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For years I have been wanting to do
this & finally my dreams are coming true.
Here is my dream:
I would like a Display Garden,
not only for me but you the customer. I see the project beginning with the
construction of a patio. I envision a patio built of interlocking, concrete
pavers in light brown colors. It would begin with an arched entrance, and be
joined to a short path that would lead to a semi-circular patio out in the
sunny part of my yard. (The Former horse pasture) It would be just large enough for a couple of chairs,
and maybe a table. An informal garden path would connect the patio to the rest
of the display garden.
Once the patio has been completed, I think a small goldfish pond with a
waterfall would be a nice touch. The sound of falling water would be very
soothing and distract me from the ambient noise of airplanes, traffic and the
stress of everyday work. Some water plants to finish it off. The
goldfish - I prefer fantails & Koi- They would be my buddies, hanging out with
me on my new patio.
This may sound like Im
dreaming BIG: But just like the kids always explain to me, If you don't dream,
then how can your dreams come true. So if I could just add one more little thing
My Display Garden, patio, goldfish
pond and waterfall will need some landscaping. I was thinking it would be nice
to have all those trees & shrubs that are hard to find. I may need some
butterfly weed and coneflower to attract butterflies in the summer and a few
bulbs for early spring color.
Bruce Bonesteel
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01/01/2007 -- Contest has
ended
Bonesteel's Gardening Center will be starting its first annual Garden display
contest. Every year we will have a group or individuals that are interested in
gardening, to submit a garden design for a brand new Gardener IDEA Garden that
will be located in the Bonesteel's Gardening Center Butterfly Display Garden.
This will be an annual contest and the winning design will be implemented and on
display for ONE entire year (WINTER interest is a plus).
In order to give Gardeners an opportunity to display and share their creative
garden design skills and ideas! We will have a bed of approximately 260 sq ft.
and is in full sun. Currently the bed has a path in the front and a rail fence
in the back; there will be no allowance for electricity or a water features in
the plans. The garden design should reflect functional ideas that visitors can
take back and use in their own gardens.
This
year; The only thing we ask is that your designs include two of your favorites:
ornamental grasses and anything blue! The rest of the design is up to your
imagination.
The
designs will be judged on the following criteria:
1.
Uniqueness
2. Color
3. Ease of maintenance
4. Plant availability
5. Viewable from all sides
6. Utilization of existing grade
7.
Butterfly friendly
We supply all plant material
The
winning design will be awarded a 100.00 gift card
Also
featured on our website
Submit
your design to:
Come take
a look at this new Butterfly garden now and get your own ideas. Perhaps you
can be a part of this new and exciting project open to all Gardeners. Just
think! Your design may be the ONE featured in 2007!
All
designs must be submitted by March 1st. 2007
Contest has ended The Judges ( Bruce, Stanley & Sara
Mills of our Landscape design dept.) will make a final decision by April 1st.
The winning design will be planted for the 2007 season and remain throughout the winter.
 
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New Services
Bonesteel's are proud to announce the
addition of a Landscape Maintenance Service along with a Design Service.
Bonesteel's Gardening Center LLC. has been providing residential landscaping
since 1990, and pond installation services since 1999. The additional
services came into effect as a result of the consistent request from many
local clients. The new landscape maintenance service may include
(tree & shrub trimming,
lawn raking, bed renovation, remulching, weeding, hedge trimming,
rain-gutter cleaning, removal of debris & brush & power washing). We can
even plant your annual flowers or your vegetable garden! Their new design
service will assist you, whether you're thinking about a patio, a perennial
garden, or a comprehensive landscaping project, the key is planning. In
creating your own signature garden, they will work with you from the initial
planning to the final planting and construction stages.
Bonesteel's was originally established as ABC Produce in 1980, then changed
to Bonesteels Farm Market in the 1990s by owners Bruce & Arleen Bonesteel.
In 2001 Bonesteel's Gardening Center LLC became a partnership with son
Stanley & daughter Eileen. In 2005 Sara Mills joined the team as their
Landscape Designer. Sara has a
Bachelors degree in
Landscape Architecture from the State University of New York College of
Environmental Science and Forestry.
Bonesteels employs more than 15
seasonal staff. To set up an appointment call Bonesteels at (518)483-0354.
Or email: info@nynursery.com
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Arenaria 'Montana'
Arenaria Montana
Sandwort
Large flowers 1/2 - 1".
Substiute for moss in moist area between stepping stones or trailing
plant for rock walls.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Arenaria should be grown in full sun or partial shade and
well-drained, moist soil. Because it has a shallow root system, it
needs to be watered during dry periods in spring and summer. Later in
the season, as the temperature begins to cool off, it can tolerate
some dryness. Height 4"-8" Spread 8"-12"
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
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Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Montbretia
Long lasting blooms that
bloom in summer with intense red color. Hardiest variety. Good cut
flower. Very graceful, great perennial that keeps coming back.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
In zones 1-4, corms should be lifted and stored indoors over the
winter, much like cannas or dahlias. In zones 5-7, a deep winter mulch
will help to protect the roots and increase the plant's chances of
survival. Height 36"-42" & Spread 12"-18"
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
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Dendranthema 'Rhumba'
Dendranthema Rhumba
Mum- Hardy Garden
One of the Autumn
Crescendo TM Series. Deep red buds open to coral-red blossoms. Smothered
in flowers during late summer and into fall.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Dendranthemas are easy to grow in any well-drained soil and full sun.
They can be fertilized up to 3 times during the growing season, and
should be pinched back several times before the fourth of July to
maintain a shorter, more compact habit. Pinching plants back too late
will result in fewer flowers for fall display. Divide every 3 years to
maintain vigor. Height 18"-20"
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
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Eupatorium 'Baby Joe'
Eupatorium Baby Joe
30", a worthy specimen
for mid-to-back of the border use. This selection features lovely fushia-colored
flowers over bright green foliage and is smaller than most Joe Pye Weed
varieties.
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
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Gaillardia aristata 'Arizona Sun'
Gaillardia aristata Arizona Sun
Blanket Flower
Just like an Arizona
sunset, red flowers with bright yellow tips hover closely over dark
green, healthy foliage. Displays many blooms at the same time and has
large, showy blooms.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Gaillardia requires full sun and well-drained soil in order to
prosper. Given too much shade, the plants tend to flop over. Though
they will perform best in moist soils, they are highly drought
tolerant. Do not enrich the soil with compost or other rich
ingrediants when planting this perennial. It does best in poor, loose
soils and does not tolerate heavy clay. Plants may be divided every
2-3 years in either spring or fall.
Interesting Notes:
They get their name from the manner in which they used to blanket
North American praries with their blooms. They can still be found in
fields and along roadsides in the prarie region and into the Rockies.
Height 12"-16"
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-10
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Squirrel Resistant |
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Heuchera 'Hollywood PPAF'
Heuchera Hollywood
Coral Bells
Strong reblooming spikes
of dense coral flowers are produced over white-veined, lightly ruffled
metallic looking leaves. In bloom all spring and summer! An amazing
breakthrough in breeding.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Heucheras and have the stongest colors when grown in partial shade,
preferably afternoon shade. They can be grown in full shade but their
growth rate will be slower. Some varieties can withstand full sun in
northern climates if they have consistant moisture, but their colors
tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended
with organic matter prior to planting, have good drainage and a neutral
pH. If the heuchera looks tattered by early spring, shear off any
damaged leaves to make room for new foliage which will fill in quickly.
Heucheras are salt tolerant, which makes them useful in the north along
pathways which are salted in winter or for people gardening in coastal
regions. Occasionally in northern regions, heucheras have a tendancy to
heave out of the ground because of the freeze/thaw cycle. To combat
heaving, add an extra layer of compost around the plant's roots in the
fall. In the spring, if the plants have heaved at all, the new roots
will grow into the fresh new layer of compost.
Interesting Notes:
Heucheras can be grown under Black Walnut trees because they are
resistant to the toxin Juglone which the trees emit from their roots.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
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Heuchera 'Marmalade PPAF'
Heuchera Marmalade
Coral Bells
Bright red, yellow, and
orange foliage. Showy in all seasons, this vigorous plant has heavy
substance and stands up to inclement weather.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Heucheras and have the stongest colors when grown in partial shade,
preferably afternoon shade. They can be grown in full shade but their
growth rate will be slower. Some varieties can withstand full sun in
northern climates if they have consistant moisture, but their colors tend
to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with
organic matter prior to planting, have good drainage and a neutral pH. If
the heuchera looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves
to make room for new foliage which will fill in quickly. Heucheras are
salt tolerant, which makes them useful in the north along pathways which
are salted in winter or for people gardening in coastal regions.
Occasionally in northern regions, heucheras have a tendancy to heave out
of the ground because of the freeze/thaw cycle. To combat heaving, add an
extra layer of compost around the plant's roots in the fall. In the
spring, if the plants have heaved at all, the new roots will grow into the
fresh new layer of compost.
Interesting Notes:
Heucheras can be grown under Black Walnut trees because they are resistant
to the toxin Juglone which the trees emit from their roots.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
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Hosta 'Revolution PPAF'
Hosta Revolution
Plantain Lily
Thick, creamy centered
leaves are unusually speckled green. Leaves have a creamy white center that
is outlined with a dramatic dark green border. Spectacular.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH
between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides
more aeration for the roots. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is
necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will
help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly
to hostas. They are most at home in shady, woodland settings. Be sure to
clean all hosta foliage out of the garden in early winter after the plants
have gone dormant. By doing so, you will be ridding the area of the eggs
of slugs and other leaf-eating insects. Height 16"
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
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Hosta 'Sagae (fluctuans Variegata)'
Hosta Sagae
Plantain Lily
Grows in an upright v-shaped
habit with golden yellow leaf margins that turn creamy white in summer, and
host lavender flowers. This variety is pest resistant.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH
between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides
more aeration for the roots. High-filtered or dappled sunlight is
necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will
help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly
to hostas. They are most at home in shady, woodland settings. Be sure to
clean all hosta foliage out of the garden in early winter after the plants
have gone dormant. By doing so, you will be ridding the area of the eggs
of slugs and other leaf-eating insects.
Interesting Notes:
2000 Hosta of the Year
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
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Lewisia 'Little Plum'
Lewisia Little Plum
Lance-shaped leaves and
loads of intense rose purple flowers with a touch of orange. Leaves are
evergreen.'Little Plum' is a hybrid that is prized for its compact habit and
heavy blooming ability. More than any other growing condition, excellent
drainage is essential for the health of Lewisia. Grow this plant in gravel
or between rocks with minimal amounts soil. Though abundant moisture is
needed during the blooming season, dryer conditions are prefered during the
summer. Lewisia thrives in full sun.
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Height 3"-6" |
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
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Lychnis arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'
Lychnis arkwrightii Vesuvius
15-18", Luscious dark-bronze
purple foliage with vivid orange-red flowers June through August. Zone 3-8.
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