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SEASONAL PLANTING TIPS FROM A&P NURSERY MESA, GILBERT, AND QUEEN CREEK IN ARIZONA!

Planting your Winter Lawn

  • Scalp existing lawn, or if no lawn exists, rough up bare ground with rake or rototiller.
  • Apply perennial rye seed (A&P Custom Blend) at the rate of 15 to 20 lbs. per 1000 square feet.
  • Cover the seed with a finely ground organic mulch to help hold in the moisture.
  • Apply fertilizer (New Lawn Starter) to ensure a good, even growth rate.

VERY IMPORTANT!

The seeds must stay wet. Water 3 to 5 times a day until seed germinates. Water long enough to keep topping wet, but do not allow water to pool. This will take 6 to 12 days, depending upon weather conditions.

FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL (SPRING)

This is the best time of year for planting and trimming. It’s a great time to plant roses and citrus trees or start a flower or vegetable garden. This is also the best time to do heavy pruning and fertilize all your plants and trees. We recommend Fertilome Tree and Shrub Food and Fertilome Citrus Food. This is a well balanced blend, with all the trace elements your plants need.

MAY, JUNE, JULY & AUGUST (SUMMER)

During the warmer months fertilize with ½ feeding and closely watch watering of trees and plants. This is the time to plant Bermuda grass seed and install sod. Fertilize your lawn once a month. To treat water mold in Vincas, rotate your flower beds with other annuals such as Moss Rose, being one of the hardy varieties, against this virus.

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER (EARLY AUTUMN)

September and October are a good time to winter flowers, plant citrus trees, and vegetable gardens. These months are also the ideal time to fertilize existing trees and shrubs in your garden. During October it is time to thatch and prepare your lawn for winter Rye grass. The *aforementioned tips will help you to properly prepare and plant your lawn for the winter months.

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER (LATE AUTUMN)

Planting some types of plants can help emphasize your Holiday Decorations, and now is the time to plant them. Living Elderica Pines used for Christmas trees come in during these October and November. This is also a good time to plant trees, shrubs and bulbs. Be sure to stop by one of our convenient locations to talk to our specialists about your specific needs and options for growing during this season.

DECEMBER & JANUARY (WINTER)

December and January are a great time to plant bare root trees such as peach, plum and apricot, berries. It’s also the perfect time to prepare your garden for spring planting. This is the best time to prune your rose bushes.

Cut Christmas Tree Care Guide – Your tree will need at least ½” to 1″ cut off the stump end. We will be glad to do this for you before you leave the nursery. If you don’t cut off the end, your tree will dry out immediately. The stump needs to be completely submerged in water constantly. This is where most people have problems, considering all of our busy schedules; water is not restored to the reservoir of the stand. Once this water is depleted the tree quickly dries out. Keep the tree as far away as possible from heat sources such as a fireplace or heater vent. Most of the Christmas tree preservatives on the market are quite effective. Use according to the directions and check the water level daily. Be careful with homemade concoctions. Most include bleach and iron that will stain the carpet quite badly!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR PLANTS AND TREES FROM A&P NURSERY!

We’re excited to help you transform your outdoor landscaping with trees, plants, and shrubs in Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Tempe, and the rest of the East Phoenix Valley.

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LAUREN H.

“Impressed with the friendly and helpful customer service. All my questions were answered and helpful recommendations given. I purchased all the plants for last year’s garden here as well, and had great results with in-ground and potted plants. I love that two gentlemen were kind enough to carry my purchases out to the car for me this morning. This is the kind of business that I want to support, now more than ever! Happy to spend my dollars here rather than at a big box retailer. Such a better experience all around! Thanks A&P!”

NORVELLE S.

“I needed to buy some bushes for my home. Not knowing what I was looking for, I knew I would need help. I went to Home Depot…no help…I went to Lowe’s…no help. Then I remembered A&P Nursery. What a find. As soon as I walked through the door, I was asked if I needed help. The young man that assisted me was sweet, kind, and knowledgeable. I was in and out within 15 minutes. He took the plants to the register and then proceeded to place protection in my car and loaded up the car for me…I highly recommend A&P Nursery.”

ROD R.

“I have to start with the outstanding customer service that my wife and I received. We bought a dwarf palm and a raspberry ice plant. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. The staff did it all packed our plants recommended needed soil and loaded it up with no problem.I will only be going to this location because of the friendly staff and great customer service! If you want top notch service and beautiful plants, trees and anything you need for beautiful landscape go here.”

KEITH M.

“My wife and I have been shopping at the A&P nursery on Baseline and Lindsay for over 15 years and we have always had exceptional service. They staff is always willing and able to help us out – with educating us on what plants/trees would work best in various situations as well as always willing to assist us with loading. There are several options closer to my home but I will always continue to support the local business. Highly recommend this place!”

CANDICE C.

“A&P Nursery in Gilbert has been my family’s go to place for years so when I bought my home there was no question on where I’d go. They have a great selection of plants and flowers. And, most importantly for me, a very friendly and knowledgable staff. They’ve all gone above and beyond to help me on many occasions, especially Luke. They are all locals and understand our growing climate. And if you are really lucky, you’ll get to see the cat.”

TIM C.

“All around a great experience! Very happy with our plants (we ordered north of 70+ plants) and the pricing was the best out of 5 nurseries we went to. From the moment we walked in, Dylan stepped up to help answer all our questions and was the one who also did the install. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond on the install. Will be back again soon!”

KELSEY V.

“Amazing customer service!! I’m so impressed. We’re new homeowners and had no idea what kind of plants we wanted. I unfortunately didn’t get his name but he was so knowledgeable and pointed us in the right direction! Very thankful we stopped by A&P Nursery. This will definitely be my go to.”

SANDY K.

“Oh my gosh! The guys at AP are so helpful and knowledgeable. Garrett even remembered my name and took the plastic out of my car door to line my ride while I paid. Of, course the plants are healthy, as they’re local grown. Love this place!”