FALL officially begins SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23! It’s the best time to plant trees, shrubs and ornamental grasses!


Stop by either location for a variety of shade, flowering, fruit and decorative TREES!


Payne’s considers Fall the best time to plant a tree … and here are some of the reasons why:


Mild Weather: Fall typically brings cooler temperatures after the scorching summer heat has subsided. This mild weather is ideal for newly planted trees as it reduces the risk of heat stress and excessive transpiration. Trees can establish their roots more effectively in these conditions, setting a strong foundation for future growth.


Moisture Availability: Fall often comes with more consistent rainfall, which helps to keep the soil adequately moist. This moisture is crucial for root development. Additionally, trees planted in the fall have several months of cooler, wetter weather ahead, allowing them to establish themselves before the heat and drought of summer return.

Reduced Stress on Trees: During the fall, deciduous trees begin to go dormant, meaning they redirect their energy from top growth to root development. This reduces stress on the tree and increases its chances of survival. Planting in the fall allows the tree to focus on root growth without the demand for new leaves or flowers.


Less Pest Pressure: Many insect pests and diseases become less active in the fall, reducing the risk of infestations that could harm newly planted trees. This gives the tree a better chance to establish itself without the constant threat of damage.

Availability of Nursery Stock: Nurseries often have a wider selection of tree species and healthier stock available in the fall, as this is the prime season for tree sales. This enables you to choose the best tree species for your specific location and landscaping needs.


Preparation for Spring Growth: By planting in the fall, your tree will have a head start on spring growth. When warmer weather returns, the tree will already have a well-developed root system, allowing it to focus on producing leaves and branches for the upcoming growing season.

IT’S NATIONAL INDOOR PLANTS WEEK! SEPTEMBER 18th – 22nd

What is National Indoor Plant Week? It’s a Celebration!!!

National Indoor Plants Week during the third week in September promotes the importance of live plants in interior spaces.


Indoor plants are more than décor. They clean the air, reduce noise, create oxygen, remove carbon dioxide, and keep us connected with nature.Health studies show that indoor plants can lower your risk for illnesses, boost your mood, and in a hospital setting, indoor plants promote healing. The Lung Institute recommends choosing different plants for different rooms such as a Chinese evergreen for the living room, or a gerbera daisy for the bedroom. An entire field of health study is called Horticulture Therapy (HT). The practice uses gardening as therapy. HT can be part of a treatment plan for behavioral issues such as dementia, schizophrenia, depression, and some mental stresses from late-stage cancer. Indoor plant specialists, or “interiorscapers” advise having one potted plant per 100-square-feet to feel the benefits.


HOW TO OBSERVE #IndoorPlantsWeekAnyone can celebrate the week. There is no fee to get involved, just the minimal investment of an indoor plant. Popular big-box stores, florists and greenhouses are good starting points to build your indoor greenery.Watch for sales this week. In fact, during National Indoor Plants Week, several stores will give away free starter indoor plants.Visit Payne’s Nurseries and wander through the indoor plant department. Look for popular indoor plants such as:

  • succulents
  • spider plant whose fast-growing shoots produce babies you can re-pot,
  • Chinese evergreen,
  • vipers bowstring (also known as a mother-in-law’s tongue) or a
  • pancake plant (Chinese money plant) which easily propagates from the shoots that sprout from the base.

NATIONAL INDOOR PLANTS WEEK HISTORY
The oxygen doesn’t arrive until the plants do. ~ Interior Tropical Gardens mottoIn 2007, award-winning plant expert Mark Martin planted the idea of a national holiday to celebrate indoor plants, and National Indoor Plant Week bloomed.

STOP BY EITHER PAYNE’S NURSERY LOCATIONS AND CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL INDOOR PLANTS SUCH AS THIS WEEK’S PLANT OF THE WEEK – THE JADE PLANT!

THINK SPRING! OUR FALL BULBS ARE HERE!

 

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

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

Stop by either store and choose from our great selection!

TJ’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!

VALERIE’S VIEW from the Greenhouse!

 

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‘Asi es Nuevo Mexico’, that is how New Mexico is when it comes to weather. One day it is 95 degrees and the next day it is 65 degrees. We go from very warm to cold overnight. But then the sun returns, we start to warm up again and customers are wanting more color.
 
They come in looking for Fall blooming flowers and shrubs. We do have a new crop of Pansies and Mums, plus the yard is fully stocked. One of my favorite shrubs in the yard is the Butterfly Bush. I get customers telling me that they cannot accommodate such a large shrub like a butterfly bush in their landscape. What about adding a boxwood or a conifer or some vine to your landscape?
 
In addition to butterfly bushes, we have lots of perennials, Rose of Sharon, Boxwood, many trees and vines. Come see what is in stock.
 
COME BY AND WATCH THEM GROW! HAPPY GARDENING!

ASK THE GARDEN GURU?

SHOULD WE BE PLANTING PANSIES AND MUMS NOW?

ANOTHER GREAT QUESTION!

In this week’s archived show from previous years, the Garden Guru mentioned that now is the time to start pulling out some of those tired plants and replace them with full blooming plants like mums and pansies. Lynn said Pansies are tough little guys… you know they can take a frost so if you plant them in a protected area in your yard or in the pot they might bloom for you all Winter long — which is always nice to go out on a cold day and see those smiling pansy faces looking at you!

Lynn also mentioned that it’s also a good time to start mulching — and there’s two basic types of mulch. One is a decorative mulch that just makes your yard and garden look prettier and the other is a mulch that actually holds moisture. Listen to Lynn’s tip on how much mulch is adequate for your gardens.

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

HAPPY GARDENING!

PAYNE’S PHOTO OF THE WEEK!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK!

DRACAENA DEREMENSIS ‘LEMON LIME’

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

by The Old Farmer’s Almanac

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


VIRGO (AUGUST 23 to SEPTEMBER 22)
Virgo ends the summer. The major heat of the season is beginning to pass, and there is a hint of a change just around the corner. As this sign truly represents the harvest, you, an industrious soul, love all things that last or keep. Potatoes are a big favorite here, as well as corn and many varieties of winter squashes. You are an ardent organizer; we expect to see neat, trim rows of vegetables in your gardens. Gloves live on your hands for the entire growing season, as you love to check items off of your “to do” list with patient persistence. Everything has its place in these kitchens, and meat and potatoes are on the menu with
consistent regularity.