Can You Dig It? | May 2018

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A Garden &

Lifestyle Magazine

May 2018

oh-so-colorful coleus fabulous flowering shrubs bright & bold pottery patio furniture for every space

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I joined Facebook a few months ago. I was looking for some “lost” college friends and thought that was the best way to track them down. Haven’t connected with them yet, but there’s still hope. It didn’t take me long to learn there’s way too much I don’t want to know anything about being shared on Facebook. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to see my friends enjoying themselves on warm tropical islands, mountainous national parks and five star restaurants.

What’s not so nice is seeing and reading about the things that divide us so deeply… like politics and our views on social issues. I’d rather focus on the things that unite us and reinforce our connected communities: Our sports teams, our hometowns, our schools, churches, workplaces, our hobbies, our families…and oh yes, our gardens!

There’s a ton of positives waiting to be experienced and shared in your gardens and at Bucks Country Gardens – we’re all about great gardens! I might even follow you if you post a bunch of great photos.

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Thomas L. Hebel publisher

Adriene Vesci Rice graphic designer

heather fesmire becky jones david jones nancy mcilvaine amy sanchez-hamilton contributing writers

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Container Gardens:

Easy Steps to Maintain Water • Check moisture levels first to see if containers need water. Push finger aboout 1½” into soil. If it feels dry, plants need watering. Check daily during the summer months. Plants in containers tend to dry out faster than those planted in the ground, especially in hot dry weather.

• Give them a good drink. Watering deeply encourages root growth towards the bottom of the pot, which is better for your plants’ health.

Oh-So-Colorful Coleus Need something for sun, shade, or in-between?

There is a Coleus for you! A popular annual due to its impressive foliage color palette and wide range of sizes, Coleus thrives in full sun to medium shade in containers or the landscape equally well. Upright or trailing foliage in shades of hot pink, lime green, burgundy, or burnt orange in solid hues, blotches, striking vein patterns are sure to steal the spotlight in summer planters. Here are a few of our favorites: A. ‘Kong Jr. Rose’ B. ‘Splish Splash’ C. ‘Electric Lime’ D. ‘Trusty Rusty’ E. ‘ColorBlaze Kingswood Torch’ F. ‘Burgundy Wedding Train’

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Butterfly Weed

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Black-eyed Susan Coneflower

• Tidy up containers as needed. Prune leggy or damaged stems and remove off-colored foliage.

• Deadhead (prune) spent flower heads to encourage new blooms.

• Even with the best of care, some plants will start to look past their prime. Pull out and replace with fresh plants. Use similar plants and colors to complement remaining flowers, or replace with current seasonally themed plants.

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Annuals

Birds, bees and butterflies are great pollinators who help move pollen within flowers or from flower to flower for fertilization and successful seed and fruit production. This ensures plants will produce full-bodied fruit and a full set of viable seeds. Here are some bright, fragrant annuals and perennials that will get pollinators buzzing about.

• Rapidly growing plants need plenty of nutrients, especially in containers where the amount of soil is limited.

• Incorporate a slow release fertilizer (such as Osmocote) into the potting soil to jump start plants and provide nutrition for several months.

• As plants get bigger, supplement additional nutrients throughout the growing season with regular applications of a water-soluble fertilizer. We use Bud n’ Bloom for bigger blooms, and you should, too!

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This stunning tree blooms May through June with white pointed, petal-like bracts appearing above the dark green foliage. Pinkish red berries replace flowers in summer and remain through fall when leaves turn reddish-purple. Exfoliating bark on mature trees provides winter interest.

Prefers full sun to part shade; deer tolerant; plant alone or in small groups around homes, near patios or in bird gardens.

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Fabulous Flowering Shrubs A. Rose ‘At Last’

New from Proven Winners this carefree, reblooming shrub rose combines the romance of a fragrant, full-petaled tea rose with the practicality of a disease-resistant landscape rose. Sunset-orange roses bloom from June through September. No spraying or fussy pruning needed, making this an excellent choice. Prefers full sun; use in containers, as a border plant, focal point or in groups.

B. Hydrangea ‘Zorro’

F. Parrotia

Commonly called Persian Ironwood, this small, deciduous tree has year round interest.

Foliage is reddishpurple when unfolding in spring, dark green in summer and yellow to orange or scarlet in the fall. Older branches and trunks develop F an exfoliating gray, green, white, and brown color. Prefers full sun; excellent for small lawns or as street trees.

D D. ‘Summer Snowflake’ Viburnum Attract birds and

Dark black stems hold amazing deep blue tinted flowers on this lacecap hydrangea. Preferring part shade this summer bloomer grows to about butterflies with the white lacecap-like 4-5’ tall. A reddish tinge appears on the dark green glossy foliage in the flowers of this deciduous, multistemmed shrub. Blooms appear late fall. Excellent in containers, accent, border or in masses.

April to May and continue sporadically through late summer. Fruit, flowers C. ‘My Monet’ Weigela and autumn foliage color could appear This dwarf deciduous shrub features colorful, variegated foliage with simultaneously in early fall. Prefers full summer blooming, showy pink flowers. Plant in part shade for whiter sun to partial shade; plant alone, in variegation and in full sun for pink. Attracts birds and butterflies but groups or as a hedge. not deer. Use in containers, along a garden bed or in mass planting.

Q&A with Q Why are there different color flowers on my Hydrangea?

Q What fertilizer would you suggest for my Crape Myrtle?

David Jones tree at 1 cup per foot of branch spread. Tree-tone is all natural and long lasting, plus it contains Bio-tone which helps with superior plant growth.

Below are a few often asked questions.

Please read my in-depth answers today on our blog Can You Dig It at buckscountrygardens.com/blog: Q How to prune Hydrangeas?

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Q Why isn’t my Hydrangea flowering?

Q Is my Crape Myrtle dead?

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A Fertilize in Spring with Espoma Treetone. Apply around the drip line of the

This fast growing, medium sized, multistemmed tree features salmon-cream to brownish bark that exfoliates to reveal a nearly white inner bark. Dark green foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Excellent for medium to wet locations; prefers full sun to part shade; deer tolerant. Best used alone or in small groupings for lawns, parks, and along ponds, streams and low-lying areas.

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Overcoming Variances

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Sometimes, what the client wants to build doesn’t fit into the ordinances of their municipality. In those cases, we either alter the design, or if that isn’t an option – as was the case with this property – a variance is needed. In this client’s unique situation, their corner property has two frontages and virtually no backyard. In their municipality, patios are not permitted in front yards which presents a “hardship”.

With no room for a Plan B, our design – a brick patio with bluestone inlay, drystack walls, and small water feature – would need a variance to move forward. We helped the client through the process (due to lack of “backyard”), gained approval, thus clearing the way for their vision of a beautiful outdoor living area to be built, complete with fence, perimeter plantings, and screening.

We Design, We Build. We Manage.

We Guarantee. From planters to estate development, let Bucks Country Gardens inspire you and create your outdoor living space today!

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What a joy it is to be a part of turning a client’s world into a place to create beautiful memories with friends and family for years to come. The place – a vintage Sylvan pool and patio space in Bucks County – needed a total rehab in order to forge a comfortable and functional area for the family that loves to entertain.

The space was pretty exposed and in need of a few updates when we arrived. First, a conversation area was provided shade with a new cedar Walpole Outdoors® pergola kit, complete with a Shade FX canopy. This structure not only provides shade from the hot mid-day sun, but also adds privacy from surrounding neighbors.

Next, ample room was created in the pool’s patio area in order to introduce lounge chairs and a dining set outside of the pergola structure, if needed.

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Nighttime swimming and entertaining are enhanced with an integrated fire pit and landscape lighting. The new paver patio and pool surround uses EP Henry tumbled pavers, and Coventry sitting walls with bluestone caps produce a slightly rustic appearance with some formality.

Finally, boulder walls provide a nice natural accent, as well as giving the plants and beds added height to complete the new outdoor room.

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Clean & Sleek Furniture Finds Now trending in outdoor furniture for 2018 is a clean and streamlined approach to style and design in neutral colors. Clean lines make for less fussy furniture, setting the scene for simplicity and lending itself perfectly for pairing with cushions and pillows with a pop of color or pattern. Contemporary styling creates a timeless look that never goes out of style.

Stop in today and see all that we have in store for this season!

Ratana | Lucia A. The sleek design of Lucia dining and deep seating sets provides extreme comfort with Quick Dry foam cushions which allow water to flow through cushions and not retain water. Rust proof aluminum frame in an Ash Grey powder coat finish.

Telescope | Bazza B. This casual balcony-height sling dining set is made from eco-friendly Marine Grade Polymer which will not crack or rot in any outdoor climate – even at the beach!

Weather and rust resistant aluminum frame on seating adds bold appeal and enhances durability.

Shade the sun’s bright rays or simply add a much-needed pop of color to your pool or patio space with an umbrellla or two. Offered in a variety of styles and colors at every price point, umbrellas are a perfect way to introduce an accent color or pattern to your dècor while providing wonderful shade over tables and dining sets. For full shade coverage over a larger lounge area or seating set, a cantilever umbrella is ideal.

Did you know? Umbrellas vary in price due to the many options available: selection of fabric, fade resistance, construction materials, type of open/close mechanisms, overall canopy size and more. Our expert designers are always available to assist you in selecting the perfect umbrella for your space and needs.

Treasure Garden Cantilever Collection

E. Offers front-to-back tilting for adjustable shade coverage. Features crank-to-open and crank-to-lift technology; rotates 360 degrees.

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Small Space Solution Hanamint | Tuscany Bistro Set D. For small spaces or little garden nooks, Bistro sets are the perfect size for sipping your morning tea. Features a desert bronze rust-proof cast aluminum frame, powder coat finish and intricate curvy details. Add an umbrella for shade or an accent color.

F. Illuminate your sunset sanctuary with this brilliant light unit with built-in bluetooth speaker. Lights and music are the perfect accessories to add ambience to your evening!

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C. Relax in comfort on the quintessential summer chair, the Adirondack. Unlike most, these fold for easy storage and are Amish-made in the USA from high grade poly lumber that will last a lifetime. Poly lumber is 95% recycled post-consumer milk bottles collected in community recycling programs. A traditional look with a modern flair and without the maintenance of wood. Available in C bright, solid colors; chocolate or weathered wood.

Luna Umbrella Lights

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Kimonos B. Feel fabulous draped in the sheer beauty of this Moroccan inspired kimono worn over a white tank and jeans.

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Tunic H. This flowing tunic dress with pineapple motif sets the relaxed tone for a day at the park, a backyard BBQ or simply brunch with friends. Adorable cut-out detail in the back for added interest.

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Peplum Top C. Fun and flirty, this peplum button-up sleeveless blouse is accented with an eye-catching two-tiered ruffled hem.

Samoe Handbags F. The epitome of fashion meets function, Samoe handles easily convert to two different lengths, allowing it to be carried as a handbag or shoulder bag – perfect for any outfit or occasion.

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The tiniest of all birds, Hummingbirds weigh less than an ounce.

Their brightly colored, iridescent feathers and quick movements make them appear as living sun catchers giving them the nickname, Flying Jewels.

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Petaluma tropically hued pots B add an exciting pop of color to any space. Perfect to perk up a shaded area or set the scene in a sea of neutrals. The vibrant array of colors available brings together the ultimate blend of contemporary meets classic.

Godwin Round Planter

A. Perfectly sized and brilliantly glazed with a rounded opening and tapered shape. Available in a variety of sizes in Tropical Red, Apple Green, Blue and Aqua.

Drawn to vibrant colors like red and orange, there are two key ways to attract them to your yard: Use ready-touse nectar in special feeders or plant some of their favorite flowers – such as Bee Balm, Dianthus, Catmint, Coral Bells, Butterfly Bush, Verbena – which provide shade, shelter, food, and security.

Menotti Round Planter

B. This decorative planter with an urn-inspired silhoutte beautifully accents a French Country or Traditional garden or outdoor living space. Choose from Antique Green or Fireworks Blue.

Make A Splash Fountains and water features provide soothing sounds to reduce stress, naturally purify the air and add big style to even the smallest of spaces.

Pineapple Tabletop Fountain

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E. Vintage hobnail glass bottle with wide mouth opening and four flower feeding ports.

Lion Wall Fountain

D. The fierce king of the safari emerges in weathered concrete stone. Makes a great focal point.

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Nectar Concentrate

F. Provides the highest amount of energy to Hummingbirds. Just add water; no boiling required.

Bumper Crop Organic Soil

Bumper Crop is our most higly recommended soil amendment. Especially formulated for vegetable crops, flowers, trees, shrubs and all general garden use, it greatly improves soil conditions and improves root function. Made from a blend of manure and high organic nutrients of shellfish compost, earthworm castings, kelp, peat, aged bark, and lobster.

Espoma Tone Fertilizers

For over 85 years, Espoma Tones have defined the naturally beautiful garden. Each fertilizer is a complex blend of long lasting natural organic ingredients that break down slowly for steady, continuous feeding of trees, shrubs, veggie plants, lawns and more.

Bonide Weed & Insect Control

Combat everyday lawn and garden issues with all natural, organic solutions from Bonide. Trusted since 1926, they have been the leader in providing the best possible products and solutions for home, lawn, and garden pest problems.

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C. A quirky taste of the tropics, this pineapple fountain adds a lot of party pizazz without sacrificing entertaining space. Measures 13¾”w x 18”h.

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