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Save Water, Save Money with Turf Training in 2022

April 19, 2022 by Wendy Pettit

Welcome Friends! Glad you dropped in to learn about saving water and money by Turf Training.

Save Water and Money by training your lawn to grow deep roots

You cannot teach a lawn to fetch the paper or to roll over. Even though some say that it can play dead, in the winter!  But you can train it to grow deep roots now so that you and it will be happy in the heat of the summer later.  

Now that your lawn is now coming out of the dreary winter, time to train it.  You can train it to grow deep roots, so that you can cut your water bill during the summer and your lawn can be happy during those hottest Utah summer weeks.  The process is more painful for the owner than the lawn itself, but by July, it is possible to be watering your lawn once every two weeks or less, depending on your soil type.  I know it works; I’ve lived it.  This plan is for established lawns; new turf requires different care to get established.  Follow these steps and you too can have a well trained happy green lawn and a lower water bill.

  1.  April – This month, do not water your lawn!  Mother Nature is taking care of that for you.  DEEP INFREQUENT watering creates deep roots and thriving healthier plants.
  2. April or May – Aerate your lawn.  Perfect time is just before one of our spring rains. 
  3. Apply the proper spring fertilizer.  Follow the directions explicitly.  Again, the ideal time is just before a good rain to wash it into the turf.
  4. If you haven’t already, apply pre-emergent.
  5. Early May – Keep your finger OFF the automatic sprinkler system. Do NOT water your lawn.  I know it is painful because the sun is shining and spring is here, but don’t do it.  Your lawn is stretching its roots deep.  Let them dive! “Let it go!”
  6. Late May and June, repeat #5 unless one of the following occurs…
    • a. Mother Nature hasn’t watered for 3 weeks.
    • b. When you walk across your lawn, your footsteps don’t bounce back up.  Time to water.
    • c. When you look across your lawn, you notice a dull bluish green tone in spots.  Time to water.
  7. If 6a, b, or c, happen, then it’s time to DEEP water – Put a good inch of water or so on your lawn.  Placing a tuna can on your grass will let you know when you’ve watered sufficiently.
  8. Repeat steps #6 and #7
  9. In August, you will notice that you may possibly need to water a little more often, but WATCH THE LAWN!  Follow 6a, b, and c.  It will tell you!

IMPORTANT NOTE – This training is not meant for the following:  flower beds, newly seeded lawns, newly placed sod, trees or shrubs.  Learn from our experts those proper watering techniques. 

A TRUE STORY TESTIMONIAL – This personally happened to me.  Read and see.

Texas SmartScape has a wonderful diagram that illustrates exactly what your lawn roots are doing according to how you water.

Watering Lawn Methods graphic by Texas Smartscape

Graphic by Texas Smartscape

Also, watch this 1:38 minute video on wise watering tips to save you money and make your beautiful lawn happy and water-wise.

Filed Under: Gardening, How To, Lawn Care Tagged With: deep roots, drought tolerant grass, happy lawn, Lawn Care, lawn watering, save money, save water, turf watering

utah spring jobs at Western Gardens

January 30, 2021 by Wendy Pettit

Want the best spring job ever?

It’s now the end of January and your Utah spring job opportunity is soon opening. Our two Western Garden Centers are gearing up for a wonderful season.  The garden shops are getting set up and our nurseries will be ready to receive our prime plant material beginning in March. For this spring job in Utah, we are looking for ambitious and dedicated workers who will help the team create a positive experience for our cliental.  Your hands might get a little dirty, but Hey, we are a garden center!  Plus, you’ll learn a lot about working in your own yard and garden!  Employee Application is below.

work at western gardens utah garden center employment opportunity

If you enjoy working outside in the fresh air and with a happy team of people, please apply for a seasonal job with us.  We will have openings for customer service, plant care, cashiering, and possibly more.  If you love horticulture and know your stuff, you possibly could be on our sales team.

Step 1: Download and fill out our Employee Application (HERE).

Step 2: Beginning MID-March, call the store you wish to work at and set up an appointment to interview with the store manager.  Be sure to check Google for the most current store hours, they change throughout the year.

Step 3: Show up!  Your interview with the store manager is crucial and don’t forget to bring in your application.

Due to Covid-19, we require all employees to wear face masks.  When hired, we can help supply you with some if needed.  Also, we are closed on Sundays.

utah spring jobs for 3 masked men employees at salt lake city garden center

woman employee with happy wave at salt lake garden center

salt lake city garden center is happy place to work for utah spring jobs

employee at small business garden center in salt lake city, favorite utah spring job

Filed Under: Gardening, How To, Utah Gardening

Best Plants for Seniors – Beginner Gardening

June 29, 2020 by Wendy Pettit

Senior gardening woman Edu Carvalho from Pexels

by Danielle K. Roberts

Spring has rolled in, which means it is time to get your garden ready! Doctors and psychologists have stated that gardening can have significant health effects on a person’s mind and body. There are many health benefits for senior citizens who plant gardens, such as managing your stress levels and creating a positive mindset. Gardening in retirement can also help build up your physical strength that can also improve your motor functioning. When creating an outdoor garden or a flower pot garden, some plants are easier for beginners.  Read on to learn what we think are great plants for seniors, just starting with gardening.  Enjoy our excellent planting guide for Utah vegetable gardens.  Even if you missed the first planting in spring, a second planting guide is included!  

senior man in garden

Photo Credit: AKA Ralph at Pixabay

VEGETABLE GARDEN FOR SENIORS

Growing your vegetation is a great hobby and can be cost-effective in the long run. If you have never tried homegrown vegetables, then your taste buds have a lot coming! While picking out which type of vegetables you would like to plant and grow in your garden, remember that you only want to plant vegetables that you will eat. Do not plant squash if you do not like to eat squash!

Certain vegetables are known for beginner gardeners that are easy to keep alive and maintain.

Cucumber

Cucumbers are a natural vegetable to grow and do not require a lot of maintenance. Whether you choose to plant cucumbers in the ground or a container, you will want to ensure that the soil will drain well. Cucumbers are a vine plant, so keep in mind while planting that the vine will need a place to climb.

cold crop vegetables for utah

Lettuce

Lettuce is a great beginner vegetable to plant because it grows at a fast rate; therefore, you can see results quickly! When planting lettuce, make sure that it receives enough water and that it is in a shaded area during the summertime.

Old woman gardening Piqsels

Photo Credit: Piqsels

Green Beans

Whether you want to plant pole beans or bush beans, both are low maintenance that can grow well with just water. The difference in planting the two types of beans is the amount of room they both need. If you decide to plant a pole bean, you will need to invest in a trellis on which to grow the beans. If you would like to plant a bush bean, you will need about two feet of room for it to grow (but no individual support is required.)

tomatoes on vine

Photo: Pixabay

Tomato

The most popular vegetable (or fruit) to grow! There is a wide variety of tomatoes that you can grow, such as grape tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes. The key to growing fresh tomatoes is by watering them in the morning, provide lots of sunlight, and not overcrowd them while they develop.

Click here to read up on five green veggies for a fall garden.  Or view a good list of warm versus cool-season vegetables.

pink petunias in utah garden

FLOWER GARDENS FOR SENIORS

Having a flower garden will bring bright, vibrant colors for you and your neighbors to gawk at. When having a flower garden outside your home, you can create an aesthetic appeal to your property. Caring for certain flowers can be difficult, as most flowers are very delicate. You will want to steer clear of exotic flowers, considering that they have special requirements for the up-keep and require a lot of attention. With that said, there are certain species of flowers that are perfect for beginner gardeners. 

sunflowers in utah garden

Photo Credit: by Vijayana Rasimha at Pixabay

Sunflowers

There is a minimum up-keep when planting and growing sunflowers. The sunflower seeds are large, which makes them easy to handle. After planting the seeds, you will need to water them consistently for 20 days. During the sunflowers growing season, you will want to fertilize the sunflowers with a water-soluble fertilizer.

elderly woman in flowers

Photo Credit: Edu Carvalho at Pexels

Zinnias

Zinnias resemble flowers like daisies and dahlias. But, do not be fooled – this unique flower comes in a variety of colors (except blue) and different heights. Zinnias will need space in the garden bed and lots of sunlight to fulfill their full potential.

marigolds yellow and orange in utah garden

Marigolds

Marigolds thrive in the summer sun, and their colors can range from yellow, red, and gold. Whether you choose an American or African marigold, they can grow up to be five feet tall, but here in Utah, you will find shorter varieties of all kinds. When watering, you will want to allow the soil to dry between each time you water them.

woman hold bowl of bulbs

Photo Credit: Sjozb at Piqsels

Daffodil Bulbs

You can plant daffodil bulbs in the spring or fall, and they will burst with intense colors and bloom like no other plant. Daffodils also produce a great fragrance to where you will watch yourself gravitating to them each time. Daffodils require lots of water, so as soon as they are planted, you will want to water them immediately. Once they start to bloom, you can put a halt to watering them. Don’t limit yourself to daffodils.  There are gladiolas, calla lilies, tulips, crocus, hyacinths, and more.

soil and seeds to put in their newspaper cheap gardening pots

Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive! Be creative and go for it!

To Sum it Up

You are never too old to plant a garden of sorts. Planting your garden can bring stimulation to the mind in many ways. Creating and maintaining a garden, even a small garden, is a great hobby for any age, and it will also keep you present in the day with a special award at the end.

senior woman in garden

Photo Credit: Anna Auza from Unsplash

Filed Under: Flowers, Gardening, health, Utah Gardening, Vegetables Tagged With: beginner gardening, best plants, cucumbers, flowers, marigolds, senior gardening, sunflowers, Utah gardening, vegetables

GARDEN CENTER IS NOW OPEN!

April 25, 2020 by Wendy Pettit

utah garden center open to public

Dear Valued Customers:

We have opened our gates to the public!  Store hours on Saturday are 10-6 pm.  Beginning Monday the 27th, store hours will be 9-6 pm.

Please know that we take Covid-19 seriously and aim to protect YOU AND OUR EMPLOYEES.  Therefore, we are doing the following:

  1. Sanitizing common surfaces continually throughout the day.  This includes shopping carts. 
  2. Installing plexiglass barriers at checkout stands.
  3. Requesting our employees AND customers to adhere to the CDC recommendation to wear a mask or a fabric covering while in our store.  A bandana can work just fine.
  4. Requesting our employees AND customers to adhere to the CDC recommendation to maintain a 6-foot social distance as much as possible. We have 6 feet markers throughout the store. One way to figure is that one of our shopping carts is approximately 3 feet, imagine 2 carts.      ***PLEASE*** when picking out your favorite plant, be aware of your spacing.  We all need to be patient during this crazy time!  If you need to pass someone in the aisle, walk past and do not stop to talk.  Using common sense and being courteous will help everyone have a good experience.
  5. Use CREDIT CARDS if possible.
  6. No Public Restroom and drinking fountain.
  7. Customers may still order via email with parking lot pick up the same day or next business day.  Due to the heavy volume, no more phone orders or in-the-parking-lot orders can be accepted. All our employees are busy inside servicing the in-store customers.

Salt Lake Store: [email protected]

West Valley:  [email protected]

No Garden Consulting at this time.

We appreciate your cooperation to protect our employees and our other customers. It means a lot to us.

We remind you of the other CDC recommendations:

  1. If you are sick, PLEASE STAY HOME, get better, and then come to visit us!  We want to see you healthy!  Should you choose, you can email your order and have someone pick it up for you.
  2. If you need to sneeze (we know it is ALLERGY season), sneeze into your elbow with your mask on!
  3. Wash your hands regularly with soap & water.  A liberal rubbing with hand sanitizer is the next best thing. 
  4. Remember to not touch your face if you haven’t washed your hands. 

Covid-19 doesn’t have wings to fly on its own.  It is transferred by contaminated hands or with droplets when we talk, sneeze or cough.  Hence washing hands, wearing a mask when social distancing isn’t always possible, coughing/sneezing into an elbow, and keeping the 6-foot social distance are important, and very doable!  We can do this!

THANK YOU for your cooperation and patience during this challenging time.  We are grateful that we offer an essential service to the community and wish for your best success in growing your own food, beautifying the community, remaining healthy physically and mentally, and tending your gardens and yards this season.

Happy shopping and happy planting,

Western Garden Centers

Feast your eyes on this sampling of temptations!

wall of peonies waiting to open

A wall of peonies loaded with buds waiting to open

Healthy tomato plants

Ingrid Bergman Hybrid Tea Rose

Giant succulent plants

Sun-Believable Brown Eyed Susan

Iceberg Floribunda Rose

Marigolds of all varieties

Ruffled Red Echeveria

Begonias

Gorgeous petunias

Good As Gold Hybrid Tea Rose

Anna’s Promise Grandiflora Rose

Rosie the Riveter Floribunda Rose

Celestial Night Floribunda Rose

Filed Under: Covid-19 updates, Flowers, Fruit, Gardening, Herbs, Lawn Care, Perennials, Products, Tomatoes, Tools, Trees, Utah Gardening, Vegetables, Yard Care Tagged With: covid-19, garden center open, safe shopping, shop the nursery, social distancing, Utah gardening, wear mask

A Guide to Vertical Gardening

April 17, 2020 by Wendy Pettit

A Guide and Tips to Vertical Gardening in Utah

By Connie Pelton

The lack of a large space discourages many would-be gardeners. But if you can’t go out, perhaps you should consider going in a different direction: up.

Vertical gardening is a highly efficient way to make the most of a small area.  Vertical gardeners enjoy higher yields per square foot than their traditional counterparts. They also have an easier time with pest control and harvesting. Whether you dream of bountiful blooms or tangy tomatoes fresh off the vine, you can make a vertical garden work. Here is a guide to vertical gardening to get you started.

Vertical gardening in utah

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Location and Orientation

Plants, like people, are particular about where they like to live. Some love full sun, and others want a smattering of shade. If you follow the rules, you’ll have a successful vertical garden. Most vegetables and herbs thrive in as much sun as possible; morning sun is essential. If you have a south-facing wall, fence, or railing, this is your spot.

Planting Systems

vertical gardening with baskets

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You have numerous vertical gardening systems to choose from.

  • Pocket systems hang on walls.
  • Modular systems stack atop one another.
  • Pallets are made with upcycled materials, with one side covered in fabric or plywood, then leaned against a fence or wall and filled with soil.
  • Ladder-like shelves hold potted plants leaning against a wall.
  • Hanging baskets are linked together in a chain.
  • Rain gutters let you plant strawberries in them and hang on a fence.
  • Trellises can be shaped like a teepee or A-frame and arranged over a soil-filled bed.
vertical gardening using plastic bottle

Photo by Luisgopa at Pixabay

vertical garden wood letter box

Photo by Dieneves at Pixabay

Feeling overwhelmed?  No worries!  See some tips for early spring gardening here.

Layering and Light

Because vertical gardening involves trellises and tiers, be mindful of plants that will cast shade on one another. You can underplant vining veggies such as tomatoes and squash with herbs such as mint, chives, tarragon, cilantro or parsley, which can handle a bit of shade. Try to plant varieties that are close to the same height and grow at the same rate to avoid crowding and shading. Sweet corn has such a solid stalk structure that you can use it to support climbers like beans. “Companion planting” is actually an ancient crop tradition.

Caring for a Vertical Garden

DIY vertical gardening with drawers

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Vertical gardens have some special needs. If you have trellises, you’ll want to keep a close eye on your climbers and do a bit of training to make sure vines stay where you want them. If you’re using containers or a raised bed, check the soil moisture often to make sure your plants don’t get dehydrated. You’ll also want to add a heavy layer of mulch – 2-4 inches– over the soil surface of raised beds. This helps the garden retain water during the hottest months of summer.

It’s easy to spot pest problems since many of your plants’ leaves will be exposed and closer to eye-level. Using organic pest control will ensure that your harvests are free of chemicals. If you see signs of aphids or other pests, you should treat them immediately. Hand-picking is your first line of defense against large pests such as caterpillars and beetles. For smaller insects, your approach may vary. Biological pest control is an organic, ecologically friendly way to combat garden pests on your lawn or in your garden.  By attracting or placing predator insects (praying mantids, ladybugs, lacewings) into the garden, you can let nature take care of your pest problems.

cages and drawers for utah vertical gardening

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Harvesting

Whether you use a tiered or trellised system, most vertical gardeners enjoy the relative ease of vertical harvesting. Rather than having to bend or crouch, you can harvest from a vertical garden while standing upright. This makes it a preferable option for the mobility-impaired or elderly gardeners.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just developing your green thumb, vertical gardening is a beautiful way to take your gardening to the next level. Onward and upward!

harvesting a vertical garden

About the author:  Connie Pelton is a retired teacher who spends most weekends gardening with her grandchildren. Together, they built and planted an indoor vertical garden wall taller than both of them.

Filed Under: Container Gardening, Gardening, Herbs, How To, Tips & How To's, Utah Gardening, Veggie Gardening Tagged With: garden vertical, utah gardeners, Utah gardening, vertical gardening

Western Gardens Plant Material April 2020

April 13, 2020 by Wendy Pettit

Plant material at western garden centers utahWith the current pandemic situation, we now only do phone and email orders for pick up.  On this page, please find some videos and photos showing the excellent prime material we’ve had delivered to our door.  We will do our best to choose the best selection for your yard or needs.  Just let us know what you want, and we will get it.  You’ve trusted us for years, you can trust us now!

vivid orange and yellow ranunculus for early spring in utah

Ranunculaceous in vivid colors

Plant material as of April 13, 2020 –

SPRING COLOR ANNUALS & PERENNIALS

CLICK – Spring colder color annuals & perennials

 

GROUND COVERS

CLICK – Ground cover by Utah local growers

 

HERBS – VEGETABLES – BERRIES

CLICK – Berries –  Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, pomegranate, currant, and more…

CLICK – Strawberries

CLICK – Herbs – cold-hardy herbs for April

CLICK – Herbs BASIL

CLICK – Tomatoes

CLICK – Vegetables cold crops

 

peony white and pink

Peony

FLOWERING SHRUBS & ROSES

Our prime ROSES will be here by the end of April.  We have a few that wintered over and just beginning to come out.  Email your requests.

CLICK – Magnolias

CLICK – Peonies – beautiful shipment just waiting to plant in your yard

CLICK – Lilacs – an old-time favorite with fragrance

 

SMALLER SHRUBS for TEXTURE & COLOR

CLICK – Barberries

CLICK – Spireas

 

FRUIT TREES

Realize that the fruit trees are just now coming out of dormancy.  Some look like sticks, but they are healthy and prime – ready for your yard!

CLICK – APPLES, APRICOTS, APRUMS, CHERRIES – bush or tree form

CLICK – NECTARINES, NECTAPLUM & FRUIT SALAD (varieties on same tree)

CLICK – PEACHES (including favorite “Donut”), PEACHOTUM, PLUERRY, COMBOS

CLICK – PEARS – all kinds including the Asian Pear

CLICK – PLUMS, COMBOS, PLUOTS, WALNUT

 

SHADE TREES

CLICK – FLOWERING CHERRIES – Beautiful selection of all types –

Special Local Note:  If you haven’t seen them, hurry and witness the color and fragrance of the cherry blossoms at the Utah State Capitol.  They are gorgeous!  (April 12, 2020)

 

MORE TO COME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Annuals, Flowers, Fruit, Gardening, Herbs, Outdoors, Perennials, Products, Tips & How To's, Tomatoes, Trees, Uncategorized, Vegetables Tagged With: annuals, apple, blueberries, cold hardy perennials, currant, fruit trees, Herbs, peach, pear, plum, pomegranate, shade trees, strawberries

Planting a New Lawn from Seed – 5 Easy Steps

April 13, 2020 by Wendy Pettit

new utah lawn from seed instructions

You will experience great satisfaction from preparing the soil, scattering the grass seed, watering, and then watching the little blades of grass emerge.  It is a whole lot cheaper, but you must have patience.  It’s well worth the wait.

For drought-tolerant lawns, it is best to use a fescue seed.  Why? Because they are individual little plants that sink their roots deep into the ground, requiring less water when the heat hits in Utah’s July and August. You can’t purchase sod of pure fescue grass because the plants don’t bind together like other grasses like Kentucky Blue, which weaves its roots along the ground forming a tight-knit; thus, it can be cut in sheets of sod.  If you haven’t trained those lawn roots to sink more in-depth, you’ll feel like you can never get enough water on them during the heat of the summer. And you can’t; the roots are too close to the surface.

Ask the specialists at Western Gardens for what seed will work best for your specific area – shade, sun, sun/shade.  You may be able only to top-dress an older lawn, or you may want to begin from scratch.  April and late September/early October has the perfect cold temperatures for planting new grass.

Here are the items you need:

*Rake for leveling and lightly raking in the seed.  You may need a shovel if you have a lot of soil to move

*Grass seed – Follow instructions on the package

*New grass fertilizer – Ask our experts for which is best for your situation.  Do not put any weed control products on your new lawn.  Wait until you’ve mowed it three times.

*Peat moss – to light sprinkle over the top of newly planted seeds.  It helps them to not dry out so fast.

*Water source – fine sprinkles from a hose attachment work well when needed.  Rain is a good source in the spring.

*Some type of barrier around the planted area to remind people not to walk on your newly planted seeds.  i.e., String, caution tape, yarn, etc.

Within several days to 10 days, depending on the temperatures, your babies will sprout, and you’ll begin to notice a green fuzz popping up!  Children have a wonderful time anticipating the first blade and then watching the miracle happen.

New grass seeds germinating

Photo Credit: WensLens

After your lawn grows tall enough to mow, go for it, but tread lightly.  Still not time to run and tumble on the lawn.  Let it grow some more and mow again.  Repeat.  After the 3rd mowing, time to enjoy your work of art all summer long.  Important note: Do not use any chemicals on the lawn until after the 3rd mowing, then follow good lawn management practices as your lawn gets more and more established.  Read more about your newly seeded lawn and excellent treatment tips here.

After the first year, be sure to follow excellent watering guides by “training your lawn.”  Read how to do it and view WHY in this post.

Save water and money by Turf Training - train your lawn to grow deep roots

Download this PDF for 5 easy steps Instructions on how to plant your new lawn from seed.  CLICK HERE

 

Planting a new lawn from seed

 

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Western Gardens HARD GOODS

April 11, 2020 by Wendy Pettit

Many are asking for better photos of what we have in HARDGOODS – chemicals, organics, tools, etc.  Here are some of our most requested items and video walk-throughs of our aisles at the Salt Lake Store.  Our West Valley store has the same!  Give us a call with your order!  We will even load it in your vehicle for you!  Thanks for supporting Utah small business!

FUNGICIDES & HERBICIDES

Video – FUNGICIDES – CLICK HERE

Video – HERBICIDES – CLICK HERE (coming soon)

F-Stop fungicide in Utah major lawn diseases

F-Stop is a great one that solves most lawn diseases.

Wide variety of fungicides in liquid, powder, concentrate, and more.

Wide variety of fungicides in liquid, powder, concentrate, and more. Follow label instructions

 

INSECTICIDES, PEST CONTROLS, & ORGANICS

Video – INSECTICIDES, PEST CONTROLS, ORGANICS – CLICK HERE

Video – How to use the TREE & SHRUB SYSTEMIC INSECT DRENCH – CLICK HERE

Systemic Insect drench to apply early utah spring for non-fruit bearing trees

Apply early to mid April in Utah. Drench non-fruit bearing trees and shrubs. Follow directions on label. It works!

Neem Oil organic pest control

Organic insect controller

Diatomaceous Earth Organic pest control

Organic pest control for those critters with soft bodies and joints

Weed Free Zone - kills broadleaf weeds in lawn

Proven to work in early spring (cool weather). Kills weeds in lawn – spurge, clover, and more. Do NOT spray on any broad leaf plant you want to stay alive. Made only for weeds in lawn application. Follow label instructions!

ANIMAL REPELLENTS

Video – ANIMAL REPELLENTS – CLICK HERE

 

FERTILIZER PRODUCTS

Video – Fertilizers – Specialized, Organics, Tree Stakes and more –  CLICK HERE 

Video – Fertilizer Favorite – Gardener’s Special –  CLICK HERE

Video – Fertilizer WGC General use & SOIL AMENDMENTS – CLICK HERE

Video – LAWN CARE – Our 4-STEP PROGRAM FERTILIZER – CLICK HERE

Video – LAWN CARE – ORGANIC Fertilizers – CLICK HERE

Gardeners special fertilizer with micro-nutrients

Our manager’s favorite all-purpose fertilizer with micro-nutrients.

BIRD SUPPLIES

Video – BIRD SUPPLIES – CLICK HERE

 

CONTAINERS – Pots and more (inside store – not including Ceramic Pots outside)

Video – CLAY POTS (small/medium), SEED TRAYS, LABELS – CLICK HERE

Video – PLASTIC POTS, CASTORS for moving heavy pots – CLICK HERE

Video – HANGING baskets, WINDOW boxes, Liners, etc. – CLICK HERE

 

LAWN CARE / GRASS SEED & STARTING A NEW LAWN

Video – GRASS SEED / STARTING A NEW LAWN OR OVERSEEDING – CLICK HERE

Video – Our Popular 4-STEP PROGRAM for Lawns all season long – CLICK HERE

Video – ORGANIC Fertilizer for LAWN CARE – CLICK HERE

pdf –  INSTRUCTIONS  – How to Plant a New Lawn from Seed

Array of sun and shade grass seed. April is a perfect time to plant lawn from seed.

Array of sun and/or shade loving grass seed. April is a perfect time to plant lawn from seed.

More shade and sun loving grass seed options

More shade and sun loving grass seed options

bare spot repair for lawns and grass

Need to just fix a bare spot in your lawn? Here is an easy product to work with!

TOOLS – including GLOVES etc.

Video – TOOLS – CLICK HERE (COMING SOON)

Photos of Favorite Tools – CLICK HERE

2 in 1 bench/kneeler.

Another best seller! 2 in 1 bench/kneeler.

Best Wolf Garden hand pruners

Wolf Garden is a hand pruner that we highly recommend. We gave our mother her very own pair to hide so that others didn’t walk off with hers!

PLANT SUPPORTS

Video – PLANT SUPPORTS – CLICK HERE

POTTING SOILS & ORGANICS, RAISED BEDS, PEAT MOSS – LARGE SIZES

Video – POTTING SOILS, RAISED BEDS, PEAT MOSS – CLICK HERE

Bumper Crop ORGANIC potting soil

This is a fantastic organic product for planting up your new pots.

raised bed organic soil for growbox

Did you build a new growbox or raised bed? This is the soil you want.

SPECIALIZED POTTING SOILS

Video – SPECIALIZED POTTING SOILS – CLICK HERE

Potting soil specialized

A wide variety of specialized soils for specialized plants in pots.

 

SOIL AMENDMENTS

Video – SOIL AMENDMENTS – CLICK HERE

Video about our BEST – BUMPER CROP SOIL BUILDER – #1 Product for Utah soils  – CLICK HERE

Bumper Crop ORGANIC SOIL BUILDER FOR UTAH GARDEN SOILS

This is our most favorite and most popular product we sell. Find great success with Bumper Crop Soil Builder.

 

KIDS in the Garden

Video – FAIRY GARDENS – figurines, houses, stones, moss, and more.

We also have an array of children’s tools and toys to help them be part of your garden.

Garden kid starter kit for utah children

Get your kids involved with their own garden tools. Here is a perfect starter kit. Their little hands can actually help a lot.

children tools for garden work

Variety of children tools to teach them the miracle of a garden.

children yard fun with kites

Activities for in the yard or garden

 

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A Planting Guide for Utah Vegetables

April 9, 2020 by Wendy Pettit

when to plant utah vegetables

Here is one of our most popular handouts about Utah Vegetables and when to plant them and what to expect.  I often ask myself, “Is it too early to plant these?” or “How long before I can harvest?”  This two-page handout will help with a lot of those Utah vegetable garden questions.

Since we are so eager for you to find success, we would hope that you would return the favor and support us for our success as well.  We love this community and want everyone to find great satisfaction in doing what we love to do.

Click HERE to view and download our Planting Guide for Utah Vegetables

 

 

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SEEDS, SEEDS, SEEDS

April 5, 2020 by Wendy Pettit

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Several of our customers want to see what seeds we have available during this COVID-19 pandemic.  Since we currently and temporarily are only taking phone or email orders with curbside pickup, we are posting photos of the seeds we currently have inside the store.  Limited to supply on hand.  We apologize if these photos are difficult to see, but until we get some closer photos, these will have to do.  You may need to ZOOM in close to read the varieties.

Thank you again for supporting the small businesses in our community.  We appreciate you shopping at Western Gardens for quality products and services during this more than unusual spring.

ORGANIC SEEDS

organic vegetable seed packages at utah garden center

Organic Vegetable Seeds – soybean, beets, huckleberry, sunberry, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, corn, collards, cucumber, greens, kale, melons, peas, peppers, gourd, and more.

organic vegetable seed packages for natural garden in Utah

Organic Seeds (minus the bottom 2 rows) – radish, squash, tomato, pepper, beans, corn, peas, spinach, and more.

VEGETABLE SEEDS

Utah vegetable seed packets

Vegetable Seeds – Artichoke, Asparagus, Bean, Beets, Cabbage, Cardoon, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Grains, Kale, Lettuce, Melon, Okra, Onion, Peppers, Radish, and more.

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Vegetable Seeds – Beans, Carrots, Collards, Corn, Greens, Melons, Peppers, Pumpkins, Rutabaga, Spinach, and more.seed packets of vegetables for gardening

Vegetable Seeds – Bean, Berries, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Corn, Cowpea, Eggplant, Endive, Greens, Lettuce, Melons, Peas, Radicchio, Radish, Pumpkins, Gourds, and more.Summer squash seeds for a vegetable garden

Vegetables – Squash-Zucchini, Winter squash, Strawberries, Swiss Chard, Tomatillo, Tomatoes, Watermelon, and more.

HERB SEEDS

seed packets of herbs for gardening

Herb Seeds – basil, chives, cilantro, coriander, dill, fennel, lavender, oregano, parsley, rosemary, stevia, thyme, and more.

FLOWER SEEDS

Flower seeds packets

Flower Seeds – Alyssum, Amaranth, Butterflyweed, Caster beans, Daisy, Gourds, Lavender, Nasturtium, Petunia, Morning Glory, Poppy, Salvia, Snapdragon, Sunflower, Sweet Peas, Mixes, and more.

Sunflower seeds and more

Flowers – Bachelor Buttons, Cosmos, Flax, Hollyhocks, Marigold, Nicotiana, Penstemon, Poppy, Sunflowers, Zinnia, and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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