Wholesale Nursery Blog

September 30, 2009

A Quick and Easy Primer on Nursery Trees

Filed under: B&B Trees, Wholesale Nursery — Tags: , , , — WholesaleNursery @ 7:39 am

Not everyone is a gardener by choice, especially if you have just recently bought yourself a home and you are looking into buying some beautiful trees at a wholesale nursery, you need to know some of the before you can actually begin. There is a lot of terminology that you will see in a nursery that you might not understand, so we’ve taken the liberty of collecting a few terms and phrases that you might see in the wholesale nursery that you are frequenting.

Evergreen: Evergreen trees are as simple as the name. These are trees that constantly remain green throughout the year, regardless of the season. However, it is important to bear in mind that when you  are shopping for an evergreen you must find out if the leaves do change color. Some evergreens experience discoloration during the winter months and this might affect your landscaping plans.

Deciduous: Deciduous trees are trees that will lose all of their leaves during winter. During the fall seasons the leaves will most likely change color and then fall off.

Annual: Annual plants are literally plants that live for a year and then die off. They are very weak type of plants and need to be planted every single year.

Ultimate Plant Size: In most cases on the sign of the tree that you are going to buy, there will be an “ultimate” plant size that the tree will reach. While it might take many years (twenty to thirty) for some of the trees to actually reach this size, most nurseries will suggest the landscaping size of the tree. Always ask someone at the nursery for help with regard to tree size. You don’t want to plant a tree that you expect to grow a specific size and have it reach far beyond that.

Sun/Shade: When it comes to our trees, most nurseries will suggest the required sun and shade for each tree. An important thing to remember when reading these signs is “Full Sun” – this is often mistaken as a plant that likes heat, which is far from the truth. A lot of trees cannot thrive in the sweltering heat but like to constantly have sun. If in doubt, always speak to one of the assistants at the nursery as they will be able to help you with any questions you might have regarding the requirements for the nursery trees.

Hardiness: Not all nurseries label the hardiness of a specific tree. This is to tell you at what temperatures a tree can survive and at what temperature the nursery trees cannot survive. This is also an estimation as it might depend on whether or not you shield your trees or take extra precautions to look after them. If you are determined to have a specific tree that cannot be maintained in your area, ask the nursery if there is a chance for you to do additional things to help the tree survive.

With this simple guide, you should be on your way to easily buying nursery trees.

September 29, 2009

Use Native Plants to Make a Big Splash in Landscapes

Filed under: Native Plants — Tags: , — WholesaleNursery @ 10:55 am

Native plants are back in fashion. There are many reasons as to its recent popularity and why people are now including them into their landscaping. Not only beautiful but they are also extremely resilient but they also require less maintenance than a standard lawn. Native plants also act to balance the natural system that exists. They provide food as well as shelter to a host of animal species which include insects, birds and butterflies. Many corporations, universities and schools have successfully included native plants in their respective landscaping. The main reason for their successful comeback have been wetland-plantsthe principal benefits with going native.

Native plants being stronger then their foreign counter parts are naturally more resistant to pest problems. This is in part due to native plants having adapted to local conditions over time. Thus the reduced need to use pesticides which in turn will make your corporate show grounds toxins free and your garden safer for children to play. Native pants needing time to be established will save you money when there is no longer a need to use pesticides. The use of pesticides may still be required but these are in extreme cases as compared to foreign plant species.

When using native plants you must always keep in mind to moderate the use of pesticides. In conventional landscaping, pesticides are often applied at the wrong time and in larger doses than normal and this can be very harmful to the plants and the local ecosystem. They can run off into lakes, streams and rivers and make the rest of the plant life toxic, but also cause damage with the natural pollinating bugs such as bees and butterflies. The pesticides can also build up in the water supply and make it toxic to all plants rather than naturally nourishing.

Natural, native landscaping practices also have a global impact. They actually help fight global warming. This is done in two ways mainly by using less lawn equipment and pollutants (as native plants are easier to maintain) is highly beneficial. Also, plants that are grown in their native regions reduce more Carbon Dioxide than plants that are not native and as suited to the environment as native plants are.

Any good natural plant nursery will give you copious amounts of information on the varieties of native plants in your particular area. The really excellent ones will also have a full stock of all natural and native flora available in your region. The whole nursery is a good place to buy if you want to save, but this is only if they are a native plant nursery as well. A wholesale nursery that doubles up as a native plant nursery is better than a smaller one simply because of it’s size. There are more people who are knowledgeable about plants in a larger nursery and you can use this to your advantage. Feel free to ask them as many questions as you need to feel comfortable.

In the end, native plants are better for the environment, your pocket (due to low maintenance costs as compared to non-native varieties) and they help fight the global warming menace. Is it any wonder that native plants are making such a big splash in current landscaping trends?

Nursery Plants and Trees on a Budget

Filed under: Native Plants, Wholesale Nursery — WholesaleNursery @ 7:38 am

If you’ve finally come into the landscaping industry then you’re looking around to find beautiful trees and plants that will really make your customers’ properties really stand out. However, due to this tough recession, we don’t have as much money as we would like to have originally spent to make our gardens even more beautiful then before. However, if you buy your plants from a wholesale nursery, you are looking at cheap, beautiful plants for a quarter of the price that you would have bought them for earlier.

If you are desperate for plants and trees on a small budget, then generally I would suggest going to a wholesale nursery. While they might be hard to find, once you find one that you are comfortable with and that has all of the plants you are looking for, you can get it from them. We have decided to suggest a few plants that are currently found in most of your nurseries at discounted prices. We cannot vouch one hundred percent, however, that they will be at low prices, but the following plants and trees can most often be found with a small price tag attached to them.
Dawn Redwood
While this tree might seem like an evergreen, it actually isn’t. During the winter and fall it will lose it’s foliage but when it is green – it’s a site to be held. It isn’t often planted throughout America as it is a very tall tree but a dawn redwood in your garden will truly make your garden stand out. At the moment, one of these trees are going for about $20. It grows to a massive height of between 70’ to 100’, making it an impressive corner stone of any garden. The redwood dawn is also a good investment to make if you want a tree that grows very quickly, if planted in the correct environment, this tree will sprout up so quickly you will need to see it to believe it.

Perennials

Perennials are flowers that are planted once but blossom every single year, with a small attention from the gardener to help them along their way. During the current season, perennials are being sold for beyond bargain prices. Find a nice packet of seeds to plant and you will quickly be on your way. Just be wary of when you’re buying seeds from a packet, generally the picture on the front can be misleading. A budget mix of perennials will set you back about $20.

Most nurseries have an online catalog or special list that you can subscribe to. It is rather better to subscribe to your nearest nurseries specials to make sure that you are buying their plants when they are being offered at their cheapest. Also, due to the fact that the internet has become such a popular tool. Take a look online for some cheap budget nursery trees and plants. If you take a little bit of time and effort to create a plan and a budget, you can stick to it and still save money. Always make sure you buy plants when they are on special, especially if you don’t have the money to spend.

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September 28, 2009

On Sale at TN Wholesale Nursery: 18-24 Inch Bare Root Burning Bush

Filed under: B&B Trees, Wholesale Nursery — Tags: — WholesaleNursery @ 8:42 am

There’s only one word we use at the nursery to describe our Burning Bush crop – SHOWSTOPPER. And it’s on-sale now at our wholesale nursery for just $1.30 a plant (minimum order is 100 plants)

With its bright-red color and ease of planting, it’s no wonder our bare-root Burning Bush is a great seller.wholesale-burning-bush

The Burning Bush has its origins in both China and Korea, and has made its way from American ornamental plantings into wild urban and rural areas through its natural seed production. This shrub is known mostly for its traffic-stopping red foliage, which occurs in Autumn and lasts for about 14 days. The Burning Bush’s natural vase shape is often forgotten or simply unknown to most owners as it’s typically trimmed and sheared into hedges or some other unnatural shape.

Left unattended, a compact Burning Bush will grow to about 4-6 feet tall.

Because of its ability to thrive in various soil conditions (ranging from fertile to sterile, organic to clay, acidic to alkaline, rocky to sandy) the Burning Bush is often over-planted in many urban and rural landscapes landscapes. When needed additional water and fertilizer will help this slow-grower increase its growth rate significantly.

** Note: The information in this post was accurate as of the date os its posting. For current prices and information, please visit our wholesale nursery website.

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Landscaping on Budget – for the Wholesaler and the Do-it-Yourselfer

Filed under: Shade Plants — Tags: , — WholesaleNursery @ 8:21 am

Landscaping is generally considered a very expensive and timely process and it can be, if you do it through a professional. However, in this recession, landscaping can still be done but at a more modest budget. We’re going to give you a few tricks to keep in mind when doing landscaping that won’t break the bank but still make your garden look as beautiful as any.

Where grass won’t grow, don’t force it.

We all know about those fussy patches of grass that just refuse to grow, no matter how much we try to make it. So instead of continually spending an exorbitant amount of money trying to make the grass grow again, spending money on formulas, new patches of grass, there is a cheaper less thought of alternative. Groundcovers that thrive in the shade are a cheap and effective method of covering ground when your grass is being stubborn and doesn’t want to grow in a specific area. Clovers and moss are a beautiful dark green that will bring out a different texture and green in the area.

Rock it

Rocks are a cheap and effective way to add texture and colour and combination into your garden. If you plan your garden correctly, you can have rock patches in your garden that compliment the rest of your plants. Because rocks are not a plant, they don’t have to be watered or maintained – these sections of you garden will be the easiest to do. It is also a stylish and effective way to bring a modern touch to your garden. Due to the wide range of rocks, you can really mix and match, using colours to reflect the tone of the rest of your garden.

Water less yet more effectively

One of the easiest ways to landscape for less is to use your water consumption wisely. If you have a beautiful garden that needs to be daily watered, then you need to know exactly when to water to get the maximum effect for the smallest amount of water spent. One of the golden rules of water is to never water your garden during the hot afternoon sun, rather do it early in the morning or later at night. Another easy way to save money, after spending some of course, is installing an irrigation system that will monitor your water application itself. While you might think that installing an irrigation system, there are a lot of do-it-yourself kits that can be bought and installed in your garden easier then you originally thought.

Buy Wholesale

Wholesale nursery plants and wholesale nursery trees are the easiest way to buy cheap affordable plants at a fraction of the cost that you could find it somewhere else. They offer a wide range of landscaping materials that can be taken advantage of. Remember to find one in your vicinity and go and check them out. Take advantage of their specials and become friendly with one of the sales people in the wholesale nursery.

Remember, you can landscape for less.

September 26, 2009

Restoring Nature to It’s Habitat

Filed under: Ornamental Grasses — WholesaleNursery @ 9:03 am

Everything coexists in nature and there is a balance in the eco system. Plants, vegetation and animals of a particular place play an important role in maintaining this balance. They are connected and dependent upon one another in the food chain. Humans and animals keep a control on the growth and spread of the plants. Disturbing the original habitat to which a plant has adapted might have devastating effects. The settlers brought with them many shrubs and weeds like buckthorn, garlic mustard which outgrew and crowded, endangering the survival of native plants. The habitat is restored by increasing the number and variety of native plants and the animals that depend on them.  It has become important to remove these threatening alien plants and give chance to the native plants to spread. Grasses have been native to America and have had importance in terms of economy since the start of agriculture. These native plants are found easily in a nursery and are nowadays increasingly used in beautifying our homes and landscapes in a way facilitating the restoration of nature’s habitat.

The ornamental grasses are some of the native plants found ranging in all sizes but aren’t really grasses. They are very much grass-like perennial plants and cultivated as ornamental plants. One of these is Carex, botanical name for sedge, which are used for gardening purposes adding color and texture to the borders, containers and gardens. These grow well in places with shade and rocky, moist, well-drained soil. There are hundreds of species of Carex all over the world coming in all sorts of colors like, red, green, orange, silver, golden etc. The best place to use them would be in damp gardens, and damp areas in a garden. These form neat clumps which cover the ground and make it suitable to be used as a drought tolerant lawn in shady areas, and also as turf grass especially appropriate for golf courses.

Sedges also grow in shallow water reaching up to 4 feet in height. They have solid and mostly triangular stems, narrow leaves and spikes of brown, green or greenish yellow flowers and grow in thick clusters. Sedge plays an important role in the ecology of the place in the sense that they provide habitats for various micro and macro organisms. In the submerged portions these colonies of organisms become food for fishes and other aquatic and semi-aquatic wildlife species. Rabbits, muskrats and birds feed on the sedges and its seeds above water. Some sedge are commercially grown as food for humans and utilized to be woven into mats and chair seats. Sedge lawns are preferred to traditional lawns or conventional turf grasses as they do not require much mowing, chemicals or fertilizing and take less water.

These ornamental grasses are very popular because of its low maintenance and longevity. They are mostly not affected by pests or diseases, revitalize the soil and are environmental friendly. Besides contributing to the scenic landscape beauty they also communicate a feeling of peace and well being.

September 25, 2009

Planting Berry Trees for Your own use

Filed under: Berry Plants — WholesaleNursery @ 8:58 am

The sudden economic scare is causing a lot more people to turn to planting and harvesting their own food. A lot of people find themselves avidly showing an interest in the different types of home grown berries that they can grow and cultivate in their own gardens.

Different types of berries have always been a favorite fruit for millions of people around the world. It is almost crazy how many different berries that you can grow from your own garden. Anything from strawberries, to blue berries to raspberries can be grown from your home.

The thing about home grown berries is you can assure that nothing was added to them and that no hormones or things of that nature were inserted into the berry itself in order to force its growing period to occur.

Home grown berries are grown and cultivated the old fashioned way. They are allowed to grow on their own time and also under their own terms. When you grow your berries from home it is up to you how much water you give the berries as well as the outside distractions that you allow it to endure.

A lot of people are finding out that some of the safest places to grow home grown berries are in the shelter of a green house. The houses provide protection for the berries from any outside pests that could normally be found chewing on the delectable fruit.

Many people have found that when they grow their berries in a greenhouse they can also determine the amount of heat and sunlight that the plants are opposed to. Home grown berries for some reason always seem to have their own distinct flavor as opposed to berries that are seamlessly grown in a lab and inserted with a plethora of hormones.

The other good thing about growing your own home grown berries is the price. You can pick up soil as well as seeds and things of that nature for a cheaper price then you would be able to keep buying berries at the store for an elongated period of time.

When food is grown and cultivated at home it almost gives it a better taste. It could be, because you know exactly what you are putting into your body, or it could simply be the excitement that you were allowed to cultivate and grow these berries on your very own without the interaction from someone else.

A lot more people are trying to turn to a healthier means of eating, despite the current recession, obesity is still a big factor for many people and it is still progressively on the rise. Snacking on a few great home grown berries or any kind of fruit for that matter is a lot better than feeding your body with a massive amount of junk food.

Food that is home grown is actually a lot better for you as well. Let alone consuming various fruits and vegetables will inadvertently benefit your health in an immense way.

Boysenberry Plants
This delectable berry lies within the berry plant family just between raspberries and blackberries. For that reason Boysenberry plants bear many of the same characteristics of those two plants. The color of a boysenberry is a deep, rich red that borders on being purple in appearance. Its taste is tangy with a touch of sweetness making boysenberries a perfect addition to pancakes in the morning or as an ice cream topping for desert. Additional ways to enjoy this fruit is freezing or canning for future use.

Several factors determine healthy, productive growth of boysenberry plants that include soil preparation, planting and maintenance. Each of these factors works hand in hand with one another to ensure beneficial and productive growth of this type of berry plant for many years to come. Pay careful attention to the placement of boysenberry plants. Do not select any areas that have previously grown potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants or other berry plants. There is the possibility that these plants have tainted the soil with a root destroying disease. Upon planting the boysenberries would immediately come under attack by the disease ruining berry production chances before it even began. Locate areas within a garden or landscape section that receives direct sunlight and little to no wind exposure. Water sources should be readily available and drainage systems should be in place as well.

Soil conditions are a virtual mirror image to that of raspberry plants and blackberry plants. Like these family members, boysenberries require organically rich soil. One of the best places to find this type of soil is by visiting a local nursery or garden center for assistance. After laying the soil down spend some time tilling the area, providing water and generous amounts of mulch or compost to the area. This will work together to keep the soil moist and provide nourishment for the plants throughout the growth process. Boysenberry plants should be placed approximately three feet apart to allow a healthy circulation of oxygen through the area. Ideal planting times are in late spring. Even at this time frost is still an issue. Should a frost occur lay the berry vines flat on the ground and cover with a blanket or other suitable covering.

By nature boysenberry vines like to spread out as they grow. For that reason it is best to select a planting area along a fence line or at the base of a less than desirable tree trunk. Keep in mind that this berry plant remains non fruit bearing for the first year. It is not until the second year following planting that berries begin to appear. When planting in areas that do not provide a fence line or other structure for the vines to adhere to, planting should occur in a trellis system. Guide the trailing vines to grow on the wires of a trellis system. This not only keeps the growing vines off of the ground, it also protects against damage that could occur from routine maintenance, foot traffic or curious animals.

Properly planted boysenberries promote a healthy and productive growth pattern. Therefore it is essential that a routine maintenance schedule be created as well. Establish a weekly watering pattern and no fertilizer applications until harvesting. Once berries begin to appear on the vines, assist the nourishment with liquid plant food. Continue providing nourishment to the plants until berry production no longer occurs. Pruning these plants is not necessary during the first year of growth. Starting with the second year begin cutting down the canes to ground level. This will bring fresh exposure to the plants and prepare it for new berry production. Once harvesting is complete there is no better way to enjoy the hard work than by preparing a fresh boysenberry pie or pitcher of boysenberry juice.

September 24, 2009

Put Some Latin Love Into Your Garden With Perennials

Filed under: Wholesale Nursery — Tags: — WholesaleNursery @ 8:56 am

Perennial is Latin for per for “through” and annus for “year”. It is a plan in which lives for two or more years without needing to be replaced as the annual plants. Some of the plants that are perennials are shrubs and trees.

Perennials that are the small flowering plants grow blooms during the spring and summer months but die back during the winter months then return to their splendor the following spring. They are able to come back to life due to their rootstock and do not require seeds.

The life cycle of the plants varies from a few years to a long time depending on the species of the plant. They vary in height from a short to very tall such as the Redwoods of California. This group includes a wide assortment such as ferns, orchids, and grasses as well as evergreen bushes. The plants the only flower or produce fruit once are called monocarpic or semelparous. Most perennials are polycarpic, which flower for many years.

Perennials are known for adapting to their environments allowing them to thrive in various locations. The structure of the perennials includes bulbs, woody crowns, rhizomes, and tubers. They may have specialized stems or crowns that allow them to survive during the dormant periods of the dry or cold seasons of the year. After a few years, the plants may produce large seeds to recreate their species.

In warmer weather, the perennial will continuously growth and develop as they are not faced with the cooler temperatures or dryness. The locations of seasonal climate present a limited growth and time for development. The plants in the areas with seasonal changes are referred to as deciduous perennials since they have to die in the winter months and return in the spring.

Perennials are resilient due to their root system and the protection of the soil for the roots. The plants are more tolerant of the changes in weather. Herbaceous are perennials that tolerate extreme cold temperatures.

Planting perennials requires knowing the type of weather for the area and their plants life requirements. Most of the plants are marked with special zones to designate the proper area for planting to obtain higher quality of life for the plants. Yet some plants will thrive outside the designated zones, as they are resilient and adapt to various conditions or locations.

Due to the ease of growing the perennials, they are the favorites of many gardeners. The plants often require maintenance such as pruning or shaping of the plants such as trees and shrubs yet other can grow for many years without any maintenance or assistance for development.

Some of the types of perennials include evergreens (banana and begonia), deciduous (goldenrod and mint), monocarpic (Agave and Streptocarpus), woody perennials (maple, pine, apple, and oak), and herbaceous perennials (alfalfa, Thinopyrum intermedium, and red clover) for example.

When planting a perennial, take into the consideration the size of maturity and allow for the future growth and size of the plant. Read the instructions and requirements for each plant for sun exposure and watering needs.

September 23, 2009

Overview of the Trillium

Filed under: Wholesale Nursery — Tags: — WholesaleNursery @ 8:54 am

Trillium comes across as a genus of approximately forty fifty species of perpetual herbaceous flower plantations. They are found in regions like Northern America as well as Asia – duly because of the environmental temperature. They were considered to be a portion of the Trilliaceae breed, which is amongst the family of Liliales or the order of lily. Trillium has many names; the most common ones being: Tri-Flower, birthroot, wake robin, and of course trillium itself.

The appearance of a trillium looks like a white flower with sharp edges. The part above of a trillium consists of scapes entailed with three huge leafy bracts. The true leaves of a trillium are in the underground portion with paper like covering all around their rhizomes.

Types of Trilliums

In the eastern part of Northern America- of the most popular type of trillium flower found is known as the trillium grandiflorum – which means A trillium with large flowers.

This kind of flower has big petals which are usually white and three in number – These are on top of three expansive bracts which appear to look like leaves. This flower is often regarded as a wild flower and is glaringly noticed by people walking casually – specifically because all the other types of wild flowers are less conspicuous.

In the western part of Northern America, an archetypal specie is known as Trillium ovatum – which is also known as Trillium of the West. This also has flowers which are white in texture but they are distinctive from the eastern specie because they slowly acquire a purple tone in the midst of spring.

Facts about Trillium

- If you pluck a trillium flower from the plan you may actually cause injury to it. The leaves (which are precisely known as three leafy bracts) beneath the white flower are actually the only source of producing food storage; therefore by plucking a trillium flower may harm it so much it could take years and years for it to recover. This is one of the reasons why in many states, such as Wisconsin, New York, Washington and Michigan – it is illegal to pluck trillium flowers from public places without the states permission.

- A trillium flower is the insignia for and official flower for Ontario, a province in Canada.

- According to research it was found that a substance known as an astringent which is obtained from the trillium root is very useful to control bleeding as well as diarrhea.

Where can we grow trilliums?

Trilliums are, as stated above easily bred in the Northern and Eastern parts of the United States of America. However, a few species can also be bred in Asia.

Propagation tips

Trilliums are best when they are divided while growing – approximately twenty one days after they finish the process of flowering. After this they root outwards and establish soon before the arrival of autumn.

Diseases and pests

Trilliums don’t really cause any trouble for garden use.

Trillium companions

Trilliums can breed well with various other plants. It is possible to grow a wide range of shade-loving plants along with trilliums.

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