The Early Bloomer - August 2013

The Early Bloomer seven acres of inspiration

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2013

Traffic Patterns

in this issue Traffic Patterns A Container Garden That Beats the Heat Preparing for Storm Season Annual Garden Boutique Sale Events and Seminars How Does Your Garden Grow?

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hardscapes

Traffic Patterns Hardscape pavers are one of the most

naturally and gradually, preventing run-off in

versatile, economical and beautiful means

streets, canals, storm drains and waterways.

to enhance your new or existing patio, pool

Like a lattice, each paver is designed with

deck, driveway or walkway. And contrary

openings, which helps control and stabilize

to popular belief, pavers can be applied

soil erosion.

as a veneer over your existing concrete foundation. In fact, creating an overlay with pavers without ripping out the existing foundation can save as much as 30% to 50%!

Rock City Garden’s new hardscape division is the ideal place to start your paver project.

Wade Baxley, General Manager, has more than 15 years of hardscape experience,

Rock City Gardens is a Belgard Authorized Contractor. All of our hardscape materials come with Belgard’s lifetime guarantee and Rock City’s installations carry two-year warranties.

For a personal consultation, please call Wade Baxley at 772.589.5835.

including design and installation. Our Belgard pavers require little to no maintenance and, unlike poured concrete, repairing a crack is easier and far less obvious.

“Pavers are like puzzles,” Wade said. “If a few get damaged, we simply remove and replace them with new pavers, and the repair appears seamless.”

Pavers come in dozens of colors and patterns, from an Old World look to a clean, modern style. You also can choose an eco-friendly “permeable” paver with a high-tech design

Special One-Day Event: October 19th Mark your calendar for October 19th!

Belgard and Rock City Gardens are hosting a special one-day event. The Belgard display truck will be stocked with pavers in a variety of colors and components. This is the perfect opportunity to get design ideas and select pavers for your outdoor spaces.

that allows water to filter back into the soil

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container garden of the month

A container garden that beats the heat For August, we created this tall beauty that includes Ficus “Tineke” (variegated rubber tree), two begonia varieties (Odorata and Dragon Wing), a “Barcelona” bromeliad, dracaena, variegated Algerian Ivy, and an Austral Gem Fern. The glazed urn is just one of hundreds of containers available at our Garden Boutique.

Rock City Gardens is well known for creating and maintaining beautiful container gardens. For a personal consultation and to learn more, please contact Rhonda Lowe at 772.589.5835.

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storm season

Preparing for Storm Season With storm season upon us, it’s important to prepare your plants so they sustain the least amount of potential damage.

Trees and shrubs will have a better chance of survival and become less of a hazard if you follow these simple tips:

• Inspect trees on your property in August for necessary pruning work. Prune and thin your trees to decrease wind resistance. This will lessen the risk of trees being

Better to be safe than sorry!

We hear about hurricanes this time of year, but tropical storms can also damage your existing landscaping. August, September and October are the most active hurricane and tropical storm months, with the peak of the season activity typically in mid-September. If you have not already pruned your trees, now is the time.

uprooted.

• Lightly fertilize quarterly and water well during drought periods to maintain healthy growth and a strong root system.

• Native trees, particularly those with wide spreading branches, strong deep penetrating root systems, and small leaf size seem to hold up better in tropical storms.

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garden boutique

Annual Garden Boutique Sale!

It only happens once a year, so don’t miss this opportunity to purchase merchandise from inside and outside Rock City Garden’s boutique. We’re making room for the fabulous new merchandise we found at the market this summer, so everything storewide will be marked down. Sale starts in August, so watch for your Rock City Gardens’ email announcements, Facebook postings, and newspaper advertising for exact dates.

Merchandise includes silks, furniture, containers (terra cotta, concrete, and ceramic), plant stands, fountains, statuary, artwork and more. Everything will be marked down 20% to 75% off the regular price. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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special events

Events and Seminars Watch for Rock City’s upcoming special events in our emails, newsletters, website and Facebook postings. You will not want to miss our seminars and events, including:

Succulents Sale Starts August 2nd A perfect time to pick up plants for tabletops, dorm rooms, teacher gifts and more. $3.99 each!

Annual Garden Boutique Sale Watch for our upcoming Annual Garden Boutique Sale. Everything will be marked 20% to 75% off!

Special One-Day Belgard Event October 19th Beautiful hardscape ideas and product selections for your outdoor living spaces.

October Seminar October 26th Medicinal herbs by local herbalists, InTune.

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

If you want your poinsettias to be vivid for the holidays, August is your last opportunity to cut them back in order to ensure good winter color.

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Wild Imagination Wander through our seven acres and feel inspired by the natural beauty all around you.

You’ll find expert advice on landscape design, fresh ideas for outdoor rooms, and an amazing selection of flowers grown right here on site. Come pass a pleasant hour at RockCityGardens.com and let your imagination run wild.

seven acres of inspiration

9080 U.S.. Hwy 1, Wabasso, Florida 32970 772-589-5835 RockCityGardens.com

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