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Summer 2006

sizzlers

Exclusively for Lowe’s Garden Club members

summer

sizzlers

>> from our garden

>> plant profile: ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangea

into this sizzling season. And they feature good looks as well as proven performance.

Where shade reigns, let us show you how to site, prep, and mulch the area to create an eye-pleasing planting bed.

Our tips make designing a snap, and watering gadgets will help you keep your selections looking their best. We also

feature decorative hose hangers and guides that blend form with function and stand up to outdoor conditions.

Add a little sparkle to any setting with one of our new durably elegant glass bird feeders. And minimize mosquitoes

with the latest insect repellents that will protect your family and friends.

Don’t miss our monthly online garden tips at Lowes.com/Gardening. You’ll find everything you need to outfit your

summer landscape. We look forward to seeing you.

Botanical name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer’

Color: Flowers in pink or lavender blue, depending on soil pH

Hardiness: Zones 4–9

Plant type: Well-rounded shrub

Size: Can grow 3 to 5 feet tall and wide

Exposure: Filtered sun, such as dappled shade under tall trees

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tips:

Planting: Site this hydrangea outdoors in spring as soon as soil is workable.

Soil: It prefers moist, well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter.

Watering: Regular watering (1 inch of water per week) is vital

for the first growing season; do not let the plant wilt during

this time.

Pruning: Clip spent flower stalks to encourage more

blooms. ‘Endless Summer’ is a new selection that will

flower all season long—from spring until frost. It

even blooms on new growth.

Fertilizing: In spring, provide a fertilizer

low in nitrogen (N) and high in phosphorus

(P), with a number over 30—such as N-P-K

10-40-10. This type of fertilizer promotes

flower formation.

Landscaping: Use this selection as

a foundation planting. Site individually

or in groups of three for a focal point

in a shrub border. Anchored with ever-

greens, they can create an informal

hedge or screen. This hydrangea also

thrives in containers.

Seasonal interest: In fall, after

the first frost, permit flowers to dry

on the plant, adding winter beauty

to your garden.

Special considerations: You

can shift the soil’s pH level to change

flower color from pink to blue. Alka-

line soil (pH 6–7) yields pink blooms;

acidic soil (pH 5–5.8) produces blue.

Test the soil’s pH, and water the plant

before trying to change it. Check with

a Lowe’s Live Nursery Sales Specialist

in your local Lowe’s Garden Center to

learn what products typically are recom-

mended to change soil pH in your growing

area. Adding too much of anything can harm

plants, so proceed with care.

By relying on regional and local growers for quality plants and plant products, Lowe’s is able to provide

you with varieties that are best suited to your climate. All the plants mentioned and shown in this issue

may not always be available at your local store, but your Lowe’s Live Nursery Sales Specialist can help

you find comparable varieties.

Conquer Mosquitoes

Stop insects from invading your summer fun.

Bug Off! wrist bands (#5975 )

are DEET free and citronella

infused. They can be used

for up to 180 hours.

Cutter Advanced

wipes (#214724) are

Picaridin based and as

effective as DEET. They’re

long lasting, nongreasy,

and odor free; towelettes

make transport and

application easy.

Count on Lowe’s to help safeguard your family with

our NEW insect control products.

Cutter Advanced Sport (#23416) is

a DEET-free repellent that doesn’t roll

off your skin when you sweat.

good to know

Avoid the potential risk of DEET-related health problems with DEET-free

mosquito repellents that keep bugs at bay.

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2 SUMMER 2006

LOWE’S GARDEN CLUB 3

I t’s time to adorn your yard with beautiful flowers and foliage! Lowe’s Garden Club Select plants splash cool color

color

FOR

Lowe’s Garden Club Select

THESE BLOOMERS ADD FLOWER POWER

THAT COMES BACK YEAR AFTER YEAR.

for the birds

Splash some color into your summer garden with a

bird feeder. Our new selections sparkle in the sun and

lure hummingbirds and songbirds. Choose a style that

catches your eye, and soon you’ll be savoring aerial

antics and bright feathers throughout your yard.

hot

Swizzle common zinnia (Zinnia

elegans Swizzle Series): annual in

all zones; fully double flowers with

bicolored petals in cherry and ivory or

scarlet and yellow; bed edges, pots

Titan vinca (Catharanthus roseus

‘Titan Mix’ ): Zones 10–11; flowers in

shades of pink, rose, white, fuchsia,

lavender; heat-tolerant annual that

thrives in full sun

spots

Garden Treasures Metro wild

bird feeder (#69716) is great if

you have trouble with squirrels

getting the best of your

birdseed; its sure-lock system

keeps them at bay. A 2-in-1

switch makes it easy to change

seed types, which will help

attract a variety of birds.

‘Sparkler Blush’ spider flower (Cleome hasslerana ‘Sparkler

Blush’): Zones 10–11; airy flower spikes in pink, white, lavender;

stems 3 to 4 feet tall; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; tall

color in planting beds

Set your yard ablaze with

sun-loving selections.

Morning Glory hummingbird

feeder (#75022) has copper

accents that will blend in

perfectly with many garden

scenes. This beautifully

crafted feeder is easy to

fill with nectar.

plants thrive in full-sun loca-

tions, with petals and leaves in

vibrant hues. The following standouts

turn ordinary beds into kaleidoscopes

of color. So this year, make the most of

your landscape’s sunny disposition with

eye-catching additions.

‘Black and Blue’ salvia

(Salvia guaranitica ‘Black

and Blue’): Zones 8–10; blue

flowers with black bases;

blooms late summer to late

fall; backs of borders

bacopa (Sutera cordata):

Zones 10–11; trailing stems

dotted with white, purple, or

blue flowers; ground cover,

hanging basket

Garden Treasures

pineapple finch feeder

(#69717) welcomes finches

to your garden. This eye-

catching glass feeder holds

up to 3 pounds of thistle

and is easy to fill.

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL

Strong shades—red, orange, yellow,

chartreuse, purple, bright pink—domi-

nate the palette for these plants. As you

mix and match foliage and flowers,

use white-toned plants to soften poten-

tially overwhelming color combinations.

Many silver-leafed plants hail from

Mediterranean climates, so they’ll thrive

in sunny spots. Count on silver to blend

complementary shades in borders, such

as red and green or blue and orange.

Avoid using pastel hues in sun-drenched

beds; the delicate shades will seem to

disappear in sunlight.

Striped glass hummingbird

feeder (#75023) attracts

hummingbirds, which can

be beneficial in a number of

ways. (Did you know they also

like to eat insects?) Remember,

color is the main attraction

for these birds, and this feeder

definitely fits the bill.

CLUSTERS ARE KEY

Site plants in odd-numbered groupings

for natural drifts of color—they’ll show

up better in a sun-soaked scene. Plus,

repeating a hue throughout a planting

bed or outdoor room unifies the look.

good to know

Butterfly pentas (Pentas lanceolataButterfly Series): Zones 9–11;

blooms in shades of red, pink, white; lures butterflies and

hummingbirds; containers, planting beds in full sun

Certain birds, such as the purple martin,

eat hundreds of mosquitoes daily, acting

as natural insect control. For more useful

bird information, visit Lowes.com/Bird.

4 SUMMER 2006

LOWES.COM/SUMMER 5

cool

N o shade? No problem! Many

watering 101

Pour it on. A water wand or nozzle makes

watering by hand a breeze. For flower gardens,

select a multi-pattern (#228744) or gentle-spray

(#228741) nozzle. Be sure to pick a nozzle that

fits your hand well, so you don’t have to strain

to operate it.

hose

GET ORGANIZED WITH THESE

BEAUTIFUL OPTIONS.

Store your garden hose in a way that looks as

good as the landscape it waters. Our metal

hangers and guides stand up to any weather

condition. Try one of the following this season.

Cultivating a thriving

full-sun garden requires

adequate watering. Follow

these tips as you plan

and plant your bed.

Give your plants a leg up toward peak

performance by providing them with

plenty of water throughout the growing

season. Typically, plants need 1 inch of

water per week. Lowe’s makes it easy to

deliver that dose with our wide selection

of watering gadgets.

decorative hose hanger (#170800)

Simulate rainfall. Sprinkler systems

shower plants with a light spray. Choose

spot sprinklers (#46876, #46982) for

low water-pressure situations or small

planting areas. Or try the Gilmour Pat-

tern Master Impulse Sprinkler (#99229),

which allows you to create watering

patterns to suit your yard. On hot days,

some water will evaporate before it soaks

into the soil. If possible, run sprinklers in

early morning.

hose hanger/

stand with

dragonfly

medallion

(#170780)

Water roots. Soaker hoses and drip

irrigation systems eliminate evaporation

risks and reduce outbreaks of diseases.

Use soaker hoses on large planting beds

or along shrub borders. Drip irrigation is

perfect for containers, hanging baskets,

small planting beds, or vegetable gardens.

frog hose guide (#187928)

ball hose guide (#115104)

Simplify the task. Pair any of these

options with irrigation timers to make

watering your landscape a hands-free

task, and include connectors for hooking

sprinklers to hoses.

wall-mounted

hose hanger

(#187927)

6 SUMMER 2006

LOWES.COM/SUMMER 7

hang-ups

make your bed

Renovate the real estate beneath trees with thriving plantings.

For starters, define the shape and size of your bed by marking

the soil or turf with a garden hose or spray paint. Use a garden

fork to remove any tufts of grass under the trees, taking care

not to dig deeper than necessary. Kill large areas of turf with

Roundup (#94609). (Follow package directions carefully, and

do not spray it directly on tree leaves.)

Opt for smaller pots when purchasing plants to fill the bed.

It’s easier to dig more small holes among tree roots than it is to

excavate large holes. Before planting, cover the area with DuPont

Garden Products Weed Control Fabric (#156295), anchoring it

with DuPont landscape anchor pins (#160807). If you use more

than one piece of fabric, overlap the edges by 3 to 4 inches.

When the fabric is secure, cut X-shaped holes in it where you

want to plant your selections. To excavate soil effectively with-

out damaging tree roots, try a hand trowel (#19355). For even

more leverage, use a trenching spade (#96564) or short-handled

drain spade (#95345); their small heads fit neatly between tree

roots. Cut any thin roots you hit. If you encounter roots larger

than 2 inches thick, relocate your planting hole.

Complete the bed with a 2- to 4-inch-thick layer of mulch

(see “No Weeds Allowed” at right). Avoid placing it against

tree trunks, and water the bed if rainfall

does not provide 1 inch of water weekly.

For more finishing touches, start with

the clean, structural look of edgers. To

see a wide variety of project options, visit

Lowes.com/Pavers . Trees provide a natural

haven for birds, so tuck a shepherd’s hook

into your bed to hold a beautiful bird

feeder (see “For the Birds” on page 5). Or

dangle a hanging basket filled with shade-loving selections,

such as ferns, fuchsias, or impatiens, from the hook.

allowed

KNOCK OUT UNWANTED

GROWTH WITH CHEMICAL-FREE

CONTROL OPTIONS.

Make weeding a task of the past when

you prepare your planting beds using

DuPont Garden Products Weed Con-

trol Fabric (#156295). It allows water

and air to reach plant roots, yet weeds

can’t grow through, and the spun

polypropylene lasts 15 to 25 years.

Conceal this secret weapon with

a 2- to 4-inch-thick layer of organic

mulch, such as wood or shredded

bark. These materials will decompose

slowly, fertilizing the plants and trees

in your bed. They also must be re-

placed annually.

For a more cost-effective mulch,

choose DuPont Garden Products

Long-Lasting Mulch. It’s guaranteed

to last 12 years and requires one-half

the depth of traditional wood mulch.

This material resembles wood, but it

is much denser and won’t blow away,

float, or deteriorate over time. Lowe’s

offers it in earth tone (#83288) or

redwood (#82532).

Low-Maintenance Ground Covers

SKIRT YOUR TREE WITH PLANTS THAT BLANKET

THE SOIL WITH LUSH GREENERY.

Canada wild ginger (Asarum canadense)

Zones 5–7

carpet bugleweed (Ajugaspecies) Zones 4–8

dwarf vinca (Vinca minor)

Zones 3–9

English ivy (Hedera helix)

Zones 4–9

O n a sizzling summer

impatiens (Impatiens walleriana)

Zones 10–11

day, nothing beats resting in the

cool shade under mature trees. But when tree roots peek

through your turf, it’s time to forego the grass for made-in-the-shade plantings. The result can be

spectacular, transforming your trees’ surroundings into an appealing garden. When under-planting trees, it is vital not

to smother their roots, which often thrive in the top 12 inches of the soil. Although it’s tempting to pile on soil and create

a raised bed beneath trees, even 3 inches of extra soil can cut the roots’ oxygen supply. The ideal solution is to plant

in the soil that already exists.

Japanese spurge (Pachysandra terminalis)

Zones 4–8

lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis)

Zones 3–9

lily turf (Liriopespecies)

Zones 4–10

plantain lily (Hostaspecies)

Zones 3–9

sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum)

Zones 4–8

wintercreeper euonymus (Euonymus fortunei)

Zones 4–9

8 SUMMER 2006

LOWE’S GARDEN CLUB 9

no weeds

O n a sizzling summer

day, nothing beats resting in the

cool shade under mature trees. But when tree roots peek

through your turf, it’s time to forego the grass for made-in-the-shade plantings. The result can be

spectacular, transforming your trees’ surroundings into an appealing garden. When under-planting trees, it is vital not

to smother their roots, which often thrive in the top 12 inches of the soil. Although it’s tempting to pile on soil and create

a raised bed beneath trees, even 3 inches of extra soil can cut the roots’ oxygen supply. The ideal solution is to plant

in the soil that already exists.

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