Clover Lawns

Got Clover? Why not? Clover is a beneficial plant that some people consider to be a weed, but we at Broccolo like to give you the option of to treat or not to treat? We are unique in this business with our standard of spot treatment as opposed to blanket treatment, so we can choose to keep the clover for many reasons. It acts as a natural fertilizer, fixing nitrogen in its roots and stays green in the heat/drought Clover also brings diversity to your yard by attracting bees and other pollinators.

Please let us know if you would like to participate in the movement to keep the clover! We can even overseed with it to introduce clover to your lawn, we will schedule an aeration to pair with overseeding of white clover seed this fall. Call us today!

Check out how the patches of lawn with clover interspersed have resisted the extreme heat that cool season turf grasses can’t tolerate.

 

Summer Watering Tips

 

How much to water?

For an established lawn and landscape a very general rule of thumb is to provide lawns with 1-1.5 inches of water per week, from irrigation or rainfall. A good way to check moisture penetration is to probe the soil with a screwdriver or similar object. Take a 4-6″ screw driver and push it into your lawn. If it is difficult to push in all the way, or if you can’t push it in all the way, then you need to water! If the screw driver pushes into the ground with ease, then you can assume you are in good shape.

 

Community Highlight

The Legacy of Frederik Olmsted

Celebrating the Legacy of Frederik Olmsted, the remarkable life and career of the Renaissance-man Olmsted–writer, philosopher, social reformer, advocate for the preservation of natural scenery, and creator of some of the most beautiful public and private parks and gardens in North America. Including Genesee Valley Park, Highland Park, Seneca Park, and Maplewood Park.

 

Special Sale!

The Garden Center is offering wholesale prices for all trees in stock!

Reserve now for fall planting of evergreen and shade trees.

 

Plants that Beat the
Heat

Beat the heat with these drought resistant perennials that can take the full summer sun:

 

Yarrow- with a long bloom range from spring to fall, this comes in yellow, red, pink, or any shade in between.

 

Sedum- a tried and true favorite,
there are several different varieties from groundcovers to the fall time stunner: Autumn Joy.

 
Coreopsis- A summer blooming joy to have in the garden, this commonly is seen in bright yellow but comes in a range of reds, oranges, pinks and burgundies as well.

 

Broccolo Classes

Pressed Flowers On Glass Vase

July 23,
2022


Join J as she guides you through decorating your choice of glass vase with real, colorful pressed flowers. Make a one-of-a kind gift for someone or yourself. Ages 14 and up.


Cost: $25