flowers bloom earlier than standard Maydays.
AMUR CHERRY Prunus maackii ‘Jeffree’ (Goldrush)
26 ft 8.3 m
20 ft 7m
3
yellow
white
Improved resistance to winter damage.
AMUR CHERRY Prunus maackii
30 ft 10 m
15 ft 5m
3
yellow
white
Black fruit follow flowers. Colorful bronze bark for winter color.
Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Prairie Horizon Alder Alnus hirsuta ‘Harbin’
40 ft 12 m
30 ft 9m
3
yellow
catkins
Features
Alder Features Dark green-purple catkins that turn golden brown in the fall.
Mountain Ash 9 different varieties! Aspen Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
SWEDISH COLUMNAR ASPEN Populus tremula ‘Erecta’
30 ft 10 m
5 ft 2m
3
yellow
catkins
Crabapple - Selkirk , Thunder child, and
9 other varieties to see!
Features Narrow columnar tree suitable for small area. Specimen tree useful for a vertical accent.
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Deciduous Trees Continued Lilacs Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Features
IVORY SILK LILAC Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’
20 ft 7m
12 ft 4m
3
orange
creamy white
Compact selection of Japanese Tree Lilac. Creamy flower clusters and cherry-like bark.
JAPANESE TREE LILAC Syringa reticulata
20 ft 7m
l2 ft 4m
3
orange
creamy white
Creamy flower clusters in summer. Deep brown bark color stands out in winter.
Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Features
AMUR MAPLE Acer ginnala
16 ft 5m
10 ft 3m
3
scarlet red
samara
Small graceful tree or large shrub. Excellent fall color leaves and 2-winged seeds.
MANITOBA MAPLE Acer negundo ‘Sensation’
30 ft 10 m
20 ft 7m
2
yellow
sammara
Has furrowed bark and is also called Box Elder. Hardy tree useful as a screen or windbreak.
Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Features
TOWER POPLAR Populus x canadensis “Tower”
40 ft 12 m
10 ft 3m
3
yellow
catkins
Fast growing large narrow tree.
Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Features
LAUREL LEAF WILLOW Salix pentandra
30 ft 9m
25 ft 8m
2
green
catkins
Fast growing tree with glossy leaves. Water loving tree that likes moist area.
SILVER or WHITE WILLOW Salix alba sericea
35 ft 11 m
20 ft 7m
3
silver
catkins
Fast growing tree with silver summer foliage. Likes moist area.
GOLDEN WILLOW Salix alba vitellina
30 ft 10 m
25 ft 8m
4
yellow
catkins
Fast growing tree suitable for shelterbelts. Attractive golden stems standout in winter.
Maple
Poplar
Willow
which is the tree for me? Trees for small yards
Trees with Fall Color
Trees Showy All Year
Trees that Attract Birds
Amur Maple Apple/Pear Varieties Apricot/Plum Varieties Bakerii Spruce Bristlecone Pine Flowering Crabapple Grafted Caragana Hawthorn Varieties Japanese Tree Lilac Montgomery spruce Muckle Plum Pyramidal Mtn. Ash Showy Mtn. Ash Swedish Aspen Tower Poplar
Amur Cherry Amur/Northwood Maple Apricot/Plum Varieties Ash/Elm/Poplar Varieties Bur Oak Butternut Larch/Linden Varieties Mtn. Ash Varieties Ohio Buckeye Pear/Plum Varieties Pin Cherry Royal Flowering Crab Silver Maple Swedish Aspen
Amur Cherry Evergreens Flowering Crabapple French Pussy Willow Golden Willow Grafted Caragana Hawthorn Varieties Japanese Tree Lilac Mtn Ash Varieties Oak Pear Varieties Pin Cherry Russian Olive Silky White Willow
Apple Varieties Amur Cherry Flowering Crabs Hawthorn Varieties Mayday Mtn. Ash Varieties Pear Varieties Pin Cherry Plumb Varieties Schubert Chokecherry
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Tree Fruit Apples
13 varieties! including: Harcourt & Fall Red
Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
COMBINATION APPLE Malus ‘Combination’
15-20 ft 5-7 m
12-15 ft 4-5 m
3
yellow
light pink
Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
PINCHERRY Prunus pensylvanica
16 ft 5m
10 ft 3m
3
orange
white
Small ornamental tree with fragrant flowers. Red cherries in fall attract birds. Reddish bark.
EVANS CHERRY Prunus x ‘Evans’
9-12 ft 3-4 m
10 ft 3m
3
yellow
white
Self-pollinating; excellent for eating, jams, etc. Mature tree can yield up to 20 kg. fruit.
Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
URE PEAR Pyrus ussuriensis ‘Ure’
20 ft 7m
15 ft 5m
3
amber
white
2 different varieties required for cross-pollination. Small, sweet, green fruit for canning.
GOLDEN SPICE PEAR Pyrus ‘Golden Spice’
20 ft 7m
15 ft 5m
3
amber
white
2 different varieties required for cross-pollination. Yellow, spicy fruit in canned and cooked desserts. Showy spring flowers for ornamental value.
EARLY GOLDEN Pyrus ‘Early Golden’
20 ft 7m
13 ft 4m
3
amber
white
2 different varieties required for cross-pollination. Very showy, large flowers. Wonderful tasty fruit can be used for fresh eating or making jam.
Features Minimum of 3 cultivars grafted onto one tree. Unique conversation piece for smaller yard.
Cherries Features
Pears
Plums
Features
6 varieties of plums available!
Variety
Height
Spread
Zone
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
BROOKRED PLUM Prunus ‘Brookred’
15 ft 5m
l2 ft 4m
3
amber
white
Red skinned and orange fleshed, larger fruit. Ripens in August. Good for canning.
BROOKGOLD PLUM Prunus ‘Brookgold’
15 ft 5m
12 ft 4m
3
amber
white
Gold-skinned tasty fruit. Ripens in August. Good fresh or canned.
Features
June is Perennial Month Flower Hanging Gardens 10” (25 cm) and 12” (30 cm) pots Buy one at regular price and get the second for half price (of equal or lesser value) Present this coupon on any Wednesday in June 2011. Limit one coupon per customer/per purchase. While quantities last.
10” (25 cm) and 12” (30 cm) pots Buy 2 perennials and get 1 FREE! Of equal or lesser value. Valid for the week of June 6 – 12, 2011. Limit one coupon per customer/per purchase. While quantities last. Coupon must be present at time of purchase.
Tea Roses
Buy 1 get 1 FREE! Of equal or lesser value. Valid for any Wednesday in July 2011. Limit one coupon per customer/per purchase. While quantities last. Coupon must be present at time of purchase.
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Roses Variety
Series
Heigth
ADELAIDE HOODLESS
Parkland
ALEXANDER MCKENZIE
Explorer
BLANC DE COUBERT
Rugosa
EMILY CARR CHAMPLAIN SAMUEL
Canadian Artist Explorer
CHARLES ALBANEL
Explorer
FELIX LECLERC CPT. SAMUEL HOLLAND
Canadian Artist Explorer
CUTHBERT GRANT
Parkland
DAVID THOMPSON
Explorer
DE MONTARVILLE
Explorer
F.J. GROOTENDORST
Rugosa
FRONTENAC
Explorer
GEORGE VANCOUVER
Explorer
HANSA
Rugosa
HARRISON YELLOW HENRY HUDSON
Rosa foetida Explorer
HENRY KELSEY
Explorer
HOPE FOR HUMANITY
Parkland
HUNTER
Rugosa
J.P. CONNELL
Explorer
JENS MUNK
Explorer
JOHN CABOT
Explorer
JOHN DAVIS
Explorer
JOHN FRANKLIN
Explorer
LAMBERT CLOSSE
Explorer
3 ft 1m 6 ft 1.7 m 5 ft 1.5 m 3 ft 1m 4 ft 1.3 m 2 ft 0.6 m 3-6 ft 1-1.5 m 6 ft 2m 3 ft 1m 3 ft 1m 3 ft 1m 5 ft 1.5 m 3.5 ft 1.3 m 3 ft 1m 5 ft 1.5 m 5 ft 1.5 m 2 ft 0.6 m 7 ft 2m 3 ft 1m 3 ft 1m 4.5 ft 1.5 m 4 ft 1.3 m 7 ft 2m 7 ft 2m 3 ft 1m 3 ft 1m
Flower Colour
Fragrance
Features
bright red
light
reddish pink clear white
strong
Clusters of bright red continual flowers. Old-fashioned favorite rose. Tall rose with continual fragrant blooms. Blooms similar to tea roses. White fragrant flowers. Continual blooming.
red
light
dark red
medium
medium pink reddish pink red
medium
crimson red deep pink
light strong
Trailing growth habit; continual blooming Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot. Largest flowers of any Parkland or Explorer rose. Oldfashioned favorite rose; repeat blooms. Continual fragrant blooms. No rose hips.
medium pink medium red deep pink
medium/light
Continual blooming. Tight red buds open to a medium pink.
light
soft red
medium
reddish purple sulfur yellow pinkish white reddish pink dark red
strong
red
medium
pale yellow
light
medium pink medium pink medium pink medium red pale pink
strong
Carnation-like red flowers. Wrinkled foliage; Continual blooming. Flowers in clusters of up to eight; continual blooming. Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot. Abundance of soft red flowers in clusters. Flowers in June and repeats all season. Hardy popular fragrant rose; repeat blooms. Unique reddishviolet flowers for a shrub rose. One-time mass of blooms. Substitute for Persian Yellow Rose. Pink flower buds open up into white flowers. Repeat blooming from summer to frost. Tall trailing rose may be trained as a climber. Repeat blooming from summer to frost. Repeat blooms; dark red semi-double blooms. Commemorates 100th Anniversary Canadian Red Cross. Brilliant red, fully double blooms; repeat. Clean, dark-green glossy foliage. Vigorous, upright shrub; repeat. First yellow in the Explorer Series. Continual fragrant blooms.
strong
Tall climbing fragrant rose. Repeat blooms all season.
strong
Tall rambling rose may be trained as a climber. Continual blooms all season. Continual blooms all season. Disease-resistant foliage.
strong
light light
light
medium light medium light
medium strong
Spreading growth habit; continual blooming. Blooms from spring until fall; Climbing. The best red of the Explorer Series roses. Continual blooming from summer to frost. Ground cover rose that is hardier than Flower Carpet. Repeat blooming from summer to frost. Continual blooming. Glossy green foliage, bushy plant.
Extremely healthy shrub. Blooms similar to tea roses: repeat bloomer.
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Roses Continued Variety
Series
Heigth
LINDA CAMPBELL
Explorer
LOIS JOLLIET
Explorer
MARTIN FROBISHER
Explorer
MORDEN AMORETTE
Parkland
MORDEN BLUSH
Parkland
MORDEN CARDINETTE
Parkland
MORDEN CENTENNIAL
Parkland
MORDEN FIREGLOW
Parkland
MORDEN RUBY
Parkland
MORDEN SUNRISE
Parkland
NEARLY WILD
Shrub Rose Rosa foetida Rugosa
5-6 ft 1m 4-5 ft 1.5 m 5 ft 1.5 m 3 ft 1m 3-4 ft 1.25 m 2 ft 0.6 m 3 ft 1m 2 ft 0.6 m 3 ft 1m 3 ft 1m 3 ft 1m 6 ft 1.7 m 5 ft 1.5 m 5 ft 1.5 m 4 ft 1.3 m 5 ft 1.5 m 20 in 50 cm 2 ft 0.6 m 7 ft 2m 6 ft 1.7 m 5 ft 1.5 m 7 ft 2m 4-5 ft 1.5 m 2 ft 0.6 m
PERSIAN YELLOW PINK GROOTENDORST PRAIRIE DAWN
ROYAL EDWARD
Shrub Rose Shrub Rose Rosa rubrifolia Explorer
SIMON FRASER
Explorer
SIR THOMAS LIPTON
Rugosa
THERESA BUGNET
Rugosa
TOPAZ JEWEL
Rugosa
WILLIAM BAFFIN
Explorer
WILLIAM BOOTH
Explorer
WINNIPEG PARKS
Parkland
PRAIRIE JOY RED LEAF
Flower Colour
Fragrance
Features
red with yellow medium pink light pink
light
Cross between a miniature and a rugosa. Long arching canes; repeat bloomer. Continuous blooms from summer to frost. Disease resistant.
deep pink
light to medium medium
light pink
light strong
First introduced Explorer Series rose. Continual fragrant blooms. Continuous blooms from summer to frost. Repeat hybrid tea-type flowers; low growing rose. Longest blooming period of any shrub rose. Low growing rose. Ever-blooming flowers.
cardinal red medium pink scarlet red
light
ruby red
light
orange blend medium pink deep yellow medium pink medium pink medium pink light pink
medium
Plentiful production of hot pink flowers: repeat bloomer. Named after centennial commemorating Morden. Unique scarlet red flowers repeat all season. Low growing rose. Clusters of ruby red flowers repeat all season. A real jewel in the Morden series. Continuous blooms from summer to frost. Citrus fragrance.
medium
Lots of color; ever blooming. Proven cold weather performer.
strong light
Tall popular rose with deep yellow flowers. One time profusion of blooms. Carnation-like, pink flowers. Wrinkled foliage.
light
Continual blooms all season. Glossy foliage.
medium
deep pink
medium
medium pink pure white
medium
Hedge-type rose for screening; repeats all season. Dense foliage displays disease resistance. Reddish-purple, popular foliage. Red hips and branches; flowers in June. Low growing rose; repeat blooms all season. Disease resistant. Low growing rose. Continual blooms all season.
medium pink butter yellow medium pink pink
medium
deep pink
medium light
medium
strong
light
Tall rose with pure white, large fragrant flowers. Leathery foliage; repeat blooms all season. Tall rose with large flowers; repeat all season. Old-fashioned favorite rose. Butter to cream yellow flowers. First ever blooming yellow rugosa rose. Tall climbing rose. Blooms repeat all season.
light
Disease resistant. Continuous blooms from summer to frost.
medium
Popular hardy, low growing rose. Ever blooming.
medium
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the home oasis
garden guide
In the time of the staycation, creating a backyard oasis is becoming more and more prevalent. So, how do you create an oasis in your yard? The first step is deciding what features you would consider as an oasis. For this yard, using more shrubs than perennials will keep this lower maintenance allowing more enjoyment time, and less working in the yard. By using a variety of plant material you will have more color throughout the year, from spring with apple blossoms through summer with the scent of climbing roses on trellises and on through the fall with blooming sedums, and the leaf color of dogwoods. Here, in Central Alberta, it is also important to plan for winter, so by using evergreens, dogwoods, and ornamental grass, you will always have something beautiful to look at. The home oasis is more than just plant choices, it is also about privacy. But more than that, your yard has to be an extension of your home, and a place you, and your family, want to spend time. This yard has many things that will entice a family. From the hot tub with a pergola overtop for shade, to a fire pit area which will encourage the family to sit together and make smores, to large grass areas for the children’s sports. And for the barbequer’s in the family - a large 2 level deck will give them the room to create the best outdoor cooking area they could imagine. So, the overall feel for the yard should be somewhere your family can relax and enjoy spending time together.
For assistance in creating your Home Oasis book an appointment with Serena, our certified Landscape Designer, at 403-346-5613.
Code Qty Latin Name Common Name HT/SP Bloom Time Evergreen Trees 1 1 Picea pungens ‘Fastigiata’ Columnar Blue Spruce 20’/6’ Deciduous Trees 2 1 Malus ‘Combination’ Combination Apple 12’ / 12’ Spring 3 10 Populus tremula ‘Erecta’ Swedish Columnar Aspen 30’ / 5’ 4 1 Tilia ‘Norlin’ Norlin Linden 25’ /20‘ May / June Evergreen Shrubs 5 5 Juniperus scopulorum ‘sky rocket’ Sky Rocket Juniper 10’ / 2.5’ 6 4 Microbiota descussata Russian Cypress 8” / 5’ 7 9 Pinus mugo ‘Slowmound’ Slowmound Mugo Pine 2’ / 3’ Deciduous Shrubs 8 7 Berberis thunbergii ‘Sunsation’ Sunsation Barberry 3’ / 3’ 9 6 Cornus sericea ‘Kelseyll’ Kelsey Dwarf Dogwood 2.5’ / 2.5’ 10 1 Lonicera edulls ‘Berry Smart’ Berry Smart Honeyberry 5’ / 5’ 11 1 Lonicera edulis ‘Borealis’ Borealis Honeyberry 5’/ 5’ 12 3 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Centre Glow’ Centre Glow Ninebark 5’ / 5’ May / June 13 4 Rosa ‘John Davis’ John Davis Rose 7’ / 4’ Summer 14 6 Viburnum trilobum ‘Baileys Compact’ Baileys Compact Cranberry 5’ /5’ Spring Perennials P1 7 Alchemilla mollis Lady’s Mantle 1’/2’ Summer P2 3 Calamagrostis acutifolia ‘Overdam’ Overdam Reed Grass 5’ / 2’ Fall P3 3 Cimicifuga racemosa ‘Brunnette’ Snakeroot 4’ / 3’ Summer / Fall White P4 9 Iris palida ‘Variegata’ Variegated Iris 2’ / 2’ Spring P5 1 Ligularia stenocephala ‘the Rocket’ The Rocket Rayflower 6’ / 3’ Summer P6 2 Matteuccia struthippteris Ostrich Fern 4’ / 3’ P7 3 Sedum ‘Matrona’ Matrona Sedum 2’ / 2’ Fall
Bloom Colour
White Yellow / incons picuous
Pink Pink White Yellow Gold Lavender / Blue Yellow Pink / Purple