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Create an inviting outdoor retreat, plant a colorful container, grow a vegetable garden, improve your lawn, or add some curb appeal with fresh landscaping. We'll help you make it happen.
Think of us as your resource for ideas, inspiration and expert advice when enhancing your outdoor home.
At White Oak Garden Center, we're passionate about gardening and our enthusiasm is contagious!
Hydrating your plants
Water when dry. Sound simple enough?
Water is the life-blood of all living things, and plants are no exception.
Supplemental watering is a necessity in our climate, particularly this time of year. But over-watering is a common problem, nearly as much as under-watering. Watering too frequently only wets the soil surface, which promotes poor shallow roots, encourages weed growth, and leaches away nutrients.
To keep a healthy, hydrated lawn/landscape/garden, follow these basic rules:
Water deeply as needed, 1/2 inch at a time (twice a week for example for trees and shrubs). Some annuals may need to be watered more often. Use your finger as a water meter. Go about 3 inches into the soil to check the moisture level.
Moisten the root zone every time you water with at least 1/2 inch of water. Note, especially with larger trees, the root zone may extend several feet from the base of the plant.
Watering in the morning (before 9am) is ideal. There is typically less wind, lower temperatures, more water will reach the roots, and leaves have time to dry before nightfall (when diseases are at their worst).
In times of severe drought, concentrate on your larger trees and shrubs, while allowing your lawn to go brown. A healthy lawn can go dormant and recover quickly once rain and cooler temperatures return in the fall.
Raise the lawn mower height to keep roots shaded and conserve moisture.
Mulch plants to keep roots moist and cool.
Proper watering practices will protect your outdoor investments and pay you back with healthier plants, a more resilient lawn, and most importantly the fulfillment of a beautifully landscaped outdoor home.
Upcoming Seminars
Year-Round Seminars
August 2 - "Sole Mates"
Using ground cover, low growing perennials, and rock garden plants effectively in the landscape.
August 16 - "Fred's Favorites for Fall Color"
Nursery Manager Fred Brown's picks for the shrubs and trees that will create a magnificent fall display.
September 13 - "Good Bug/Bad Bug"
How to nurture the good ones and eliminate the bad ones using natural alternatives.
September 27 - "Winterizing for Wildlife"
Creating nooks and protected areas for our furry and feathered friends.
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