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It
looks like the warm spring weather is
here to stay, and that means it's time
to get your tender plants into the
ground. As spring color fades, plug in
some fresh instant color with annuals?
The enduring popularity of these plants
is easy to explain: they're easy to
grow, quick to bloom, and provide
gorgeous color all summer long. They're
an easy way to turn an ordinary
garden into a colorful masterpiece!
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Choose from a brilliant palette...
From geraniums to petunias and coleus to
begonias, the colors of annual plants
run the entire spectrum of the rainbow!
It's easy to experiment and
"paint with flowers"
whether you have sunny or shady areas
available. It's a chance to indulge your
creative side, and have some fun with
your plant selections! Since they're
only in the garden for the summer
season, you'll have maximum flexibility
to try a totally different look
in your landscape from year to year!
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Planning your masterpiece ...
For this summer's garden masterpiece to
be successful, there's more to think
about than just the color palette.
You'll also want to consider
the way color behaves at different times
of the day.
For example, if you'll be spending
summer evenings enjoying your garden,
you might want to choose plant colors
that will show well at that time of day.
Red flowers tend to look duller at
twilight, while plants with white or
silver foliage will glow nicely in a
traditional
moon garden!
You'll also want to consider the final
height and width of your plants at
maturity. Following guidelines for
recommended spacing, and sun
requirements at the planning stage will
help ensure that all of those colorful
annuals will thrive, rather than
struggle, throughout the summer.
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The greenhouses at Echter's contain a
kaleidoscope of annuals ready to become
part of your own summer garden. For an
ultra-quick, no-fuss splash of color,
you can always choose from our beautiful
pre-planted baskets and containers to
brighten your deck or patio in an
instant. Come in, and
see us for color you can take home and
enjoy all summer long.
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It's Safe to Plant Tender Plants!
Late frosts are unlikely, and the ground
has warmed, so all of those warm-season
tender plants should be happy outside.
Remember to harden your plants off
gradually before putting them out into
the sunny garden all day. What does it
mean to harden a plant off? It means to
gradually expose a plant to the elements
outdoors.
Plants coming from life in the protected
environment of a greenhouse need a
chance to get accustomed to the drier
air, bright sunshine, and drying wind of
an outdoor environment. If they're set
out too suddenly, the change can damage
them permanently. We recommend that you
set them in a semi-protected area for a
few days where they'll get some exposure
to the elements. Then, when they have
been toughened somewhat, you can plant
them into a more fully-exposed site.
Check out how to get the most out of
your annual flowers
here.
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It's Time to Get Grillin'!
Summer weather will be here before you
know it, and it's time to think about
the summer grilling season! Are you
ready? Is your grill ready? If you'd
like to grill with a little more finesse
this summer, stop in and chat with one
of our specialists. They'll help you
make the most of your seasonal
entertaining
with a new Weber grill. Grill like a
pro this summer!
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Add motion to the garden naturally!
Choose from a wide selection of heights,
colors, shapes, & textures.
Enjoy the changing features throughout
the seasons.
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20% Off
Garden Gloves
Terrific selection of specialty garden
gloves. You will find the perfect glove
for your garden task.
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25% Off
Clay Pots and Saucers
Enjoy the classic beauty of clay. Many
sizes available in standard and
azalea-style red clay.
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30% Off
Summer-Flowering Bulbs
Choose from dahlias, lilies, gladiolus
and other unique varieties. Plant them
outside now for blooms later this
summer.
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$17.95
Pro-Rich Lawn Fertilizer
Organic based so it conditions the soil
while fertilizing. Contains an essential
mixture of sulfur and chelated iron.
40 lb. bag covers 5600 sq. ft. Reg.
$23.95
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25% Off
Wind Spinners
Mesmerizing motion in the breeze. Wide
variety to choose from. Take one
for a spin!
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20% Off
Bird Seed Feeders
Get a new and clean feeder for your wild
bird friends. Specialty feeders for
black oil sunflower seed, nyjer, mixed
seed, and suet so you can attract the
birds you want. Get a squirrel-proof
feeder if squirrels are a problem.
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25% Off Airomé Essential Oils
All Airomé Essential Oil Blends are
crafted by aromatherapy experts using
100% pure,
therapeutic grade essential oils.
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Offers good through Thursday, June 4
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Little Redhead Indian Pink
bristles with color and is topped by
profuse sprays of striking
firecracker-like red tubular flowers
with bright yellow throats. This
perennial wildflower is from the eastern
woodlands. Try it in your Colorado
garden.
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Pix Zee Dwarf Peach
produces some of the largest fruits of
any miniature peach! Fruits ripen early
and are delicious, firm and freestone.
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Summer-blooming bulbs...
Bulbs like dahlias, gladioli, cannas,
and lilies can be safely planted outside
now. If you started these bulbs inside
and they're now up and growing, plant
them out now.
Lawn mowing season...
Mow your lawn during the day, or early
evening when the grass is dry. Never mow
when there is moisture on the blades.
This will only encourage the spread of
disease and cause the clippings to
clump. Set your lawn mower blade to 2 ˝"
to 3" to encourage deeper,
drought-resistant roots. The longer
grass will keep the ground cooler and
requires less water.
Luring more hummers to your yard...
Plant a trumpet vine or honeysuckle to
attract more hummingbirds. Check
out a list
of other Echter's plants which attract
hummers.
Inviting more butterflies into your
yard...
When trying to lure butterflies to your
garden, place your butterfly-attracting
plants in a large grouping. A saucer
full of wet sand will provide water for
butterflies. There are plenty of blooms
that butterflies just love!
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52nd
&oGarrison
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Map
303-424-7979
Monday-Saturday 9-6 | Sunday 9-5
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