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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 for our MUMS, PANSIES, COLEUS, MARIGOLDS, KALE and MORE!

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.

PAYNE’S NORTH HAS A NICE SELECTION OF FALL BULBS FOR SPRING BLOOMS!

WE STILL HAVE FALL BULBS FOR SPRING!

Fall is the best time of year to plant bulbs such as tulips, hyacinth, crocuses and daffodils — in order to enjoy their fireworks of colorful blooms come Spring.

Payne’s sells ONLY the biggest, highest quality Holland-grown bulbs to make sure you get the largest, longest-lasting, most brilliantly colored blooms.

Stop by either store and choose from our great selection!

PAYNE’S TIP: Don’t forget to sprinkle a little bulb food or bone meal in the hole while you are planting the bulbs and also sprinkle a little more on the soil surface to assure healthy growth. Of course, we have both bulb food and bone meal!

OCTOBER GARDENING CONTINUES!

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WELCOME OCTOBER!
Here’s this weeks three tips on what to do in the garden during the month of October! 

• Prepare Your Garden for Winter: 
As the weather begins to cool in October, it’s essential to prepare your garden for the upcoming winter. Start by cleaning up your garden beds. Remove dead plants, fallen leaves, and any debris to minimize hiding spots for pests and diseases. After the cleanup, consider adding a layer of mulch to insulate the soil, reduce weed growth, and conserve moisture. This mulch layer will also help protect the roots of your plants from frost. Additionally, it’s a good time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs to shape them and eliminate dead or diseased branches. Proper winter preparation ensures that your garden remains in good condition and is ready for a strong start in the spring.

• Protect Frost-Sensitive Plants: 
As the first frosts approach, it’s essential to protect any frost-sensitive plants in your garden. If you have potted plants, bring them indoors or into a sheltered area. For garden beds, consider using burlap, frost cloths, or even old bedsheets to cover delicate plants during cold nights. This simple precaution can help extend the growing season and protect your more tender specimens from frost damage.

• Save Seeds for Next Year:
October is an excellent time to save seeds from your garden for future planting. Select healthy, mature seeds from your favorite plants and dry them thoroughly. Once dried, store them in labeled envelopes or containers in a cool, dry place. Saving seeds from your garden not only saves money but also allows you to grow plants that have already adapted to your local conditions.

NOW IN STOCK! BACK TO EARTH COTTON BURRS PREMIUM COMPOST

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Back to Earth Cotton Burr Compost is a natural soil conditioner derived from the hulls and burrs left after cotton processing. Rich in organic matter, it improves soil structure, aeration, and moisture retention while providing essential nutrients for plant growth. Regular use helps create a balanced, fertile environment that supports strong roots and vibrant, healthy plants.

ASK THE GARDEN GURU!

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FORCE YOUR BULBS TO BLOOM!

Another GREAT Question!

In this week’s archived show from previous years, the Garden Guru continued the discussion about Fall bulbs but instead of planting those out in your garden and waiting until Spring for the “colorful show” … he gave a lesson on how to force them. 

Now the word “forcing” came about because one is forcing the bulb to bloom out of season. Forcing your bulbs to bloom is easy. You need to plant your bulbs in good potting soil in a pot and then put them in your refrigerator for three months! Then, when you take them out, put them in an area of a room that’s not in direct sunshine and they will bloom just like they would later on in your garden … but you’ll have the benefit of them blooming in January!

Now, if you don’t have room in your refrigerator then … what I would recommend, well you need to listen to Lynn’s tip to find out what to do?

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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!

5 Ways to Keep Plants Warm – How Do I Protect My Plants from The Cold?

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By Bonnie L. Grant – GARDENING KNOW HOW
(Image credit: Olga Kurdyukova)

Fall’s cool down is both a letdown and a delight. After a sweltering summer, those cooler temperatures are refreshing, but it also signals the demise of our heat loving plants. You can extend the season by developing ways to keep plants warm at night. You don’t have to spend a fortune to keep plants warm at night. Common household items will often do the trick.

Plants like tomatoes and peppers do not like cold temperatures and will signal their distaste for cool weather by dying back. If you still have fruit that needs to ripen, consider ways to protect plants from cold. How do I protect my plants from the cold, you may ask? Some simple cultivation actions will assist, as well as easy plant covers during the night.

1. Stop Fertilizing. Do not fertilize any plants past the end of July to the first of August, depending on where you live in the north. In the south, stop fertilizing by November. This will prevent new growth and allow older growth to harden off and endure cool temperatures better than fresh shoots and leaves.

2. Check Your Zone. Always make sure any plant you want to keep over the winter is hardy to your zone. Selecting fruits and vegetables with high resistance to frost can also overcome the plant’s natural desire to go dormant.

3. Cover Your Plants. You don’t have to spend a lot to keep plants warm outside. Old sheets and blankets work perfectly well. Drape them over sensitive plants in the early evening before the real cold sets in. Remove them each day as temperatures warm up. In some cases, it may be necessary to build a structure around the plant to prevent the covering from damaging stems. You can purchase trellises, cages, and other items, but some old wood or bamboo stems will afford adequate structure to easy the weight. In fact, if you look around the home and garden, temporary and easy ways to keep plants warm are at your fingertips.

4. Mulch. Mulching around plant root zones is a more permanent way to keep soil warm and prevent root damage.