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Splendid September Plants, Winsome vignettes for sunny or shady garden nooks, September Splendor Sale! Meld intriguing texture and lively colors for a splendid September display. As Summer draws to a close.... September is a transitory month in the garden. As summer’s end approaches, the shadows are growing longer and the days are becoming shorter. This time of year may find some landscapes a tad lackluster. When designing your garden, you may wish to include plants that remain perky thoughout the season or experience their heyday now. The plants featured in this newsletter provide a lot of late season oomph and promise to beckon you down the pathways of your garden. Our next guided Saturday Stroll is September 16th., followed by October 7th. We hope you’ll come visit us this summer. Digging Dog's Early September 2017 Newsletter LinkCustomer Comment:“They arrived in great shape...many thanks. That is a great way to pack plants.” ~Lisa in Ohio view Digging Dog's comments with Dave's Garden (The Garden Watchdog) Digging Dog Nurserya retail and mail order plant nursery specializing in unusual and hard to find perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, and vines.
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 Hardiness & ClimateDigging Dog Nursery is 3 miles from the ocean on a ridge top, bordering both Zones 15 and 17 (according to Sunset's Western Garden Book) or Zone 8 and 9 (according to the U.S.D.A. Plant Hardiness Zone Map).
We have a relatively mild climate, with the coldest temperatures generally in the low 20's and the warmer days reaching close to 80°. Occasionally we do have cold winters when temperatures dip into the low teens. U.S.D.A. hardiness zones are indicated for each plant to suggest minimum tolerable cold. Use these only as a loose guideline, keeping in mind the varied factors which can cause a plant to be vulnerable to cold. Remember, micro climates can be created in your garden, making it easier to raise supposedly tender plants in colder zones. In some areas, a cold pocket may force the temperature lower thereby creating problems for a hardy plant.
 Height & Width EstimatesThe first number given represents ultimate height of the plant, including flower height above foliage. The second number is the width. Use these sizes as a reference for your garden planning and designing.The figures are approximate and may vary according to soil fertility, exposure to sun, and other environmental conditions. The sizes we list have been observed here in our home garden, and in other Northern California sites, both coastal and inland. Most grasses and perennials will achieve estimated proportions in 2 growing seasons, shrubs in 3-5 years. In the tree section, the growth rate, size attained in 10 years and or the tree's ultimate height has been listed. Bloom TimesThe months stated represent the approximate flowering times for each plant. These may vary depending on your specific environmental conditions. Digging Dog PlantsWe ship well established plants which are grown in the following container sizes:Small band: 2-½" square x 5" deep Medium Band: 3" square x 5-½" deep - (The majority of our perennials & grasses) Squat Band: 3-¾" square x 4-½" deep Large Band: 4" square x 6" deep - (Most of our trees & many of our shrubs) Quart: 5" square x 6" deep. Occasionally, plants will be available in liners (2-¼ square x 3-¼ deep) or landscape plugs and will be discounted $1.00-$1.50 off the regular price. Digging Dog plants are removed from their containers, and their firm intact rootballs are placed inside plastic bags prior to shipping. When Your Order ArrivesIf you're not ready to plant when the order arrives, open the box immediately and remove the plants. Place them in a shady spot, making sure they don't dry out. Newly planted selections should be protected from hot sun and drying winds, and watered adequately. |
