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roots will continue to grow through winter

plants will have 7 months to settle in before the stressful months of July and August

it allows plants to store energy for beautiful spring blooms

and you can find great color for winter

* great winter color in stock at Little g's right now beginning from top left: Yellow Twig Dogwood; Firethorn Pyracantha, Ice Blue Deodor Cedar, Carolina Sapphire; Crippsi Cypress; Rosey Glow Berberis; Camellia "Leslie Ann"; Winterberry Ilex; Beautyberry

Ready to get started?
You will need:

a sunny afternoon
a shovel
a place in the ground
mushroom compost
soil conditioner
back liniment
and the best plant(s) in North Georgia.

We have an early holiday present to get you started planting: savings on fruit trees, blueberries, shrubs, pots and containers and all Zum products! Visit our December Coupon Page.

Our Holiday Favorites

Starting from the top left:

Woodstock chimes from airy bright Hummingbird tinkles to deep toned Orpheus bells
Exotic tabletop evergreens; shown here: Black Dragon Cryptomeria
Thymes Frasier Fir Home Fragrances in candles, diffusers, sprays, soaps and lotions
Mini Alberta Spruces; perfect for holding lights with its dense foliage
Zum soaps, rubs and gift bags. * see our coupon page for a 20% discount!
Show stopping Camellias like this bright "Leslie Ann"
Bird Feeders and Bird Baths
Gorgeous David Viburnum just about ready to set berries
Evergreen alternatives to traditional Christmas trees; shown here is a Japonica Black Cryptomeria.

Susan's Winter Watering Advisory

I am frequently asked "Do I need to water my plants in the winter". The answer is YES! Plants are still growing in the cool winter season and they need water to thrive and be ready to shine in spring.

You want your plants to get about 1" of water a week. A good way to tell how much rain water you have received is to place a standard sized tuna can in the garden. A full can means you've gotten an inch of rain and there is no need to water.

Plants that have been in the ground for less than a year need to be given special attention. Before a freeze, be sure to thoroughly water your new plants to protect the roots from cold air pockets which can kill a plant. If you have watering questions, just call the store and we'll be happy to help.

Best Planting Practices

Trees are the anchors of any landscape and they are an investment in the future. But often not enough care is given to the planting of trees. Most trees at Little g's have had a very short time out of the ground. They are vital and healthy and will do very well when you follow these critical steps:

Dig a hole that is 2 times larger than the root ball of the tree: and 3 times larger if you have heavy clay soil.

A good planting mix is equal parts native soil, compost and soil conditioner. You want friable earth for the tender roots to push through and establish themselves.

Avoid planting the tree too deep. Fill the hole with soil, pack it, until the plant is 1" above the level of the ground. After a while, it will settle. Follow the watering instructions above.

From all of us at Little g's Garden Center, we wish everyone a very blessed holiday season. We will be closed from December 25 - January 1. Hope to see you soon!

The Japanese Stewartia isn't a Georgia native, but it should be. It thrives in our environment and offers botanical interest in all four seasons. In June, look for gorgeous white flowers with ruffled-edged petals and a warm buttery center.

The bark of the Stewartia is
smooth like snakeskin in a beautiful mix of warm reds
and grays that will peel off the trunk.

In the fall, you can expect yor Japanese Stewartia to blaze bright in a showy display of red; the counterpoint to the bronzy purple first leaves you will see in the spring.

We will receive 12 fresh out of the ground Japanese Stewartias on November 7th. These trees are lush and healthy having a very short stay at the nursery. Come out and see this lovely new tree or call to reserve your trees today.