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e-Newsletter July 17, 2018
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Here we are mid July, beautiful weather - time to get outside and enjoy the beauty around you!
Eberhard Veit, President of McHenry County Bicycle Advocates, did just that! I believe this is the first time we've had a customer come shopping on their bicycle! It looked so pretty as he rode away with a hanging basket on the front and back of his bike!
Unplug! Get outside and connect with nature! As you admire your landscape take it all in... the contrasting colors, butterflies and dragonflies fluttering about, the sound of the wind as it rustles through the trees. When was the last time you looked up to enjoy the beautiful shapes of the clouds against the pretty blue sky? It's so nice to see some pretty blue sky! We are finally in the glory of the summer months.
If you don't have enough flowers to enjoy - come on in while our flowers are on sale and at their prettiest!
If you don't have enough shade - come on in for a beautiful shade tree!
If you don't have a place to gather with friends and family - our landscape department is available for the patio you know you need!
If the mosquitoes are horrendous - we have Mosquito Beater!
There is no excuse - get out side and do something! Even if it's just to take it all in...
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Marcy L Cronin
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Need a place to gather with family and friends? Then contact our Landscape Department for a new patio!
Brick-pavers, flagstone, blue stone... our experienced and certified crews can expand your living areas to the great outdoors!
Call or email our Landscape Department and get started on your outdoor addition!
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The Greenhouse is bursting with blooms!
Check out our Specials Page to see all the great savings so you can add colorful flowers everywhere!
GROW UP! Pictured above is "Bourbon", one of the many profuse blooming clematis available here at Countryside. Clematis, Honeysuckle, Wisteria, Climbing Hydrangea, Trumpet Vine... the list goes on and on!
If you have a fence, an arbor, a trellis, or a railing, then start growing up! Some vines are perfect for early spring blooms like Wisteria. Clematis bloom during summer and others make great screening effects.
Perennials Vines are NOW 40% Off
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Design your own floral arrangement from your garden!
Everything is in full bloom. Now is the time to snip some flowers here - some blooms there... and bring them inside to brighten your dining room table, your kitchen, bath or night stand!
Here are some tips from our Floral Designers:
Come on in and pick up some floral food. Its a small packet of food that comes with fresh flowers. Mix it with the water that you will use in your vase to help prolong the life of your cut flowers.
When you go out to your cutting garden, bring a watering can filled with fresh water to place your cut flowers in so they stay hydrated.
Start your arrangement with greens first - Hosta and fern leaves work really well!
Remove any leaves from the flower stems. You don't want leafy stems in the water of your vase.
Proceed to insert the fuller flowers - Queen Anne's Lace, Hydrangea, Yarrow etc. to give the arrangement shape and a grid to hold the other flowers in place.
Continue with your linear flowers - Delphinium, Liatrus, Galdiolas.
Now add your mass flowers - your roses, lilies, sunflowers, zinnia and enjoy!
Add water as needed and change the water when it starts to look cloudy.
Share a bouquet with a neighbor! You know they've been admiring your gardens!
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Time to add your own style! Be it a fountain or birdbath,
 statuary of all kinds,
even some hooties...
You are sure to find the right accents from our large selection of concrete statuary, fountains, birdbaths and benches.
Everything you need to create the perfect outdoor retreat!
30% Off Concrete Fountains, Statuary, Birdbaths and Benches.
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Speaking of the joys of being outside... have you had the privilege of picking your own fruit off your own trees?
Our apple tree came down a couple of weekends ago...the stump remains.
Thank you to V
incentae and Lori for planting our new "Snow Crisp" apple tree!
While planting, Vincente experienced 'deja vu' as he had planted the other one many years ago!
We are looking forward to it's sweet fruit for years to come. You can too - stop in for the perfect fruit tree for your family!
20% Off Fruit Trees!
Choose from apples, peaches, plums, and cherries!
Bonus to planting fruit trees: not only do you get the fruit but you get to enjoy the first flowers of spring!
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View our July calendar for gardening tips!
Don't miss
Perennials on Parade with Pam Thursday nights at 6 p.m.
July 19, Perennial Plants for Shady Areas
July 26, Carefree Perennials
 Now Showing!
Beautiful, tree form, Rose of Sharon are in full bloom! Knock your socks off with the gorgeous blooms on these 4-5' tall, Rose of Sharon. Come chose the right color for a focal point in your garden while they are in magnificent bloom! Now 20% Off
McHenry County's Best Home Garden Contest 2018
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2017 Winning Garden
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Get your gardens ready! Countryside is proud to be the sponsor for the The Northwest Herald's Best Home Garden in McHenry County Contest! You could win a $200 Gift Card to Countryside and your garden will be showcased in the Northwest Herald!
 Submission dates are
July 9th - July 26.
Champagne & Chandelier Gazebo Dinner Raffle
 You, along with your seven closest friends, could be the lucky winner of this one of a kind dining event! The winner of Downtown Crystal Lake Gazebo Dinner Raffle will be wined and dined by Dukes Ale House - a delightful farm to table experience sure to awaken your every taste bud! You will be seated in our Downtown Crystal Lake Gazebo beautifully decorated and elegantly set by the design team of Yours & Meyn, music is provided by The Players Bench. Tickets are limited, so the odds are great! Purchase your tickets right here at Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and Garden Center or click on this link to purchase them online!
Dinner date is Thursday, September 6. Drawing will be held August 20. |
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5301 E. Terra Cotta Ave (Rte 176), Crystal Lake
Open Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sale prices are good July 18 - July 31
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