This is the coldest winter I can remember in a while and I am ready to put some color back in my drab and dreary landscape. I am afraid I may have lost my new citrus trees I planted last spring and will be watching for new growth. In the meantime, I can't wait to go the the nursery -- I feel like a kid in a candy store.
Flowers and shrubs are expensive and can add up really fast. Try to find a garden supplier that sells wholesale and retail to the public or scour your local paper for sales. I go to A & B Plants over in Waycross. I am in that area a lot so it is convenient for me. If you are buying mass quantities of plants and you live in the area, it may be worth a trip. A & B has "weekly" specials and will offer wholesale to the public on "select" plants. Even his retail prices are cheaper than anything I have been able to find.
Last year, I bought gorgeous double Impatients in hanging baskets for $10. They were very full and healthy. Most all baskets are $12 this year except for the ferns. Spring and early summer is the best time to go. Once it gets too hot, the plants just don't look as good and struggle to survive in the heat. A & B also has regular and double Knock Out Roses. I just spoke to the owner to see if he had some in stock and he said, "Oh yeah, about 20,000." This is the most indestructible plant I have ever purchased. The bush blooms 9 to 10 months out of the year. They are disease resistant and hardy to cold weather -- at least here in the south. I cut them back again in July so they don't get leggy --they come right back out. I live in Zone 9.
Last year, I paid $25 for a double Knock Out Rose at Lowes and got the same size at A & B for $15.50. This adds up when you are buying multiples. Before taking a ride to Waycross, call and see what's in stock and get a price on plantings. Last year, the Society Garlic would sell out as soon as it came in so it is best to check. Trees are inexpensive also.
Impatients and other baskets: $12
Regular Knockout- $13 (three gallon)
Flowers and shrubs are expensive and can add up really fast. Try to find a garden supplier that sells wholesale and retail to the public or scour your local paper for sales. I go to A & B Plants over in Waycross. I am in that area a lot so it is convenient for me. If you are buying mass quantities of plants and you live in the area, it may be worth a trip. A & B has "weekly" specials and will offer wholesale to the public on "select" plants. Even his retail prices are cheaper than anything I have been able to find.
Last year, I bought gorgeous double Impatients in hanging baskets for $10. They were very full and healthy. Most all baskets are $12 this year except for the ferns. Spring and early summer is the best time to go. Once it gets too hot, the plants just don't look as good and struggle to survive in the heat. A & B also has regular and double Knock Out Roses. I just spoke to the owner to see if he had some in stock and he said, "Oh yeah, about 20,000." This is the most indestructible plant I have ever purchased. The bush blooms 9 to 10 months out of the year. They are disease resistant and hardy to cold weather -- at least here in the south. I cut them back again in July so they don't get leggy --they come right back out. I live in Zone 9.
Last year, I paid $25 for a double Knock Out Rose at Lowes and got the same size at A & B for $15.50. This adds up when you are buying multiples. Before taking a ride to Waycross, call and see what's in stock and get a price on plantings. Last year, the Society Garlic would sell out as soon as it came in so it is best to check. Trees are inexpensive also.
Impatients and other baskets: $12
Regular Knockout- $13 (three gallon)
Double Knockout- $15.50 (three gallon) (2 new varieties I have not seen)
Society Garlic and most other perennials: $3.50 (1 gallon size)
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3522 Albany Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-7900
Weekdays: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Click here to view map.
3522 Albany Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-7900
Weekdays: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Last year, hours changed after mothers day.
Last year, hours changed after mothers day.
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