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941-747-0499
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Monday Closed  |  Tuesday - Friday 9am - 5pm  |  Saturday 8am - 5pm | Sunday Closed
5020 Lorraine Road | Bradenton, FL 34211

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What to Do In January

The cooler temperatures that come with the month of January may call for your plants being covered! If the temperature dips below 45 degrees, cover your garden with tarp or sheets to trap in warmer air.

Be sure to water your plants! Due to limited rainfall during Florida winters, your plants should be watered regularly, and you may want to invest in a sprinkler system if you haven't already. Watering earlier in the day is key to allowing your plant enough daylight to soak in nutrients!

Here are some ideas for your winter garden:

Flowers: Petunias, Winter Jasmine, Snapdragons, Alyssum

Herbs & Vegetables

 

 

What to Do In October

With the cooler weather approaching comes a new planting season! If this past rainy season has washed away the vibrancy of your mulch, now is the time to thin out your faded mulch and replace it with a 1" layer of new mulch. Also, the Nitrogen Fertilizer Ban has been lifted, so October is a great time to fertilize your garden. Remember to use at least 50 percent slow-release nitrogen fertilizer. 

Have you been thinking about starting a vegetable garden? Mid-October is the time! Easy crops include broccoli, carrots, green onions, peppers, and tomatoes. You can also begin replacing your Summer annuals with Fall annuals, such as Sunpatiens, Geraniums, Mums, and Begonias. 

Quote of the Month

"Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance.

This is the law of nature."


 ~ STEVE MARABOLI

What to Do In February

If your palm trees were damaged by the cold weather in January, we have the solution!

Ingredients:

- 1 cup of Manganese Sulfate - 4 teaspoons of Liquid Copper - 1 gallon of water

Directions:

1) Mix together the Manganese and the Liquid Copper. 2) Add this mixture to the water. 3) Pour mixture to the "heart" (new growth) on top of the palm. 4) Repeat in 30 days. 5) Only apply the mixture at dusk.

We recommend waiting to trim back any damaged plants or trees until Spring (3rd week of March)

After trimming back your plants, we recommend feeding them with Fertrell. Fertrell is an organic fertilizer that is gentle on plants and works great!

 

Quote of the Month

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October."


 ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

What to Do In January

The cooler temperatures that come with the month of January may call for your plants being covered! If the temperature dips below 45 degrees, cover your garden with tarp or sheets to trap in warmer air.

Be sure to water your plants! Due to limited rainfall during Florida winters, your plants should be watered regularly, and you may want to invest in a sprinkler system if you haven't already. Watering earlier in the day is key to allowing your plant enough daylight to soak in nutrients!

Here are some ideas for your winter garden:

Flowers: Petunias, Winter Jasmine, Snapdragons, Alyssum

Herbs & Vegetables

 

 

What to Do In July

What To Do In July For Your Garden

 

Lawn:

You will want to fertilize your lawns, palms, and ornamental shrubs. Adding fresh mulch is the best option to minimize weeds and to hold moisture during the intense heat of Florida summers.

Fertilizing:

If you have not done so already, fertilize, fertilize, fertilize! Fertilize plants and trees by spreading granular fertilizer around the soil and watering it in. We carry fertilizers for all different kinds of plants!

Pruning:

You'll want to prune your shrubs and trees after the last flowers fade as we approach the fall season.

Pests:

Be sure to monitor your plants for insects as they become more prevalent with warmer weather. Identifying damaging pests and spot treating early can help to prevent widespread damage. Be on the lookout for aphids on new growth. We carry praying mantis eggs and ladybugs as a form of organic and eco-friendly pest control. 

floridagardener.com | https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/

What to Do In March

Spring has sprung!

Butterflies and other pollinators are looking for tasty, early spring nectar. Planting flowers like Salvia, Coreopsis, and Milkweed, will help attract those hungry pollinators. Planting these kinds of flowers in groups will attract more pollinators rather than single plants scattered along your landscape.

Avoid using insecticides on these plants. Insecticides have the potential to poison or kill your pollinators.

Other pollinator attracting plants:

-Passion Flower -Pentas - Gaillardia - Walter's Viburnum-

 

Soil Menu What to Do In August

Pest control is a top priority in August. Look out for ants around your home, scale feeding on your plants, and aphids around your citrus trees. Making sure these pests get treated with the appropriate insecticides ensure that your plants and trees continue growing healthy.

You also want to be sure you continue fertilization because the sandy soils in Florida do not hold nutrients well and your plants and palms may begin to show signs of nutritional deficiencies. Check older palm fronds for yellowing as this may indicate a magnesium or potassium deficiency.

Remove spent blooms, cut back, and fertilize flowering annuals and perennials to extend the bloom season into the fall months.

floridagardener.com | https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/

Quote of the Month

"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawnmower is broken."

~James Dent

Plant Fact of the Month

Florida was once at the bottom of an ocean. Our "Florida Native" plants came here by way of wind, birds, and other natural means. Plants that were here in the mid 1500's when Spanish settlers arrived are considered Florida native plants. "Exotics" are plants that have been introduced to our landscapes since then - brought in by nature or by man.

“Native Plants of Florida.” Guide to Florida Landscape Plants for the Southern Half of the Sunshine State, www.south-florida-plant-guide.com/native-plants-of-florida.html.


Quote of the Month

"While it is February one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch."

~Patience Strong

Fertilizer Menu

 

SOIL FERTRELL SUPERPLUS 3-0-7

10 Pounds - $17.33

25 Pounds - $24.68

50 Pounds - $37.38

ESSENTIAL MINOR ELEMENTS

 

1 Pound - $8.98

5 Pounds - $11.98

 

FERTRELL ZEOLITE

 

50 Pounds - $34.50

 

 

What to Do In December

The cooler temperatures that come with the month of December may call for plants being covered. If the temperature dips to 45 degrees or lower, your plants will need to be protected. You will want to cover your plants before dark to trap warmer air. Blankets, sheets, towels and tarps can be used to cover plants.

Also, do not forget to water your plants! Even though it is not as hot and your plants are dormant, they are not dead during dormancy and still need water. Watering earlier in the day is key to allowing your plant enough daylight to soak in nutrients!

 

Here are some ideas for your winter garden:

Flowers: Allysum, Dusty Miller, Gazania, Geraniums, Ornamental Kale, Petunias, Viola, and Zinnia

Herbs & Vegetables

 

 

Contact Us

Mariposa Nursery

941-747-0499
5020 Lorraine Road
Bradenton, FL 34211

Commercial Hours:

Monday Closed

Tuesday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday Closed

Retail Hours:

Monday Closed

Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday Closed

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