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Harper’s Weekly Newsletter

August 25, 2011 By Jay Harper
Hooray-The Last Newsletter Of August!!
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I’m sure everyone is as tired of Summer and heat as we are. This is always an interesting newsletter to put out because you can finally really start talking about getting ready for Fall gardening! As we are writing this, a fork lift is unloading a truck load of mulch, compost, garden soil, rye grass seed, fertilizer , and all the goodies you’d need to get a Fall garden started. Some of our new garden seeds have arrived, and bulbs and onion sets will be here the week of the 12th-not that far away. We hope your Summer was enjoyable, and you were able to get out of the heat for a bit, but now it is time to start getting ready for that glorious Fall garden season. We are and we hope you will be soon. See you in the garden-Good Growin’.

LATE SUMMER GARDEN CHECKLIST

    • Great Fall gardens begin with proper soil preparation. It is time to start turning the soil, adding organic compost,fertilizer,gypsum,etc. We have a free garden recipe if you’d like come on in and pick it up. Please don’t plant until you’ve prepared the soil!
    • If you have prepared: start planting beans,corn,cucumber,melons,and squash seeds.
    • The list above triples in two weeks and some starts will be available as well.
    • Fertilize citrus,and  tropicals like hibiscus and bougainvillea while the weather is still warm.
    • Fertilize your lawn for the last time if you overseed for the winter. If you don’t plant a winter lawn, continue to fertilize monthly until October or November.
    • Be on the watch for critters. Caterpillars, mealy bugs, spider mites, and yes even some aphids are very present on ornamentals, grape vines, and your remaining summer veggies like squash. If you cant i.d. or want a suggested treatment, please catch a few and bring them in!
    • Control weeds and unwanted grass while it is young and growing fast. If you want to convert your grass lawn to xeriscape or rock, now is the best time to kill bermudagrasses. Weeds will start going to seed as the weather cools so get rid of them now! Again bring them in for proper i.d. and treatment.
    • The Monsoon is probably not quite over yet so take a look at your trees and make sure they are pruned properly and there are no precarious limbs that could cause a problem in the next storm. Young trees should be properly double staked to prevent wind damage as well.

Plant Something!
Plant Something If your utility bills are too high, you need a fresh look or better curb appeal, or a place to hang that hammock or swing for the grand kids-now is the time to plant something. Harper’s can help you plan an entire yard, or place a single tree in the correct spot to make sure that you get the full impact and value of each plant,vine or tree! Fall is the absolute best time to plant in our part of the state. Whether you need shade or impact or a nice secluded quite spot-Call us and We’ll Plant Something Together!! You can call Jerry Harper direct at 602 659 5994 or come by and visit us at either location. Remember Harper’s offers a LIFETIME PLANT GUARANTEE if we plant or install or if you do it yourself and purchase all the necessary planting amendments!!

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Fall shipments are arriving and we’re looking forward to seeing all of you soon. We hope we can help make your fall gardening season successful, fun, and enjoyable!!
Sincerely,

The Harper Boys

HARPER’S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.inc.
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Our Weekly $25 Gift Card Winners Can, “Just Plant Something”

August 15, 2011 By Jay Harper

Theresa Falers and Patricia Beck are the weekly winners of a $25 gift card drawing! These lucky gals can go out and “Just Plant Something”. Are your utility bills too high, need to create a shady outdoor spot for more living area, want to enhance the value of your home? All of these are good reasons to “Plant Something”. We help make it easier by drawing a winner from each location every Monday for a $25 gift card. Good Growin’-now get out there and Plant Something!!

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Investing In Your Home

August 6, 2011 By Jay Harper

With all the great investment and financial news of the last week or so, let us not forget the place we live is our single biggest investment and it is where we spend our most precious times. So what are you doing to improve,protect,and make your home a place of rest and peace? Harper’s can help you create an outdoor living space you’ll want to spend more time in, we can improve your curb appeal- do you like what you see when you come home from a long day at the office? We can even help you place one tree in the right spot to help cut down on that electric bill.  If you’re looking around the yard this weekend wondering “where do I start” give us a call. We can help get you started down the road to having your own resort!

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Good Cool Morning Gardeners…It’s Friday!

July 15, 2011 By Jay Harper

We have been blessed with another unseasonably cool morning-gotta love it! Perhaps you’ve ventured back outside to have coffee or take in the cool breeze and noticed a few things you’d like to improve in your outdoor living area? Just maybe if you liked your garden a little more you’d spend more time there. Harpers can help you”redecorate” your out of doors living space. Whether you need a well placed tree to shade a window or seating area or you need the whole seating area, bbq, pavers,putting green etc..We Do It All!! If you want to spend more time outside or enjoy the time you spend outdoors more, give us a call today. Jerry Harper and his team of exterior decorators are ready to come out FREE and evaluate your needs,wants,desires,and dreams. Have a resort right in your own back yard you can enjoy year around!

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We’re More Than A Nursery!

July 9, 2011 By Jay Harper

Often people ask us ” how long have you been doing landscaping”? It seems not everyone knows the complete scope of what Harper’s does. We not only do complete landscaping but because we are a nursery, garden center, and landscape design/contractor we do many things that companies who are just one of the above don’t or can’t. For instance we are moving and storing this palm tree for a client who is doing a complete rebuild/remodel of  a home and wanted to save this specimen palm. The project won’t even be complete for up to a year, but we have dug up,moved and will store and care for this plant until we are ready to complete the landscape for them. What special thing can we do for you? If you have any plans or projects related to your outdoor living space, please let us know. We’ll come out free and evaluate it for you! Good Growin’.

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Don’t Just Stand There-Plant Something!

July 7, 2011 By Jay Harper

A Saving Partnership In More Ways Than One$$                             Harper’s has teamed up with Advanced Home Systems and REEis to help you save money on your electric bills. If you call either company out to do an Energy Audit of your home they will give you a gift of 20% savings to Harper’s Nursery! If you want a comprehensive energy plan contact Advanced home systems @ http://www.cheaperutilitybill.com and REEis @ http://reeishome.com
  
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REEis, Advanced Home Systems, and Harper’s are all proud partners with Rosie on the House. In fact you can click on the coupon above, print it out and bring it in to us for a %20 discount on the product associated with the “Tip of the Week” every week! Be sure to listen at 8am every Saturday morning on 92.3fm to the Gardening Hour and get all kinds of tips on how to be a better gardener here in the valley and across AZ.
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Save $-Plant Something!! 
According to the Arizona Republic, in 1920 when Phoenix was only 5 square miles in size, the were 100,000 trees planted here. In the 1880s they reported visitors would claim ” you couldn’t see the town because of all the trees”. Do you suppose they knew something? Well we know they didn’t have air conditioning and the 1880s probably not even electricity in most cases. So to keep cool and comfortable, they planted trees. We now have a/c and fans, and pools to keep us cool, but it can cost a lot of money. SRP and APS both report the most cost effective thing you can do to save on electric bills is to create SHADE. One of the most cost effective and certainly the “GREENEST” thing you can do to create shade is to plant trees,vines,and shrubs in the proper places around your home. Harper’s can help you decide which are the best and most effective to plant and where to plant them, we’ll even plant them for you! Give us a call today for a FREE evaluation of your landscape-new or existing. Whether you need one tree or a complete landscape design we can help you start saving money on your utility bills right away! Remember the best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago, the 2nd best time is today! 
 

July Gardening
dust stormWell the monsoon has arrived, complete with one of the biggest dust storms ever. What does that mean for your garden?
  • We are starting to see ”slime mold” and other fungi especially in lawns. Be sure to water in the am note at night, apply dispersul, and don’t go too long between mowings, also dethatching might help as fungi like to grow in old organic matter and removing some might help.
  • Mulching-apply a layer of organic mulch around gardens, roses,fruit trees, really everything will benefit from cooler roots, more consistent moisture,and less weeds. It also looks and smells great!
  • Believe it or not, start preparing gardens for fall planting. Some varieties can be planted soon, in fact you can begin planting pumpkins now! Use lots of compost and gypsum! You can get our garden preparation guide free in store or on line at www.harpersnurseries.com
  • Be sure your trees are well staked, if they need staking at all. Trees should be double staked and there should be space between the trunk and the stakes!
  • Thin mesquites and other shade trees to allow for wind to pass through the canopy, preventing blow down and breaking.
  • All in all your plants will look and do better now with the influx of moisture in the air. You may even want to adjust watering frequency as things will not dry out as fast as in May or June.
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    If you want to save money and create an outdoor living space that you enjoy and want to be in, call us and we’ll come out FREE. We can help you place one Tree in the proper location or design an entire garden,or living area outdoors! You’ll be amazed how livable your yard can be even in the hottest temps if it is done properly, and you can save money on that a/c bill as well! Good Growin’          The Harper Boys
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    Happy Father’s Day

    June 19, 2011 By Jay Harper

    The team and family at Harper’s Nursery and Landscape co. inc. wish all dads a very happy,healthy,safe,and prosperous Father’s Day! As we celebrate our 66th anniversary and as we all get a little older it becomes more evident every day how valuable our Fathers have been and continue to be to us! Our love and best wishes to all of you! Now to you sons and daughters-do something grand for Dad today! Go fishing, on a bike ride,or maybe even do some chores for him-like planting a tree. Hint Hint! Have a great day and good growin’.

    3 generations of Harper Boys

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    Harper’s Weekly Newsletter

    June 9, 2011 By Jay Harper
    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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    Got Shade?

    May 28, 2011 By Jay Harper

    The tip this week on the Harper’s Garden Segment of the Rosie On The House show, which is on at 8am on 92.3fm KTAR is: planting shade trees. The single most effective tool to lower your a/c bill is to shade windows and walls. The easiest and most environmentally friendly way to do that is to plant trees,or vines, or both. Using a good planting soil like Organo Omni will insure your tree gets off to a great start. It will also qualify you for the Harper’s LIEFETIME PLANT GUARANTEE!  If you Bring in this tip or mention you heard it on the show you’ll receive 20% OFF Organo Omni. Harpers is also having a sale this weekend on shade trees, the are %20 OFF as well!! Got Shade? Get some this weekend and Save! . Clicking on the link below will allow you to print the coupon for Omni!See you on the radio at 8 and in the garden later on-Good Growin’.

    http://www.rosieonthehouse.com/downloads/partners/phoenix/growell/ktar_week_22_garden_coupon_organic_composted_mulch.pdf

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    Harper’s Weekly Newsletter

    May 19, 2011 By Jay Harper

    3rd Saturday Garden Club Meeting This Saturday May 21
    Come join us for fun in the garden this Saturday. In Mesa at 9am “edible landscape” by Justin Rohner and at 10am “how to protect your trees for summer” by Go Natural Tree Paint founder Chuck Robbins. In Scottsdale Jay Harper will tell you how to prepare your garden for the upcoming hot weather and as always we’ll have coffee by Oscar’s, Hot dogs by Mike, farm fresh products by Frank the farmer. Our Charity benefit will be Team Las Bombas. They are raising money for their 3 day walk for the cure! Where else besides Harper’s can you buy some plants, get great information in a fun way raise money to help cure breast cancer and maybe even buy a goat! You never know what Farmer Frank will have with him to sell.  The Harper Boys hope to see you in the garden this Saturday!
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    Prepare Your Garden For Warm Weather
     
    We have our a/around checked out, we service our car before we head out on that road trip. Do you do anything to prepare your landscape for the upcoming hot weather? Most of us do not. Here is a list you might consider doing before the heat sets in.
    Check your sprinkler system. Make sure the clock/timer is working properly. Run all the valves and be sure water is coming out of places is should be and putting it on places it should be. Change the back up battery in your timer.Adjust your frequency and duration accordingly.
    Mulch,Mulch,Mulch. Adding mulch around trees,shrubs,flowers,vegetables,roses,etc is like adding insulation to your home. It wlll help keep the plants cooler, conserve water, and cut down on weeds-your plants will love you for it!
    Fertilize-healthy plants can withstand periods of stress much better than others. Fertilize now and again at the end of summer to keep you plants strong.
    Check for pests. Plants that are under attack will be weakened and will have a harder time under the stress of heat.
    Control competition-WEEDS-They compete for water, sunlight,space , and they harbor insects.
    Come to this Saturday’s Class at 10 am to get more information or just stop by and we’ll show you how!!
     
     
     
     
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    Braggin Rights
    We’d love to get pictures and notes of your success in the garden so we can share them with our friends and customers. Please send them to us via email or again go to our face book page and “like us” and start posting away! I deliver Omni to this dear customer every year. I’ve never had a chance to see her garden until this year. Take a look at these tomatoes behind her-Wow!!
     
    As we approach the warm weather season it is important to get your garden and landscape ready. If you need help or assistance please let us know. Our team of designers and landscape consultants would be happy to stop by and evaluate your landscape needs. We deliver,plant,design,install,and consult year round. We can help your garden be the “happy place” to escape to-give us a call!
     
    Sincerely,
     
    The Harper Boys
    HARPER’S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.
    2529 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale 480 946 3481  1830 E. McKellips Rd. Mesa 480 964 4909 www.HarpersNurseries.com
     

    Save 20%Got Shade? The best way to keep cool this summer is to shade your living space-We can help. 20% Off any 15 gallon or larger Shade Trees This Weekend!!!!
     
    Offer Expires:May 23rd Offer good on Tree only-delivery and installation not included

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