March Newsletter from Tom's Thumb Nursery & Landscaping

MARCH 2019

March Business Hours

Monday - Saturday 9am to 5:30pm

Sunday 10am - 4pm

Spring Forward Sunday, March 10

A Special Note To Our Customers

Due to anticipated construction and lane closures on 45th Street,

we will be opening an additional

Full Service Entrance on Avenue Q.

Our 45th Street entrance will still be accessible,

and we will continue to provide full carry out service.

Thank you for your patience during this phase

of the city's street improvement project.

Introduction

In this newsletter you will find.....

Seasonal Ideas & Information for March
Free Class: "Organic Gardening Made Easy"
DIY Hanging Basket Class
DIY Miniature Fairy Garden Class
Coastal Creations and Beautiful Home Decor
Pottery
Garden Supplies
Seaside Casual Furniture 2019
Bailey's Coupon
Monarch & Hummingbird Migration Updates

Seasonal Ideas & Information for March

The following are a list of activities to consider for your March gardening:

Vegetables & Herbs - Tomatoes....tomatoes....tomatoes! We have all of your favorites, including heirloom tomatoes and more. We are also fully stocked with beautiful vegetable and herb plants. Have you ever grown spaghetti squash? Give it a try!

WE SELL LADYBUGS!

Fruits & Nuts - Plant a container grown fruit tree or other edible. Fruit trees need lots of sunlight, so choose an area with at least six hours of sun. Stop applications of dormant oil when blooms appear. Also avoid insecticides during bloom to prevent needless destruction of honeybees and other important pollinators. Stop in and shop our citrus, avocado, olive, pomegranate, and more.

How to Plant Caladium Bulbs

Our caladium bulbs have arrived.

Perennials & Annuals -It is time to plant warm-season annuals and perennials grown as annuals. Mix an inch of compost into the soil prior to planting. Water them in with a dilute fertilizer solution after planting and repeat fertilization a week later to promote fast early growth.
New Arrivals for Spring Planting!

White by the Gate Camelia

Ack Scent Camelia

Yuletide Camelia

PEGGY MARTIN

CLIMBING ROSES

Tangerine Dream Hibiscus

Tiki Bar Hibiscus

Pink Lemonade Hibiscus

Big Bang Hibiscus

Rum Runner Hibiscus

George Lindley Tabor Azalea

Mrs. G. G. Gerbing Azalea

Bloom-a-Thon Dbl Pink Azalea

Lady Lavender Passion Vine

Crimson Passion Vine

Gardenia

Trees, Shrubs & Vines -

Fertilize trees, shrubs and vines that were planted in the fall and winter. Blooming trees are adding color to the landscape this month. Stop in and let us help you select one for your landscape. The sooner you plant, the more time you'll provide the roots to become established before the heat of summer sets in.

Crape Myrtle

Magnolia

Bottlebrush

Lawns - Lawns are greening up this month and winter weeds are growing as well. When your lawn has grown enough to mow it twice, it is time to fertilize. Mowing weeds doesn't count. Your options for weed control are to: 1)ignore them and keep them mowed low, 2) hand-pull if there are not too many or the area is not too large, or 3) spot treat with a post-emergence organic weed killer. The best long-term solution is to mow, water and fertilize properly to build a dense, healthy turf that chokes out most of its weed competition. If your lawn is continually thin and weak, you will find weeds to be an ongoing problem because wherever the sunlight hits the soil, nature plants a weed. Just remember, the best weed control is a dense lawn.

Pick up our guide to organic lawn fertilization, organic herbicides and organic fungicides!

Galveston County Master Gardeners Educational Programs:

follow this link 2019 Gulf Coast Gardening for March

Tom's Thumb Nursery

presents

Organic Gardening made easy

Sunday, March 17 at 11am

Growing a beautiful and bountiful garden without harmful chemicals isn't difficult, but it does require practice and patience. In this free class, Tom's Thumb will provide you with organic solutions and helpful tips to tackle common gardening issues and provide attendees with a deeper understanding of going green in the garden. You won't want to miss it!

"Going Green St. Patrick's Day and Everyday!"

DIY HANGING BASKET CLASS

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

1pm to 2:00pm

The Class Fee is $35 plus tax.

This includes everything you need to make

one beautiful Spring flowering hanging basket.

(16" Coco lined basket provided)

Advance registration and payment by March 20th

is required to secure your spot.

REGISTER NOW !

DIY Miniature Fairy Gardening Workshop

Sunday, March 31, 2019

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Workshop fee is $40 per person, which includes a container, accessories, and instructions. Space is limited. To make your reservation and prepay call 409.763.4713 by March 27th.

REGISTER NOW!

Coastal Creations, Home Decor and More

Perfect for your children's nursery or for the inner child in all of us, these plush animal pillows bring some fun to your home while providing a convenient pillow when needed. Overstuffed for soft cushioning, these comfy animal pillows feature adorably goofy character designs that are sure to make them a lasting staple in your home.

Jewelry Collection: Scout Curated Wears

Stone Stacking Bracelets

Mix & match to create unique looks & intentions.

Hang tags tell the meaning & properties of each stone

Company founded and

led by women

10% of net profits go to organizations that help support and promote women

Aqua Terra - Stone of Peace

Semi precious gemstones

Effortlessly converts from bracelet to necklace

Elements Collection of totes, pouches, scarves & journals

The Elements Collection is designed to empower women through the beauty and wisdom of nature.

Gorgeous zippered tote features leather handles, inside zippered pocket & lined interior

Earth-Floral

vibrant airy scarf of lightweight fabric

Spring

Time!

Pottery

Pottery can transform and elevate the look and feel of your garden and outdoor living spaces, infusing them with beauty and character. Let one of our garden staff assist you in selecting the right pot and plant for your home.