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Is It Time To Take Your Garden To The Next Level?

May 5, 2012 By Jay Harper

This is the month for graduations. For moving up and . Is your landscape, lawn, or garden ready to do the same? If it is, or you are and it isn’t, Harper’s can help! Whether it is creating a whole new look for your front yard, a new outdoor kitchen or resort style entertainment back yard, or you just need to shade a bedroom window or two-Harper’s Does It All! Give us a call today and one of our landscape experts will come to your home and evaluate your thoughts and dreams and help you take your garden to a whole new level!

Another way to take your garden to a new level is to tune in this morning to the Garden Hour of the Rosie On The House Show. 8am on 92.3 fm KTAR will find Jay Harper, Romey, and Rosie Romero helping you get your garden on! Whether it is vegetables,lawns,or trees we can help you get your garden know how to the next level!!

Remember Market On The Move is in Mesa today. 1830 E. McKellips rd. $10 will get you 60lbs of produce, help feed the less fortunate, and help a lot of folks eat healthier and save a bunch of produce from going to waste! All who attend will receive a 10% Discount To Harpers as well!!

Good Growin’

Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!

Filed Under: Farmer's Market, Fundraiser, LandscapeSpecials, Rosie On The House, What's Growing On?, landscaping, lawns, radio show, weekly tip

Is Your Planting Trivial? We Can Help!

May 1, 2012 By Jay Harper

Tuesday is Plant Trivia Day @ Harper’s. If you feel like your whole yard,garden, or landscape is trivial-give us a call. We can come out and do an evaluation of your outdoor living space and help you make it as significant as you’d like!! Jerry Harper’s phone number is 602 659 5994. Call Jerry Today and set a time up for one of our landscape significant specialists to come out!

The first one to name this plant correctly will be its proud owner!!

Good Growin’ and thanks for playin’

Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!

Filed Under: Free Plant, Name That Plant, Tree planting, What's Growing On?, contest, landscaping

So What’s Cookin’

April 1, 2012 By Jay Harper

Well for us last night it was New York Strip steak, roasted sweet potatoes w/ rosemary, and cooked greens from the garden. Swiss Chard and Spinach cooked in a skillet with bacon, onions,garlic, and red pepper. What a great way to enjoy a beautiful spring evening while watching the Jayhawks out duel the Buckeyes!

I hope your garden is giving you as much pleasure. If not we can help. Call us, come in or email you questions,problems,or challenges-we even make house calls. The Harper Boys want your garden to be the best it can be. Whether you’re growing flowers,vegetables,or you just want a fantastic looking landscape-

It’s What We Do & Who We Are-Good Growin’

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Harper’s Weekly Newsletter

March 30, 2012 By Jay Harper
HARPER'S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.
Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!
 
 
Harper’s Nursery & Landscape Facebook Fan Countdown!!

SPRING GARDENING CHECKLIST
For Late March:

  • If you don’t want olives on your tree, start checking them now-Looks like they’re about to bloom if not already-Florel Fruit Eliminator must be sprayed at or around the time of bloom to be effective!!
  • Powdery Mildew is appearing on rose bushes, vegetables, grapes and the new growth of many plants. Try to water in the early morning hours and using soil sulfur on the soil around your plants will help keep the problem down, If the mildew does appear, use fertilome triple action as a safe organic solution
  • As the weather warms be sure to adjust and check your sprinkler systems!
  • Aphids are in full swing and we are receiving Lady Bugs every Friday, plus we have many other safe solutions for aphids, like the above mentioned “triple action” etc…
  • Watch for “blossom end rot” on tomatoes with warm dry weather. Click on the “tip of the week” link above for a coupon on “yield booster and blossom end rot preventer” Also tune in Saturday at 8am to 92.3 fm KTAR and listen to the Garden Hour for this and other tips!!
  • Got Shade?  Now is the Time to Plant Shade and other trees-you’ll wish you had 25 years from now!! Don’t just stand there-Plant Something!!
  • Continue to plant squash,cucumbers,eggplant,okra,melons, and other warm season vegetable starts!
  • We are beginning to receive shipments of warm season flowers-Vinca and Moss Rose arrived this week!!
  • Be sure you are keeping you vegetable and flower gardens fertilized regularly!
  • Fertilize Roses once a month now!
  • Good Growin’ See you in the Garden!! 
 

Let’s Get A 10% Discount This Weekend!!
facebook iconAs of this morning we need only 8 more “likes” on our facebook page to hit the 1,000 mark. As promised the moment that happens, all of you will be able to print off the “fan” page and bring it in for a 10% discount on your entire purchase!! It would be wonderful to be able to start that this weekend and get April off to a “no fooling” great start!!! We think you’ll enjoy following us. We play plant trivia, make announcement as to who has won our weekly drawing for $25 gift certificates (are you entering?) there is a weekly tip and coupon on Thursdays and much more-JOIN US!! and tell a friend!
P.S. we have also started Pinning on Pinterest-Let us know what you think and send us ideas!!
 
We hope we can help your garden be all you want it to be.With Easter and Passover approaching, let us know if you need help with planning a color bowl or container garden, a flower bed, or maybe just one flowering shrub to make your curb appeal for those family visitors impressive!!

 

The Harper Boys
HARPER’S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO. www.HarpersNurseries.com Scottsdale 480 946 3481 Mesa 480 964 4909
 
Filed Under: Facebook, Harper's, Harper's General News, Newsletter, Plant Something, Rosie On The House, What's Growing On?, landscaping, new arrivals

What Does Your March Madness Look Like?

March 24, 2012 By Jay Harper

Do you think March Madness is all about basketball? I’ll admit, most probably do. Another way to look at it is the crazy variety of color and beauty that is going on in the garden and nature. Spring brings on this “blitz” of bloom, new growth and smell all at one time. If you garden isn’t experiencing the “madness” of spring, well come on in and we can help. Whether it is tomatoes, peppers, fruit trees and edible vines or curb appeal and color your after-we’re pretty much full of the “madness” of spring right now.

Need help creating a garden or landscape that screams out? We do that too. Give our landscape dep’t a call today at 602 659 5994. Jerry Harper can walk you through the process that will turn your “yard” into a garden of madness!!

Remember to tune in to 92.3fm KTAR and get the weekly garden tip by the Harper Boys this morning@ 8am-we guarantee the show will drive you MAD!!

Filed Under: Curb Appeal, Rosie On The House, What's Growing On?, landscaping, spring gardening

Harper’s Weekly Newsletter

March 23, 2012 By Jay Harper
Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!
Spring Is Springing-Are You?
What’s Growing On:

How Does Your Garden Grow?
just plant somethin

Harper’s hopes your garden is growing or about to grow very well. Here are some Tips:
  • Continue to plant warm season vegetables (tomatoes,peppers,squash,cucumbers,eggplant,okra,melons…) Be sure your soil is well prepared! See our garden preparation guide for guaranteed success!Harper’s Garden Preparation Guide
  • Begin planting warm season annual flowers-Marigolds,Zinnias,Vinca,Portulaca…
  • Plant,Plant,Plant Trees, Shrubs,Vines…All Danger of Frost Is over now and there is no reason to hold back. If you need ideas-We Make House Calls!! Don’t Just Stand There..Plant Something!!
  • Begin fertilizing summer lawns as green up begins!
  • Control weeds while they’re young-this recent rain will spur lots of new annual weed growth-watch out!
  • Monitor new growth on veggies,roses,hibiscus and more for aphids! We just received a new shipment of Lady Bugs yesterday!!
  • Don’t forget to fertilize those recently planted veggies and flowers. Remember annuals should never slow down their growth, don’t let them by neglecting to fertilize regularly after planting. We know many soils say they have fertilizer in them, and for some climates it may be enough due to sufficient rainfall and shorter seasons. Here in the desert , however, we water a lot and most of the available nutrients are gone in a few weeks. We carry fertilizer organic and conventional for any application!
  • Smelling Citrus-are you eating the fruits of your labor? Why not plant a citrus tree today? Don’t have room? Try a dwarf citrus in a pot-They’re Patio Perfect!!
  • Stop and smell the roses-Don’t have any? Well they can be planted now and are available in pots for instant color and success-Be sure you are fertilizing your existing roses monthly now!!

Enjoy The Great Outdoors!
If you’re not taking advantage of your outdoor living space, why not? If it is because it’s not what you’d like it to be or just not great to look at, we can help! Give Jerry Harper a call today at 602 659 5994 and he can arrange to have one of our design team members come out and evaluate your needs,wants,and desires. Have your own resort right in your own back yard!
If you’re not following us on Facebook we think you’re missing out on fun,information,and savings. Join us and when we reach 1,000 likes, hopefully this week, every one of our Facebook fans will receive a 10% discount!!
Good Growin’

Sincerely,

The Harper Boys
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Filed Under: Facebook, Harper's, Harper's General News, Plant Something, Rosie On The House, What's Growing On?, landscaping, weekly Specials, weekly tip

Harper’s Weekly Garden Tip:

March 22, 2012 By Jay Harper

Take a deep breath. Can you smell ‘em? Yep, the sweet smell of citrus blossoms, means it is spring and time to plant -citrus as well!! Why not plant something that double in the program. Citrus provide shade, privacy, fragrance,and color to the landscape and patio. They come in standard sizes or in dwarf which can doll up your patio and be grown in containers as well as in the ground. Ornamental citrus or a.k.a. sour orange makes a great screen or hedge and provides great color (the ripe fruit) and the fragrance as well. So if you’re planning out your landscape or just looking to replace a tree or large shrub in the garden or on the patio, citrus might just be the ticket!

If you need help deciding where to plant or how to design your garden we can help with that too. Harper’s landscape team would be glad to come out and see how citrus might just fit into that resort style backyard you’d like to plan and have done, just in time for our outdoor living season! Give Jerry Harper a call today to set up an evaluation of your garden. You can reach Jerry at 602 659 5994. Of course you can come in and pick up a nice dwarf citrus and take it home with your today, or we will deliver and plant any citrus tree for you! Good Growin’
Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!

Filed Under: LandscapeSpecials, Tree planting, What's Growing On?, citrus, landscaping, spring gardening, weekly tip

A Sign Of Spring!

February 19, 2012 By Jay Harper

I love surprises, well only in the garden really. And I am always surprised when plants appear out of nowhere. Even though you put them there they disappear and are forgotten until the weather becomes perfect and the daylight hours start to lengthen, letting us know the change of season is at hand! I hope you have some surprises in your garden, if not Harper’s can help create some for you! Have a great Sunday-Good Growin’
Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!

Filed Under: Plant Something, What's Growing On?, landscaping, spring gardening

You’re Guaranteed To Be A Winner At Harper’s!!

February 5, 2012 By Jay Harper

Who is your money on today? Well no matter at Harper’s you’re all winners-guaranteed if you shop with us and purchase all the necessary planting amendments we’ll guarantee your purchase of a 1 gallon or larger plant,tree,or shrub for LIFE. That is correct, for it’s expected life!! We are confident in our plants, our techniques and planing information and in you! We want and hope we can earn your trust when it comes to landscaping and gardening and we’ll put our money where ..well you know where! So don’t worry about who is going to win the big game today, and don’t worry about your plants, you’re a winner at Harper’s, we GUARANTEE IT!!
Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!!

Filed Under: Lifetime Guarantee, What's Growing On?, good news, landscaping, weekly Specials, weekly tip

How Is Your Curb Appeal?

January 29, 2012 By Jay Harper

Curb appeal, first impressions, no matter what you call it-how do you feel or look as you pull into your drive? Want to spend more time on the front patio? Want the neighbors to be a bit envious? Or perhaps you think it is time to just freshen things up a bit! These are the same two floor plans in the same subdivisionAdd a pot or two a few geraniums and petunias and shrubs that bloom vs. ones that are just green and presto chango, you have an instant reformation. If you want to change things up a bit, we can help. Harper’s does complete design installation and remakes of any existing landscape. From just a front entry to a complete new home we can help you feel better every time you pull into the drive. Is you house your sanctuary, we can make it feel more like it! Give Jerry Harper a call today! 602 659 5994. Good Growin’
Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are

Filed Under: Curb Appeal, Harper's General News, What's Growing On?, landscaping, weekly tip
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