Monday, August 31, 2009

Fauna at Warner's


Daily life at Warner's has its memorable moments. Although it can be a calm place to work, every day holds something new and different. On one recent August afternoon, our neighbor Robb had to come and collect his chickens. They had gotten loose and wandered over to our perennial sales area, looking for food and a cool place to chill out! We were more than happy to host them for the time they were here!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Hanging Handiwork!




Pictured here see some of our hanging handiwork. These hanging baskets are located at Simsburytown Shops and the Fitzgerald's Plaza here in town. We are pretty darn good at putting together planter combinations for hanging baskets or patio pots. Whether you are a homeowner or a shop owner, let us help you adorn your indoor or outdoor spaces.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Hibiscus Heaven

Perennial Hibiscus, or Rose Mallow as it is sometimes called, has the largest, most luscious flowers of any perennial that will grow in this area!! These large, flying saucer sized blooms attract butterflies and make wonderful showy accents in any garden. Pictured here is Hibiscus 'Lady Baltimore', which blooms from August to October and reaches a mature height of 4'-5'.

We have plenty of Hardy Hibiscus here at our nursery to choose from, depending on your color preference, but one consistent necessity is full sun. In order for these plants to bloom well, they need full sun. They are, however, not so picky about soil conditions. Hibiscus will grow in average garden soil, but also do well in semi-moist areas or dry soils. They do prefer a well-drained spot. For late summer to early Fall color...try one today!