How to Create a Layered Bed
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
That blank space, whether curbside, across the foundation, or below the porch is a masterpiece of color, texture, and form just waiting to happen. Yes, it can be daunting and you might not know where to begin. Monrovia put together a simple layout that’s easy to replicate and a quick video to show you how it all comes together. Here’s the breakdown: We started with a row of viburnum shrubs across the back. They’ll top out at about 4-5 feet which will provide privacy without the neighbors wondering what you’re hiding. Below those shrubs we installed a row of fringe flower in a variety that g ..read more
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Heat Wave Watering Tips
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
Check out these tips for heat-of-summer watering from our friends at Monrovia! 1 – Early Birds vs Night Owls Summer is busy but do your best to adhere to an early morning or late afternoon watering schedule once the heat of day subsides. Plants need to recover from the heat before they can really drink up. If you’re pressed and need to water midday and are using a hose, remember to let the water run for a few minutes to clear heated liquid. 2 – It’s All About the Roots This is no time for a spritz and go. You need to water deeply and thoroughly so that soil is wet down to 4-6 inches deep wher ..read more
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Hot Season Heroes
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
Let’s not allow the “misery index” (hot, humid, hazy) to turn your high summer garden from dazzling to dreary! There are plenty of hardy and beautiful plants that like nothing more than when the mercury zooms. Here are 6 that not only hold up to heat, but actually thrive. You can still plant them now and even in July (just be sure to provide ample water as they take root). Order any of these heat-lovers online from Monrovia with FREE shipping to Wallitsch, or come visit us in-store! Russian Sage Tall, airy, fragrant, and a bee magnet, this plant comes on strong and stays gorgeous all sum ..read more
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8 Things You Never Knew About Daylilies
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
Daylilies are a mainstay in gardens around the country, and for good reason. They are versatile, easy-going, and absolutely beautiful. Plus, they offer quite a bit of usefulness in the garden (more on that in #2). They are so widespread and well-known across the country that many people have written them off as common, albeit beautiful, plants. The truth is, these gorgeous perennials are far from ordinary. Monrovia has the dirt on why these perennials are much more interesting than you think below. By the way, there are tons of bonus facts sprinkled throughout the post; can you find them all ..read more
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How to Match the Best Evergreen Shrub to Your Landscape Need
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
When it comes to landscaping your yard, there are the easy wins and then there are those situations that need a little extra attention or require a fuss-free solution. Shade, privacy, low maintenance, and impact are just a few of the “what now” head-scratchers that often come to mind when designing your garden. Fortunately, there is an evergreen shrub that’s a perfect choice for just about every kind of garden conundrum. Evergreen shrubs are an excellent option because first and foremost, they look beautiful most of the year and second, the range of sizes, colors, and habits in which they ar ..read more
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Soil Quality & More with Jim Wallitsch
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
Much of Louisville’s soil is clay – which is challenging for flower and vegetable garden growers. While some trees and shrubs thrive in dense and sticky clay soils, most annuals, perennials, and vegetables don’t have the strong roots required to work their way through. By adding quality compost and appropriately amending your soil, you can ensure your plants will get the water and nutrients they need for proper root development. We offer EarthMix organic garden products to help enhance and enrich existing garden soils. Some of our favorites include: Earthworm castings Mushroom castings Coc ..read more
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Is Blueberry Your Kind of Jam?
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
Blueberry jam. Just the name brings thoughts of toasted English muffins smeared with the blue stuff, cream-filled tarts dripping with a sweet berry glaze, or everyday vanilla ice cream transformed into a berry sundae. As jam aficionados, trust us when we say that no store bought variety, however yummy, can compare to the one you can whip up in your own kitchen made with fresh berries from your own garden. If you plant a few Bountiful Blue® Blueberry shrubs this spring, by mid-summer you’ll be harvesting bowls of jam-worthy fresh, ripe, sweet berries! Making this jam is fast, easy, and require ..read more
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Three New (Easy Care) Monrovia Beauties for 2021
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
True showstoppers in the garden, Monrovia’s new plants are also easier to grow and more likely to thrive, even in difficult conditions. Nitty Gritty Roses The Nitty Gritty Rose is part of Monrovia’s Rose Collection which features five varieties of vividly colorful, practically carefree shrubs. They are own-root roses and offer exceptional disease resistance. Double flowers are sweetly fragrant, appearing in waves from late spring to autumn. Nitty Gritty Roses are perfect for front border plantings and as accent plants. They tolerate road salt and urban pollution, plus they’re waterwise wi ..read more
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Winter Container Ideas
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
While the sparkle of the holidays adds the light and magic to front doors, porchscapes, gates, and other focal points that keeps winter’s gloom at bay, think about creating containers with an eye toward interest beyond the holidays. Here are seven ideas from Monrovia that you can recreate at home. Some are simpler while others require more work and materials. The takeaway here is more about playing with scale and texture. Grab a warm drink, head outside with the clippers, and see what magic you can make. Since you really can’t move those 300 lb. concrete pots, why not fill them! This one’s s ..read more
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4 Ferns You Can Grow Indoors
Wallitsch Garden Center Blog
by mgunter
2y ago
Suffering from garden withdrawal as winter draws near? Eden-up your interior spaces with a few lush, green plants. Many ferns make wonderful, low-maintenance houseplants, as long as you provide the right amounts of light and moisture. Here are four favorites from Monrovia to get you started. As always, you can order your favorites online from Monrovia with FREE shipping to Wallitsch, or come visit us in-store (just wear your mask)! American Maidenhair Fern Can be a bit of a diva if not kept constantly moist, but not soggy. Mist often and mulch to help soil retain moisture. Set a few feet ..read more
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