Calloway's & Cornelius Nursery Big Book of Garden Projects

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Garden Projects

Calloways & Cornelius Nursery

Big Book Of Garden Projects

2012 Edition

Buying a tree is one of the biggest investments you will make in your Texas landscape. Choosing a suitable tree for the space you plan to plant is essential to a tree that will withstand Texas weather conditions and thrive for years to come.

Equally important is the proper planting and care of your tree.

Materials:

Shovel Soil Amendments

Water Hose Tree

Gardening Gloves Mulch

Step 1: Site selection:

Have a plan. Determine the space you want to fill with trees. Consider the mature size of the tree to avoid crowding out other plants or interfering with structures. On the north side of your home, plant evergreens for Summer shade and a windbreak in Winter. On the south side, a deciduous tree provides Summer shade and Winter sun when the leaves have fallen. Fruit and berry trees can offer beauty, shade and an edible novelty for your family.

Step 2: Tree selection:

Tree variety factors in the amount of care and maintenance required in your landscape as well as how well your tree will thrive. Extreme weather and soil can be a challenge and should be considered before planting.

Step 3: Tree planting:

The best time to plant trees is Fall and Winter when the plant has time to adjust to a new environment before summer. Container grown trees can be planted in Summer with proper care and attention.

Dig a hole twice as wide as soil ball is wide but only as deep as the tree was grown

Mix half the existing native soil with half a premium quality tree and shrub mix

Use this 50/50 mixture to fill in the hole so the root ball is level with the existing ground; fill and tap soil all around the root ball using remaining soil mix to build a small rim around the hole

Thoroughly water the tree to settle the soil

Cover the soil with 2 inches of mulch

Stake the tree if needed (Smaller trees protected from high winds dont require stakes)

Step 4: Tree Care & Watering:

Soil should be comfortably moist to the touch; tree roots remain active at all seasons so water year round based on when the soil is dry

Infrequent but deep watering encourages deep rooting

To conserve moisture and prevent weed growth add 2 of mulch each year around trees

Trees should be fertilized twice a year, in early Fall and again in the Spring

Observe your trees often to detect insect or fungus problems and if you notice a problem, get expert advice early

Fall Water-Thrifty Trees and Shrubs

Shade trees that use low to moderate

amounts of water: Live Oak, Red Oak,

Cedar Elm, Bur Oak, Lacebark Elm, and

Pecan

More traditional trees: Magnolia and

Chinese Pistache

Ornamental trees: Crapemyrtle Yaupon

Holly, Desert Willow, Japanese Maples

and Redbuds

For more information and expert

advice visit www.calloways.com.

We have more TNLA Certified Professionals than any other garden center in the state.

2012 Calloway's Nursery, Inc.

How to: Select & Plant a Tree

Soil preparation is perhaps the most important aspect in maintaining seasonal

color areas as it will give your garden the best start possible. Preparing your

flower bed soils with Earth-Kind gardening techniques will help reduce the use

of water, fertilizer, pesticides, energy and reduce waste from entering landfills.

Materials:

Calloways Organic Compost Soil Mender Stimulate

Expanded Shale Calloways Flowerbed Mix

Molasses Mulch

Landscape soils that hold too much water typically result in landscape plants

having root health problems. A significant lack of oxygen in the soil can also

result in root disease, nutrient deficiencies, deterioration of root systems, and

ultimately plant death.

Step 1 Drainage. For optimum growth, plant roots need a good balance of air and water. These characteristics are determined by the soils aeration, drainage and water holding properties.

Conduct a Hole Test:

Using a post-hole digger or sharp shooter shovel, dig a hole 6 8 in diameter

and 2 deep. Fill the hole approximately full with water and determine how

long it takes for the water to drain from the hole.

< 15 min = Excessive drainage

15 30 min = Adequate drainage and water holding properties

>30 min = Poor drainage

A soil analysis can also be useful in determining the overall chemical characteristics of your soil.

Step 2 Amend. Dig 6-8 inches of soil from your flower bed site, discard half and mix with amendments to improve soil quality. Consider the following amendments:

Organic Compost - improves microbial activity making healthier soil, aids in

moisture retention and supplies nutrients to plant material Expanded Shale- improves drainage in heavy clay soils and provides space for oxygen movement Molasses- helps increase microbial activity in the soil but is more short- term and will need to be reapplied Soil Mender Stimulate - achieves uniform water distribution throughout the soil.

Note: The higher the organic material content, the sooner you will need to add more soil/compost because organic material breaks down over time.

Step 3 Mulch Finish with a 3 layer of organic or inorganic mulch to slow evaporation, prevent weeds and maintain soil temperatures.

Results from properly preparing your

soil are typically worth the

investment in terms of overall

landscape performance, water

conservation, and long-term success.

For more information on Earth-

Kind Gardening, visit

earthkind.tamu.edu/ or speak with

any of our Texas Certified Gardening

Experts. For more information and

expert advice visit

www.calloways.com.

We have more TNLA Certified Professionals than any other garden center in the state.

2012 Calloway's Nursery, Inc.

Garden Project 3

How to:

Prepare flower bed soils

Develop a water-wise foundation planting by implementing planning & design, plant selection, mulching and maintenance in the landscape surrounding your home. Using sustainable practices encourages better habits for conserving our precious resources, lowering water bills, maintaining a productive garden and

securing home foundations for the future.

Materials:

Expanded Shale Calloways Flowerbed Mix

Calloways Organic Compost Calloways Planting Mulch

Hand tools & gloves Water-wise plants

Step 1 Planning & Design. Plan ahead. Landscapes arent just a bunch of plants; they are a miniature ecosystem where each living plant relies on the other.

Soil Evaluation & Improvement: - Soil type greatly influences landscape management. Perform a soil test to confirm your soil type and needed amendments - Apply approximately an additional 3 of topsoil and work into the top 6-8

Efficient Irrigation: - Observe drainage patterns and contour drainage to prevent water movement into residence, neighboring residences or into street - Where possible channel water runoff from roofs into landscape areas rather into street or use rain barrels for capturing rainwater

-Berms and ponds can also be used to manage water runoff

Design: - Landscape and irrigation plans should be done together to increase efficiency - Group plants with like water usage requirements - Use water zoning - distinct areas for planning where and what to plant based on water use Oasis areathe area immediately around the home-foundation use plantings that will absorb more water Transitional areathe area away from the foundation use more

moderately drought tolerant plants

Step 2 Plant Selection.

Use plants well adapted to thrive in your area.

Choose appropriate plant maturity

size and needs for the given area.

When considering blooming plants choose those that have the correct day length and light requirements for

the area being considered.

Use trees to shade air conditioning units on southern and western

exposures to cut energy costs.

Use shade tolerant plants in shady locations and irrigate when needed, not when the bed areas in the full sun

areas require irrigation.

Also consider: Heat tolerance, Drought tolerance, Pest tolerance, Soil requirements and Fertility

requirements

Step 3 Mulch & Maintenance. Basic maintenance saves time and water while providing a more beautiful landscape.

Finish planting with a 3 layer of organic mulch to slow evaporation, prevent weeds and maintain soil temperatures. Maintenance program includes: - Aeration of mulched beds and turf areas - Regular inspection of irrigation system and sprinkler heads - Resetting irrigation system to current weather patterns - Keeping plants healthy will lessen stress and typically reduce water

needs

Calloways and Cornelius Nursery

garden centers have certified nursery

professionals on staff to help with

your gardening projects-free of

charge. For more information and

expert advice visit

www.calloways.com.

We have more TNLA Certified Professionals than any other garden center in the state.

2012 Calloway's Nursery, Inc.

Garden Project 4

Water-wise

Foundation Planting

Growing your own vegetables and herbs is the ultimate way of making dinner (or part of it) from scratch. And its easier than you might think. A container garden can be any size or shape and grown on a sunny patio or deck. Its also a fun project for families and can

motivate children to plant and eat herbs and veggies.

Use the following recipes to grow the perfect pizza or bowl of salsa!

Pizza Garden

You might not be able to pluck a pizza slice from the vine, but you can grow ingredients for the perfect homemade pie in a container garden. The following ingredients are staples for pizza sauce, but the plant possibilities for pizza gardens are as limitless as your

favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

Oregano Tomato

Basil Pepper

Chop 8 large tomatoes into chunks, combine with a couple of minced peppers, 2 Tbs. of basil, 2 tsp. of oregano, and 2 Tbs. of extra-virgin olive oil in a pot and bring to a boil. (Add a clove or two of garlic for an extra kick) Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid cooks out. Cooking time will depend on the juiciness of the tomatoes.

When there is still some liquid left in the pan, carefully pure the sauce using a blender or food processor.

Bring the sauce back to a boil and continue simmering until desired consistency. Let cool, then spread on pizza dough add your favorite

toppings, bake and enjoy!

Salsa Garden

When it comes to salsa,

homegrown always tastes best.

Take hand-blended salsa to

your next fiesta for friends and

family to savor. Enjoy this

salsa with chips or to give

Mexican dishes an extra kick.

Ingredients:

Cilantro Tomato

Jalapeo

Blend 6-7 medium seeded, chopped tomatoes, the leaves from one bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped, 4 cloves fresh chopped garlic, 1/2 an onion chopped,1 jalapeo*, minced with salt and lime juice to taste.

Calloways and Cornelius

Nursery garden centers have

certified nursery professionals

on staff to help with your

gardening projects-free of

charge. Consult our expert

garden staff to determine

appropriate container size and

plant quantities for your needs.

For more information and

expert advice visit

www.calloways.com.

We have more TNLA Certified Professionals than any other garden center in the state.

2012 Calloway's Nursery, Inc.

Garden Project 5

How to Plant a

Pizza & Salsa Garden

Growing your own vegetables and herbs is the ultimate way of making dinner (or part of it) from scratch. And its easier than you might think.

Materials you will need:

Calloways Potting Soil Calloways Organic Compost

Raised Bed (optional) Jobes Tomato & Vegetable Food

Vegetable Plants Spade & Gardening Gloves

The steps to creating an edible landscape are simple and enjoyable:

1. Look at your entire property and ask yourself:

What space is on hand to devote to a garden? This will determine the size and place to plan your plot. What type of sun exposure is available? Most crops need 6 - 8 hours of direct sunlight to produce.

2. Decide what you like.

A vegetable garden can be as small as a tomato plant in a container or as large as Del Monte. Decide what you really like and how much can fit in the space. If tomatoes are preferred 3-5 tomato plants are generally required for a family of 4. Since these plants needs about 3 feet of growing space other garden additions will be limited.

3. Prepare the garden.

Consider using raised beds for your veggie garden which will give you 5-7 inches deep of great growing area. Simply fill the bed with a good mix of Calloways Organic Compost, Calloways Potting Soil and Jobes Tomato and Vegetable Food. If a traditional garden is preferred, work the Organic Compost, Potting Soil and Food into the existing ground, tilled to a depth of about 6 inches.

4. Plant vegetables according to plan.

In the plan, the tallest plants are in the back with the next tallest in the middle and the shorter crops to the front. Plant the tallest on the east side of the garden to prevent shading other crops throughout the morning.

Dig the plant hole twice as wide as the container, and only as deep as the

container. Remove the plant by turning it upside down, taking care to support the root ball with your hands, and giving the container it a slight jostle. The plant should slide out of the container with its root ball intact. Place it down in the hole, taking care to make the plant straight on all sides. The top of the root ball should be even with or just slightly higher than the surrounding ground. Backfill the hole to the top, then water enough to settle the backfill around the root ball, eliminating any air pockets. Backfill again until the top of the root ball is just barely covered.

5. Maintain for a plentiful harvest.

Mulch about 2-4 deep around your plants to help hold moisture in and keep weeds out. Regularly inspect plants for problems that may develop like insect infestations or the start of disease problems. Above all keep vegetable plants well watered.

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We have more TNLA Certified Professionals than any other garden center in the state.

2012 Calloway's Nursery, Inc.

Garden Project 6

How to set up

your Vegetable Garden

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