Remember too, as September gives way to the cooler days of October, this is a good time to evaluate your landscape. Did you know that fall is one of the best times to plant trees, shrubs and perennials? Nursery stock planted now will have an opportunity for roots to settle in and become established. When spring arrives, this root system can support and take full advantage of the surge of new growth. Fresh nursery stock is arriving daily so, stop by and take advantage of the selection available and this wonderful time of the year to work outdoors!

We are also excited about more heirloom bulbs from The Southern Bulb Company. Remember, this is the Texas company known for searching out and rescuing "lost and forgotten" varieties. The Leucojum aestivum, better known as "Snowflakes", is by far one of the most adaptable bulbs ever offered in Texas. Clusters of dime-sized blooms emerge in February accented by bluish green foliage. The ‘Grand Primo' Narcissus is treasured for its long lasting blooms and robust foliage. This reliable bloomer's fragrance is light and sweet and the flowers appear in late February through March. ‘Golden Dawn' Narcissus grows 14" -16" tall and is multi-flowering. Enjoy a sweet, clean fragrance year after year usually in mid-March. As a good "rule of thumb" for most bulbs, plant at a depth about three times the height of the bulb.

Also, new this fall is a program which offers the early purchase of pre-chilled bulbs. Several varieties of Tulips, Narcissus and Hyacinths are available for purchasing now with delivery in December-ready to go into the ground. Gardening made easy!

Fall Lawn Care

Football season is here but it's not quite time to retire the mower or fertilizer spreader. Fall is an important time to replenish nutrients and prepare for next spring. Calloway's Premium Lawn Food, with a 21-5-10 formula, supplies the needed nutrients to stimulate root development, make your grass hardier for the winter months and provide food for next spring's growth! Apply it this month or the first of October, and then you can watch the games. For those who are organic gardeners, Calloway's Organic Fertilizer contains seven food grade meals.

This is also the time to apply preemergents to control those unseen broadleaf and grassy weed seeds to prevent them from sprouting over winter and spring. Apply Greenlight Crabgrass Preventer with Dimension for grassy weeds and Portrait for those pesky broadleaf weeds. For our organic gardeners, use Corn Gluten Meal as a natural preemergent.

So, don't kick back and settle into football season quite yet-finish those last lawn chores and be a winner next spring!

Timely Tip for August Gardeners

Bring on the Heat- Summer Color!

During this season of hot weather, re-vitalize your garden beds.  Fertilizing, pruning, new mulch and fresh plantings can all bring your flower beds back to life!

Fresh color is still available at Calloway's in larger sizes for instant impact. Celosia, Vinca (Periwinkle), Lantana and Moss Rose are all good, reliable summer bloomers. Plant these directly into beds or containers to replace flowers which have reached their prime. Add Calloway's Flower Food, a slow release fertilizer, and you will not have to fertilize for two months. Keep old blooms trimmed off to encourage repeat blooming. Add a new layer of mulch to flower beds and to containers to lessen evaporation and keep the soil cooler.  Color abounds even in the heat of summer!

Just a reminder, Saturday, August 9^th at 10:15 am, Calloway's will conduct a clinic titled "Bring on the Heat-Summer Color!"  Please join us to hear more about summer color.