picket fences - fall/holiday issue
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OPEN 9am–3pm
To-Do: Last day to order your custom holiday floral arrangments, wreaths & centerpieces.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN 9am–6pm
To-Do: Plant Tulip bulbs up until the ground freezes!
To-Do: Plant indoor bulbs, Amaryllis & Paperwhites for January blooming.
To-Do: Apply Wilt Stop, a winter protec-tion for plants, monthly thru February.
To-Do: Prune Evergreens to shape. Use clippings for holiday decorating.
HOLIDAY HOURS | NOV 26–DEC 239–7 DAILY • 9–9 THURS & FRI • 10–6
SUNDAYDEC 24 & DEC 31 • 9–3 | DEC 25 & JAN
OPEN 9am–3pm
To-Do: Apply an animal deterrent, such as Deer Scram or Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent, monthly thru February.
MRS CLAUS
‘TIS THE SEASON FRESH GREENS SPECIALS
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
BARNYARD ANIMALS ARE HERE!
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‘TIS THE SEASON POINSETTIA SPECIALSBARNYARD ANIMALS ARE HERE!
‘TIS THE SEASON GREAT GIFTS SPECIALS
FINAL 3 DAYS TO CREATE A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER!
CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE THRU JAN 7
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
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To-Do: Last day to fertilize lawns. Use Scotts’ Step 4, a high nitro-gen lawn fertilizer.
To-Do: Plant indoor bulbs, Amaryllis and Paperwhites for holiday blooming.
To-Do: Prune Evergreens to shape. Use clippings for holiday decorating.
To-Do: There’s still time to plant your tulip bulbs! Also, weed, edge and mulch perennial beds.
NOVEMBER HOURS9–6 DAILY • 9–9 FRI • 10–5 SUNDAY HOLIDAY HOURS • NOV 25–DEC 23
9–7 DAILY • 9–9 THURS & FRI • 10–6 SUNDAY
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LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES ARRIVE!
POINSETTIASARRIVE!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
OPEN LATE ‘TIL 9pm!
To-Do: Fertilize fruit trees.
To-Do: When mowing for the last time, cut grass fairly short to prevent matting from the weight of winter snow.
To-Do: After leaves fall from fruit and deciduous trees, spray with a dor-mant spray.
To-Do: Test outdoor holiday lights from last year. For best selection, pick up replacement bulbs, new strands or timers today.
To-Do: Company coming? Pick up festive tableware, linens, floral arrangements and more this week.
To-Do: Order your holiday floral arrangements from our Design Center today.
To-Do: Clean and protect outdoor furniture with furniture covers.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDCHRISTMAS PREVIEW, SPECIAL
FREE TREE PLANTING SALE THRU NOV 14
GARDEN CENTER & NURSERY CLEARANCE
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
FREE TREE PLANTING SALE THRU NOV 14
GARDEN CENTER & NURSERY CLEARANCE
‘TIS THE SEASON ARTIFICIAL TREE SPECIALS 4 DAYS ONLY • NOV 10–13
GIRLS’ THYME LADIES ONLY!TONIGHT 6–9PM
‘TIS THE SEASON OUTDOOR DECORATING SPECIALS
BLACK FRIDAY EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
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To-Do: Make plans to attend Girls’ Thyme this Thursday eve-ning, 7–9pm. Shop ‘til you drop!
To-Do: Winterize your plants with Wilt Stop Spray now & again at the end of December and February.
BARNYARD ANIMALS ARRIVE!
BARNYARD ANIMALS ARE HERE!
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gifts
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NFL TeamsGlass Bowls
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NFL Teams Shoe Wine Bottle Holder
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Inge-Glas® Ornaments
Cottage Garden Music Boxes
Elf on the Shelf Story Book & Elf
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English Garden Gift Baskets
Cableknit Vest from Mudpie
Metal Serveware from Beatriz Ball
Jim Shore® Collectables
Byers’ Choice® Collectables
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Winding River Reversible Jackets
3 Sisters Jackets
Musical Toy Shop
Roman Nativity
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OLD WORLD® ORNAMENTS DONNA I love the Old World glass ornaments, they remind me of Christmas’s when I was young. The Inge glass ornaments from Germany are truly a work of art and a favorite of mine. It is the perfect gift.
MINI CYPRESS TREES PATTIThis year, I’ve chosen our mini Cyprus trees that can be found in the greenhouse. Wrap the bottom of them with Burlap, tie beautiful Christmas ribbon around it with a bow, and voila! Beauty in your home instantly!!!
HOLIDAY WREATHS ZARRUSHoliday wreaths are my favorite season’s artwork–they hold the essence of nature and bring a pop of color inside and out, to make my home warm and inviting.
WHITE POINSETTIAS ANDREAOne of my favorite decorations during the Christmas season is white poinsettias. They can be added to any décor, they can be used as a beautiful centerpiece for your dining table and they also make an elegant hostess gift.
EQUESTRIAN PLATES SUE S.Like a scene from Bucks County Horse Park, this new collection of versatile plates can be used as wall décor or as a table setting. They capture that true Bucks County feeling!
SNOWGLOBES GREGMy favorite Christmas things are snowglobes. They remind me of all the excitement and wonder of Christmas as a child; the anticipation and “dreaming of a white Christmas”.
Our Lifestyle Team shares their favorite Christmas things–for the Tree, for the Home and for You!
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Salty pretzels combine with sweet chocolate for these fun treats that make a yummy gift few can resist. In fact, you may want to make a few extras for yourself!
INGREDIENTSBite-size, waffle-shaped pretzels Hershey’s Kiss or Hershey’s HugM&M’s candy
INSTRUCTIONS1. Heat oven to 170º F. Set a number of bite-size, waffle-shaped pretzels (one for each treat) in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss or Hershey’s Hug.
2. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes (the white chocolate will melt more quickly), until the chocolates feel soft when touched with a wooden spoon. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and quickly press an M&M’s candy into the center of each Kiss.
3. Allow the treats to cool for a few minutes, then place them in the refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes. Place handfuls of the candies in clear plastic bags and tie on colorful ribbons. Enjoy!
To chase away the monsters that fright, the Light in the Night glows a green light.Too many is a crowd, so NO monsters allowed. I will help you sleep so no need for counting sheep. Just hold my hand tight or squeeze my tummy to light.A Light in the Night will suit you just right!”
“Each Monster comes with a storybook to read before bed, Which makes this perfect for Santa to bring in his sled! Available at Bucks Country Gardens.
A Light in the Night
What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet!
What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes!
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
Why are Christmas trees such bad knitters? They’re always dropping their needles!
What kind of bird can write? A pen-guin!
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Christmas Traditions FROM AROUND THE WORLD
In December, Christmas celebrations are taking place all over the world. The tradi- tions, celebrations and dates may vary from country to country, but the spirit remains the same everywhere. Compare the traditions you celebrate with some of the ones that take place around the world.
Did you know Christmas in Australia is actually in the summer? The celebration of this holiday happens during the student’s summer vacation. Most of their holiday celebrations and activi-ties take place outdoors. So, instead of white snowy scenes there are blue skies and sunshine! One of the most popular events of the Christmas season is called “Carols by Candlelight”. At night, people gather outside to light candles and sing Christ-mas carols to bring in the holiday cheer.
In China, the Christmas tree is called the “tree of light” and is decorated with beautiful lanterns and flowers. The festivities include making red paper chains, which symbolize happiness, to decorate the tree. Many families paste red paper pagodas on the windows and light their houses with paper lanterns.
In France, the Christmas holiday and festivities begin on St. Nicholas Eve. This day is filled with gift giving between friends and families. On St. Nicholas Eve and Christmas Eve, part of the tradition has children leave their shoes by the hearth, so Pere Noel or Father Christmas can fill them with gifts. In the morning, the children awake to sweet treats and chocolates in their shoes.
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Today, LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Christmas lights are available in a much larger variety of colors and sizes than traditional Christmas lights. Whether you prefer purchasing bulbs and stringers separately, prelamped strings or icicle lights, find it all in LED. The more you light up, the more energy you save.
COLOR AND VARIETYLED colors are strong and vibrant, offering all popular colors from red to green, as well as a variety of whites ranging from warm white to cool white. LED Christmas light strings and bulbs come in a great variety of styles, sizes and shapes.
LONG LIFELED lights are designed to last for many years, in both construction of the physical bulb and the technology of the LED. An investment in LEDs guarantees many more years of use than that of incandes-cent lights.
UNIQUE FUNCTIONSThe diodes and the integrated circuit board allow LED lights to offer fun technology in decorating, including dimming light, morphing light, and color change. Dimming LEDs use the ability to control the
amount of power being sent to the diodes, sending less for dim light and more for bright light. Morphing LED lights slowly fade between different colors, and color change flash from red to green. Falling icicles and blizzard lights are another fun LED holiday light, with LEDs chasing down tubes to simulate the appearance of falling snow.
ENERGY SAVINGSEnergy Star testing has shown that 140 LED lights can be powered using the same amount of electricity needed to power just a single 7-watt incandescent bulb. That is roughly the equivalent of two LED light strings compared to a single bulb.
DID YOU KNOW?One of the best things about LEDs is that they are great for the environment, which is very important to many people including us here at Bucks Country Gardens. Landfills benefit from the decrease in waste, including the reduction in annual disposal of the glass bulbs, wires and other components of the products, as well as the packaging. To see various types available, stop by to see our store decorated with all the different LEDs.
A BRIGHT IDEA
L.E.D. Lights
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hristmas is always a spectacular event at Bucks Country Gardens. Each year, people travel from near
and far to see what’s new in our magical winter wonderland filled with every-thing to create the perfect Christmas night. Take a tour through our Christmas themes and discover what we have in store for you. Better yet, stop in and see for yourself the glitter, the gold, the dazzle and the delight of Christmas.
This year, enjoy all the beauty and splendor of a fresh winter’s snowfall right inside Bucks Country Gardens. Our Win-ter Park collection will make you feel as if you’re taking a stroll through Central Park after a new coating of snow. Find snow covered trees, garlands, wreathes and lots of cardinals, deer and other creatures frolicking in nature’s fluffy white blanket.
As you leave the park, take a trip back in time to our Vintage section. Find all things reminiscent of Christmases past: Giant light bulbs, tinsel, feather trees and retro-inspired ornaments abound in this collection.
Next, wander through Christmas Tradi-tions where everything is red and white and silver. This is the section to shop if you are looking for all the traditional elements of Christmas. The most life-like artificial greens, holly and poinsettias fill the area along with Santas, snowmen and beautiful tableware.
Be sure to stop in the Christmas Kitchen for everything sweet and savory. The sweetshop themed kitchen has all the
trimmings to feature delightful treats in your holiday décor. Decorative gin-gerbread, candy cupcakes and more will have your kitchen overflowing with goodies. Don’t forget the edible gourmet cookies, candy, dips and sauces to enjoy at your next holiday gathering.
While you make your way to Count Von Hebel’s Tree Grove, take time to enjoy the Bucks County area and enjoy the majesty of the local area. This section is inspired by all the things that make Bucks County so beautiful–from nature to wildlife to wineries and everything in between.
Never skimping on style and glitz, the Elegance collection has just that. First, nature meets shimmer in beautiful tones of greens and browns. Along with this natural elegance is everything glittery, glowing and gold. The gift shop is alive with the warmth of this traditional holi-day hue.
Christmas at Bucks Country Gardens would never be complete without the Old World area. This year, in addition to Old World® Christmas blown glass orna-ments, Inge-Glas® from Germany has retruned with an assortment of fabulous glass ornaments which will complete your Christmas decorations.
For Christmas 2011, the variety of themes and collections at Bucks Country Gardens is sure to offer something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Highlights of fabulous Christmas dècor available at Bucks Country Gardens this Christmas season:A. Glittered House VintageB. Glass Dog Ornaments PetsC. Snowman Serving Plate TraditionalD. Retro Glittered Snowman VintageE. Plaid Teddy Bears Bucks CountyF. Bottle Shaped Trees VintageG. Ceramic Santa Plate TraditionalH. Gingerbread Houses Kitchen I. Glass & Crystal Candle Holders ElegantJ. Angels ElegantK. Retro Stockings VintageL. CandyCane Canisters KitchensM. Cardinal Tree Skirt Winter ParkN. Nativity ElegantO. Deer Couple Bucks CountyP. Santa/Chimney Ornament Old World Gregory Orme, Lifestyle Department
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Discover Beanpod Candles Light a Beanpod CandLe &
transform a spaCe, a moment, a moodreal soy wax
fragrances & colors that last from first light to final flame
available in 4.5 oz, 8 oz & 16 oz jars
available at Bucks Country Gardens Zarrus Wind, Lifestyle Team
Merriment is in the air! Cold, clear, crisp days are upon us. Fired-up wood-burning stoves breathe curls of smoke from toasty chimneys. Baskets brimming with apples and cranberries turn into homemade pies and muffins for visits by family and friends. Winterberries and crimson cardinals are unveiled on wizened branches.
Now is the time to set the stage to welcome your guests with home décor and curb appeal. Shop our unique holiday door wreaths, swags and table centerpieces. Have our floral designers customize one for you to compliment your home color scheme and décor. We have a wide selection of silk and dried flowers, ornaments, wreaths, baskets, containers and vases. Just bring your ideas, and if you like, show us your room photos, fabric swatches, paint chips, or wallpaper to create something all your own. Come in from the cold, enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea in our Design Center and warm up your soul.
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At Bucks Country Gardens, our reputation has been built on customer service and satisfaction. We not only offer quality products, but also enjoy helping you trim your tree or find that perfect gift for someone special. After all, Christmas is that magical time of year for starting family traditions and making memories that last a lifetime.
Shop Bucks Country Gardens this Christmas season for:
FUN! This is not your average, everyday Christmas Tree Yard. Roast marshmallows at our fire pit, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, visit with Mrs. Claus and stop by to see our seasonal barnyard animals.
comfort! Over 5,000 square feet of covered shopping space filled with Fresh Cut Christmas Trees. Shop comfortably rain, snow, or shine!
service! We help you select the perfect tree, wrap it, fresh cut the trunk, and load it onto your vehicle at no additional cost! We even have a White Glove Delivery and Set-up crew for those who need a little help.
selection! We have plenty of small trees starting at 5’ and all the way up to 14’. We are well-known for our beautiful selection of cathedral-size Christmas Trees 10 ‘–14’.
christmas galore! Bucks Country Gardens is the one-stop shop for all your Christmas needs. While shopping for your tree, pick up lights, wreaths, poinsettias, gifts, timers, stockings, ornaments, cards, wrapping paper, ribbon and just about anything else you can think of!
YULE TIDE CHRISTMAS TREE STANDS Our tree stand of choice: Quick and easy set-up with no need to fuss with the tree yourself. We put a level cut on the tree and drill the perfect length hole. Thetree proudly stands tall and straight. Ready to decor-ate in minutes!
Our favorite!s
Alex Salvi, Sales Manager
DOUGLAS FIRA Douglas Fir is the perfect pick for a family that likes a big and full tree with a wonderful fragrance. While most species of Firs have a neat, tapered shape, the Douglas starts out wide at the bottom, and stays wide all the way up the tree. The needles are long and very soft to the touch. The sweet, citrusy aroma of a Douglas Fir is as distinctive as it is enjoyable.
Fresh CutChristmas Trees
FRASER FIRFraser Firs have short, stiff needles that are deep green on the topside with a silver tint on the underside. Many feel this gives the tree an additional glow when they turn on the Christmas lights. A Fraser Fir is prized for it’s long needle
retention. The tree will stay fresh for the entire holiday season and the branches are firm and strong–capable of holding just about any ornament or family heirloom. While considered to be a full tree, the branches leave
enough space to allow your ornaments and lights to be hung on the inside of the tree, providing more depth in the tree’s appearance.
The Fraser fir has been used more times as the Blue Room Christmas tree (the official Christmas tree of The White House) than any other type of tree.
Keep your tree smelling great all season: Clip off a small bit from the end of 10 branches every day or two. Pick branches that are buried beneath others so the clipped ends won’t show. Clipping the branches exposes the interior of the branches, releasing that sweet fresh-cut tree fragrance!
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Christmas Treesfabulous new trees for 2011
artificial
Slim Maxwell12’ Slim with 2450 clear lights,
80” diameter and 3014 tips.MSRP: $2499 OUR PRICE: $1499
ALSO AVAILABLE: 7.5’ Slim with 800 clear lights
MSRP: $839 OUR PRICE: $499 9’ Slim with 1300 clear lights
MSRP: $1199 OUR PRICE: $699
Flocked Balsam7.5’ tall with 550 clear lights,54” diameter and 1278 tips.
MSRP: $849 OUR PRICE: $499
Iced Aspen Layered7.5’ tall with 850 clear lights, 59” diameter and 1438 tips.
MSRP: $999 OUR PRICE: $599ALSO AVAILABLE: 9’ tall with clear lights
Count Von Hebel has been busy for the last year perfecting his Fabulous Tree Grove, and he can’t wait for you to see it. Here’s a peek at what’s in store when you visit:
In the far reaches of the north, The Count found the Slim Max-well tree. A beautifully layered, prelit tree with natural looking needles that shimmers when lit. The Iced Aspen Layered, a majestic, full sized tree was discovered by The Count, just after it was sheathed in a beautiful layer of frost. From deep in the forest, during a northern wintery snowfall, came the Flocked Balsam, a layered tree imbued with the magic of Christmas so the snow clinging to its branches does not melt.
The Count found a couple of new fir trees and a spruce tree that will be a splendid addition to your Christmas décor. The Layered Austin combines both layering (shelves of boughs) and indexing (the in-and-out length of boughs on the same level) to provide hanging room for your ornaments. The Carolina Pine is a stately Frasier Fir with long graceful lines. The Dartmore is a classically styled spruce tree that will be the centerpiece of your Christmas decorating.
These and all of Count Von Hebel’s trees, from the 2’ table top styles to the grand 12’ trees, are constructed from PVC, PE, or a combination of PVC/PE; are fully hinged; are strung with clear lights or multicolored lights; and offer the best value for your Christmas decorating dollar. Shop early for the very best selection of the very best artificial trees in the region.
Michael Stone, Direct Export Company
OUR PREMIERE TREE VENDOR
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Layered Austin Slim
9’ Slim with 850 clear lights,74” diameter and 2522 tips.
MSRP: $1799 OUR PRICE: $999
Dartmore7.5’ tall with 800 clear lights,62” diameter and 1450 tips.
MSRP: $999 OUR PRICE: $599
Carolina Pine7.5’ tall with 750 clear lights,58” diameter and 1380 tips.
MSRP: $899 OUR PRICE: $499
ALSO AVAILABLE: 9’ tall with clear lights
ONE COMMON QUESTION we hear from our customers around the holidays is “How do I get my artificial tree looking like it came off the showroom floor?” Our reply is simple and straightforward: Take advantage of our White Glove Christmas Tree service. From start to finish, you won’t have to lift a finger!
Bucks Country Gardens will deliver, setup and fluff your artificial tree to perfection. Our highly skilled elves will even pull your old tree out of the attic. We will set it up and fluff out the branches. We also check those pesky strands of lights and fix most outages as we go.
Live trees can be cumbersome, heavy and sappy, so let us deliver and setup your fresh cut tree! Bucks Country Gardens will do the work so you can spend more time with your family and friends.
We also offer breakdown service for both permanent and live trees. Plus, we have plenty of experience setting up fragrant twelve to fourteen foot trees in church foyers and local businesses. Our elves will decorate any location to suit your style and budget. Let us be your holiday butler for the things you want done but don’t have the time to do yourself.
white-glove | (h)wahyt gluhv | adj, informal
1. meticulous; painstaking; minute: a white-glove inspection2. immaculate; spotless; sterile: a white-glove environment
Cole Simcox, Warehouse Manager
White Glove Delivery Elves From left: Zack Stephan, Cole Simcox, Russ Ulmer and Frank Pool. Not pictured: Ryan Hebel.
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On the Flipside Fall is for Planting & More! 10 Showstoppers of the Season Favorite Fall Plants14 Keeping It Contained Perfect Autumn Planters 20 Fall Clean Up To-Do List for Outdoor Spaces26 In Your Own Backyard BCG Landscape Feature28 Workshops & Seminars Fall & Holiday 10
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C O N T E N T SHOLIDAY 2011
Special Holiday Section CH5 Christmas in the Greenhouse Dish Gardens & Terrariums CH6 Artificial Christmas Trees Visit Our Tree Grove CH9 Fresh Cut Christmas Trees Our Favorites CH10 Our New Holiday Collections From Vintage to Traditional... CH13 LED Lights~ A Bright Idea More Popular Than Ever CH14 Employee Favorites for Christmas Holiday Must-Haves CH15 Just for Kids! Activities, Jokes & More! CH17 BCG Great Gifts Guide Something for Every Budget CH21 November & December Calendars Tips & To-Do’s
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Dish gardens and terrariums make great holiday gifts for that special gardener on your gift list. At Bucks Country Gardens, select from a variety of ready-to-go custom dish gardens and terrariums or create your own.
Creating your own dish garden is quite easy. Dish gardens are containers of mixed foliage and flowering plants in a shallow decorative pot, tin or basket.
To make your own dish garden, simply choose a decorative holiday container and a mix of flowering and foliage plants. Pointsettia, Cyclaman and Christmas Cactus are among the popular choices for holiday color. Add a delicate fern and some English Ivy along with a few pine cones and a bow and you will have created a beautiful, everlasting centerpiece.
Terrariums, another great gift idea for the gardener who has everything, have recently become increasingly popular. These self-contained eco-systems of miniature foliage plants are easy to maintain and fun to make for adults and children alike. Choose from a wide collection of glass vessels or covered terrariums. Next, add a thin layer of Horticultural Charcoal, a layer of crushed river gravel and a layer of African Violet soil. Select a few mini foliage plants, such as Bella Palm, Polka Dot plant, and a mini Frosted Fern. Add a pop of holiday
color with a mini Pointsettia or mini African Violet and some brightly colored Reindeer Moss and your terrarium is almost ready for gift giving. Personalize your terrarium
by adding some accents, such as a festive decorative little bird or critter, a few mini pine cones and pine twigs.
Dish gardens and terrariums are both excellent ways to spread
the joy of the holiday season and your love of gardening with those around you. Our Greenhouse staff is happy to assist you with all you need to successfully give that perfect gardening gift.
See page 28 for our Terrarium Seminar schedule.
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Welcome...By the time you read this, you’ll most likely have discovered we’ve changed our coupons in this issue of Picket Fences–many of our readers look for the coupons first. Some have even been seen removing them and discarding the magazine. That’s one of the reasons we removed the coupon page from the magazines that we distribute in the garden center. Well…now they’re back.
Just a few years ago, we used coupons to measure the effective reach of our advertising. Were people seeing our ads and if so, were they reacting and visiting the store? Our sales were not driven by coupons, but by in-store promotions, an inviting store filled with the right products and friendly, helpful people who care about you–our customers.
Today, customer loyalty is being eroded by the latest and greatest deals and discounts. Big box stores have partnered with national brand products to lower retail prices below cost and backed that with blanketed marketing that smothers the local indepen-dent. Daily coupon sites have turned once loyal consumers into bargain hunting, price shopping, won’t go there without a coupon business killers. Half price deals are in every newspaper, magazine and web site. Why would you go anywhere and pay full price?
We started using coupons to help drive business and recover from the devastating effects of the economic crash of 2008 and 2009… and I think it worked. You supported us in record numbers last year and again
this year and helped us regain a sound business footing and we are grateful. Our decision to saturate our community with coupons was a good one.
So, why would we want to change a marketing strategy
that works? It’s very simple. Coupon redemption drives prices higher. Businesses need to make up for the discounting somehow and that means higher mark
ups and higher prices. We will continue to use coupons
to help drive traffic, but we will not make you coupon dependent
and we will not raise our prices to pay for coupons. There will no longer be a coupon for everyday of the year in each magazine and direct mail campaign. What there will be are coupons for special items we’d like you to consider and special times we’d like to see more of you. And there will be more than enough regular product specials and in-store promotions to make you happy to stop in without that coupon in your pocket.
Now, before you go looking for the coupon page if you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to page through the magazine. I’m sure there will be something of inter-est to almost all of you… And as a special thanks to you, our Garden Rewards Club, there’s a coupon just for you for an extra discount during our Christmas Open House Preview Night, November 4 from 4–8pm.
A great BIG thanks to all of you who have supported Bucks Country Gardens this year and every year, coupon or no coupon.
FALL & HOLIDAY 2011 • ISSUE 8
THOMAS L. HEBELpublisher
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Tom Hebel, President of Bucks Country Gardens
Twenty years ago, an intern from SUNY Cobleskill stepped through
the door at Bucks Country Gardens. He had a level of experience that few his age attain. You might say that he had horticulture running through his veins from the time he was a little boy.
I agreed to the internship with one condition: The intern would be willing to stay after graduation and become a
full-time employee. I could have never imagined twenty years later, that would still be the case.
As an integral member of the Green Team from the beginning, Darryl’s responsibilities focused on sales and customer service. He did such a great job that his custom-ers knew his day off and often avoided shopping on Thursdays. Darryl still has Thursdays off, but almost every-thing else has changed. In addition to seasonal weekend
customer service, Darryl spends his time overseeing the purchasing for almost every department, manages our computer hardware and software systems, and, as a senior manager, is a member of our Executive Committee helping to shape the future of our business.
We congratulate Darryl on twenty years with Bucks Country Gardens and look forward to many wonderful years to come.
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Fall is for Planting 10 Showstoppers of the Season Favorite Fall Plants 14 Keeping It Contained Perfect Autumn Planters 20 Fall Clean Up To-Do List for Outdoor Spaces 26 In Your Own Backyard BCG Landscape Feature
On the Flipside Special Holiday Section CH5 Christmas in the Greenhouse CH6 Artificial Christmas Trees CH9 Fresh Cut Christmas Trees CH10 Our New Holiday Collections CH13 LED Lights~ A Bright Idea CH14 Employee Favorites for Christmas CH15 Just for Kids! CH17 BCG Great Gifts Guide CH21 November & December Calendars
7 The Boutique New Fall Collections
8 Home Décor Spooky or Sophisticated?
9 Employee Feature Get to Know Sue Foley
17 BCG Client Spotlight Follow Up YMCA
18 Employee Favorites For Home, Garden and You!
20 Bucks Country Gardens Gets Greener with Solar
21 Q & A Expert Advice & Solutions
23 September & October Calendars, Tips & To-Do’s
28 Workshops & Seminars Fall & Holiday
29 Seasonal Savings Money $aving Coupons
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So…You’ve made it through another sizzling summer. Get ready now, let the updating of your fall and winter wardrobe begin!
This season, The Boutique at Bucks Country Gardens continues to offer up to the minute fashion. You’ll be “right on” in the trend setting this year! We have an array of fabulous outerwear, footwear, jewelry and accessories. Find all your favorites, like Winding River reversible jackets, Lindsay Phillips ballet flats, and Nomad rain boots.
Of course, we have many new additions to our ever growing boutique! Come in and try on new Corky’s footwear, Lilywhite’s faux fur scarves and Mudpie’s knit vests, hats, scarves and bags. While here, take a glimpse at our fashion and fine jewelry. You’ll find the infamous Viva Beads, along with fine sterling silver jewelry by Kameleon and Halia.
Remember, just as the 50’s and 60’s are back, the 70’s fashions are high on the list of carryover trends this year as well! Still have those flares and wide leg pants? Well, they’re back, as well as the “biker and punk” trends. Also, keep an eye out for two more aesthetics reappearing from the 70’s this season: bohemian and sophisticated glamour. When it comes to the latter, think of dresses that fall like shimmering water for the evening; high-waisted pants with an elegant blouse for a head-turning daytime look.
The BoutiqueAT BUCKS COUNTRY GARDENS
Gregory Orme & Patti Gilbert, Lifestyle Department
Fabulous must-have fashions for Fall 2011 in The Boutique at Bucks Country Gardens. Clockwise from top left: Bully Caps from Dorfman Pacific, Cableknit Headwarmers from Mudpie, Polymer Clay Beaded Bracelets from Viva Beads, “Cobbletone Yellow” Jacket from 3 Sisters, Black & White Bag from Mudpie and Paisley Dress from Mudpie.
Girls’ ThymeThursday, November 17th
6–9pm
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Barbeques are less frequent, kids are back in school, the evenings are now a bit chilly and it’s back to spend-ing more time inside. There’s no better moment to freshen up your home before those indoor dinner parties and holiday gatherings are penciled in on your calendar. Whether your style is all about the spookiness of Halloween or the bounty of the fall harvest, Bucks Country Gardens has just the right look to give your home a taste of autumn.
A. Mummy Appetizer Platter B. Metal Jack-o-Lanterns C. Large Sunflower Platter D.Squirrel & Leaf Appetizer Plate E. Ceramic Turkey Platter F. Fall Fruit & Veggie Votive Candles
Gregory Orme, Lifestyle Department
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Estate Property MaintenanceMowing | Pruning | Mulching
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W H AT ’S N E W I N FA L L D É CO R
save the dates!Visit buckscountrygardens.com for the scoop on these great events and more!
October 1 & 2
Gallery in the GardensA R T S H O W & S A L EFeaturing over 20 Local & Regional Artists~
October 15 & 16
Harvest FestivalF U N F O R A L L A G E S !Face Painting • Pumpkin PaintingKids’ Crafts, Activities & More!
november 17 • 6–9pm
Girls’ ThymeL A D I E S O N L Y , N O M E N !Shop the Boutique • GiveawaysWine & Food • Special $avings
november 4 • 4–8pm
Christmas Open HouseP R E V I E W N I G H TSee our collection of dazzling dècor & $ave on everything Christmas!
You can find her at the regis-ter interacting with customers, changing the road sign or pricing product. Since 2002, Sue Foley has been an integral member of the Bucks Country Gardens Team. Sue is a hard working, easy going, loyal and thoughtful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and co-worker. When I was
approached to write an employee spotlight on Sue Foley, I thought, “Wow, I couldn’t have received a better co-worker to interview.”
Sue was born and raised in the Hatboro-Horsham area, and grew up in a tight-knit family. She moved to central Bucks County with her husband, Bob, and to-gether they raised two sons, Bobby and Chad. Typical Foley vacations were at the ski slopes in the winter and at the shore in the summer. Sue kept her boys busy in athletics and she enjoyed simple pleasures such as playing ball in her yard. Of course, she still found time to dig in her gardens, a hobby she continues to enjoy today. As years went on, the family remained tight and today, they are all neighbors. Sounds great for when you need to borrow that lad-der or some eggs for breakfast. Living so close provides another plus-she can see her three grandchildren almost anytime.
Growing up, everyone would gather around the T.V. on Sun-days. You could say Sue is a real Eagles fan. She cheers for them
win or lose and can’t wait for the beginning of each new season as it could be a pos-sible Super Bowl bound year. When hearing that Michael Vick was coming to Eagles, she thought it could be a good chance for him. “He served his time, now he needs to get back on track and stay low for awhile. So far, he has done it.” She has followed the Eagles for as long as she can remember. Sue states,
“I feel it’s important to support your local teams.” She doesn’t mind watching a Phillies game either, if they are winning.
Like I said earlier, Sue is the best daughter, wife, mother, grand-mother, friend and co-worker you could ask for. Say hello to Sue next time you are at Bucks Country Gardens.
Getting to Know
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Ryan Hebel, Marketing Team
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Fall has been proven to be the best time of the year to plant shrubs and trees, among other things. In the fall, the warm soil encourages root growth so roots can continue to grow until the ground freezes. In early spring, roots begin new growth, which develop at a fast rate, then top growth begins. When summer finally arrives, the tree or shrub which was planted in the fall has had over six months to become established and is better well equipped to deal with heat and drought.
Now that you know why fall is a great time to plant, here are some spectacular plants that we will be featuring this season at Bucks Country Gardens.
Showstoppers of the season
Japanese MaplesThe maroon leaf of a Japanese Maple provides interest to a gar-den throughout the spring and summer. But an often overlooked landscape addition is the green-leafed Japanese Maple. They are wonderful specimens with the same overall care requirements, but many put on a much more spectacular fall color show. The bright red leaves of varieties like ‘Aconitifolium’ and ‘Ryusen’ are unmatched by their red cutleaf counterparts. The Coral Bark, or ‘Sango Kaku’ Maple has a wonder-ful apricot and gold fall color among brilliant red stems, which provide interest all their own throughout the winter. Planted near an evergreen with a blue cast, such as Blue Atlas Cedar or Colorado Blue Spruce, these underused landscape beauties often steal the show come fall.
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Chelone ‘Hot Lips’Also known as Turtlehead, due to its unique flower shape which resembles tiny turtle heads, this native plant is easy to grow and easy to love. ‘Hot Lips’ has a wonderful bright pink flower that lasts from late summer into fall. It’s a nice, medium-sized perennial, growing about 2’ tall and spreading 24”–30” wide. It does best in partial sun but can tolerate full sun provided it stays evenly moist. It has a lustrous deep green leaf that makes the flower color “pop” even more! Pair it with Coral Bells, Lady’s Mantle, Goldenrod or fall Asters for a stunning combination.
Viburnum ‘Winterthur’Few plant species are as well rounded and necessary in a landscape as the Viburnums. And ‘Winterthur’ is a truly special member of the family. This native plant has faintly fragrant flowers in the spring, but its fall show is spectacular. Its multi-colored berry set is a favorite for the birds, while its fall leaf colors are a favorite for the homeowners. Plant them in a mass to give privacy to a back yard, or pair one with a Red-twig Dogwood and watch the reds compliment each other as the season changes. Planting more than one is recommended for cross-pollination and a greater berry display. Its tolerance of most soil types makes it easy to grow and hard to live without!
Clematis ‘Sweet Autumn’If you’ve been captivated by the blooms of the other Clematis flowers, the fragrant white, star-shaped blossoms of this vigor-ous vine steal the show every fall. It grows effortlessly on any given structure, climbing to 30’ if given the opportunity. Plant in full sun for the best flowering, in a soil rich with humus or compost, and shade the roots with a groundcover as you would any other Clematis. Cover an arbor at the front of your yard for that old-fashioned welcome from the road.
Oakleaf HydrangeaOakleafs are a lovely addition to a woods’ edge or partially shaded yard. They have a wonderful reddish-burgundy hue in the fall on large leaves shaped like an oakleaf…hence the name! Leave the dried flowers atop the changing leaves for a wonderfully refreshing autumn feel after a hot humid summer. When the leaves drop they expose the exfoliating bark, which continues to add interest throughout the winter. This plant is available in varieties from 2’ tall and up to 8’ wide. It is appealing all year long either as a single specimen or grouped together under a shade tree.
Showstoppers of the season
CHELONE ‘HOT LIPS’
VIBURNUM ‘WINTERTHUR’
CLEMATIS ‘SWEET AUTUMN’
OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA
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AnemoneThese fall-blooming perennials are great for late season color. Their maple-shaped leaf makes them a wonderful companion for Astilbes, Ferns, Azaleas and Cimicifuga. They do best in partial to full shade and a fertile soil. ‘September Charm’ is just that–a wonderful pink delight in the shade garden just as the kids return to school. Or plant one of the pure white varieties next to Solomon’s Seal for a lovely duo.
HelleboresThis beautiful evergreen perennial for the shade is a wonderful addition to any garden. Most varieties can tolerate a few hours of sun each day or so. Also known as “Christmas Rose” or “Lenten Rose”, the Hellebore family generally blooms when there are very few flowers in the landscape. The flowers come in shades of white, purple, pink and green. They are deer resistant which makes them a lovely addition to a woodland border. They have a low-growing mounding habit and the unique leaf shape adds an interesting texture when the plant is not in flower. Plant in front of Bleeding Heart for a complimentary leaf combination that also hides the yellowing foliage of the Bleeding Heart plant in mid-summer.
Corrie Snook, Green Team
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Large trees provide privacy and beauty, offer screening and add shade to increase indoor and outdoor comfort. Spruce up your yard by planting large trees from our nursery or move existing trees on your property to create a new look or promote better growth.
Trees have long been symbolically associated–they beautify our surroundings while nourishing and protecting our environment.
Commemorate a special event by honoring or memorializing a friend or loved one with a meaningful gift that grows with each passing year.
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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.
WE DESIGN, YOU DIG If you have a Do-It-Yourself attitude, our landscape designers will hand pick plant specimens and design a landscape for your home–then turn it over to you. Stop in and pick up our design brochure to get all the details! Fees range from $149 through $499 and include a 10% purchase discount.
PLANT & BULK DELIVERY Can’t fit that tree or shrub in your car? We’ll bring it out for you. Need bulk materials like mulches, stones or soils? We’ll bring it to your home. We will deliver bulk materials to your door for minimum quantities of 3 yards/3 ton (depending on your materials). Delivery fees can vary depending on the type of delivery and destination. We MapQuest your delivery destination to assure the lowest delivery fee per customer (no broad range fee). Delivery Fees range from $7–$11 per mile and are calculated according to your specific destination with a 5-mile minimum charge.
PLANTING We will professionally plant trees and shrubs and ex-tend 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.
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.
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 take-home soil testing kits and Penn State University mail-in soil tests.
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 Christ-mas 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.
CHECK OUT SOME OF BCG’S EXTRA SERVICESDid You Know?
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Contained Here are three fabulous arrangements to make your fall containers glow with the warm Indian summer sun.
Bittersweet SensationPLANT LIST: ‘Chocolate Chip’ AjugaOrange MumPurple CabbageOrnamental PepperIvy
MATERIALS: 18” Terracotta pot2 cu ft of Gardeners Gold potting soilCurly willow bundle Bittersweet bundle
Black BeautyPLANT LIST: ‘Little Bunny’ PennisetumWhite CabbageYellow MumBlack PansyIvy
MATERIALS: Large Urn2 cu ft of Gardeners Gold potting soilBlack glitter birch branch bundleOrange melon ball bundle
Harvest GlowPLANT LIST: Purple MilletBronze MumOrange with black face PansyBlack PetuniaOrnamental PepperPurple CabbageIvy
MATERIALS: 20” flared pot2 cu ft of Gardeners Gold potting soil
Tina Sottolano, Green Team
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Harvest Glow
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Outdoor Furniture m Clean all furniture. We suggest using 303 Furniture and 303 Fabric Cleaner.m Touch up any nicks or scratches. If needed, replace feet on the bottom of chairs and tables to protect your deck or patio.m Use a furniture protectorate to protect the finish and shine.m Clean and seal any granite, tile or stone top surfaces.m Cover dry furniture with a winter weight cover to fit the furniture, if not storing it inside for the winter. Bucks Country Gardens carries a wide variety of covers to fit most sets of outdoor furniture. m Wash and dry umbrella, then cover. Our umbrella covers can be laundered in cold water, gentle cycle.m Store all clean cushions and umbrellas inside unless you want to provide a nice cozy home for mice over the winter.
Landscapem Perform lawn renovations: aerating, dethatching, lime, fertilizing and over seeding. m Cutback, divide and fertilize perennials.m Perform corrective pruning, thinning and fertilizing of trees and shrubs.m Reset timers, straighten fixtures and make any bulb replacements on landscape lighting.m Remove leaves from lawn, landscape beds and gutters.m Apply antidessicant, use burlap screening and water plants to protect them for the winter.m Net plant material, apply control chemicals and set bait traps to protect plants from deer and rodents.
Fountains {Complete list sequentially} m Unplug and disconnect pump, bring it indoors.m Clean the pump of any debris.m Store pump in a bucket of water and keep it in a warm indoor spot. This will keep the gaskets from drying out.m Drain water from fountain prior to the first freeze of the season.m Clean fountain.m Fill each fountain basin with burlap sacks, old blankets or other absorbent materials to keep condensation from accumulating and freezing inside.m Cover fountain or dissemble fountain for storage. Fountain covers are available from Bucks Country Gardens. We stock two standard sizes and custom sizes are available by special order.
Pond Closing {Complete list sequentially}
m Before shutting off the pump for winter, add Microbe-Lift Autumn/Winter Prep bacteria to the pond.m Remove as much debris and leaves as possible.m Remove tropical plants.m Trim back hardy aquatic plants; leave any hollow-stemmed plants (horsetail, rushes, etc) intact, they may rot out if cut back.m Remove 25% of old water, replace with fresh water.m Shut off pump and remove any external filtration (bio-filters, UV lights, etc).m Add heater/de-icer or aerator to keep a hole open in the ice. DO NOT break the ice, the sound and pressure can injure or kill the fish.m Cover pond with netting. Remove netting after all of the leaves have fallen from trees but before the pond freezes.
Summer’s gone. Vacations are a distant memory. Kids are back in school. Time to start thinking about ghouls and goblins, happy little pilgrims and turkeys and good ol’ St. Nick. Before long, the cold winds of winter will be here. But while the weather is still warm, here’s a handy check list to help you make sure your outdoor spaces are ready for the long winter hibernation.
Fall Clean Up To-Do List
Donna Dentner, Lifestyle Team; Geoff Simpson, Service Manager; Zachary Stephan, Hard Goods Team
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WHEN FOURTEEN COMPANIES JOIN FORCES, wonderful things happen. That’s exactly how the YMCA entrance gardens came to be in October, 2010. “Every single company we approached was not just willing, but happy to participate” says Tom Hebel, coordinator of the project. “When I told Gene Smith [former President/CEO of Central Bucks Family YMCA] he could count on us, I had no clue what that meant. All I knew for sure was when our horti-cultural community comes together, we get things done.”
A plan for the Entrance Gardens was created using the input of the Y staff, the project architect and an entire class of Temple Landscape Architecture students.
Thirteen area companies supplied top soil, mulch, river stone, boulders, landscape fabric, sod and more than 1000 flowering shrubs, perenni-als, seasonal flowers and trees, while Bucks Country Gardens supplied the equipment and labor for the installation. Today, the gardens inspire over 1500 daily visitors to the YMCA and stand as an example of people coming together in small ways to accomplish big things.
Perennials, shrubs and river rock create an inviting walkway between the new YMCA facility and the original farmhouse.
This plant palatte is carried throughout the YMCA gardens.
Architectural Stone DouglasvilleBountiful Acres BuckinghamBromm’s Lullaby Farm FountainvilleCentral Bucks Farm New HopeColes Nurseries LahaskaClearview Nursery SoudertonFeeney’s Nursery Buckingham
Laurel Valley Farms AvondaleLandscape Design Group DoylestownLeck’s Family Greenhouses Hilltown Rock ‘n’ Stone PlumsteadvilleTraumuller Nursery DoylestownTurco Nursery Sellersville
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ROBERTS AND COMPANY
EDWARD M. ROBERTS, C.P.A.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
4039 SKYRON DRIVEDOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
(267) 880-3550FAX (267) 880-3556
Garden Center Team
GOURDS CORRIEThe large assorted gourds are my favorite thing about fall. I’m like a kid in a candy store when I shop for mine! The white pumpkins and blue jarrahdale gourds are my weakness. I want them all!
PANICUM ‘RUBY RIBBONS’ GRASS BECKYPanicum ‘Ruby Ribbons’ Grass is a must-have for the fall season. The striking foliage takes on a wine-red color in the early summer and contin-ues to intensify through the season. This grass is great for adding texture and movement to your perennial beds and borders.
JACK-O-LANTERN TUB w/FALL MUM ALEXOver the years, I have given this item as a gift at least a half dozen times. People always LOVE it! It’s a quick and colorful way to decorate an area for fall.
PUMPKIN LANTERN TIFFANYThe tall pumpkin lantern is a must-have for the fall season. I can’t wait to put mine out, in front of the house with a small candle inside, tucked amongst my gorgeous fall display! Also makes a fabulous accent piece for a deck, front porch or patio.
SMART GLOVES FROM MUDPIE NANCYI love the new Mudpie gloves! These gloves have conductive fingertips that allow you to text or use a phone without removing them and keep you warm at the same time. Great for any fall outing such as a football game or just running around town.
JACKETS FROM WINDING RIVER TINAThe latest collection of fall jackets from Winding River in our Boutique is my favorite thing. They are perfect for chilly autumn days and are avail-able in the most flattering colors and silhouettes. They are also reversible giving you two jackets in one!
Our Garden Center Team share their favorite fall things–for the Garden, for the Home and for You!
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We often use Liquid Iron to green things up around the garden center. On July 10th, 2011, we started using the sun.
Six hundred panels on an acre of ground will produce over 163,000 kWh of electric-ity annually; about one half of our total consumption.
After investigating various renewable energy options we made the decision to go ahead with this project about six months ago with Moore Energy. It was a perfect fit for us. We use a fair amount of electricity, have the place to put the solar field, had some investment capital, have a great bank willing to finance and a profitable business able to use depreciation and we found the right company to manage the entire process.
Without any one of those items, the project would not have been feasible.
We knew going in there would be a mixed reaction from the community. In addi-tion to the support of many, we were the recipient of criticism by a few. Federal and state renewable energy grants and tax credits are not seen as beneficial by every-one and politicians are always magnets for critique. We benefit from the grants and credits and we welcomed our elected officials to join our celebration. As expected, we received angry voicemails from people promising to never shop here again and we read letters to the editor questioning our business intelligence and comments online criticizing the politicians.
We believe our community supports renewable energy, energy independence, con-servation and a profitable local business. We sure do and we thank all of our friends and neighbors who join us in celebrating our solar electric project that will provide years of green, clean, local electricity at Bucks Country Gardens.
Tom Hebel, President of Bucks Country Gardens
Solar Energy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • July 18, 2011. Clockwise from top left: Tom Hebel, President of Bucks Country Gardens, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Solar Energy Invertor, Solar Panels, Ribbon Cutting Event.
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SeptemberQ The weeds in my yard were out of control by the end of summer. Can I do anything now to avoid get-ting them next year?
A Try to prevent them from going to seed. The seed will survive the winter and produce the same weed problems next year. Weed-whack this month and clean up the plant debris. Mulch the beds for the winter and be sure to use a pre-emergent weed preventer in early spring.
Q My trees looked sickly this summer and I was told to wait until fall to fertilize. What should I use?
A Espoma Tree-tone is great for most trees, or Holly-tone for acid-loving plants. If you don’t see the plant listed on the Holly-tone bag, use Tree-tone instead. Fertilizer Spikes are another option, available for deciduous trees, ever-greens and citrus trees.
Q How do I get my mums to return next year and look as good as when I first bought them?
A Start fertilizing with pe-rennial food when you first see growth appear in the spring. Continue to cut them back until July 4th for bushy, perfect-shaped plants that bloom on time in the fall. Mums left in pots or planters over the winter will not come back again next year. They have a better chance of survival when planted directly into the garden.
Q What are the white sleeves I see on tree trunks this time of year?
A White sleeves are used to prevent buck rubbing–that’s when deer scratch the velvet off their antlers on the tree trunks to relieve the itch. Unfortunately, young trees are their favorite for this ritual and they can be severely damaged or killed by the deer. Buck rubbing becomes an issue in early September, so wrap your trees early and leave them wrapped until early spring.
Q Can I still prune my box-wood hedge?
A A light pruning of long pieces is okay this month, but shaping should be put
off until very early spring. If possible, wait until March or early April to avoid damage due to winter sensitivity.
OctoberQ Can I do anything now for grub control next year?
A Yes, Milky Spore is an organic grub control that should be applied in fall and spring. If ap-plied for two consecutive years, it can help to prevent grub problems for up to 20 years on your property.
Q Should I cut my orna-mental grasses back when they turn brown, or wait until spring?
A It’s more a personal prefer-ence than a rule. If you prefer the structure they leave behind, wait until spring to cut them back to the ground. Otherwise, cut them down in the fall. Either way, be sure to cut this year’s growth when the new green growth appears next spring.
Q How should I get my bird houses and bird feed-ers ready for winter?
A Clean your bird feeders with a dish soap like Dawn
and refill them with feed for any winter birds. A good “house cleaning” is recommended this time of year for bird houses. Remove bedding and use a light bleach and water mixture to scrub the inside of the house.
Q I’ve heard mixed messages about clean-ing out my perennial beds in the fall. What do you recommend?
A Plant debris left through the winter isn’t a great idea. It promotes fungal problems and a place for insects to lay eggs or hide during the winter. Cut back perennials and clean up the debris, but lay a 2”–3” layer of mulch in the beds to keep the plant roots warmer through the winter months.
NovemberQ How long should I water my new trees and shrubs?A You should continue to water until the ground is frozen. Give new trees and shrubs one thorough soaking around Thanksgiving to give the plant plenty of water during the win-ter when it can’t take up any moisture. Begin to water again in the spring when the ground thaws. Remember, any new plantings rely on you to keep them watered for the first full year.
Q My hollies looked ter-rible earlier this spring. What can I do to prevent this from happening again?
A Spray the leaves with Wilt-Stop later this month, and again in January and February to protect the leaves from the harsh winter winds and sun scald. Do this to all of your broad-leafed evergreens.
Q I heard it’s okay to leave some leaves on my lawn over the winter. Is this true?A Yes, a very light covering of leaf debris adds nutrients to the lawn. After all of the leaves have fallen and you’ve done your final leaf cleanup, run the mower over the leftover leaves which will serve two functions: A final lawn cutting is good for the grass to prevent matting under heavy snows, and the smaller leaf debris will add nutrients faster than whole leaves would.
Q Why is the tropical hibiscus, which I moved indoors for the winter, dropping all of its leaves?A This is common when the daylight hours get shorter and the plant is moved inside. When it’s used to full summer sun and sud-denly gets fewer hours in the house, it goes into shock. Just clean up the yellow leaves, keep it in the sunniest place you can, and re-member to water it as needed. Let it overcome the shock; no need to fertilize until spring. Be sure to use an insecticide, such as Bonide’s Housplant Insect Control while it’s indoors to keep bugs at bay.
Q I want to plant a tree other than Dwarf Alberta Spruce in my pots by the front door for the holidays. Any recommendations?
A In general, plants in containers need to be hardier than plants in the ground, since the soil temperature is colder above ground. Pots with soil left in them can crack through the winter, so use frost resistant and glazed pots instead of concrete or terra cotta–they are less likely to be damaged by freezing tempera-tures. We live in Zone 6, so find plants that are hardy to Zone 4. Green Mountain Boxwood, Norway and Colorado Blue Spruce, Arborvitae, Cap Yew, Hinoki Cypress and Green Velvet Boxwood are good alternatives for evergreen foliage all winter. Come spring, add them into your landscape!
TIMELY TIPS & ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWant more? Receive our email blasts full of seasonal Timely Tips & To-Do’s directly in your inbox! Visit buckscountrygardens.com and register your email address or check out our Ask the Experts and Plant Care Sheets sections.
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To-Do: Plant second season veggies for fall and winter harvest.
FALL HOURS9am–6pm DAILY
10am–5pm
To-Do: Dead head perennials and compost all clippings.
To-Do: Last day to plant second season veggies for fall and winter harvest.
To-Do: Fertilize established flowers and shrubs.
LABOR DAY
To-Do: Plant Winter Pansies, Mums, Flowering Kale and Cabbage.
To-Do: Divide over grown perennials and add new varieties for next year.
To-Do: Plant spring-blooming bulbs.
To-Do: Lawn overseed-ing can be done with plenty of time for continued growth.
To-Do: Prune Plum trees.
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FALL PLANTING FESTIVAL EVERGREEN SPECIALS FURNITURE CLEARANCE 50% OFF FLOOR MODELS THRU SEPT 30
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To-Do: Seed new or existing lawns now thru late October.
To-Do: Prepare flower-ing tropical & foliage plants to be brought indoors. Reduce water as daylight decreases.
To-Do: Fertilize established flowers and shrubs.
To-Do: Plant new trees and shrubs.
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To-Do: Mulch beds & trees to keep roots warm and growing.
To-Do: Fertilize your lawn. Use Espoma Organic Lawn Food.
FALL HOURS9am–6pm DAILY
10am–5pm
To-Do: Bring Fig trees indoors or wrap if outdoors to pro-tect from winter damage.
To-Do: Bring tropical and foliage plants indoors & apply Bonide’s Systemic Houseplant Insect Control.
To-Do: Cover flowers to avoid death-by-frost. This will help to extend the time you can enjoy them.
To-Do: Continue to plant spring flowering bulbs.
To-Do: Aerate the lawn to help reduce compacted areas, fill in bare spots and revitalize growth.
To-Do: Plant/transplant Evergreens & other deciduous trees with minimal shock during the plant’s dormacy.
To-Do: Order your fall and holiday wreaths and ar-rangements from our Design Center today.
To-Do: Clean up debris from beds as it could harbor disease harmful to trees and shrubs.
To-Do: Last day to seed new or existing lawns.
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In Your Own BackyardBUCKS COUNTRY GARDENS LANDSCAPE FEATURE
After adding a concrete paver patio to this
home, the homeowners found they were
left with very little usable outdoor living
space. The adults had a place to entertain
friends and family, but due to a steep slope
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Coming directly off the back patio, the steep grade elevation of over five feet left little to no usable space. We quickly realized the large hill remained on site for good reason. Just beneath the surface were large rocks and boulders, which required the use of heavy equipment to remove. Because the house was at a lower elevation than the backyard, proper grading became an important issue to prevent water from entering the basement.
The existing hillside was cut back over twenty feet allowing for the installation of a four foot high E.P. Henry Coventry Block retaining wall. By building the wall we were able to level a large area of lawn in the backyard and create a small swale to alleviate the drainage issues the homeowners were facing. The wall arced where it was closest to the patio to create a greater feeling of open space. To either side, we terraced the wall so as not to make it so dominating in the landscape. This terracing allowed for masses of flowering perennials and shrubs to be planted to soften the wall and provide wonderful color throughout the year. Carefully placed landscape lighting highlights specific plants and different aspects of the wall, but is not obtrusive in the landscape. Opening up the space allowed the family to have an area for entertaining friends and family while still having ample room for a swing set and play area for the children.
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POND CLOSINGSUN, SEPT 25 • 11am
Shane Burke from Holmes Farm will discuss how to maintain your pond for the fall and winter seasons.
FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING SUN, SEPT 25 • 1pm
Join us for an informative talk on how to clean up your veggie garden and how to prepare your beds for Spring 2012.
PRUNING TREES & SHRUBS THURS, SEPT 29 • 11am
Learn what to prune and what not to prune this time of year, along with general pruning practices. One of our resident horticulturalists will happily answer any of your pruning questions.
TERRARIUMS THURS, SEPT 29 • 1pm SUN, OCT 16 • 1pm SUN, NOV 13 • 1pm THURS, DEC 1 • 6:30pm
Learn the Victorian art of terrarium making. Let Horticulturalist Tina Sottolano, show you how to design and care for your terrarium.
CREATE A FALL WREATH THURS, SEPT 29 • 11am SUN, OCT 2 • 1pm
Make your own unique fall wreath from our vast selection of silk florals. $14.99 fee includes wreath form and basic supplies; cost of silks are additional.
DEER RESISTANT PLANTING THURS, OCT 6 • 11am
One of our experts will showcase a group of plants rated by deer
resistance, plus open the floor to discussion on what works and doesn’t work. If you have a deer issue, you don’t want to miss this seminar!
CLEANING THE AIR w/HOUSEPLANTS THURS, OCT 13 • 11am
SUN, NOV 6 • 1pm
Join us for an informative talk on how to use
houseplants to rid the air of pollutants and toxins in your home.
INTERIOR PLANTSCAPINGTHURS, OCT 13 • 1pm
SUN, NOV 6 • 11am
Learn how to use indoor foliage to enhance your home or office space, promoting a green-er environment indoors. Also, understand how to overcome the lighting challenges that are generally found indoors.
FALL MANTLE DECORATINGTHURS, NOV 10 • 11am SUN, NOV 13 • 11am Join one of our designers and learn the basics of decorating your mantle for the fall season.
FALL TABLE SCAPINGTHURS, NOV 10 • 1pm Learn tips and tricks for setting a festive and memorable Thanksgiving Table.
MAKE BEAUTIFUL BOWSSUN, NOV 27 • 1pm THURS, DEC 1 • 1pm THURS, DEC 8 • 6:30pm Create ribbon bows for garland, wreaths, packages and more. $14.99
HOLIDAY GARLANDS 101 THURS, DEC 1 • 11am
Join one of our designers to learn tips and tricks for decorating garlands to use in all of your holiday decorating.
CREATE A LIVE CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENT SUN, DEC 4 • 11am SUN, DEC 11 • 11am Create a charming
Christmas centerpiece using live seasonal flowering and foliage plants in a festive deer shaped basket. $39.99
CARING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PLANTSSUN, DEC 4 • 1pm
Learn how to keep your holiday plants blooming for the season.
HOLIDAY MANTLE SCAPING THURS, DEC 8 • 11am THURS, DEC 15 • 6:30pm
Join one of our designers to learn great tips and tricks for decorating your mantle for the holiday season.
CREATE A HOLIDAY WREATH THURS, DEC 8 • 1pm
Make your own unique holiday wreath from our vast selection of silk florals and ribbons. $19.99 includes wreath form and basic supplies, silks and ribbon additional.
DECORATING w/LIVE HOLIDAY GREENSTHURS, DEC 15 • 11am
Join us for a demonstration on how to bring the outdoors in, using live holiday plants and greens to decorate your home this holiday season.
HOLIDAY TABLE SETTING THURS, DEC 15 • 1pm
Learn tips and tricks for setting a spectacular holiday table.
JUST FOR KIDSCreate unique and festive projects for the Holidays! Fee is for each workshop and includes all materials. $4.99 per child
JUST FOR KIDS THANKSGIVING CRAFTS SUN, NOV 20 • 1pm
Create and take home a Pilgrim and Native American friend for the dinner table.
JUST FOR KIDS HOLIDAY GIFT BOXES SUN, DEC 11 • 1pm
Reuse old Christmas cards to turn them into adorable gift boxes, just in time for gift giving.
Bucks Country Gardens offers a wide array of Workshops and Seminars. There is something for everyone, even kids! So, check out the full schedule and sign up today.
To register, call us at 215.766.7800. All workshops are free unless otherwise noted.
Space is limited–Register today!
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