It’s the best time to plant trees, shrubs and ornamental grasses!

Each week, we’ll give you three tips on what to do in

the garden during the month of October! Here’s this week’s tips:

Keep dead-heading pansies. The more pansies are dead-headed, the more they bloom.
Consider planting frost-tolerant ornamental cabbages and kales. Their subtle colors and rose-like forms make a great substitute for summer annuals.
Sow seeds of hardy flowers outdoors now on well-prepared ground. They may also be sown in outdoor pots. Some will sprout hardy seedlings that will start growing in Spring. Others will sit underground until Spring before sprouting

IS FALL THE BEST TIME TO PLANT A TREE AND WHY?

Another GREAT Question!

In this week’s archived episode from past seasons, the Garden Guru highlighted that Autumn stands out as perhaps the most favorable season for tree planting. During this period, as temperatures mellow, and a touch of humidity graces the air, trees find it considerably easier to establish themselves.

Lynn made it a point to bring something significant to the attention of our listeners – the realm of large trees! When we talk about large trees, we’re referring to those towering specimens reaching heights of 10 to 12 feet. In the world of horticulture, these trees fall under the category known as B & B. 

To uncover the meaning behind B & B in this context, have a listen to the Garden Guru’s tip below. And here’s a little hint: it’s not related to AIR B & B or anything to do with complimentary breakfast!

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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!

HAPPY GARDENING!

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OUR FALL BULBS ARE HERE FOR BEAUTIFUL SPRING FLOWERS!

Hurry In For Best Selection!

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 Payne’s today 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!

Few things capture the feeling of fall quite like a beautiful display of colorful mums. From cheerful yellows and warm golds to vibrant reds, deep purples, and everything in between, mums make it easy to add instant autumn charm to your home.

Dress up your front porch, brighten a patio, or add seasonal color to your garden. Mums look right at home in pots, planters, window boxes, and flower beds. Choose them for a quick seasonal refresh or plant hardy varieties for a beautiful garden display that can return year after year with the right care.

Ready to celebrate the season? Stop by Payne’s Nursery, pick your favorites, and let the autumn decorating begin!

Bring a little sunshine to your garden with the bold, beautiful color of marigolds! At Payne’s Nursery, you’ll find plenty of these cheerful favorites in glowing yellows, rich golds, and fiery oranges—ready to brighten up flower beds, containers, patios, and even your vegetable garden.

Marigolds aren’t just pretty faces. They thrive in sunny spots, attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, and add a warm pop of color that keeps your landscape looking lively.

And their beauty carries special meaning, too. Marigolds are an important part of Día de los Muertos, traditionally used to honor and remember loved ones with their vibrant golden blooms.

BRING HOME A LITTLE SUNSHINE. 

Stop by Payne’s Nursery and let the marigolds brighten your day—and your garden!

OUR POINSETTIAS ARE GROWING STRONG!

Long before poinsettias fill homes with holiday color, they’re growing right here at Payne’s Nursery in Santa Fe! Our team has been caring for these young plants for months, helping them grow into the festive favorites we all love.

And now, you get to watch them grow! We’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes updates as our Santa Fe-grown poinsettias develop and get ready for their big holiday debut.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PAYNE’S POINSETTIA GROWING PROCESS.

Fall is a great season for planting hardy trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, and bulbs! Here are some great reasons why:

* Winds aren’t as much of a problem in the fall as they are in the spring, resulting in less dehydration, fewer staking problems, less leaf burn.

* Harmful insect populations are much reduced from spring and summer levels.

* The soil is still warm enough to stimulate root growth. The warmth stored in the earth all summer remains well into fall, but there is no stress from the blazing summer sun. Plants will get to establish roots during two seasons of moderate temperatures (now and spring) before having to face the stress of summer again. Root growth continues as long as soil temperatures in the top 6″ to 12″ of soil are above 38º and adequate moisture is available. Applying a thick (2″ to 3″) layer of mulch in early fall will keep the soil warm even longer. Be sure to leave a 2-inch gap between the mulch and the tree trunk. If it’s too close, mice can burrow under the mulch and chew a ring around the trunk which can cause serious damage to the tree.

Check back next week for Part 3!