True North Times
April 2010
Well everyone, it seems that all the snow pack acted as an insulator blanket… or something! Something caused things to ‘push’ early, in my 12 years in the Midwest, I can’t remember a spring this early and warm. We finally got started on mowing the 2nd week in April, and we had many properties that honestly could have been mowed the last week in March… we just weren’t ready yet! We’re officially having our busiest year ever, lots of people wanted to ‘get going early’ on curb appeal, so we’ve been doing lots of edging and mulching, little ‘feel good, curb appeal touchup’ stuff. Turf fertilization began near the end of March, and we’ve been moving lots of plant material as well. Throw in a few patios, landscape jobs, water features… its made for a busy time! We’ve just been keeping our ‘heads down and our elbows up’… it seems to be working!
Hope to see many of you soon, either at one of our two Open Houses (Saturday April 24, and Saturday May 8, see more information below), or at the Orchard in Bloom Festival at Holiday Park, April 30-May 2 (see more below). We’re officially selling June on landscaping, and it won’t be long until that’s gone and we’re selling July, so hurry if you want to ‘get on the board’ with a project. Enjoy the great weather!
PLANT OF THE MONTH
“Ron Williams” Fine Line Buckthorn
With its myriad uses and adaptability, this plant does it all!
Description: Fern-like foliage with narrow upright habit.
Exposure: Full sun to full shade
Soil: Adapts to a variety of soils, but prefers well drained.
Flower: Inconspicuous white flowers in spring
Height: 5′ – 7′ Spread: 1′ – 2′
Pests: None serious
Attributes: Unique texture, Drought tolerant. Deer resistant and extremely hardy. Great vertical accent in landscape and pots.
2010 OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, April 24th and May 8th
8:00 – 3:00
Please join us for our 2nd annual nursery sale open house. Large variety of trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials, mulch, flowers & hanging baskets to choose from. SPECIAL*** Spend $60 or more, get 1 flat of flowers for FREE! (one flat per customer/household please). Refreshments will be available.
Orchard in Bloom – April 30th – May 2, 2010
Orchard In Bloom, a nationally recognized garden show and community event now in its 21st year. The show has raised over $100,000 for outdoor education programs for the children of Indianapolis. A partnership between The Orchard School and Indy Parks, the show is located in Holliday Park and runs from Friday morning through Sunday afternoon, rain or shine. TNL is honored to have been invited to the show. Look for us in the South Landscaper Tent. For more information about the event please visit – http://orchardinbloom.org/
TREEMENDOUS DEAL
Never say never, right? OK, then how about, ‘We will not EVER offer a deal like this again…’ 2″+ caliper, 14′ tall, BEAUTIFUL Red Maples (October Glory, Red Sunset, Autumn Flame), 12′ tall 3 clump River Birch, delivered, installed, One Year Guarantee… $180!!! This is an UNBEATABLE value, while supplies last!
Sincerely,
Cory Gliege
True North Landscaping
