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4 Piece Solar Light Set Use the free, clean energy of the sun to light your garden. Each 4 piece solar light set features the following:
· Super bright, long lasting white LEDs · Recharges in ordinary daylight · Weatherproof durable plastic construction · Easy-to-install; no wiring required · Up to 8 hour run time on a single charge · Automatic on/off · Three piece stake mount
Fully charges in six hours; Overall dimensions of each light: 17" H x 4-3/8" diameter. Weight 0.6 lbs. |
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No...We haven't changed our name to Go-GreenGardening. We are still Progressive Lawnscaping, and we still offer the same top notch landscape service we have since 1990. Go-GreenGardening is our new online garden store featuring a variety of eco-friendly garden and landscape products. Many are items that our customers have requested over the 19 years we have been in business. |
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August 2009 Newsletter |
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* Again, top of the list is WATERING! Watering your plants and grass is extremely important in July and August. It is recommended that you water plant material one inch per week and even more during drought conditions. The best time of the day to water is in the morning. This allows for the plant foliage to dry before the heat of the day sets in. * Turn compost pile once a week. * Mow less often and do not take more than 1/3 off the height of the turf canopy with any one mowing. * Deadhead flowers on a regular basis to promote new flower growth. * Cut flowers and roses for bouquets. The best time is mid-morning, after any dew has dried, but before the heat of the day stresses the blooms. Pick ones that are just starting to unfurl, they will finish opening for you indoors. * Hand-prune and destroy bagworms, fall webworms and tent caterpillars. * Stop fertilizing perennials, shrubs and roses in mid-August. New growth won’t have time to harden off before winter. * Divide irises and divide overgrown daylily clumps. So that the root systems won’t dry out, prepare the new site or bed beforehand, and move the pieces to their new home quickly….then water well. * Harvest and freeze herbs for winter cooking. The best time to harvest herbs is right before their flowers open. This is when their essential oils are at their peak. * Harvest and freeze or can fruits and vegetables. * Birds need water too, so adding a water feature or birdbath to your garden will help keep them refreshed and cool during the dog days of summer. * Have a cook out on the new patio Progressive Lawnscaping installed!! |
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Helen Garden Mum There are many different types of chrysanthemum, and this month we are highlighting the Helen Garden Mum. This mum has outstanding cushion growth habit and prolific, uniform flowering. We think it is the best red garden mum to start the fall season. It’s double dark red flowers are prolific and stunning in a floral border or container. The flowers have good color retention and are great for cut flower arrangements. Moderate growing to 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
Design Tips: Keep in mind that for most of the season they are going to be a non-descript plant in the border. Plant mums next to early bloomers and use them to hide plants whose foliage tends to become unattractive late in the season. While mums make a wonderful impact in containers, they will end your garden season with a bang when paired with other fall bloomers like Sedum, Goldenrod, Perovskia and the changing foliage of ornamental grasses.
Mums need at least a half day of sun for good bloom, but full sun is best. Mums set buds in response to day length, so avoid confusing them by planting where they may be exposed to bright night time light.
Maintenance: To promote a sturdy, bushier plant with lots of blooms, pinch off the top 1 to 2 inches of growth once taller varieties are at least 6 inches high; shorter varieties, 4 to 5 inches high. Continue pinching the tips every 3 - 4 weeks until early July in cooler climates, the end of July in warmer Zones. |
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We can extend your outdoor living space by creating a beautiful natural stone or paver patio. We can install most any size, shape and style you desire. Add an attractive pergola, seating wall, fire pit or small water feature to make it an outdoor oasis. |
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Using solar energy produces no air or water pollution, and it is a free and widely available energy source. Here are some facts about solar energy:
* Solar energy reaches earth from the sun through its rays. * Energy from the sun comes in the forms of light and heat. * The term solar energy refers to the use of energy from the sun. * Solar power more specifically refers to the utilization of the sun's energy for electricity. * Solar thermal technology makes use of the sun's heat. * Photovoltaic (PV) technologies convert light from the sun into electricity. * Solar thermal technology can also create electricity by creating steam to power generators. * The use of solar energy does not cause greenhouse gas emissions. * In 1990, a solar powered airplane flew across the U.S. * During the 15th century, Leonardo da Vinci already had plans for solar concentrators in his notebooks. * In just one hour, the earth receives more energy from the sun than the entire world uses during a whole year. * Active solar systems can heat both your home and your water. * Solar Energy demand has grown at about 30% per annum over the past 15 years. |
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August is here and if you are wondering what you can/should be doing in your landscape you are not alone. In last month's newsletter we listed several things you can do in your garden and the top of the list is still WATER! Be sure to water you plants and lawn regularly, don’t count on mother nature to take care of it. If you have newly installed landscaping here are the watering guidelines that we recommend: Use this as a guide only - heat, humidity and soil/site conditions need to be taken into consideration. Please use your own judgment as to how much water your plants need. Extremely hot or windy days will... |
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Watering Tips |
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Helen Garden Mum |
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Chrysanthemum Hardy Mum |
July-August Sale4 Piece Solar Powered Light Set Sale Price: $8.99 + shipping Use Coupon code: SOLAR at checkout to get the special price of $8.99. Order from our website at: www.Go-GreenGardening.com. Or call our office at: 317-780-6619. **Limit 2 light sets with this offer** Offer expires: 8/31/09 |
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Rain Barrels make watering some areas of your garden much easier. |
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Sometimes just sitting by a water feature and listening to the water flow and splash, can help cool you off on a hot, muggy summer evening. We have many different types of water features, from ponds with waterfalls to pond less waterfalls, all in different shapes and sizes to fit your landscape design ideas and needs. |
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Call us at: (317)780-6619 or email: progkk@aol.com |