OUR MAPLE SELECTION IS BETTER THAN EVER!

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You don’t have to live back East to enjoy spectacular fall color—many maples grow beautifully right here in Santa Fe.

In fact, now’s the perfect time to plant a maple tree and enjoy the beauty of the upcoming fall. Payne’s Nursery has an outstanding selection in stock, including Flame Amur, Rocky Mountain, Ruby Slippers, Bigtooth, Autumn Blaze, Chantung, Bloodgood, Trompenburg, and Green Japanese maples—each offering its own unique color, shape, and character.

From the brilliant red foliage of Autumn Blaze to the elegant form of Bloodgood and Trompenburg Japanese Maples, there’s a maple to complement every landscape. Hardy favorites like Bigtooth, Rocky Mountain, and Flame Amur are well-suited to New Mexico’s climate, while Chantung maples provide dependable shade and beautiful seasonal color.

Visit Payne’s Nursery today and let our knowledgeable staff help you choose the perfect maple for your yard.

Plant now so your tree can establish strong roots before winter—and enjoy a spectacular display of fall color for years to come.

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GROWING THOUSANDS OF HOLIDAY FAVORITES!

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At Payne’s Nursery, the holidays begin long before the first snowfall. While summer is still in full swing, our greenhouses are already filled with rows of young poinsettias receiving the care and attention they’ll need to become the beautiful holiday plants our customers look forward to each year.

Growing poinsettias is a months-long process that requires the right balance of light, water, temperature, and expert care. By growing them here at the nursery, we can ensure every plant is healthy, vibrant, and ready to bring festive color into your home throughout the holiday season.

Why buy locally grown poinsettias?

Quality: Payne’s poinsettias are larger, fuller and will last longer because they are adapted to our climate and light—unlike plants shipped in from far, far away (which also increases carbon footprint).

Value: With resonable prices and a wide variety of colors and leaf shapes. Colors include several different shades of red as well as white, pink, burgundy and many more to accent any décor. We can also provide plant gift wrapping and local delivery.

Jobs: Payne’s production staff live here, work here year ’round. They make local purchases, too, which creates jobs for other Santa Feans.

When the holidays arrive, you’ll find a beautiful selection of locally grown, greenhouse-fresh poinsettias waiting for you at Payne’s Nursery. We can’t wait to share another season of holiday tradition with you!

WE’RE WAITING FOR OUR FALL MUMS TO BLOOM!

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Autumn may still be weeks away, but it’s already taking root at Payne’s Nursery. Our fall mums are gFall may still be a little way off, but it’s already growing at Payne’s Nursery. Our fall mums are thriving in the greenhouse, where they’re being carefully nurtured to develop into full, healthy plants with vibrant blooms just in time for Santa Fe’s autumn season.

By starting them early, our homegrown mums are ready to provide weeks of brilliant color for porches, patios, containers, and garden beds. Stop by Payne’s Nursery and watch them grow—your perfect fall display will be waiting when the season arrives.

We’ll let you know when these are blooming and ready to take home!

ASK THE GARDEN GURU!

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HOW CAN YOU TELL IF THE DAMAGED LEAF IS FROM AN INSECT OR A DISEASE OR WHAT?

ANOTHER GREAT QUESTION!

In one of our seasonal archived Garden Guru Shows, the Garden Guru was giving some gardening advice about how to identify leaf damage and what actually causes it this time of year. Many times, the damage is caused by a variety of insects or disease but weather or environmental damage can also occur – and it looks similar to the damage by insects or disease.

From scorching sun and hail to leaf cutter bees, aphids and spider mites, damage to a plant’s leaves can be determined by letting our gardening experts diagnose the problem. Bringing in a sample is best. Listen to Lynn’s tip for more information.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE GARDEN GURU’S ARCHIVED RADIO SHOW ON THIS TOPIC.

HAPPY GARDENING!

HORNWORMS ARE HANGIN’ AROUND!

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Seems like these pests are coming out and feeding on our plants again. AND they’re getting bigger and bigger – from 2 to 4 inches we’ve seen! 
 
Tomato Hornworms can be found in most any region of the U.S. and can ruin your tomato crop in record time; they also feed on eggplant, peppers, and potato. They can blend in quite easily with the green foliage and feed non-stop, creating spotty and chewed leaves and fruit. When disturbed, the hornworm will rear up and wave its horn in a threatening display to deter predators.

Here are some ways the Hornworms cause damage:
  • Tomato is the host of choice, but they have also been found on potato, eggplant and pepper.
  • There are many weeds that serve as alternate hosts, including horsenettle, jimsonweed and nightshade.
  • Large numbers of caterpillars can occur in home gardens and can quickly defoliate plants.
  • Tomato hornworm caterpillars start feeding on the leaves on the upper parts of the plants.
  • The caterpillars blend in with the leaves and might not be noticed until most of the damage is done.
  • As they feed, they create dark green or black droppings that are clearly visible.
  • Older tomato hornworms can destroy several leaves as well as the fruit.
  • As they become larger, the amount of defoliation increases.
  • The last caterpillar stage consumes nearly as much as all the younger stages combined.
There are Natural enemies that can help manage hornworms:
  • General predatory insects such as lady beetles and green lacewings often prey upon the egg stage and on young caterpillars.
  • Another important predator is the paper wasp, Polistes spp. This common wasp feeds on many types of caterpillars including those found in gardens.
If you see them, just pick them off with a pair of gloves (because they have a horn) and feed them to the birds or spray them with any type of organic insecticide or conventional spray. Stop by and ask our gardening experts what product they recommend for your needs.
 

PAYNE’S PHOTO OF THE WEEK!

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK:

COLEUS CURRENTLY
IN STOCK AT PAYNES!

 

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If you have a photo taken in one of our greenhouses or of your own garden orlandscape that contains products from Payne’s, please send it to info@paynes.com!

If your photo is chosen, and used in our e-newsletter website or other marketingmaterials, then you will receive a Gift Certificate from Payne’s for $25!Please make sure to give us your contact information in your email.

ZODIAC SIGNS AND GARDENING? HERE’S THIS CYCLES PROFILE.

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by The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Here’s THIS MONTHS ZODIAC SIGN PROFILE AND HOW IT CAN HELP YOU GARDEN:


LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)
Leo settles, or deepens, the summer. With your sunny disposition, black-eyed Susans, Jerusalem artichokes, and sunflowers adorn your gardens and are quite easy for you to grow. Leos never do things halfheartedly, so massive and extensive displays of marigolds, orange gaillardia, poppies, and/or zinnias grace your front walkways and patio beds. A stalwart soul, you take great pride in your surroundings and desire to have the best in the neighborhood. Your zest for living can be seen in the salsas, gazpachos, and saffron dishes produced in your grandiose kitchen. Expect a large bottle of hot sauce to reside there as well.