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FALL COLORS AT PAYNE’S NORTH!

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Come and see all the different varieties and enjoy all the amazing colors of the Fall!

WE NOW HAVE RE-POTTING SERVICES!

As the seasons change, it’s almost time to bring your houseplants back indoors.

Let Payne’s give them a fresh start! Our team will carefully re-pot your beloved plants with fresh soil and added nutrients to keep them healthy and thriving all winter long—all at a very reasonable price.

Give your plants the care they deserve before they make the move inside.

GROW-POWER PLUS IS USED FOR SOIL PREPARATION!

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Gro-Power Plus is designed for soil conditions that are impossible, such as highly-compacted, hard pan areas (clay, adobe, caliche soils) or areas that have extremely high levels of salt (EC), sodium, boron or pH problems. 

Here is what Gro-Power Plus does for you:

(1) Increases the rate and depth water penetration.

(2) Aerates the soil.

(3) Reduces evaporation.

(4) Deepens root system.

(5) Makes plant food in soil more available.

(6) Frees trace minerals.

(7) Soil does not become waterlogged.

Payne’s has Gro-Power Plus in 20 lb. bags IN STOCK!

ASK THE GARDEN GURU!

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SHOULD WE BE PRUNING IN NOVEMBER?

Another GREAT Question!

In this week’s archived show from previous years, FIRST OFF … the Garden Guru wishes us all a Happy Halloween!

In the program, Lynn was chatting about pruning and if it’s the right time now in in late October or November or should we wait until the beginning of the year! Lynn suggests to wait until the January, February or March to prune. As leaves and other vegetative debris blows around in the garden … the debris gets caught in the plants stems and sort of acts like a mulch and it protects the plants. Lynn continues to give advice on more reasons to wait to prune. Listen and see what else he has to say about the subject!

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CLICK HERE  to listen to the GARDEN GURU’s archived show regarding Indian Market and what to do now in the garden!

Enjoy your weekend and HAPPY GARDENING!

POINSETTIAS COMING SOON!

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The holiday season is just around the corner, and so are our stunning poinsettias at Payne’s North! Look for next week’s e-newsletter for more information regarding our Poinsettia varieties and sizes!

Grown with extra care right here in our greenhouses in Santa Fe, these vibrant plants are a timeless favorite for bringing warmth and color to your home during the festive season.

AMARYLLIS: A WINTER SHOWSTOPPER!

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Amaryllis is a beloved flowering plant known for its large, trumpet-shaped blooms that brighten homes during the winter months. Native to South America, especially Brazil, these bulbs are cherished for their ability to bloom indoors when most other plants are dormant. With their tall, elegant stalks and vivid colors—ranging from deep red and pink to pure white—they bring a touch of tropical warmth to the cold season.

Care and Growth

Amaryllis bulbs are remarkably easy to grow. Simply plant them in well-drained soil, water sparingly until growth appears, and place them in a sunny window. Within six to eight weeks, they burst into bloom. After flowering, the bulbs can be kept and encouraged to rebloom the following year with proper care—making them a long-lasting favorite among gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts About Amaryllis

  • The name Amaryllis comes from a Greek word meaning “to sparkle.”
  • Each bulb can produce two to three flowering stalks, each with multiple blooms.
  • Amaryllis are often forced to bloom indoors around Christmas and are nicknamed “holiday flowers.”
  • Despite being tropical, they can be grown outdoors in warm climates or brought inside for the winter.
  • The blooms can last up to two weeks, and the plants can live for decades with good care.
  • In Victorian times, gifting an amaryllis symbolized pride, beauty, and strength.

Stop by PAYNE’S NORTH today! Many colors to choose from! Hurry in, these will be going fast! Last year we ran out and had to order more.

Use the Payne’s Amaryllis and Paperwhite planting calendar below as a reference on planting suggestions.

WE JUST RECEIVED PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS BULBS FOR THE SEASON!

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Payne’s just received our Paperwhite Narcissus bulbs for the Holiday season. Hurry in to both stores because these will sell out AND we won’t be getting in another shipment!

When you buy Paperwhite narcissus bulbs from Payne’s, you buy the best bulbs available from our Dutch grower. Paperwhites are deliciously fragrant and don’t need cold treatment to be coaxed into bloom, as hyacinths and tulips do.

Here’s how to bring your Paperwhites to flower:

  • Plant your bulbs in a well-drained soilless potting mix, like Black Gold Natural and Organic Potting Soil
  • Choose a pot that’s only slightly larger than the bulb, or plant three bulbs in a large enough container to hold them 1 inch apart.
  • Plant the pointy end up and the base down.
  • Set the bulbs into the mix so that their top third is exposed above the surface.
  • Water with warm water, put the pot(s) in a sunny 50-60ºF room, and keep the soil just moist (not soggy, no standing water in the drip catchers!). 
  • They’ll bloom in about 6 weeks.

Some people prefer forcing Paperwhites using containers that don’t drain such as a soup bowl or deep platter. Put the bulbs in, pointy side up and then fill in with gravel covering approximately 3/4 of the bulb. Keep water in the bowl. Plant more bulbs in bowls or pots, every week or two, to space out the blossoming.