Trees & Shrubs at
Reilly's Garden Center
This year we are continuing to expand our collection of fruit
and berry varieties, including gooseberries, currants, sea
berries, and several new fruit tree varieties. We are expanding
our collection of hydrangeas with several exciting new
introductions like ‘Bella Anna’ and ‘Little Lime’. We are also
proud to announce that this spring we will be starting to carry
several of the award winning David Austin English roses. These
roses will be featured in an upcoming E Newsletter when they
arrive, so be to keep your eyes open, as quantities will be
limited.
Trendy New Plants
Learn more about trendy new trees,
bushes, and shrubbery for 2011.
Looking Beautiful in April
Andromeda,
Pieris japonica, is one of the most spectacular early spring
bloomers, and we are happy to have a wide selection of these
wonderful flowering evergreens to choose from. From the
diminutive ‘Cavatine’ to the regal ‘Mountain Fire’, this shrub
has something to offer almost every home gardener. It is one of
the first shrubs to flower in early spring, making it a perfect
choice for driving away the ‘Winter Blues’! As an added bonus,
it is also deer resistant.
Plant These Now:
Trees and shrubs can be planted as soon as the soil can be
worked. If there is an early thaw, plant early, so your plants
have the extra time to get established before hot, dry weather
arrives.
Cool Events & Hot Specials
Soon to Arrive
New plants will start arriving in the Garden Center in mid
March. Among the first to arrive will be the rhododendrons,
pieris japonica, azaleas, and flowering trees. Our fruit trees
and berry bushes, including some exciting new varieties like Sea
Berries and Medlars will arrive in late March or early April,
just in time for us to enjoy their beautiful blooms!
Tips for the Season
March and April are some of the best months to fertilize your
trees and shrubs. Older, established plants rarely need to be
fed, but for the first few years after transplanting a new tree
or shrub, feeding is critical for good plant health. To learn
more about what to feed your trees and shrubs, stop in, or give
us a call and we’ll be glad to help.
March is also the best time of the year to prune your fruiting
and ornamental trees. To properly prune a fruit tree you should
start by removing any suckers growing up from the base of your
trees. Next remove any diseased or damaged branches,
including the weaker of two crossing branches. Penn State has a
good reference for more
detailed
information on pruning.
Early March is also when you should be applying a dormant oil
spray on your fruit trees. This is the most important spray of
the season because it will kill any over-wintering insects and
diseases giving your trees a clean start for the year. Make sure
you use this spray early before the buds open because it can
damage flowers and leaves.
Services to Make Life Easier
Having trouble with your garden? Let us know, and we’ll be
glad to help. From complete garden designs to help with problem
areas, we’ll be happy to provide assistance with all your
gardening concerns. We also can help you with insect and disease
problems. Just bring in a sample of the plant in a sealed
plastic bag and we’ll be happy to take a look at it for you and
provide recommendations on how to solve the problem.
Contact the Tree and Shrub Manager
My name is Mark Helbling II, and you can contact me by e-mail
at
trees_shrubs@reillyssummerseatfarm.com or by calling the
Garden
Center at (412) 364-8662.
Return to Top
