Summer 2008

Dynamite!

dynamiteProfessional growers have been using Dynamite plant fertilizer for some time under the name Nutricote, but now it’s available to the general public and you can find it at Lavalette Nursery and Garden Center. This controlled-release plant fertilizer keeps working for up to nine months and provides both macro and micro nutrients. In addition to nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, Dynamite contains all the micro nutrients (boron, copper etc.) necessary for healthy plants. It is available in formulas for flowering and fruiting plants, foliage plants and ailing plants. . Click here for details.

Order Water Lilies!

liliesLavalette Nursery is offering superior varieties of West Virginia grown hardy water lilies for $25 each, $57 for 3 or $85 for 5. Many other varieties are available in addition to these listed. On the online chart, just indicate how many of each plant you want and fill in the address form. We’ll calculate the cost plus shipping and email you a Paypal invoice, which can be paid with a credit card. Upon receipt of payment, your plants will be shipped. Click here for details.

Our Plant Database Added!

plantsTo help you choose which structural plants would be best for your landscape, we’ve compiled a new database of trees and shrubs normally in stock at Lavalette Nursery. We carry many trees and shrubs from Monrovia, which has been a world leader in ornamental containter-grown plants for over 60 years. Click here for details.

Incredible Crape Myrtle

crapeThe crape myrtle is an outstanding ornamental with a long blooming season of showy flowers and a winter season of dramatic architectural beauty highlighted by distinctive exfoliating bark. That’s why it is a featured plant at Lavalette Nursery and Garden Center. They will fit any landscape, since they’re available in heights from 18 inches to 40 feet. Flowers, which appear in late July, consist of large showy clusters of white and many shades of pink, purple, lavender and red. The fruits that follow are brown or black. Click here for details.

Container Gardening Basics

potsContainer gardening is more popular every year. In today’s busy lifestyle, it allows you to enjoy flowers or grow vegetables in a small space without all the “work” associated with gardening. Containers are flexible, and easier to maintain than beds. They bring life and color to balconies, decks and under trees. They can be moved, changed and rotated seasonally. Click here for details.

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