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garden clubFall 2006Exclusively for Lowes Garden Club members

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By relying on regional and

local growers for quality

plants and plant products,

Lowes is able to provide you

with varieties that are best

suited to your climate. All the

plants mentioned and shown

in this issue may not always

be available at your local store,

but your Lowes Live Nursery

Sales Specialist can help you

find comparable varieties.

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>> from our garden

your turnLet us

hear fromyou!

The map above is based loosely upon the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The United States Department of Agriculture bases thisinformation on years of low temperature readings. Gardeners should note that it does not take into account summer heat, soil, ormoisture extremes. It is intended as a guide rather than as a guarantee.

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Hi, Im Melissa Birdsong, Vice President of Trend,Design & Brand at Lowes. I am so glad to bemore involved with the Lowes Garden Club newsletterbecause trend and design go beyond the interiors. Ihope that our team of Lowes experts and editors willcontinue to bring you new and exciting ideas.

We want to welcome you to fall with the latest inoutdoor living. Savor the seasons crisp days from theprivacy of your own home. Our ideas show you how totransform your backyard into a retreat thats shelteredfrom the outside world.

Add bright white blooms to your landscape with Plantfor the Cure Marilyn garden mums. Lowes will donate10% of each purchase price to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.Lowes also has teamed up with SeaWorld Orlando to design a beautiful gardenand outdoor living area that you can re-create at home.

No matter where you live, follow our advice to a greener lawn, starting withautumn feeding, weeding, and overseeding. You can find all sorts of helpful hintsat Lowes.com/LawnCare.

Dont miss our monthly online garden tips at Lowes.com/Gardening. And go

to your local Lowes to find everything you need for a fall getaway that makes itsown magic. We look forward to seeing you.

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>> plant profile: kousa dogwood

Botanical name: Cornus kousa

Color: Spring flowers in white or pink

Hardiness: Zones 58; Zone 4 for some selections

Plant type: Tree

Size: 20 to 25 feet tall, 15 to 20 feet wide

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Planting: Its best to plant in fall or spring.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil is ideal, although kousadogwood will tolerate dry, compacted soil.

Watering: Water thoroughly after planting, and mulch2 to 3 inches deep to preserve soil moisture. Irrigate wellduring summer droughts, as the tree isnt particularlyheat or drought tolerant and is sensitive to leaf scorch.

Fertilizing:Little to no fertilizer is needed duringthe first growing season. For optimal results, apply4 ounces of a complete garden fertilizer just beforethe trees leaves start to grow in the spring, andthen again in May or June. If the tree is plantedin an area that is already treated, no additionalfertilizer is needed.

Pruning: The tree requires very little trimmingto develop a strong structure and often growsmultiple trunks. It can grow as wide as it is tall(the branches are upright when the tree is young,and then they droop as it matures). This selec-tion may require pruning of the lower branchesfor clearance beneath the canopy or to show offthe trees ornamental trunk(s).

Landscaping: You can use kousa dogwoodas a specimen, border, or patio tree, or place in

small groups 25 feet apart. Planting more thanone will encourage summer berries to form.

Seasonal interest: Spring flowers with largebracts turn to dark- or medium-green leaves insummer with dangling red fruits. Gorgeous fall

foliage ranges from brick red to reddish purple incolor. And winter showcases the decorative bark.

Special considerations: Kousa dogwood doesnot perform well in highly urban areas with tal l build-

ings reflecting the sun. However, among the dogwoodselections, it is especially resistant to diseases and pests.

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planting forTransform an open yard into a more

ntimate garden where you can secretly

snooze in a hammock or enjoy a private supper beneath the stars.

Try these ideas ...

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1. Plant a hedge.Evergreens offer year-round privacy, whiledeciduous shrubs create open areas in wint er.Hedge height depends on your needs. If youwant to set aside a smaller portion of youryard for a seating area, 6-foot-high hedges pro-vide the necessary coverage. To form a visualbarrier between you and your neighbors playequipment, for example, a taller hedge maybe necessary. Pair plantings with a fence toform a natural-looking wall. Naturally, usingmore mature plants (7 gallons or larger) willgive instant coverage and privacy.

2. Go for the layered look.One of the best ways to block views and mufflenoise is with multiple plantings. Under-plant treeswith shrubs to screen an entire property line. Ifspace permits, plant two rows of evergreen treesin a zigzag pattern, adding a layer of deciduousshrubs with colorful foliage or stems in front ofthe rows. The evergreens form a single-huedbackdrop for the shrubs in all seasons. Large-growing ornamental grasses also work well whenteamed with evergreen trees. Great plant pairingsfor a layered look include dark evergreen treeswith redtwig or yellowtwig dogwood, crepemyrtle with photinia, or American beech withJapanese cryptomeria.

3. Change the soundtrack.One aspect of privacy thats easy to overlook is surroundingnoise. You can turn down the neighborhood volume by maskingit. A bubbling fountain plays a watery tune that covers nearbysounds. A waterfall drowns out traffic and fosters a sense of beingin another place. And a water garden attracts birds.

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6. IRRIGATION STATIONWater trees or shrubs well after planting. Continue to water plants regularly, pro-viding 1 inch of water (through irrigation or rainfall) per week. Gilmour nozzles(#228740)* direct water to fill mulch basins. Try sprinklersoscillating (#142445)*,stationary (#19002)*, or small rotary (#142753)* make watering a hands-free task.

related products

1. LAWN MOBILITYA GardenPlus lawn and garden cart (#129180) makesit easy to haul shrubs, trees, tools, and more to plantingsites. Plus, its four-wheels-on-the-ground design reducesthe potential for tipping. Side panels fold down toaccommodate long tree trunks or tool handles.

2. DIGGIN DUTIESA round-point shovel (#94322)* breaks through thehardest soil for quick planting. Its important to pre-cisely position trees and shrubs when creating a hedge.Use a measuring tape to space the holes, and rememberto take into account mature plant width. Dig a holethats twice as wide as the plants root ball or container,but no deeper.

5.MULCH MATTERSWhen youre finished planting, surround thetree or shrub with a layer of mulch, pulling itaway from the trunk or main stem to form abasin. Organic mulch will break down overtime and build up the soil.

six secretsto successfulprivacy

Gather the right tools to make planting a breeze.

3. GREAT FOODGive newly planted trees andshrubs a handful of bone-meal (#233160)* or a slow-release nursery (#115055)* ortree/shrub (#95997)* fertilizer.Mix the product into the soilyou use to backfill the planting

hole. Dont overfeed, or you might burnthe roots.

4. SOIL SOLUTIONSImprove the soil by adding a few shovels of compost to

the planting hole. If your site is in a grassy area, reservethe soil from the planting hole on a tarp so its

easy to toss back into the hole.

planting 101planting 101

GIVE EM ROOMSpace hedges to accommodate mature height and width. Locateholes using stakes and a tape measure. Position plants near fencesso theyre accessible for trimming or pruning. Many floweringselections make excellent hedges, such as dwarf Korean lilac,Endless Summer hydrangea, oakleaf hydrangea, shrub roses,or viburnum.

LAYER UPTo achieve instant screening with slow-growing trees, under-plantthem with a row of shrubs, which will fill in quickly. Kousa dog-wood planted with azalea and loropetalum forms a layered screenwith multiseasonal interest, as does redbud paired with shorterChinese holly selections. A shrub combination with year-roundflowers is camellia and oakleaf hydrangea. In northern climes, tryEndless Summer hydrangea for season-long blooms.

THINK HORIZONTALCloaking fences with vines softens structural lines and makes youryard feel like a secret garden. Deciduous vines provide seasonalscreening and require appropriately timed pruning, while theirevergreen counterparts demand trimming to keep them in bounds.While establishing perennial vines, plant annual vines, such asblack-eyed Susan vine or morning glory. Where space doesntaccommodate perennials, train annuals onto supports.

STAGE A CONTAINER COVER-UPTrees or shrubs grown in large containers provide an instantscreen with the added option of mobility. Select pots at least 16inches in diameter. (For the correct container size, match the potsize to the root ball, and then add a minimum of 3 inches on allsides). Fill containers with equal parts compost and topsoil, leavingenough room to add a layer of mulch. Many small trees adapt tocontainer culture. Try bay laurel, holly selections, Japanese maple,or magnolia selections. Grow tall ornamental grasses in pots fora screen with motion and sound.

Follow these steps to create beautiful screens.

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Now is the time for working on an open-air project.By planting plenty of annuals, evergreens, shrubs,

and perennials, your entertaining area is sure tobe a crowd pleaser. Here are some simple steps to helpyou complete your outdoor look. And for our favorites,ee the checklist on page 10.

Play up the patio with color and light.ust as perfect accessories bring a room together, finishingouches will complete your entertaining area. Set out potsilled with colorful annuals and perennials such as asparagus fern, dahlia, dusty

miller, Japanese painted fern, or sweet potato vine. An evergreen, such as SkyPencil Japanese holly, makes a good focal point in such an arrangement. Andlluminate the night with solar li ghting, which charges during the day and createsa silhouette of shadows in the evening. Use floodlights staked into the ground tobacklight your benches, and try walk lights along a pathway or to define a space.

pizzazz

Escape to an outdoor paradise featuring year-round color and seasonal surprises.

Paint the landscape with evergreens.Evergreens are your solid, trustworthy garden companionsalways glowing with color, remaining true to their name.Place them around your entertaining area, and they will helpframe the space, block the wind, and create a simple, privatesanctuary. Evergreens also can function as a living wall, givingyour seasonal color a cohesive backdrop and a touch of ele-gance. Early fall is the perfect time to plant your selections,giving them the chance to establish before winter sets in.

Accent the area with seasonal shrubs.Select shrubs and perennials that bloom in the fall or providegorgeous autumn foliage that complements your evergreens.The plant colors you choose will set the mood for your outdoorspace. Deep reds and oranges connote passion and demandattention; soothing blues and purples invite relaxation. Acombination of shades usually works best if you select thosethat contrast (such as yellow and purple) or harmonize (suchas green and blue).

Surprise!The fire bowl featured in this story has a space underneath for

a warm-season water garden. Visit Lowes.com/Gardening and

click on All-Season Entertaining to find out how to create a

year-round outdoor area complete with an interchangeable

water garden.

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EvergreensEmerald Green arborvitae

(Thuja occidentalisEmerald

Green): Zones 37

autumn fern (Dryopteris

erythrosora): Zones 511

Japanese fatsia (Fatsia japonica):

Zones 811

Palace Purple coral bells

(Heuchera micranthaPalacePurple): Zones 48

Nana dwarf mondo grass

(Ophiopogon japonicusNana):

Zones 711

Nana dwarf balsam fir (Abies

balsameaNana): Zones 38

Glauca Pendula atlas cedar

(Cedrus atlanticaGlauca

Pendula): Zones 68

Filicoides hinoki false cypress

(Chamaecyparis obtusa

Filicoides): Zones 48

Kosters hinoki false cypress

(Chamaecyparis obtusaKosteri):

Zones 411

Skyrocket eastern red cedar

(Juniperus virginianaSkyrocket):

Zones 39

English holly (Ilex aquifolium):

Zones 68

mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia):

Zones 49

mottled wild ginger (Asarum

shuttleworthii): Zones 58

wintergreen (Gaultheria

procumbens): Zones 38

Lowes has everything you needto create an outdoor entertaining area.

Use our checklist while you shop, and dont forget to add your own favorites.

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Fall Color SelectionsAnthony Waterer spiraea

(Spiraea japonicaAnthony Waterer):

Zones 48

Crimson Pygmy Japanese barberry

(Berberis thunbergiiCrimson

Pygmy): Zones 68

azalea (Rhododendron selections):

Zones 49

strawberry bush (Euonymusamericanus): Zones 69

florists chrysanthemum

(Chrysanthemum morifolium):

Zones 59

Autumn Joy sedum (Sedum

Autumn Joy): Zones 310

Mexican bush sage (Salvia

leucantha): Zones 711

purple beautyberry (Callicarpa

dichotoma): Zones 58

red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia):

Zones 49

Sparkleberry holly (Ilex

Sparkleberry): Zones 39

burning bush (Euonymus alatus):

Zones 38

pizzazzpatio

Fire PitThe fire bowl invites guests to warm

up in cool weather. For tips on creating

an entertaining area with a fire bowl,

look to the September/October 2006

issue of Lowes Creative Ideas for

Home and Garden.

Lighting & ContainerMalibu solar floodlight kit (#176587)

Malibu 4-light solar set (#9091)

18-inch container (#60306)

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paradise foundLowes teams up with SeaWorld Orlando in Florida to create a stunning new space

where park revelers can relax. Heres how you can get this look at home.

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how toget this look:

Dont live in atropical zone?

Searching for the inspiration to transform your landscape? Look no further thanSeaWorld Orlandobest known for Shamu, but now sporting a brand-new trop-ical garden and weatherproof deck area.

Every gardener wants a backyard haven. This durable deck tucked into beds ofolorful foliage and framed with a pergola perfectly fits the bill. Even if you live

outside of the tropical zones, refer to this design plan for ideas you can use in gardensanywhere in the United States.

SWEEPING THROUGH WITH COLORThe secret to a finished look is in the plant placement. Dramatic, single-colored bordersare necessities for stunning gardens. At right, an arc of burgundy-red crotons frames

he deck, adding vibrant hues t o the landscape.This garden is layered in semiformal rows, which makes weeding easier. The look

s calculated, yet versatile, and the curving lines complement the hardscape. Withmature trees already on the property, selections that have shallow root systems (suchas vermillion or Aztec grass) are ideal under-plantings because they wont disturb therees roots.

BEYOND THE PLANTSArchitectural elements in the garden help shape plant growth and make the area moreomfortable and enjoyable for guests. This design features an Oldcastle cobble paver

path that leads visitors through a wave of lovely foliage to the main deck. Plus, thepergola provides shade over one section, and railings visually define the perimeter. Athome, you could easily entertain in such an expansive space.

The deck and railings were built with Weyerhaeuser ChoiceDek Premium decking,a low-maintenance alternative to wood thats made from a blend of plastics and recycledwood fibers. ChoiceDek products dont require staining or seal-ng, and they are virtually impervious to moisture. Available atLowes, ChoiceDek comes in a variety of colors. (Check withyour local Lowes to determine the color availability.)

NTEGRATING FOLIAGE AND HARDSCAPEMirror or complement the selections in your garden with pottedversions. Our neutral containers (#19996) show off the plantsbeautiful colors. White begonias frame burgundy Red Sisterordyline, and pink pentas accent bold, striped variegatedily turf.

Plants at SeaWorld Orlando are ideal for tropical zones.However, if you live in a cooler region, try some ofhese selections to get the same look.

}if you like:

begonia (Begoniaselections), annual

try:annuals of one kind in a mass planting

if you like:Red Sister cordyline (Cordyline terminalisRed Sister), Zones 911

try:Dark Delight New Zealand flax (Phormium tenaxDark Delight),

Zones 711; or Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii), Zones 68;

or Ruby Chinese fringe (Loropetalum chinenseRuby), Zones 79

if you like:bromeliad (Bromeliaceaeselections), Zones 1113

try:Aztec grass (Ophiopogon intermediusArgenteomarginatus),

Zones 410; or plantain lily (Hostaselections), Zones 39; or

Variegata big blue lily turf (Liriope muscariVariegata), Zones 410


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>> done in a day >> calendar tips

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Sprout some family togetherness with a topiary thats sureto draw delighted squeals and giggles. Creating the artfulform requires adult help, but planting it is the perfect job

or little hands.Topiaries thrive with minimal attentiona gardener at any

evel can keep the animal lush and healthy. As vines begin togrow, direct them to cover the wire form. Remember to applyan all-purpose, water-soluble fertilizer monthly. And if youike this little piggy, check out Lowes.com/Gardeningto createa rabbit topiary.

Zones 35 Zones 68 Zones 911

step-by-step

Grow a 3-D garden full of barnyard animals.

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Step 1: Roll a piece of poultry netting into a10- to 12-inch-diameter tube (see photo at right).Overlap the ends of the netting, and then wirehe ends together. Cut the tube into two pieces

one slightly larger than the otherto create thehead (the smaller piece) and the body. Note: Always weareather gloves when working with wire.

Step 2:Make four 4-inch cuts in one end of the body. Overlaphe sections and wire them together, closing up this end (the pigs

backside). Repeat the process on one end of the head, leavingan opening for the small pot (the pigs nose). Insert the pot, rimfirst, fitting the netting snugly around the pot to hold it in place.You also can attach a few extra pieces of wire behind the pots

rim.) Adjoin the remaining open ends of the head and bodyusing wire.

Step 3: Shape pieces of netting to form two 3-D trianglesthe pigs ears). Wire the pieces to the top of the head.

Step 4: Create four 5-inch-long, 3- to 4-inch-diameter 3-Dhexagons from the netting (the pigs legs). Wire these pieces tohe bottom of t he body.

Step 5: Cut the copper tubing to 24 inches. Bend the tubingnto a corkscrew shape (the pigs tail). Attach i t to the body bysliding the tubing between the holes in the netting (see photoabove), and then wiring part of the tubing to the body.Step 6: Fill the large pot with potting mix. Remove the plantsof your choice from their containers. Gently knock the soilfrom the roots to create small root balls, and then plant theselections around the outer edges of the pot.Step 7: Secure the pig to the middle of the planting area bynserting the soft copper tube through the center of the pig andnto the soil. Cut off any excess tube that sticks up above the pig.

materials & tools leather gloves

10-foot-long, 20-gauge poultry netting

(chicken wire) (#77472)

wire cutters 20-gauge galvanized wire (#62934)

3-inch terra-cotta pot

copper tubing (#25028)

10-inch terra-cotta pot

Miracle-Gro Enriched Potting Mix (#93762)

Miracle-Gro All Purpose Plant Food (#93102)

soft copper tube (#43974)

plants 4 small-leaved ivy (Hederaselections)

OR

4 creeping fig (Ficus pumila)*

*Availability varies by market.

Clean and fill birdbaths and bird

feeders to enjoy fall migration.

Hang several types of feeders

to attract a variety of birds.

Aerate lawns in fall, and then

overseed to renovate and thicken

turf. Continue to mow; rake

any leaves that accumulate on

your grass.

Plant garden mums for instantbeauty. Add cool-season annuals

(flowering cabbage, pansy, sweet

alyssum, viola) to pots and beds

for color that lasts through winter.

Plant cool-season vegetables:

beets, broccoli, carrots, and

lettuce. Dig and divide flowering

perennials and ground covers,

such as ajuga, ivy, and lily turf.

Sharpen your mower blade

monthly to avoid tearing grass

and providing an entry point

for diseases.

Trim evergreen shrubs tokeep them in scale with the

size of your home. Remove

and replace overgrown shrubs.

Fertilize roses six weeks before

frost. Clean up fallen leaves

from beneath plants, and dont

compost leaves infected with

black spot.

Plant spring-flowering bulbs.

Squirrels wont eat daffodil

bulbs, but they love to feast

on tulips. Protect tulip plantings

with a layer of chicken wire.Apply a winterizer lawn fertilizer.

Treat broadleaf weeds, and

aerate your lawn.

Dig and divide spring-flowering

perennials. Plant narcissus for

spring blooms and annuals

(ageratum, begonia, petunia, or

sweet alyssum) for winter color.

Clip spent caladium leaves,

and plant the area with

festive Jerusalem cherry

plants or ornamental peppers.

Feed citrus trees with a citrus

fertilizer at a rate of 1 pound

per foot of tree spread.

Continue to remove leaves from

your lawn; either rake or chop

them with a mulching mower.

Remove leaves that fall into

water gardens.

Prepare tropical plants for moving

indoors by washing foliage with

a soap-and-water solution (no

antibacterial or degreasing

formulas). If pests are present,

spray foliage with horticultural oil.

Sow seeds for spring flowers

(bachelors button, dames rocket,

larkspur, poppy, or sweet pea).

Mulch beds after the ground

freezes. Surround fall-planted

garden mums with a 4-inch layer

of mulch to increase survival rates.

Dont use ashes from fireplaces,

fire pits, or wood-burning stoves

around acid-loving plants, such

as azalea, blueberry, mountain

laurel, or rhododendron. (Its

okay to spread a thin layer of

ashes around other plants or

on planting beds.)

Add structures, such as a gazing

ball, to your garden before winter

arrives. Youll have something to

enjoy during those snowy days.

After a hard freeze, mulch garden

beds, and clip perennials to 3inches tall. Keep mulch away

from tree trunks.

Winterize your mower. Disconnect

the spark-plug wire, drain the oil

and gas, clean or replace the air

filter, add clean oil, and sharpen

the blade. This prepares your

mower for spring use.

Water evergreens until the ground

freezes. If you need to surround

shrubs with burlap windbreaks

for winter, drive supports into the

soil before it freezes.

Now is the time to plant spring-

flowering bulbs. Include earlybloomersaconite, crocus,

snowdropfor color in February.

Dig and store canna and dahlia

tubers. Clip stalks to 1 inch

above the tuber, shake off loose

soil, and let the clump dry before

storing for w inter.

Remember that pansies and

snapdragons are heavy feeders.

Treat them with a bloom-booster

fertilizer every two weeks.

Use a bloom-booster fertilizer

on cool-season floweringannuals to keep blossoms

coming. Treat vegetables either

with a slow-release fertilizer

at planting or weekly with a

water-soluble fertilizer.

Add trees to your landscape.

Support trees in windy areas

using guy wires passed through

pieces of a garden hose.

Water vegetable gardens,

annuals, and newly planted

trees and shrubs. Plants need 1

inch of water per week to thrive.

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take it outdoors

Celebrate fall in your open-air getaway.

Welcome family and friends to your home by out-

fitting the yard for gatherings. Autumn evenings

beg for crackling fires, roasting marshmallows,

and nightly stargazing. Fill your landscape with items designed

to take the chill off of cool nights, and youll be able to enjoyyour yard well past Labor Day, no matter where you live.

Incorporate warmth into your outdoor room with a patio

heater (shown above, #236270), fire pit, chiminea, fire bowl,

or fireplace. Include seating options near the site, such as

comfy chairs or benches. Install outdoor speakers, and you

can host a tailgate party thats complete with live sporting-

event broadcasts.

For entertaining, a set of table and chairs accommodates

large or small partiesselect a size that suits your style. Out-

door lighting puts safety first, dispelling shadows from paths

and patios. Planters dressed for fall add color and beauty.

And if your focus is on using your open-air space after dark,fill pots and beds with selections that boast white flowers

and leavestheyll reflect light and brighten the area. Include

a few bold-colored plants to enliven the daytime scenery (see

our plant checklist on page 10 for ideas).

Look for these products and many more when you log on

to Lowes.com/Gardening. Or visit your local Lowes for all

of your outdoor-living needs.

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