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<link/><description/><pubdate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 19:49:29 -0500</pubdate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title/><link/><comments/><pubdate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:57:47 GMT</pubdate><category/><category/><category/><category/><guid ispermalink="false">https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/8-perfect-fall-blooming-perennials-for-north-carolina-gardens</guid><description/><encoded></p> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-fall-blooming-perennials-asters_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Planning a colorful garden is relatively straightforward in the spring and summer, but the true beauties are the ones that have color and interest throughout the entirety of the growing season—even in the fall! While it may require a little bit more planning, there are plenty of beautiful fall-blooming perennials to choose from that will begin or continue to shine as your summer perennials and annuals start to fade. </span></span><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"></p> <p>​Here we dive into some of our favorite late summer and fall-blooming perennials to help add color to your garden this autumn—some continuing right up until the first frost of the year hits! </span></span><br /><span/></div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font color="#2a2a2a">1. <span>Fall Swamp Sunflower</span></font></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Just like its close relative, the more mainstream garden sunflower, swamp sunflowers bring a cheery, bright pop to the garden. </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">As you may guess from their name, these fall-blooming perennials enjoy moist soil, making them a great choice for any particularly damp areas in your yard or garden. With that said, they do prefer to be planted in full sun. Native to the United States, swamp sunflowers </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/planting-for-pollinators"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">attract pollinators</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> like butterflies and caterpillars and produce deep green foliage adorned with masses of daisy-like yellow blooms. </span></span><br /><span/></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-fall-blooming-perennials-fireworks-goldenrod_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font color="#2a2a2a">2. ​<span>‘Fireworks’ Goldenrod</span></font></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">If you’ve ever snubbed your nose at goldenrod for its invasive nature or less-than-desirable appearance, you may want to change your opinion after learning about ‘Fireworks’ goldenrod</span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">. This late summer and fall-blooming perennial is aptly named for shoots of golden yellow blooms that burst from its bush-like foliage when many other perennials are finishing up their bloom cycle for the year. It is another favorite among pollinators, is critter-resistant, and is relatively low-maintenance. Plant ‘Fireworks’ in full sun, and we promise you’ll change your tune about goldenrod before you know it! Trust us! </span></span><br /><span/></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-fall-blooming-perennials-baby-joe-joe-pye-weed_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span><font color="#2a2a2a">3. ‘Baby Joe’ Joe Pye Weed</font></span></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Similar to swamp sunflowers, ‘Baby Joe’ is partial to moist, fertile soil but will not do well if planted in the shade. This fall-blooming perennial has a rather compact growth habit that produces tall plumes of pale pink to purple blooms around midsummer into the fall, which emerge from quite distinct, almost fuchsia flower buds.</span></span><br /><span/></div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font color="#2a2a2a">4. ​<span>Asters</span></font></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">A favorite among pollinators, asters are beautiful fall-blooming, daisy-like perennials. Their star-shaped flowers tend to start blooming in September, with colors varying from white to purple to blue. They are generally quite tough, easy-to-care-for perennials that are fairly shade-tolerant and enjoy moist, well-draining soil. </span></span><br /><span/></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-fall-blooming-perennials-pink-hot-lips-turtlehead_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span><font color="#2a2a2a">5. ‘Hot Lips’ Turtlehead</font></span></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Turtleheads are a favorite in this category for a multitude of reasons.</span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> Their mounds of shiny, deep green foliage make a statement on their own early in the season. Then they grace our gardens with spikes of bright pink hooded flowers throughout late summer and into the fall. Adaptable as ever, turtleheads are fast-growing, fall-blooming perennials that reach approximately two feet tall in bloom and spread to about two feet wide. </span></span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-fall-blooming-perennials-pink-tricyrtis-sinonome-toad-lily_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title">6. Tricyrtis ‘Sinonome’ (Toad Lily)​<font color="#2a2a2a"><span><span style="font-weight:400"/></span></font></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">If you’re looking for a late, late bloomer, Sinonome is your girl. This </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/carolina-perennial-blooming-calendar"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">fall-blooming</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> perennial produces showy, almost orchid-like flowers as late as October and November. It has a vase-like growth habit; its foliage adds interest to the garden in the earlier months of the growing season and is quite shade-tolerant. Sinonome is perfect in a cut garden, cottage garden, or woodland garden. Its beauty is undeniable.</span></span><br /><span/></div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><font color="#2a2a2a">7. <span>Montauk or Nippon Daisy</span></font></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Another popular cut flower, the Nippon daisy (also commonly referred to as the Montauk daisy), starts blooming in mid-summer and will continue right until the end of fall when the first frost hits. This herbaceous perennial enjoys full sun and well-draining soil, producing white petaled flowers atop shiny green foliage. It is drought tolerant and will have a bushier, more upright growth habit if cut back slightly in the spring. </span></span><br /><span/></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-fall-blooming-perennials-mexican-bush-sage_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title">8. Mexican Bush Sage</h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Arguably one of the more beautiful salvia varieties, Mexican Bush Sage will grace your garden with masses of spikes of purple blooms late in the growing season. This fall-blooming perennial produces traditional salvia-style flowers along unique silver-toned foliage. Mexican bush sage enjoys nutrient-rich, well-draining soil and full sun—and it’s particularly </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/love-hummingbirds-plant-these-flowers-to-attract-them"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">popular among hummingbirds</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">. It is a relatively low-maintenance perennial that benefits from end-of-season pruning after all blooms are spent. You can plant Mexican bush sage at any point throughout the season, but early spring is ideal. </span></span><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"></p> <p>​The leaves may be turning, and the summer blooms may be fading, but by adding some of these beauties to your garden, you’ll be happily enjoying color and interest well into the fall. Stop by Carolina Seasons to find these and other </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/"><span style="color:rgb(74, 110, 224)">fall-blooming perennials in Greenville</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">.</span></span><br /><span/></div> <p>]]></encoded></item><item><title/><link/><comments/><pubdate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:15:07 GMT</pubdate><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><guid ispermalink="false">https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/how-to-water-new-trees-shrubs-and-perennials-in-july</guid><description/><encoded></p> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-how-to-water-trees-mother-son-new-plant_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Summer time brings plenty of fun in the sun, but it’s important to pay extra special attention to watering your garden and landscape this time of year—especially new plantings. While it might be easy to assume that trees and </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/planting-caring-for-evergreen-shrubs"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">shrubs</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> can adapt to their landscape and don’t need as much attention as flowers do, this is not necessarily true. If you have new trees, shrubs or perennials on your property, you may be wondering how to water them. Follow this simple guide of tips on what to do and what not to do when watering this summer.</span></span><br /><span/></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-how-to-water-trees-laying-mulch_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title">​<span>How to Water New Trees, Shrubs and Perennials</span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">New plantings need particular attention during the first year after they have been </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/planting-shrubs-and-trees-in-fall"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">planted</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">. In general, new plantings need approximately one to three inches of water per week, so ensure they get this through manual watering or Mother Nature.</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Before we dive into watering (pun intended), it’s imperative to ensure you plant everything properly first. Here is a general overview of the proper planting technique to get things started correctly (</span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">this may not apply to all plantings, but in general is accurate for most, so when in doubt speak to a specialist before planting</span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">):</p> <p></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.</span></span></li> <li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"><span><span>Ensure the hole is as deep as the root ball, no deeper. You don’t want to suffocate your new planting.</span></span></li> <li><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Water deeply right after planting to eliminate air pockets in the soil.</span></span></li> <li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"><span><span>Mulch to conserve water, and insulate the new roots from temperature extremes.</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"><br />Now, let’s look at how to keep these new plants happy in long-term:</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26); font-weight:700"><br />New Trees: </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">We encourage watering young trees deeply once or twice a week</span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">. Doing this will encourage the tree to grow deeper, healthier roots which, in the long run, are less likely to sustain damage during dry periods. Younger trees do require more frequent watering than well-established ones, but even a mature tree will need deep, regular, weekly watering during periods of hot, dry summers when we are not getting any rain for weeks at a time. Continue watering your trees until there is a sufficient amount of rain or until </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-yard-for-winter"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">winter rolls around</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">. As a general rule: New tree plantings can take up to one year to become established, so until then be sure to baby it.<br /></span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">In particular, evergreen trees can trick you as they tend to react slowly, and once you notice a change, it can be too late. Their needles may appear green and lush even when they are under stress; it often takes time for the outward appearance of an evergreen to reflect this stress, and once yellowing needles appear, the damage is done.<br />​</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26); font-weight:700">New Shrubs and Perennials: </span><span style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)">The timeline for establishment varies depending on the plant but in general new annuals, perennials and shrubs establish relatively quickly; with larger shrubs potentially taking as long as a new tree to fully establish. With that in mind, the frequency of watering will vary based on the type of plant; it will also vary depending on weather and soil quality. For example, sandy soils will drain more quickly than clay soils, and shallow-rooted shrubs such as hydrangeas or azaleas will dry out more quickly than plants with deeper rooting systems.</span></span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-how-to-water-trees-watering-spruce-tree-soaker-hose_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>When to Water in the Summer</span></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">A general rule of thumb for watering not only trees, but all plants really, is to try to do so either in the morning or in the evening. If you water during the hottest portion of the day in the summer (between 10 a.m and 6 p.m.), it’s a bit of a waste of resources as a lot will be lost to evaporation. This means that your plant may not get enough water, or you’ll have to use significantly more water to ensure that it does. <br />​</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)">In the days after planting, physically check the top of the root ball and see or feel if it is dry. You must put real effort into looking and/or feeling the plant’s root ball to assess its water needs. This is how to protect your investment!<br />​</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)"><span><span>If you planted too deeply, you won’t be able to see the top of the root ball, and you will need to replant it higher.</span></span></li> <li style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)"><span><span>If you put mulch on top of the root ball, it’s ok, just move it around a little so you can see or feel the root ball.</span></span></li> <li style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)"><span><span>If the root ball is dry, water it, if it’s not, hold off watering and recheck tomorrow. Make sure the entire root ball receives water.</span></span></li> <li style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)"><span><span>In rainy weather, the ground may be wet, but the root ball of your plant could dry out before the roots grow into the surrounding soil. So check for water needs even during bouts of rainy weather.</span></span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-how-to-water-trees-dried-out-evergreen_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)">Chronic overwatering and underwatering can show the same symptoms in plants. Chronic overwatering causes plant roots to die in two ways. <br />​</span></span></p> <ol> <li><span><span style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)">They are suffocated and deprived of gaseous oxygen. </span></span></li> <li><span><span style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)">The overly wet environment is a good place for root rotting pathogens to grow.</span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span style="color:rgb(29, 28, 29)">Once the roots die, they cannot move water up into the plant and the plant actually looks like it’s thirsty or drying out.</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Being the sole water provider for your landscape during a long, hot, summer can feel like a bit of a heavy task—but it doesn’t have to! With the right tools, knowledge, and understanding, you should be able to keep your trees, shrubs and perennials nice and healthy—even in the most challenging conditions. Stop by </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/contact-us.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Carolina Seasons Nursery</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> if you have any questions about tree maintenance or are on the hunt for the perfect new plant to add to your yard! </span></span></div> <p>]]></encoded></item><item><title/><link/><comments/><pubdate>Mon, 10 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT</pubdate><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><guid ispermalink="false">https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/the-easiest-warm-weather-veggies-to-grow-this-summer</guid><description/><encoded></p> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-cucumbers-peppers-green-beans_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">As spring marches on, we are getting more and more excited for warm-season veggie weather! The emergence of spring brings with it the excitement of the first plantings of the year, with </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/cool-season-vegetables-and-herbs"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">cool-season veggies</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> like lettuce, spinach, and kale kicking off the growing season. But that excitement will soon be in high gear with the heat of the summer, which veggies like cucumber, zucchini, and green beans love just about as much as we do. <br />​</span></span><br /><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Lucky for us, many of these summer-loving vegetables are also relatively easy to grow! So, </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you’ll be sure to harvest a bountiful crop with these easy-to-grow vegetables. <br />​</span></span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-warm-season-vegetables-basket-of-cucumbers_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>Cucumber</span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Nothing says summer quite like the taste of a refreshing cucumber picked straight out of the garden. These warm-season vegetables are super easy to grow, making them a great choice for a </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/5-easy-vegetables-that-kids-can-grow"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">kid’s garden</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">. They do best when they get a lot of sunshine and are planted in moist, rich, well-draining soil. They also require a trellis of some kind for their vines to climb up. There are different varieties of cucumbers to choose from, depending on what your end game is. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">If you’re big on summer salads, then you’ll want to grow a slicing variety, which can grow up to about a foot long. Most of our customers prefer the seedless or burpless type. The English cucumber has also been gaining in popularity over the last few years. These easy to grow summer staple vegetables are great in salads or on sandwiches. The second variety is the pickling kind, which is a bit smaller, usually growing up to about six inches long. You can harvest cucumbers once they are about two inches long and anytime after that before they start to yellow. They are the most delicious when they’re a little younger, though! Some favorites for kids and adults alike are the Baby Hybrid and Patio Snackers. They are both on the short side, almost seedless and very tasty!<br />​</span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-warm-season-vegetables-green-beans_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>Green Beans</span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Beans are super easy to grow in your garden right from seed.</span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> You’re almost guaranteed to get some sort of bean crop if you plant seeds in your garden, but if you want a killer harvest, there are a few things to know before you get planting. The first is which kind of beans you want to grow; there are pole beans and bush beans.<br />​</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Pole beans grow up and spiral around a vertical support (so, another one that would require a trellis of some sort), and they mature pretty slowly. Their harvest period is generally around six to eight weeks, so if you want to have fresh, homegrown beans in your suppers all summer long – these should be your go-to. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">On the other hand, bush beans grow into pretty compact plants (around 2’ tall) that have a shorter harvest period. They usually produce quite abundantly for around three to four weeks. This makes them a good choice for canning or pickling. <br />​</span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-malabar-spinach_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title">​<span>Malabar Spinach</span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">If you just can’t get enough of leafy greens, we would like to present to you the wonder that is Malabar Spinach. Just as other cool season leafy veggies wind down in the heat of the summer, Malabar Spinach is just getting ready to shine. It loves the heat! In addition to being one of the few leafy greens that will tolerate the heat, its foliage is also quite ornamental, so if you like mixing edible plants into your flower garden, Malabar Spinach is your girl! </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">While it bears the spinach name, Malabar Spinach isn’t actually a true spinach (despite what the appearance of its foliage might suggest). It also goes by monikers like Malabar nightshade, vine spinach, or climbing spinach, thanks to its climbing properties. Just like your beans and cucumbers, this is an easy to grow vegetable that will require some staking or trellises. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Malabar Spinach leaves have a pretty mild flavor that can be eaten raw or cooked. It holds up quite nicely in soups and stir-fries, and the plant itself produces a ton of seeds that you can save for next year’s growing season!<br />​</span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-nursery-warm-season-vegetables-habanero-peppers_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>Peppers</span><br /></h2> <blockquote style="text-align:center;"><p><em><strong><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">“Harvesting peppers involves a bit of personal preference, as they are generally best picked once they have reached your desired color and size.”</span></strong></em></p></blockquote> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">​</span></span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Peppers will bring your garden game to the next level. There are so many varieties to choose from—sweet bell, habanero, cayenne, serrano, tabasco, or pimento, to name a few – and all of them have a unique, tasty quality to them. Peppers are usually best started indoors, but again, if you weren’t on top of </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/your-seed-starting-guide-for-greenville-nc"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">seed starting</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">, our greenhouse will have you covered. Our long, hot summers are perfect for growing peppers.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Harvesting peppers involves a bit of personal preference, as they are generally best picked once they have reached your desired color and size.</span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> Sweet bell peppers start out green and then mature to red, yellow, orange, purple, or white depending on the variety you have planted. Yes, green bell peppers are from the same plant as the red or yellow ones—they’re just harvested at different times! Did we just blow your mind? </span><br /><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Eggplant, pumpkin, spaghetti squash, and watermelon are some other warm-season vegetables you might consider growing this summer here in Greenville. But, if you’re new to growing or just want to take it a bit easy on yourself this summer when it comes to choosing what vegetables to grow, these four are a great place to start. Stop by our </span><a href="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">garden center</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> anytime, and we’ll be happy to get you well on your way to growing a killer veggie garden this summer! </span>​​</div> <p>]]></encoded></item><item><title/><link/><comments/><pubdate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubdate><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><guid ispermalink="false">https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/rose-rosette-identify-manage-prevent-disease</guid><description/><encoded></p> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-rose-rosette-virus-red-roses-blue-roses_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> <div class="paragraph">​No one likes when their precious plant babies get sick, and some diseases are more manageable than others. We hate to be the bearer of bad news—but rose rosette disease is one you definitely want to take seriously. If you are passionate about growing roses, this disease can be pretty devastating. The best option is simply to destroy the affected rose plant to prevent it from spreading. But, before we go full doom and gloom on ya, let’s learn a little bit about how to identify it, prevent it, and some management tactics you can take to keep it from getting out of control. </div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-rose-rosette-virus-picked-stems-with-rosette_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>What is Rose Rosette Disease?</span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph">​Otherwise known as witches-broom, rose rosette disease is actually caused by a virus spread by a teeny, tiny little ‘eriophyid’ mite (more simply, a plant parasite). It causes roses to develop oddly deformed flowers, leaves, and stems. The mites that spread it are not visible to the naked eye, and the disease, once it takes hold, can be fatal within two to three years. It is specific to roses, and its primary host is believed to be Rosa multiflora, but pretty much all hybrid roses are susceptible to it. </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>How is Rose Rosette Spread?</span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph">​Typically, rose rosette disease is transmitted in one of two ways: eriophyid mites or through grafting. After feeding on an infected plant, these microscopic mites can crawl short distances on your rose plant to infect other areas. They can also be carried much further on wind currents, though, which is how they can infect new roses. </p> <p>While you cannot transfer the virus itself from one plant to another on tools (say, a pair of shears), it is possible to carry the mites themselves on gloves, clothing, or tools. The cold doesn’t kill these little buggers either; they can hide out in buds, spent flowers, leaf axils, or leaf scars and survive until another season. The virus will likely remain inactive in the winter, but symptoms can show up on new growth the following spring. </p> <p>Multiflora rose, which is considered an invasive species in the United States, is often a carrier of the disease. It is said that all but nine states in the country have reported infestations, so it is, unfortunately, a pretty widespread problem. </p></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-rose-rosette-virus-thorns-up-close_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">“Rose Rosette Disease” flickr photo by Kerry Wixted, https://flic.kr/p/8wkfCM, shared under a Creative Commons license.</div> </p></div> </div> <blockquote><p><em><span><span>It can take anywhere from two to five years for rose rosette to completely take out a rose bush, so in the early stages, symptoms may only appear on a couple of shoots or a small part of the plant.</span></span></em></p></blockquote> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>How to Tell if Your Roses Are Affected by Rose Rosette Disease</span></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span>There are some pretty distinct symptoms and signs of rose rosette to keep an eye out for. These include, but are not limited to: </span></span></p> <p><span><span>– Excessive thorns</span></span><br /><span><span>– Flower buds that emerge in tight little clusters (the ‘rosettes’ that give the disease its name)</span></span><br /><span><span>– Deformed flowers that appear stunted in growth</span></span><br /><span><span>– Deformed or contorted foliage</span></span><br /><span><span>– Very bright red new growth that never turns green</span></span><br /><span><span>– Really thick stems </span></span><br /><span><span>– Discoloration in general (i.e., yellow foliage)</span></span><br /><span><span>– Reduced winter hardiness </span></span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-rose-rosette-virus-picked-rose-with-rosette_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph">​A rose that is infected with rose rosette disease could have all or just one of these symptoms. It can take anywhere from two to five years for rose rosette to completely take out a rose bush, so in the early stages, symptoms may only appear on a couple of shoots or a small part of the plant. It is also worth noting that some of these symptoms are similar to what you would see if your roses were subject to herbicide damage. It’s easy to confuse them, but generally, the sprayed foliage will not grow as vigorously as the infected bush. If you’re not sure, though, feel free to pop by the garden center to talk to one of our experts! </div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-rose-rosette-virus-pruning-roses_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>Managing Rose Rosette Disease</span></h2> <div class="paragraph">​Virus transmission occurs the most when plants are in an active growth stage, so usually between May and mid-July, with symptoms usually also showing their ugly heads around July. Multiple generations of mites can occur each year right up until fall, when the females go looking for a warm place to sleep for the cooler months. </p> <p>So, to control this disease, you have to be able to control the mite’s reproduction cycle and stop them from spreading. Regularly scouting for signs of rose rosette and being familiar with the symptoms is very important for management. </p> <p>You can also use organic pesticides like horticultural oils or insecticidal soaps every week through June and July. When doing so, pay close attention to new growth where the mites are more likely to hang out. As we mentioned earlier, mites can travel with the wind, so it’s best to avoid using tools like leaf blowers around your roses. </p> <p>If you do stumble upon an infected plant, though, it is best to remove it and the soil around it immediately and safely dispose of it in a garbage bag (not in your compost) to prevent the disease from spreading any further. </p></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-rose-rosette-virus-planting-roses_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span>Prevention Methods</span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph">​The best way to prevent rose rosette from taking over your garden is to buy disease-free, healthy roses from reliable places like Carolina Seasons. And, keep your roses in tip-top shape so they are better able to fight disease. </p> <p>Plant your roses fairly far apart, so mites are not able to crawl from plant to plant, and follow a proper fertilization schedule to promote healthy growth. Pruning your roses in late winter and early spring may also stop mites from damaging your plant before they have a chance. Since they like to overwinter in flower buds and seed heads, pruning them and disposing of them in early spring can eliminate any mites that might have made a home in there. <br />​<br />Protecting your roses from winds in the area is another great prevention tactic. You can do so with walls or with other plants. Since the mites that spread the disease are easily blown by the wind, this will reduce the risk of them landing on your roses. <br />​<br />Plant disease can be devastating for gardeners. But, with the right knowledge, you can tackle problems like rose rosette with confidence. Or, if you need someone to bounce ideas off of, the team at <a href="http://www.carolinaseasons.com/"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Carolina Seasons</span></a> has plenty of know-how we’d be happy to share.</div> <p>]]></encoded></item><item><title/><link/><comments/><pubdate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:05:23 GMT</pubdate><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><category/><guid ispermalink="false">https://www.carolinaseasons.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-apple-rootstocks</guid><description/><encoded></p> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-apple-tree-rootstocks-apples-ripe-on-tree-up-close_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">If you are hoping to become a budding fruit tree grower of the apple variety, you’ve probably heard about rootstocks by now. While the idea of planting a seed right from an apple may seem dreamy and appealing, in actuality, it’s not quite that simple! Growing a fruit tree of any kind from seed can take upward of eight years before it will start producing fruit. Furthermore, it’s just generally not how apple trees are typically grown. </span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-apple-tree-rootstocks-grafted-apple-branch-up-close_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26); font-weight:700">The Ultimate Guide to Apple Rootstock</span></span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Apple trees are grafted (or fused) onto a rootstock that helps determine the size and strength of your tree once it has reached maturity. Grafting is a practice that has occurred for thousands of years. More recently, immense amounts of research have resulted in a list of the apple rootstocks believed to provide the best results. The online world is full of lots of complicated information, which is why we put together this guide to help you navigate your way to a better understanding of apple rootstocks.</span></div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26); font-weight:700">So What Is a Rootstock, Anyway?</span></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">In simple terms, “rootstock” refers to the base of a tree, including the roots and trunk, that a scion (or the flowering or fruiting part of the tree that you see above ground) is grafted to. For the grafting process to be successful, the rootstock and scion need to be fairly close relatives. Rootstock varieties can come from a few different places: naturally growing trees, plant mutations, or genetically bred. When a “successful” rootstock is identified, it is cloned so that it can be used over and over again! In addition to determining your tree’s size and strength, apple rootstocks are also selected based on attributes like their level of disease resistance, cold hardiness, and the type of conditions they can thrive in.</span></span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-apple-tree-rootstocks-for-sale-potted_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <h2 class="wsite-content-title"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26); font-weight:700">What Is The Best Rootstock for Apple Trees?</span><br /></h2> <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">When it comes to determining what the best rootstock is, there are a lot of factors to consider! What is ideal for one grower may be different for another. There are so many different rootstock variations that have been scientifically studied, bred, and established over decades. But, for the sake of simplicity in our guide, we are going to focus on some of our favorites that you can pick up at </span><a href="http://www.carolinaseasons.com/"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">Carolina Seasons</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">. </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26); font-weight:700">B9:</span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)"> This is what one would consider a “dwarfing” rootstock. As we mentioned earlier, rootstock variations determine the size and strength of an apple tree, and a B9 rootstock will limit the size of the tree to about 10 feet once it reaches maturity. While they are resistant to root and collar rots, they prefer a well-draining planting site and require permanent staking. The B9 rootstock produces a tree that is resistant to fire blight. B9 is also called Bud 9 which is short for Budagovsky 9. </span></div> <div> <div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img decoding="async" src="https://www.carolinaseasons.com/uploads/3/7/3/4/37343505/carolina-seasons-apple-tree-rootstocks-person-grafting-apple-branches_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%"/></a> </p> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"/> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26); font-weight:700">M111: </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">This is a vigorous semi-dwarfing rootstock that produces a tree that grows to about 85% of a standard-sized apple tree. They are considered one of the more adaptable of all rootstocks; they are quite winter hardy, have a fairly shallow-spreading root system, and are relatively drought tolerant. They are also resistant to woolly apple aphid, collar rot, root rot, and fire blight.  Trees grown from an M111 rootstock will bear fruit at a relatively young age. The M111 rootstock is also known by the names MM111 and EMLA 111.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26); font-weight:700">M106: </span><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">An M106 rootstock is another semi-dwarfing variety that will produce a tree that is about 70% the size of a standard apple tree. They are quite productive and do not usually need staking. They should not be planted in wet spots due to their susceptibility to root rot. Rather, if you are looking to plant a tree in your backyard and go with an M106 rootstock variety, be sure to select a location with well-draining soil. Trees on the M106 rootstock are resistant to wooly apple aphid and show some resistance to fire blight. The M106 rootstock is also known as MM106 and EMLA106.<br />​</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">Selecting and growing an apple tree might seem overwhelming at first, but we hope this guide has helped break down some of the general mysteries in the beginning stages of that process. If you’ve still got questions, </span><a href="http://www.carolinaseasons.com/"><span style="color:rgb(74, 110, 224)">pop into our nursery</span></a><span style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26)">, and one of our experts would be happy to help start you on your journey toward growing and enjoying delicious apples for years to come!</span></div> <p>]]></encoded></item></channel></rss></body></p> </div> </article> </div> <div id="sidebar"> <div id="archives-2" class="et_pb_widget widget_archive"><h4 class="widgettitle">Archives</h4> <ul> <li><a href='https://carolinaseasons.com/2021/12/'>December 2021</a></li> <li><a href='https://carolinaseasons.com/2021/07/'>July 2021</a></li> <li><a href='https://carolinaseasons.com/2021/05/'>May 2021</a></li> <li><a href='https://carolinaseasons.com/2021/04/'>April 2021</a></li> <li><a href='https://carolinaseasons.com/2021/03/'>March 2021</a></li> <li><a href='https://carolinaseasons.com/2021/02/'>February 2021</a></li> <li><a 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