Ladies and Seniors Welcome!!

We love you both every day, but we really show our love to ladies and seniors on Wednesdays at Harper’s  Today is the proverbial “hump day” and to help all you fair maidens and maturing lads we will give you a 10% discount on all your purchases every Wednesday!! We also give double loyalty points as well-you do have a loyalty/garden club card don’t you?  If not today would be the perfect day to start. Our loyalty program gives you a “punch” for every $40 purchase you make. When you’ve made 10 of them, or if you shop on Wednesday 5, you receive $40 in gift money to Harper’s. Makes Wednesday take on a whole new meaning doesn’t it? We hope so! See you in the garden-Good Growin’.

Happy Labor Day!!

Americans and our work ethic are honored today! Congratulations and thank you for all the labors and the fruits of those that we get to enjoy every day. Let us not take for granted the work that goes on in the market place on a daily basis so that we can live and do our own jobs in an orderly and productive manor. Thanks for all you do and happy Labor Day!

If Today finds you laboring in your garden, remember Harper’s has $5 OFF on 20lb bag and larger fertilizers and $12 off on soil packages. So feed the trees that feed and shade you and get ready for those fall gardens and save! Triple loyalty points also end today. If you are a proud card carrying member of Harper’s Garden Club  you can save big and quick today, if you’re not-great time to start. Make $133 in purchases and get a $40 gift card right off the bat!

Have a great holiday and Good Growin’.

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It Is September,It Is Labor Day,Is It Fall????
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$5 OFF Any 20lb bag or larger of Fertilizer in stock. It is time to fertilize. After a long hot August your plants, trees, shrubs,vines, and CITRUS need to be fed now!!! Help them recover from the heat and stress and save!!!

$12 SAVINGS On Garden Preparation…..Purchase our 100 Square Foot Garden Recipe Package regularly priced at 71.99 or 4 Bags of Square Foot Garden Soil (enought to fill one kit) also regularly priced at 71.99 for $59.99

TRIPLE BONUS POINTS!!! Labor Day is the end of “double points” on our loyalty cards, so to celebrate the end of Summer This Weekend Only, We’re giving TRIPLE points! So for every $40 you spend in store on in stock merchandise you’ll receive 3 punches. That means you can receive a $40 gift certificate by spending only $133.00!! If you don’t belong to our Garden Club and have a Loyalty Card, now would be a great time to start. If you do have one, this is a great weekend to dust it off and cash in!!!

THE START OF FALL GARDENING
square foot gardenLabor day is the traditional start of the fall season around the country. No where else does it really have such an impact as here in the desert. Soon it will cool off and we liken it to “Spring” in many parts of the country. We have had our most severe season (most places that is winter) and as it begins to cool people can come out and enjoy the outdoors again-kind of “cabin fever” in reverse!  We have just had a record setting August for heat and January had some record or historic cold weather. Interesting that our last hard freeze was in 2007 and the records we broke in August for number of 110 plus days was set in 2007?  The extremes at both ends are really tough on plants. You plants probably need fertilized more than ever to help them stay healthy and or recover from a darn tough late summer. High temps not much rainfall or even cloudy days to give them a break has taken its toll on a lot of plans,trees,and vines. We have a great long mild Fall season that really helps plants recover before our “cold” season hits in December or January. Be sure to take advantage of our DEALS on fertilizer this weekend to help kick start your plants on the road to recovery!

This is also the first really big “get the garden ready” for fall  weekend. Your fall garden soil preparation is vital to success. Whether it flowers or vegetable, in ground beds or above ground, pots or square foot garden kits, the soil has been baked and abused by high temps and salty water.  Check out our garden preparation guide “the recipe” and the savings we have on our package and or Square Foot Garden Soil!! Most people’s fall gardens fail due to planting too early and without properly preparing the soil, don’t make that mistake. Stock up this weekend on Omni, Mel’s mix and save your way to success!!

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Holiday weekend! We also hope we can help you get your plants and gardens back in shape and ready for a successful Fall gardening season! We’ll see you in the garden!!

Good Growin’

The Harper Boys

HARPER’S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.

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August 18, 2011 Gardening Newsletter

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JUST PLANT SOMETHING

A slogan you will be seeing and hearing a lot about in the coming weeks,”Just Plant Something“. The Arizona Nursery Association has developed a campaign to promote the benefit of plants, especially those grown and sold here in Arizona.We hope over the next months and years that the tag line “just plant something” will be to the plant and gardening industry what “got milk” and “beef, it’s what’s for dinner” has been to dairy and beef producers. So remember if you’re tired of those high utility bills-just plant something. If you don’t like the view of the motor home in your neighbor’s side yard-just plant something. You’d like to spend more time outside by the pool,but it’s not that appealing-just plant something……..you’ll get the idea, we hope!!

Is Your Patio Looking Pooped?
patio options A number of folks have been in the last few days with a common theme-looking for a couple of things to spruce up the patio or entry for a party, or they’ve been gone on vacation and things didn’t do well while away, or they’re just tired of the summer weary look all around them and need to freshen up! These last few weeks of Summer can be a little frustrating that way-you can see the light at the end of the tunnel (fall flower selections will be here in a few weeks) but you’d like to do something now. What can you do that will look good for at least a few weeks and still have some value later on. We’ve got some great ideas. How about Hibiscus, Torch Glow Bougainvillea, Sweet Potato Vine, Katie Ruellia, Hearts and Flowers, Purple Heart, or a combination of all of the above. They are all proven hot weather performers, will either bloom or provide dramatic foliage color, and you can use them in other places in the garden this fall or work your fall geraniums or bedding plants right in with them. You can plant and enjoy them now in a container or a planting area and continue to enjoy them in those same or different areas come Fall-Just Plant Something!!

DOUBLE LOYALTY POINT TIME RUNNING DOWN
sweet potato vine Just a reminder that double loyalty points or “punches” ends on Labor Day. That is sneaking up on us and is only a little over 2 weeks away! In case you’re not familiar with our loyalty program: you receive a punch for every $40 in purchases ( 2 punches from Memorial Day till Labor Day). When you get 10 punches you receive a $40 gift card to spend at Harper’s. So hurry in- new garden seeds have arrived, it is time to start fertilizing, I’ll bet you have some weeds to kill, and don’t forget about those great patio plant ideas-Just Plant Something and get double punches for two more weeks!!

If you’re ready to plant and think it is still too hot, have no fear-WE GUARANTEE OUR PLANTS!! If you purchase the necessary planting amendments or have us plant for your, your one gallon and larger plants are guaranteed for their normal LIFE expectancy! So go forth boldly and “just plant something” or let us plant something for you-WE GUARANTEE YOU’LL LOVE IT!!!

Sincerely,

The Harper Boys

1830 E. McKellips Rd. Mesa 480 964 4909
2529 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale 480 946 3481
www.HarpersNurseries.com

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What Is So Special About Wednesday?

We’ve turned Wednesdays from being ho hum into a special day at Harpers. The biggest reason why is Ladies and Seniors get 10% OFF every Wednesday. You all also receive double loyalty points. You didn’t know we had a loyalty program? Here is how it works. For every $40 you spend you receive a hole punch in your card. When the card is full (10 punches) you receive a $40 gift card to Harpers. On Wednesdays Ladies and Srs receive double punches year round. As a reminder,however, everyone is receiving double punches for a couple more weeks-until Labor Day!

As of this morning we still don’t have a winner to our Tuesday “name that plant” contest.  So here are a couple more hints: This plant has a couple of relatives that are mainstays in the landscape. One of them is British and the other is Baja. I already mentioned it had a cousin named “katy” and it is a ground cover. Hope that helps!! Good luck and Good Growin’.

P.S. we do have these Hibiscus in stock-aren’t they great!

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School Is Starting, The Days Are Getting Shorter,So Fall Gardening Must Be Close!!
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Get Ready To Plant!
July is nearly over and yes it is still hot, but there are certain things that if you’re going to be successful this fall, you need to start doing now. Soil preparation is the key. Many folks think that once you’ve done it you’re good to go season after season. Do you remember what the soil looked like when you were done prepping it last time? Dark brown to black in color, moist, and without clods. I’d bet a steak dinner it doesn’t look like that now. Start by adding plenty of organic compost. Make your own or use OMNI and use plenty we recommend 6 bags per 100 square feet. Add gypsum or sulfur and some organic fertilizer or fertilome start and grow. Be sure to follow instructions on coverage. Once you’ve tilled these materials in to at least 8 inches, removed any clods, rocks, etc. you’re good to go. It should look as i previously described. It doesn’t hurt to re till and water and repeat a couple of times before you plant! You can find this recipe and a schedule of  planting dates on our website(www.harpersnurseries.com) or FREE in the store.

Tips(s) Of The Week
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. Check Trees for proper staking as the monsoon storms are far from over. Be sure to use Arbor guards on trees planted in turf to prevent girdling from string trimmers. This is also

our weekly tip on Rosie On The House. Click on or print the coupon out and bring it in for a 20% savings on Arbor Guards! Be sure to tune in every Saturday at 8am to the  Garden Hour of the Rosie On The House  Show on KTAR 92.3fm

. As mentioned in detail above, get soil prepared now: you can plant from seed now-Pumpkins,Corn,Beans,Winter Squash,and a second crop of Melons.

.  We have been receiving reports about caterpillars on Bougainvilleas of all things! Whether they are on Bougies or Grape Vines,Passion Vine, etc. Thuricide or Spinosad are the most effective and  safest.

.  Control Weeds while they are young. Spurge in  really growing fast and furious now. Use Weed Out plus Q and to be sure it doesn’t come back “Dimension” as a pre emergent. Dimension keeps the seeds from being able to regrow and will give you control for 3-6 months.

. Keep lawns fertilized every 30 days. Fertilome lawn food plus iron works great this time of year!

.  Now is the best time to convert from grass to a Xeriscape type landscape. The Bermuda grass lawns are easier to kill now than any other time of the year. If you’re considering a “conversion” or any landscape project, give Jerry Harper a call to set up an appointment for a FREE evaluation of your landscape. You can reach Jerry at 602 659 5994.

Continue hot weather treatments to trees and shrubs: wrap or paint young tree trunks, and add mulch to planter beds,roses,and fruit trees.

. Trim and plant or transplant palms now. This is the best time of year!

.  Hang On! Fall is just around the corner-Good Growin’

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It is really hard to believe that July is nearly over and school and football are about to start, but that does mean that our lovely Fall weather is just around the corner. The best part of that is we’ll be seeing some of you again. It gets kind of lonely around her in July! Remember that August is the last month for double loyalty points-they end Labor Day!
Here is To Seeing You Soon!
The Harper Boys

HARPER’S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.

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Good Wednesday To You-Ladies and Sr

As is our custom, ladies and seniors get honored at Harper’s every Wednesday with a 10% discount and double loyalty points.  I don’t know if you’ve been outside today but it feels like early June again? A nice cool morning to do some gardening and spruce things up a bit! We hope to see you today and if you don’t have a to get those double punches, please let us know!!

What A Haboob!Ladies/Sr’s What An Act To Follow!

What is that you say? A Haboob is the Arab word for the big dust storm we had roll in last evening! What a mess-well maybe a nice lantana or a vinca or two will help things look a little better this morning! At least it rained in a few places and the temperature is not bad this morning! Remember Ladies and Seniors you get 10% OFF Every Wednesday and everyone gets double loyalty points this time of year. Just an fyi, if you came in later in the day on July 4th and missed us- we’ll honor your all week this week! Sorry if we didn’t communicate our Holiday hours better!

Wild Wacky Wednesday @ Harper’s

Well, here it is again. Wednesday,Hump Day, either way it is a Great day at Harper’s, especially if you are a lady or a senior! 10% off any and all merchandise and double loyalty points!! Also remember that we have 33% Off on gift certificates to celebrate our 66th Anniversary! Come on in, we have shade, cool water (we can squirt you down with a hose if you want!) and our ever smiling sales team would love to see your bright shining face! The veggies pictured are courtesy of our garden and some of our customers who love to share and of course brag a little!

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It’s Not Even A Dry Heat Is It?
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As We Continue To Celebrate Our 66th Anniversary This Month:

  • June has surprised us with just a handful of 100 degree days so far
  • We are seeing garden pests normally associated with early spring. Aphids,caterpillars,mites,etc. Be sure to check your garden regularly
  • Fruit and vegetable ripening is somewhat delayed by the cooler weather, but as it does be sure to protect from birds. Netting is the most effective method
  • Summer lawns are a bit slow to green up and the transition from winter to summer lawns is slow. Be sure to mow short, dethatch, and fertilize to speed up the transition.
  • Those dead spots may be poor sprinkler coverage or Pearl Scale. Bring a sample in to us including roots for diagnosis of pearl scale. Check sprinkler heads for coverage. I know from personal experience i generally have to replace a nozzle or two every year.
  • Be sure to paint the trunks of new trees, especially citrus and fruit trees, and those that were pruned severely due to freeze damage. Sun burn will occur and can damage or kill those trees.Go Natural tree paint is my first choice.
  • The most cost effective way to save on cooling bills is by shading windows-Plant A Tree!, How bout planting a tree for Father’s day!
  • Now is the time to convert from grass to xeriscape. Summer is the most effective time to kill grasses as it is actively growing. Harpers can come out and give you a FREE evaluation on how you can change the look of your landscape!

66th Anniversary Specials!!harper boys

  • SAVE 33% on All GIFT CARD Purchases with a face value of $50 or more!
  • $10 OFF PURCHASES OF $50-$99
  • $25 OFF PURCHASES OF $100-$149
  • $50 OFF PURCHASES OF $150 OR MORE
  • PLUS DOUBLE LOYALTY POINTS UNTIL LABOR DAY-Don’t know about loyalty points or our Garden Club-Ask Us or sign up on line at www.Harpersnurseries.com


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