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HEIGHT=189 WIDTH=578><br><span class=green>Westchester County's premier nursery and garden supply store <br>Sprainbrook Nursery, Inc. 448 Underhill Road, Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583. <br>Mon-Sat 8:00 - 5:30, Sun 9:00 - 4:30. 914-723-2382, FAX 914-723-1677. 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This is a free service to the web community! Follow the link in each section's title for archived articles. This page is updated every month, so check back often! <BR> </td></tr></table> <br> <span class=h3><span class=blue>Garden Calendar:</span></span> <TEMPLATE_NAME=Nursery cat_newsletter_section.htm: Newsletter Section> Catch Up<br>  [<A HREF="/bin/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.4.6&dbname=Nursery">Archived Articles</a>]  <br> <IMG SRC=/sm/cimimages/greenthumb.gif width=40 height=43 ><br> June is one of the major planting months of the year. Each weekend affords another chance to add plants to your garden. Beautiful gardens are created by the people who love them. Their mind is constantly working on how to add more beauty to their yard. It's the finishing touches that make the difference. Our organically grown plants make the transition better than our competitors weaker chemically grown ones. It is amazing how they take off once planted. June is the month when we are all trying to play catch up with our garden chores. Warm weather annuals should be planted this month. Spray <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.11.27&dbname=gt target=_blank>Messenger®</a> every three weeks. If the hot weather arrives, your plants will need lots of water and lots of food. Keep a watchful eye out for insect and disease problems and monitor your watering practices. Roses should be fed this month with one cup of 'Kelp Booster' per bush. Perennials should have been mulched; feed them also with 'Kelp Booster'. Certain varieties may need staking and weekly inspections for insect damage. Evergreens are developing new growth and the plants are beginning to fill in. Do light pruning by clipping here and there to keep them contained to the size desired . . . Feed with "<a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.11.56&dbname=gt target=_blank>Daniels</a>", the only seed germ-based fertilizer on the market. Keep plants watered. Treat ailing plants with Liquid Compost to help redevelop root systems. Remove dead tissue. If your plant is suffering, prune it back so that the existing roots can support top growth and follow our organic programs. Make sure insect and disease problems are controlled using an organic solution. Add beneficial insects to your property to reduce the need for spraying. We carry Ladybugs, Praying Mantis, and Nematodes. Avoid overhead watering on all flowering plants. If you want color throughout the summer, plant annuals. Add vegetables to your property. Going organic allows you to plant edibles anywhere on your property. Edible Landscaping is becoming popular and can be done tastefully to fit into a landscape design. Vegetables need staking, fertilizing and mulching. Keep plants well watered but avoid overhead watering. Lawns will start suffering as the warm weather moves in. Leaf spot or melting out is the common fungus that hits chemically treated weak lawns. We recommend at this time of the year to spread lobster compost one bag per 1,000 sq. feet. Organic compost will build up the microbial activity and reduce disease and insect problems. Sod webworms, and as the weather gets warmer, Chinchbugs can become major insect problems. A strong organic lawn can resist many of these problems. Follow our organic program at Sprainbrook.com -catalogue-information<p>ROSES: Now that the roses are in bloom, it is an ideal time to pick out the colors. All of our Roses are selected for their disease resistant qualities. Roses are one of the most rewarding flowers you can own. The newer landscape roses require less care, less sun and are more disease resistant. Leading in this group are the Knock-Outs with a greatly increased color selection. Every Garden should have a rose. Roses need to be fed this month starting with one cup of Organica's 'Kelp Booster'. Spray a combination of <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.11.27&dbname=gt target=_blank>Messenger®</a> and Foliar Ecolizer every three weeks. If insects are a problem, spray with <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.21.13 target=_blank>Bioneem</a>, an organic insecticide derived from the Neem tree. Keep the plants mulched and well watered, but avoid overhead watering which leads to Black spot. Maintaining a strong healthy plant will reduce disease and insect problems and lead to bigger and more blooms. Ladybugs favorite food is aphids. With a good Ladybug population, aphids should not be a problem. June is the month to enjoy roses.<p>EVERGREENS, TREES and SHRUBS: June is a major month for planting. We have lots of beautiful specimen plants. If your plants are overgrown or straggly, it is time for a face lift. Call on our designers to help you. Some of your overgrown plants might better be placed at the perimeter of your property. Professional help always pays in the long run. As the warm weather arrives, keep your plants well watered and mulched. If you need help in maintaining healthy plants, we have Satellite crews who will follow our programs and who will help you maintain a beautiful garden. Keep a vigilant eye out for insects and control them immediately. Feed with <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.11.56&dbname=gt target=_blank>Daniels</a> liquid Fertilizer. This soybean seed extract combines all the essential nutrients upon which plants thrive. If your plant is suffering, prune it back and apply liquid Compost for increased root development. June is a big insect month. Check our <a href=http://www.sprainbrook.com/bin/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.4.19&dbname=Nursery target=content target=_blank>Pest Management</a> Calendar. This is a list of potential insect problems on specific plants by time of year and includes a plant phenology indicator reference. Early detection is your best control.<p>ANNUALS: Plant annuals and enjoy their colorful display throughout the summer. Wave Petunias are still the rage. Plant some to create a Tidal Wave of color. Begonia Dragon Wing is the favorite of anyone who has tried them and should be a part of every garden. They provide a mass of red color that gains intensity as the season progresses.. Blue Scaevola is one of my favorite plants and is deer resistant. My favorite combination is Red Dragon Begonias, Blue Scaevola and white flowering Vinca. Phlox intensia, relatively new on the market, continues to get great revues as it never stops blooming. Mexican Heather creates a full prolific look and is a plant that will never fail you. Angelonia gets better each year and the new basket types are incredible preformers. Trailing Snapdragons 'luminaire' add an unusual touch and Million Bells types continue to gain in popularity. Add a few Sweet Potato Vines, . Mrs. K's Battenberg Ivy and you can create combinations that will be the envy of your neighbors. We recommend that you apply plant Organica plant Nutrition tablets to your containers and hanging baskets and that you feed them every two weeks with <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.11.56&dbname=gt target=_blank>Daniels</a> liquid fertilizer. Other favorites among gardeners are blue Salvia, tall Ageratum and Verbena bonariensis. These are iron clad annuals that give tremendous color all season. Some more of our favorites are white Alyssum or flowering Vinca as a border; Cosmos White Sonata in the background; Profusion Zinnias and the bright colors of Celosia. The most important factor in growing beautiful annuals is to put the right plant in the right location, prepare the soil properly and water regularly. Too much or too little water can kill a plant so when you water, water well and then wait until it needs more. Overhead watering is the biggest enemy to growing quality plants. Water the soil, not the flowers. If you want to automate, think drip irrigation. Hanging baskets, and especially our European combinations add terrific interest and color to your garden. Don't let the summer pass by without enjoying the beauty they can provide. This year more people will want to stay home and enjoy their garden.<p>VEGETABLES: This is the year when everyone should find a space to plant a small vegetable garden. Our food chain is damaged. You can't beat the quality of organic home grown vegetables. We still have a good selection of organically grown vegetables for sale. It is not too late to plant your garden with our starter plants. Customers who incorporated organic products, Lobster Compost (Quoddy) and Penobscott Compost blends into their soil reported incredible yields. For new beds follow our formula. Sprainbrook.com -catalogue- information- Organic Vegetable. Feed your plants this month with 'Kelp Booster' rich in Calcium, essential for plant growth and development. Feed the soil and the soil will feed the plant. The greater the mixture of organics, the greater the yield. Keep your weeds under control (landscape fabric, newspaper, salt hay and other mulches can help). Water the soil not the foliage. Stake your plants as needed and maintain a neat, clean vegetable garden. Drip irrigation is ideal for vegetable gardens and is easy to install. If you have animal problems, animal <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.24 target=_blank>repellents</a> will help and we have a great idea on how to install an inexpensive fence that works. Beneficial insects will help you control lots of problems. Sluggo controls slugs, <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.21.22&dbname=gt target=_blank>Serenade</a> is a new, very effective fungicide that can be used safely on vegetables; Yard And Garden or <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.21.13 target=_blank>Bioneem</a> are good organic sprays to control insects. Spray only if problems occur. Keep a vigilant eye and spray early to avoid epidemics.<p>PERENNIALS: Add Organica 'Kelp Booster' to your perennial bed. This organic fertilizer is essential to plant growth and development. Be selective when buying perennials; buy the better varieties which outperform many of the old ones grown from seed. One of the lectures we held on perennials, our guest speaker said that if you have some of the old Hosta varieties hanging around in your garden get rid of them. The new ones are so much superior. I feel this is a very important concept. If something is not performing well, replace it with something that will. Perennial gardens require constant small changes as you strive to make it perfect. Perennials require some simple chores. It's important to deadhead, prune, fertilize, water and mulch. You may want to cut back some varieties to reduce height and avoid staking. Control weeds and insects. Avoid overhead watering, inspect your plants frequently for insect damage and keep a phenological calender charting the chores you need to accomplish. Chrysanthemums should be pinched back and kept short until July 15. Asters should be cut back 1/3 in mid June. Delphiniums need staking. Gardening is not only good exercise for the body but it is good exercise for the mind. Perennials can solve a lot of gardening problems. Use them wisely, and they will spend a lifetime with you. Think about reducing some of your lawn area and replacing it with ground-covers or flowering perennials. Lawns are the most expensive areas to maintain in a garden. Without a lawn, you would only need a gardener to come once a month. Monthly visits can be arranged with our Satellite companies. Through the use of these companies, your watering problems can also be solved while on vacation. If you need help call us. From Coast of Maine a product called Fundy Blend is flying off the shelves. Containing kelp and humus, it is particularly well suited for mulching and top-dressing.<p>LAWNS: June presents problems for many lawns. . As the heat arrives, the beautiful green starts vanishing. Westchester lawns get hit heavily each spring with a fungus called melting out. There are fewer problems with fungus when people follow our organic lawn program.<p>Apply Lobster Compost at the rate of a 50 lb.per 1,000 square feet. Apply by hand broadcasting as in feeding chickens. This product will not go through the spreader. Empty the compost into a wheelbarrow so it can be easily moved. It actually is quite easy to spread. The purpose is to enrich the microbial activity in the soil, making your plants stronger to resist insects and diseases. Microbe enriched soil prevents fungus. Avoid watering late in the day, turn off your <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.13.5 target=_blank>sprinkler</a> system on rainy days. This will discourage disease problems. Remember your goal is to water your lawn a 1/2 inch twice per week. This will develop a stronger, deeper root system. <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.21.12 target=_blank>Milky Spore</a> Powder should be applied now for grub control; and beneficial Nematodes can be released into the soil at the end of June for added grub control. A pinkish cast on your lawn can be a fungus called Pink Thread. Sod webworm can be identified by white moths flying around; and Chinch Bugs can cause enlarging dead areas and become prevalent as the warm weather approaches. You can find the Chinch Bug test in our online Catalogue: www.sprainbrook.com. If you notice a problem, bring us a sample, treat early and we can advise an organic control. Water early in the morning and water heavily rather than too frequently. Don't get discouraged, we are in a borderline area where we must use cool weather grasses which suffer during extreme summer heat. If you grow your lawn organically and follow our recommendations, you will develop a deep rooted healthy grass. In time it will crowd out all competition. It will resist drought, heat and insect invasion better than a non organic lawn. In time it will be the best lawn in the neighborhood. If certain areas continue to give you a problem, think about using a ground cover other than grass.<p>  <A NAME="PF"> <span class=h3><span class=blue>Plant Feature:</span></span> <TEMPLATE_NAME=Nursery cat_newsletter_section.htm: Newsletter Section> Vegetatively produced plants<br>  [<A HREF="/bin/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.4.4&dbname=Nursery">Archived Articles</a>]  <br> <IMG SRC=/sm/cimimages/greenthumb.gif width=40 height=43 ><br> Buy vegetatively grown plants selected for their superior qualities. They are selected for flower power, durations of bloom and standing up to adverse weather conditions. <P>My list of top twenty annuals: ALSTROEMERIA ' Princess Series' 'ANGELONIA 'Angel Mist' BEGONIA 'Red and Pink Dragon Wing'. BEGONIA Richmondensis, BIDENS 'Goldstar', CALIBRACHOA 'Mini-famous series. COLEUS Hybrids, CUPHEA 'LavenderLace' EUPHORBIA 'Diamond Frost' FUCHSIA 'Gartenmeister' SNAPDRAGON 'Luminaire ', IMPATIENS 'New Guinea, Hybrids IMPATIEN 'Fusion 'Glow Improved' . IVY GERANIUM 'Balcon", LANTANA 'Patriot Series', PETUNIA 'Tiny Tunia', SCAEVOLA 'New Wonder, TORENIA 'Blue Moon', Phlox ' Intensia" WAVE PETUNIAS. <P>My list of top twenty five perennials: ACHILLEA 'Moonshine', ALCHEMILLA 'Mollis',ALECIA Rosea Plena', Aquilegia, ASTILBE, COREOPSIS verticillata 'Moonbeam', DIANTHUS "Firewattch", DICENTRA "Luxuriant" DIGITALIS Excelsoir', ECHINACEA'Magnus',GAURA lindheimeri, GERANIUM "Rozanne", HEMEROCALLIS 'Stella d'Oro',HEUCHERA 'Royal Velvet', HOSTA sieboldiana 'Elegans' LAMIUM 'Red Nancy', LEUCANTHEMUM 'Becky' LIROPE "Big Blue", MONARDA 'Raspberry Wine' NEPETA fassinii 'Blue Wonder', PAEONIA, PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia, RUDBECKIA fulgida 'Goldsturm', SALVIA 'Ost Friesland', SEDUM 'Autumn Joy',SCABIOSA columbaria.</P><p>  <A NAME="BV"> <hr width="50%" size=6> <span class=h3><span class=blue>Best Value:</span></span> <TEMPLATE_NAME=Nursery cat_newsletter_section.htm: Newsletter Section> Plant Early<br>  [<A HREF="/bin/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.4.5&dbname=Nursery">Archived Articles</a>]  <br> <IMG SRC=/sm/cimimages/greenthumb.gif width=40 height=43 ><br> The best value is obtained by planting your garden early so you can enjoy it all summer. Vegetables are big this year and you still have time to plant.<p>  <A NAME="GT"> <hr width="50%" size=6> <span class=h3><span class=blue>Gardening Tip:</span></span> <TEMPLATE_NAME=Nursery cat_newsletter_section.htm: Newsletter Section> Pest Management<br>  [<A HREF="/bin/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.4.7&dbname=Nursery">Archived Articles</a>]  <br> <IMG SRC=/sm/cimimages/greenthumb.gif width=40 height=43 ><br> Flowering plants should not be overhead watered. Think about installing drip irrigation. The Drip a Long system by Raindrip is simple to install and can be easily mechanized. We will be glad to help you with this chore. If you want to grow high quality beautiful blooms, overhead watering should be avoided. Remove faded flowers on Rhododendron. New candles on Pine trees should be cut back 1/3. Bearded Iris can be transplanted after blooming. Monitor for Iris Borers. Inspect your garden weekly for any potential problems. As soon as you see a problem, cure it before it reaches epidemic proportions. Timing is very important. Once you have a problem, earmark it on a calendar phonologically.<p>  <A NAME="GF"> <hr width="50%" size=6> <span class=h3><span class=blue>Gardening Frequently Asked Question:</span></span> <TEMPLATE_NAME=Nursery cat_newsletter_section.htm: Newsletter Section> Why go organic?<br>  [<A HREF="/bin/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.4.8&dbname=Nursery">Archived Articles</a>]  <br> <IMG SRC=/sm/cimimages/greenthumb.gif width=40 height=43 ><br> Why should I switch to an organic approach when I have been following a chemical approach to gardening all of my life? The reason is to protect our health our environment; and to grow a better plant. Going Organic makes sense. It is something we need to be part of. Once you become convinced, you will become the <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.11.27&dbname=gt target=_blank>Messenger®</a>. The birds, the butterflies and the bees will come back and our soil will become healthy again. .<p>What are the plants that Deer do not like to eat? We have written what I feel is the best informational Deer Resistant Plants booklet on the market. Download at Sprainbrook.com<p>Most asked Question: There are holes in the leaves of my plant what is eating them? This is usually an indication of slugs or caterpillars. Many vegetables and herbaceous annuals are prone to slug damage. Place a saucer of beer at the base of the infected plant. Slugs are attracted to beer and if they are present, you will find them drowned the next morning. Sluggo or Diatomaceous Earth are effective <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.21 target=_blank>organic controls</a>. Caterpillars can be controlled with Safer Caterpillar Killer. The Black Vine Weevil, a nocturnal insect, chews holes in the leaves of Rhododendron and other Broadleaf evergreens. Control consists of releasing beneficial nematodes in the soil and spraying with Spinosad in June. The foliage on Mugho Pine can be devastated by the larva stage of the Pine Sawfly. Spray with Safer Caterpillar Killer.<p>  <A NAME="TN"> <hr width="50%" size=6> <span class=h3><span class=blue>Tour the Nursery:</span></span> <TEMPLATE_NAME=Nursery cat_newsletter_section.htm: Newsletter Section> The most colorful month<br>  [<A HREF="/bin/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.4.13&dbname=Nursery">Archived Articles</a>]  <br> <IMG SRC=/sm/cimimages/blank.gif width=1 height=1 ><br> June is the most colorful month at Sprainbrook. Everything is bursting into bloom. Sprainbrook focus is on growing healthy plants. Our concerns are feeding with organic products to make our plants healthier. The flats of annuals are bursting with blooms and the perennials are growing bigger and stronger. We are one of the few nurseries around growing our plants completely organic. We still growing in peat pots. When planting, do not remove the pot. We are proud of our selection and our presentation. The Nursery area is located out back and is filled with many specimen and high quality plants. Our plant material is heeled into the ground and kept well watered so that it will be at its peak whenever you decide to buy it. Sprainbrook is the kind of place you could get lost in and hope nobody ever finds you. On a visit to Sprainbrook, the back area is often forgotten. It is an area you should visit frequently. Our Garden Center has expanded its line with a tremendous selection of high quality horticultural products. We carry the largest selections of organic products. . Mail <a href=http://www.gardeningthings.com/sm/cimpublic/retrieve.cgi?catalog_id=1.11.27&dbname=gt target=_blank>Messenger®</a> to friends who want to have a more beautiful garden click onto Gardeningthings.com<p>  </TD></TR></TABLE> <HR> <span class=h3><span class=blue>Professional Associations</span></span> <center> <IMG SRC="deco/nurserymen.gif" ALT="New York State Certified Nurseryman" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=99 WIDTH=100>  <IMG SRC="deco/Ppa.gif" ALT="Perennial Plant Association Member" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=95 WIDTH=138>  <IMG SRC="deco/hgs-slant.gif" ALT="Home and Garden Showplace Affiliate" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=61 WIDTH=132> </CENTER> <p> </BODY> </HTML>