Flowers and Water Plants
Water Hyacinth
Water Hyacinth are floating water plants with beautiful lavender-colored flowers. These floating aquatic plants are among the most effective natural filtration plants, so these pond floaters help control algae by taking nutrients out of the pond water that would otherwise feed the algae.
Water hyacinth prefer water temperatures of 65 degrees and higher, so they are considered tropical aquatic plants. They are very fast growing plants that can benefit from additional fertilizer.
Water Lotus
Hardy Water Lotus
The hardy water lotus is the most admired of all pond plants, with its elegant, graceful flowers, vibrant colors, and huge leaves. It's no wonder they are a customer favorite. The water lotus is elementary to grow, but need to be fertilized as they are big feeders. They can also be invasive; therefore, they need to be potted. Our entire stock of water lotus is planted in tubs.
The water lotus is a perennial pond plant growing from a rhizome tuber. Its rounded leaves can reach large sizes up to 22" inches in diameter. The first leaves that appear are flat and float on the surface of the pond. They are followed by thicker, tube-shaped leaves with wavy edges that may stand anywhere from 2' to 5' feet above the water. The lotus leaves are coated with a waxy film, upon which water forms glittering droplets. The thick flower stalk grows above the leaves ending in large healthy smelling white, pink, or red blooms, appearing one at a time. Each flower lasts from 3 to 6 days and gets darker with age. Flowers range in size from 4" to 10" inches. Every pond should have at least one water lotus. Plant anywhere by digging in a 55gal barrel and leave your plant there all winter without fear of freezing.
We sell planted in large tubs, no need to transplant.........$65.00 picked up at the site.
Hanging Baskets
These beautiful large flower baskets and many more are only $23.99 or 2 for $46.99
We grow what we sell; this includes a large variety of annuals, some perennials and many varieties of Proven Winners. You’ll see some of the most breathtaking hanging baskets in this state. We have a nice selection of vegetable plants and herbs for your garden. Aquatic plants are hardy Water Lily, Water Hyacinth, and the beautiful Water Lotus.
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High Density Professional Mix
Sandy loam soil is added to this pre-moistened horticultural sphagnum peat and perlite mixture to provide an air/water balance that assists in maintaining crop consistency and plant viability.
Composition:
· Pre-moistened sphagnum peat moss
· Coarse perlite
· Sandy loam soil
· Dolomitic limestone
· Balanced blend of major and minor elements
· Wetting agent
Features And Benefits:
· For anchorage and stability where a heavier base is needed
· Foliage crops
· Bedding crops
· Terrariums and interior plantscapes
· Long-term crops
· Outdoor growing
· Nutrient Buffering is high in this blend. Nutrients are less likely to leach out of the bottom of the pot with the high nutrient exchange capabilities of this mixture. Weekly liquid feeding is desirable in this blend, but avoid the build-up of soluble salts due to leaching.
· Pre-Moistened Sphagnum Peat provides easy watering and transplanting. Blending with the sandy loam increases the wettability of the mix.
· Air Porosity and Drainage are balanced in this mix. The built-in air porosity allows thorough watering without the problem of a perched water table and waterlogged roots. This formulation is designed for use with most crops. If you're familiar with the soil/peat mixtures, this is the mix for you.
· Water Holding is optimal in this blend. This mixture is neither too wet nor too dry after a thorough watering. Wetting agents help to provide ease in watering. Sub-irrigation works well with this medium.
· Heavier Weight is an advantage in stabilizing top-heavy plants. This medium provides long-term stability for pots and containers, as well as in bedding plant flats.
· Low Cost. Due to the location of our facilities and the ability to produce and obtain aggregates and additives in volume, we can supply the high quality planting blend at this low cost. Quality will not be sacrificed. Be sure to compare the cost per container and couple that with the degree of performance.
High Porosity Professional Mix
This pre-moistened mix provides increased drainage and faster drying for bedding and potted crops. It's “grower friendly,” for easy handling and use.
Mix Characteristics Include:
· pH-stable horticultural sphagnum peat
· Extra perlite for added porosity
· Dolomitic lime added for pH adjustment
· A balanced blend of major and minor elements and wetting agent
(Available in 2 cu. ft. loose-filled bags, 60 cu. ft. bulk bags and prefilled flats
Recommended Applications:
· Rooting crops
· Hanging baskets and large pots
· Foliage crops
· Bedding plant crops
· Sprinkler irrigated crops
Composition:
· Pre-moistened sphagnum peat moss
· Coarse perlite
· Dolomitic limestone
· Balanced blend of major and minor elements
· Wetting agent
Features And Benefits:
· Nutrient and pH Buffering is optimized in this blend. Nutrients are less likely to leach out the bottom of the container with the high nutrient exchange capabilities. Weekly liquid feeding is desirable; however, due to the excellent nutrient buffering, this blend will require less feeding than most. Monitoring soluble salts is always recommended in any medium.
· Pre-Moistened Sphagnum Peat provides easy watering and transplanting. Wetting agents are added to provide rapid remoistening, especially if the medium gets excessively dry.
· Air Porosity and Drainage are balanced in the mix. This allows for thorough watering without the problem of a perched water table and waterlogged roots. Moisture is easy to manage in BACCTO High Porosity Professional Planting Mix. This formulation is designed for use in most crops.
· Water Holding is good in this blend. horticultural peat in combination with the added aggregates produces a blend that is neither too wet nor too dry after a thorough watering. You can water less frequently with this blend.
· Low Cost. Due to the location of our facilities and the ability to produce and obtain aggregates and additives in volume, we can supply the best possible planting blend at this low cost. Quality will not be sacrificed. Be sure to compare the cost per container and couple that with the degree of performance.
· Light Weight is an advantage of peat-lite blends when shipping the finished crop. It allows for easy handling of the pots and containers in the greenhouse.
· Easy Handling is one of the best characteristics of this blend. The light weight and fluffy texture make this material easy to handle and desirable to plant into. It is neither sticky nor granular, and will hold its texture throughout the life of the crop.
· Low Run Off of fertilizers and pesticides is a feature of this mix. It has a high Cation Exchange Capacity (C.E.C.) that holds the nutrients
Bark 1000 Professional Mix
Carefully formulated for longer-term plantings (e.g., vinca, geraniums, moisture sensitive crops) in smaller containers such as flats and smaller pots. Bark 1000's physical properties allow for thorough watering, while maintaining good air porosity and moisture reserves.
Mix Characteristics Include: · Highly buffered horticultural sphagnum peat, plus coarse perlite, processed pine bark, support elements and a wetting agent · Dolomitic lime added for pH adjustment · Pre-moistened for easy handling and use (Available in 2 cu. ft. loose-filled bags, 60 cu. ft. bulk bags and prefilled flats)
Recommended Applications: · Nursery crops · Bedding plants · Transplant production · Foliage crops · Geraniums · Perennials · Moisture sensitive crops · Hanging baskets · Interiorscapes · Potted plants · Poinsettias · Ground and raised beds · Filling planters and window boxes · Repotting plants · Chrysanthemums
Composition: · Aged screened pine bark · Pre-moistened sphagnum peat · Coarse perlite · Dolomitic limestone · Balanced blend of major and minor elements · Wetting agent
Features And Benefits:
· Nutrient and pH Buffering are a feature of this blend. Nutrients are less likely to leach out the bottom of the flat with the high nutrient exchange capabilities of our unique peat. Weekly liquid feeding is desirable; however, due to good nutrient buffering, this blend will require less feeding than many competing blends. Monitoring soluble salts is always recommended in any medium and should be done weekly to insure proper nutrition.
· Freedom from Insects and Disease are important properties in growing mixes. BACCTO Bark 1000 blend is essentially free of insects and diseases. Using the latest in technology and a wealth of experience, all precautions are taken to produce a clean blend and to keep it clean.
· Pre-Moistened Sphagnum Peat provides easy watering and transplanting. Wetting agents are added to provide rapid moistening, especially if the grower dries the medium excessively. The bark also helps make this mix easily wettable.
· Air Porosity and Drainage are balanced in the mix. This allows thorough watering without the problem of a perched water table and waterlogged roots. Moisture is easy to manage in BACCTO Bark 1000 Mix. This formulation is designed for use in most bedding crops.
· Water Holding is good in this blend. Sphagnum peat in combination with the added aggregates produces a blend that is neither too wet nor too dry after a thorough watering. You can water less frequently with this blend.
· Easy Handling is one of the best characteristics of this blend. The light weight and fluffy texture make this material easy to handle. It is neither sticky nor granular, and will hold its texture throughout the life of a longer-term crop.
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