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| Warner's Nursery ENewsletter | July 23, 2010 |
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Dear Marni,
"Drought tolerant" is a buzz word we hear all the time these days. But what does that really mean? Many feel that xeriscaping or a drought tolerant landscape translate to a yard covered in gravel or rock scaping; maybe a dry creek and a small area of bark chips for the kids to play in. The reality is, not only is this solution not very attractive to most, it really isn't very good for the environment. Cement will only prevent any rainfall from seeping into the soil; and gravel contributes to flash flooding concers when it does rain. They also heat up your yard and home more, with the rocks and pavement soaking in the sun and reflecting all that heat back onto your house. The best solution for a drought tolerant home is actually to landscape with water wise trees, shrubs, and perennials. Warner Grown native and water wise plants are super hardy, bred to withstand our extreme temperature fluctuations, and inherenetly require less water. |
Water-wise Landscaping
A water-wise landscape is one that is functional, attractive, easily maintained in its natural surroundings and, more importantly, helps to conserve water. There are a few simple principles to keep in mind when we design, install, and manage our landscapes in order to ensure a water-wise landscape. 1. When selecting plants, consider native or drought tolerant plants. (A general rule is that the broader the leaf, the more water the plant will need.) Shop at Warner's for plants that are well-suited to Northern Arizona and your particular microclimate. Keep turf grass (the thirstiest of all!) to a minimum. Plant trees whenever possible. They help to lower air and soil temperatures, reducing plant and soil moisture loss.
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"Help Give Hope to Flagstaff Gardeners" Gardening Contest
We know that gardening in the Flagstaff region is very challenging, so we want you to share your successes with other gardeners!
The grand prize, a $250 gift certificate to Warner's, will be awarded to the entrant with the most improved garden, and all entries will be posted on our website!
To qualify, your garden improvement must be a do-it-yourself project and can be an entire yard, a veggie garden, or just a section of your yard. If you would like to participate, submit Before & After Photos along with your gardening journal via email, or stop by the nursery. All entries must be received by July 31st. The winner will be announced August 16th.
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Container Gardening Contest!
Do you like to express your creativity in a pot? Have you created a living masterpiece, or are you ready to unleash your inner VanGogh onto a Container?
Enter our Container Gardening Design Contest! The grand prize winner will receive a $50 gift certificate, and their Container will be featured on our website!
Now through the end of July (July 31st), submit photos of your container garden at its peak. We will judge based on creativity and artful display. The winner will be announced August 16th. To enter, you may email your entry, or bring a photo into the nursery. Remember to give us your name and phone number! |
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We hope that this week's article has given you some ideas about how to transform your yard into a beautiful oasis, that is also water wise! Remember, if you have any questions, or need any help selectiving water wise plants, we're here to help!
Sincerely,
The Warner's Team
Warner's Nursery |
1101 E. Butler Avenue
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
928-774-1983
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