OCTOBER 2019
October Business Hours
Monday - Saturday 9am to 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
In this newsletter you will find.....
  • Seasonal Information for October 
  • From Our Landscape Dept: Reasons Why Fall is for Planting!
  • DIY Workshop:  Tillandsia Pumpkin Tabletop Decor  October 13
  • DIY Workshop:  Kokedama October 20
  • 20% off in stock  Seaside Casual  
  • Tree Stand Shortage!
  • Bailey's Coupon
  • Fall Home Decor & Floral Accents
  • Fall Garden & Greenhouse
  • EEHD Fall Garden Tour  October 5
  • Fall Migration News
  • Save the Date:  Christmas Open House  November 9th
Seasonal Information for October

Vegetables and Herbs  Now is the time to plant cool season vegetables & herbs: transplants such as arugula, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, shard, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, pak choi, spinach, squash, tomatoes, zucchini and more!  Also look for basil, chives, cilantro, lavender, lemongrass, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, mint and more!
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Perennials & Annuals - Some of our favorite annuals and perennials are arriving this month.  Plant those cool season flowers such as alyssum, snapdragons, mums, calendula, dianthas, ornamental kale, verbena, violas and more!
 
Trees, Shrubs & Vines -  Look for our 50% off select plants .

Lawns-   Make a fall application of an organic fertilizer . Make sure not to over-fertilize because that can predispose the grass to brown patch.  The purpose of fertilizing now is to get some nitrogen and potassium to the grass to help it prepare for winter and come out stronger in the spring.

If brown patch is an annual problem on your lawn, apply a fungicide early this month to get ahead of the infection.  Once the brown circles appear, it is too late to make them go away.  
If take all root rot has been a problem, it may help to apply a thin layer of finely ground peat moss early this month.  Spread one or two 3.8 cu ft bales per 1,000 square feet of lawn and water in down to the soil surface. 

If you are planning on applying something to prevent weed germination, do so early this month.  We recommend using Corn Gluten for an organic weed pre-emergent.  


Garlic is both an insect repellant and a fungicide!

Your
Mosquito Repellant
Headquarters!

We have everything you need:  All natural sprays, granules, candles, diffusers, incense, oils,  mosquito dunks, personal oils and wrist bands.


Galveston County Master Gardeners Educational Programs:


Ava planting seeds from her Yaya.

From Our 
Landscaping 
Department

6 REASONS WHY FALL IS FOR PLANTING

Here are 6 reasons why you should fit some time in between watching football games and pulling out the Halloween decorations to plant your trees, shrubs, bulbs and perennials.
  1. Warm soil+cool air = happy plants
  2. Less insect pest and disease pressure
  3. Less water stress
  4. Planting is more pleasant
  5. Plants have a head start for next spring
  6. Better drought tolerance
Or you can let us do the planting for you!
Just give us a call 409-763-4713 ...... we'll be there!


DIY: Tillandsia Pumpkin Tabletop Decor

Sunday, October 13, 2019 

 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM  

Create your very own tillandsia pumpkin centerpiece that will last for months (if properly cared for). 


The workshop fee is $50 per person which includes three small pumpkins, tillandsias, reindeer moss, step-by-step instructions, and details on how to care for your masterpieces! 


Class size is limited.  Call (409)763-4713 to register.

Registration and payment due by Wednesday, October 10th.


 

                                                   
click here to  REGISTER NOW!  

Sunday, October 20, 2019 

 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM 

Learn from our staff as they guide you on how to make your Kokedama. 

Kokedama translates to "moss ball" - a form of Japanese garden art. 

 

Workshop fee $40 per person. Includes your choice of Fern or Bromeliad, moss, string, soil & step-by-step instructions. 

 

Class size limited.   Call (409)763-4713 to register.

Registration & payment due by Thursday, October 17th.


 

click here to  REGISTER NOW!
20% off
ALL IN STOCK
Seaside Casual Outdoor Furniture
thru the month of October

Glider
Furniture for your porch, deck or patio.
Seaside Casual is always a great choice!
Loveseat
Christmas Tree Stand Shortage!

To all of our customers who purchased a Christmas Tree 
from us last year:

PLEASE RETURN THE TREE STAND TO US 
BY OCTOBER 25th.

For every stand you return, 
before 5:30 pm on Friday, October 25th
 RECEIVE  $5 and   FALL FLOWERS
choose from alyssum, pansies, snapdragons and violas

THANK YOU! :)
 SAVE 10%
Coupon 
10% off
 your next
in store 
purchase
(Gift Cards, Sale Items and   Landscaping Services are excluded.)
Please mention this coupon when making your purchase.  Thank you!
CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER SALES
Fall Home Decor and Floral Accents

featuring Custom Designs by Judy




                                                             
Fall Garden and Greenhouse




                                                                                  
2019 Fall Migration News 




Save The Date! Christmas Open House!
Saturday, November 9th
9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Remember to look for us at 
and join the conversation on Social Media. 

Sincerely,
Peggy Cornelius, owner
Tom's Thumb Nursery & Landscaping                
Peggy Cornelius | Tom's Thumb Nursery & Landscaping  | 409-763-4713
2014 - 45th Street  Galveston, Texas 77550
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