http://www.ricesnursery.com en-us 1440 Jan 08 2010 03:49PM If you have a FACEBOOK account you can now join our FAN site for up to date Q&A, picture sharing, and communication with other customers or employees. We just started it and are looking for some input from YOU! Just click on the link below and join us! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canton-OH/Rices-Nursery/31443640535#/pages/Canton-OH/Rices-Nursery/31443640535 http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=182 Mar 12 2010 04:33PM Now is a great time to be thinking about designing your landscape for the spring! Have some down time, then come in and see our design expert to help you get a jump start to your landscape design. While we're sure there is plenty to love about your landscape, chances are it's the tricky spots that take up brain space and drive you crazy. While we can't explain human nature, we are naturals at turning your trouble spots into terrific spots. Here's all you need to know to turn things around. · Call or to E-Mail set up your Free 15-20 minute consultation. (330-499-9622 or smaddox@ricesnursery.com) · Snap a few shots of the area(s) then bring your camera or memory stick. · Meet with a Rice's OCNT-certified landscape design experts who will download your shots and give you practical, personal advice. · Leave with ideas and inspiration that you can put to use right away or over time. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=244 Mar 15 2010 09:27AM She has everything, but she loves to shop. He's full sun. She likes the shade. He's been talking about growing his own tomatoes. Cards come in any denomination. She needs a reason to start gardening again. Does she have enough sun for a hydrangea? Does he like lilacs? Call us and we'll mail it for you. She's picky. He wants to know where to get the best plants. Rice's Nursery Gift Cards make great Spring gifts!! Encourage a budding gardener or put a smile on the face of an old pro with a Rice's Nursery Gift Card. You can purchase them in any denomination and give family and friends a chance to choose just what they want for their own gardening projects. Great idea for someone who is looking forward to designing a new landscape this Spring. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=187 Mar 18 2010 02:21PM Mole Max Mole & Vole Repellant is an effective means of repelling burrowing animals from desirable turf and ornamental planting areas. This product can be safely used around children and pets, when used as directed. Mole Max is biodegradable and will not harm lawns, gardens and flowerbeds or other disirable plants Mole Max works great when planting ornamental flowers, bulbs, Roses, Azaleas, Rhododendrons and Mums. Apply two (2) tablespoons to the bottom of the planting hole and three (3) to four (4) tablespoons to the soil mix before back filling. Mole Max repel moles, voles, gophers, rabbits, armadillos, skunks in lawns, flowerbeds, gardens. A 10 pound bag of grandules treats 5,000 sq. ft. and lasts up to 3 months. Ready to Spray Mole Max comes in a 32 oz. bottle and will treat 10,000 sq. ft. Moletox Brand Mole Trap is a fast, easy and effective. It quickly eliminates moles from gardens and lawns. These easy to set traps may be used over and over, providing effective, economical mole control. Moletox II Mole & Gopher Killer is economical treatment in killing moles and gophers. One teaspoon of the cracked corn becomes an excellent bait acceptance to these critters. Mole and Gopher Killer works well in lawns and non-crop areas. Moletox Baited Gel is a newly developed bait and delivery system that provides guaranteed mole control. The bait mimics natural food in taste, smell and texture. The syringe injector system delivers pre-measured doses directly into tunnels. One syringe treats an entire borrow system and covers up to 10,000 sq. ft. Revenge Rodent Smoke Bomb may be used to control pocket gophers, woodchucks, skunks, ground squirrels on lawns and non crop areas. Simply light the short fuse and put the bomb in the hole with fuse first and then cover the hole with a rock or brick. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=168 Mar 26 2010 11:28AM Looking for a unique gift idea? Want to make something memorable for that one special person in your life? Let us help you design a custom gift basket that you can personalize for your favorite gardener. Our Gift Basket program is a great way to buy a unique gift for someone you love. You can select from one of our pre-made baskets or we can help you create one of your own. You have access to every product in the store, so let your imagination run. We Can Deliver your basket for you, or you can take it with you and deliver it in person. Delivery is available for an additional fee. The Base We recommend something sturdy with a large opening to start your basket. We have many containers you can choose from. There are baskets and pottery, itsy bitsy totes and carry all totes. The Product You will also have a wide variety of items to choose from. There really are no limits except the limits of your imagination. We have everything from hand tools, gloves, and pruners to hand creams and dishtowels. We are excited about our new line of hand cream made by Upper Canada Soap. And, we just love the look of the itsy bitsy totes from Rock Flower Paper. They are perfect for the base of your basket and will be great for everyday use. Also, Rice's Nursery Gift Cards are available in any amount. Some Gift Basket Ideas: Garden Essentials Basket includes everything for that special someone who loves to spend time in the garden. Bird Enthusiast Basket is for the kind hearted who feed the birds all winter long. Garden Tea Basket ensures everyone will take a break and enjoy a cup of tea while taking in the sounds and scents of your garden. We are taking orders for gifts baskets and can deliver them for you. Just give us a call (330-499-9622) or e-mail us (smaddox@ricesnursery.com) and we will take care of the rest! http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=251 Mar 26 2010 02:21PM Need a break at lunch? Enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss your landscape plans with us in our new "Garden Inspiration Area". Our new area is designed for you to relax, read some gardening books, and dream of what your yard could look like this year. Within our new area we are offering the "Bring Pictures, We'll Help" program. Stop in with your camera and cord, memory stick, or CD and we will print the pictures off and discuss them with you. Or, you can have us do a photo rendering of your images for you to take home. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=149 Mar 29 2010 01:28PM The We Plan... You Plant landscape design solution was created to help you install a professionally looking landscape. This solution concentrates on one area at a time, so that we may create a special design to enhance that particular site. It's important to pay attention to detail as you draw the specific area to be designed. The more accurate you are with details and measurements, the better job we can do designing. Providing complete answers to the questions asked is the first step in helping us create the landscape you want. You need to set aside sufficient time to carefully respond to each of the questions. Attach additional sheets as necessary, and photographs where indicated. Fee: There is a $75 fee for this service (designing for one specific area of your landscape). In return, you will receive $25 off the purchase of $100 or more of plant material, in addition to your landscape drawings. After you have completed the questionnaire, return it to our Garden Center along with the payment of $75. Please allow up to two weeks for us to complete your design. When it is completed, we will contact you and go over the plan. NEW this year to our We Plan You Plant program is photo rendering. For an additional $25, we will provide a photo of what your new landscape will look like. This may be added to the package or done seperately if the plan is not desired. Pictures may be emailed to smaddox@ricesnursery.com, dropped off on a CD, or brought in via memory stick. (IE SD Card, Sony Memory Stick, etc.) If you would like to send us the packet via email or just send us pictures and drop off the packet, you can send them to : smaddox@ricesnursery.com Please click on the images to see what we are expecting, and to see what you can expect. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=65 Mar 29 2010 01:36PM Stop by our NEW Garden Center Blog at : http://ricesnurserygardencenter.blogspot.com/ We will post new information weekly about what's happening at the Garden Center. Get answers to your gardening questions and other helpful information, including upcoming events and seminars. Subscribe via email or RSS feed, then click on the link above and tell us what you want to learn from the gardening experts at Rice's Nursery. Steve smaddox@ricesnursery.com http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=197 Mar 29 2010 04:27PM Woodstock Chimes (www.chimes.com) offers a unique variety of high quality, affordable musical gifts from around the world that inspire, entertain and bring pleasure to people of all ages. Woodstock Healing Chimes have a soothing "illusion" sound that produces more tones than its tubes. This Natural Harmonic Overtones Series creates sounds to bring comfort to your mind. The Chi Energy Chimes are believed to bring good fortune, health and prosperity to the owner through the practice of Feng Shui. It is believed that Chi Energy Chimes will break up bad energy in your home. Temple bells have been hanging in temples and homes in the East for centuries to ward off evil and to bring good luck. They harmonize with the wind to create a soothing sound. Chimes of the Earth is named after our own planet! It has a five-note scale to give random patterns of sound and has a one year warranty. To hear some chimes, go to http://www.chimes.com/Sounds_Chimes.html. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=207 Mar 29 2010 04:32PM What could be better than sitting on your deck watching the dance of the Hummingbird? Enjoy its delicate beauty as you watch a hummingbird suspended in air as it sips nectar from a plant or a feeder. We offer a wide selection of Hummingbird Feeders this Spring. The artful design of our feeders will match the artistry of this little bird's dance. The Par-A-Sol Hummingbird Feeders are hand blown in vibrant colors of recycled glass. These works of art are decorated with delicate etched patterns of graceful hummingbirds that are feeding from sweeping floral vines. A must see! The Audubon Society suggests that Hummingbirds return to this area in mid April and will stay until July when they migrate south for the Winter. A few pointers to help get you feeder noticed: Place it in a good spot where the feeder will be easily seen by the Hummingbirds. You can move it to a different place after they start coming. A shady location is best. This will help your food to stay fresh and will discourage bees. To discourage ants, slather petroleum jelly on the pole. Hummingbirds tend to be more aggressive if only a few birds come to feed. It is helpful to separate feeders by placing them 30 feet apart or hiding them from each other. Clean feeder every 3 days in hot weather and every 7 days in cooler weather. Hummingbirds do not like "old" solution and will reject it. We carry Hummingbird Food for your convenience (no boiling needed!) or you can make your own by combining 1 part white sugar to 4 parts water. Bring to a slow boil for 2 minutes. Cool before pouring into feeder. Extra food may be stored in the refrigerator (Do not freeze). Never use honey or artificial sweeteners! For more information about plants that attract Hummingbirds, we have put together a list of perennials that will be available at the Nursery this season. Be watching for our notice that they have arrived! http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=214 Jun 03 2010 03:13PM Treegator is a great way to water your trees! It's as easy as 1-2-3. The Treegator is a watering system that take the guess work out of watering. (1) Simply wrap both sides of the Treegator bag around the tree trunk. (2) Zip up the zipper, insert hose in opening under the tag and begin filling the bag. After bag is 1/4 full, gently lift up on black straps at the top of bag. Add pre-mixed water-soluble root stimulator if desired. (3) Resume filling. Bag will be empty in approximately 5 to 9 hours. Fill schedule for most new tree planting is once or twice a week. With a purchase of a tree, we will take $10 off the purchase of your Treegator. (regular $34.99) And, as an added bonus, if you return your Treegator within 18 months we will refund your money! Offer is only valid with your receipt. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=160 Jun 03 2010 03:59PM Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs! The roots of newly planted trees and shrubs must not dry out completely. This is especially the case during the first growing season, since such stress may kill the plant. Here are some tips on how and when to water your newly planted trees & shrubs. How 1. Remove the nozzle from you hose and place it approximately six inches from the stem or trunk. 2. Apply small stream of water (1/4") to soak the ground for 3-15 minutes depending on plant size. 3. OR, use a Treegator Bag watering device for each tree and fill every 3 days (read about this time saving watering device in our Tips section) 4. Shade, pine and spruce trees all required different amounts of water: -shrubs 3-5 minutes -Ornamentals (Flowering Crabs, etc.) 10-15 minutes -Evergreens (6' ht) 15 minutes -Deciduous (2 ½" Cal.) 15-20 minutes (Add 15 min to every additional inch of caliper) 5. Use the wire test to make sure you are watering adequately. (this should be done before you water. -Cut a coat hanger and straighten to a length of 12" -Push wire into the soil approximately 6-12" from the base of the plant -Remove the wire -If the wire is clear or dusty?.Water the plant -If the wire out muddy?.The soil is too wet -If the wire comes out moist with a small amount of soil clinging to it?.The soil is properly watered. -If the wire will not penetrate?.Water immediately When As a quick reference (under normal conditions): April 15 - May 15 Water once a week May 16 - Sept 15 Water twice a week Sept 16 - Oct 31 Water once a week Mid-November - Early December Water once when the soil is not frozen CAUTION: MORE TREES AND PLANTS ARE KILLED BY TOO MUCH WATER THAN TOO LITTLE. OVER WATERING CAUSES SUFFOCATION AND ROTTING OF THE ROOTS. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=176 Jun 12 2010 12:40PM Tomato blossom-end rot is caused by calcium deficiency in the tomato from too much nitrogen fertilizer to the tomato plant. End rot is a brown, round sunken area at the bottom of the tomato. As the tomato ripens, this area will turn dry and leathery. It most likely will happen when there is a rapid growth with a dry condition or even if there is a period of heavy rain which causes the calcium to leave the soil. Bonide Rot-Stop is easy to apply. Simply spray the ready-to-use Rot-Stop on the fruit to the point of run-off onto the foliage during the rapid growth periods or following heavy rains. The best time to spray is early morning or evening when temperatures are at their lowest. Spray fruit every 5-7 days when the conditions are best for this disorder. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=259 Jun 27 2010 04:47PM Monday through Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm. Saturday - 8:00am - 5:00pm. Sunday - Closed We all know how it feels to be treated well. That's why when you come to Rice's to renovate your landscape, add a plant or tree to your yard, or a container to your step, you'll be met with the area's most knowledgeable and friendly group. We love what we do and you'll leave a believer! Thank you very much for your business. Steve Maddox Rice's Garden Center Manager http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=146 Jun 28 2010 01:07PM All tropical plants are 20% off while supplies last! Hurry in and save! http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=158 Jun 28 2010 01:45PM You may be curious about growing plants organically. It's only natural. (Sorry, we couldn't resist!) Simply ask for the organic equivalent of a product you currently use, and we'll give you as much info as you need to get started with organic fungicides, weed prevention, weed killers, insect controls, and fertilizers! http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=234 Jun 28 2010 01:46PM The Plant Nanny helps plants stay healthier by releasing water into the center of the soil as it is needed. Plant roots grow around the Plant Nanny so containers stay more uniformly moist and roots don't dry out. The Plant Nanny is 6.5" in length and may be used in singles or multiples for large containers. Simply place a Plant Nanny on either side of the plant. Watering Globes Beautifully fluted glass watering globes will allow you to extend the time between watering. Watering Globes take the worry out of watering your indoor plants and container gardens. How Watering Globes work 1. Press stake into soil rotating it slowly 2. Fill Watering Globe with room temperature water 3. Set the Watering globe on the stake. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=204 Jun 28 2010 01:48PM Have you ever asked, When do I prune my Hydrangea?? or Why doesn't my Hydrangea bloom?? Well, the world of Hydrangeas will never be the same! With the introduction of "Endless Summer", a blue summer blooming hydrangea that blooms on NEW GROWTH, producing an endless supply of full, mounded flowers throughout the summer. Combine that with zone 5 hardiness and you have a plant that is nothing short of revolutionary! http://www.endlesssummerblooms.com http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=28 Jun 28 2010 01:49PM Fall is here with its beautiful red, orange and yellow colors. The beauty of fall is amazing ? until you look at all the leaves waiting for you on your lawn! We would love to help you dispose of your lawn waste. Rice?s Nursery is your Yard Waste Recycling Center! We will recycle the following for you: grass clippings, branches, leaves and tree trimmer chips. Please remove all the plastic bags for us. We will not accept non-biodegradable items such as: juniper branches, rocks, stumps, concrete and plastic bags or trash. Rice's Nursery Yard Waste Recycling Center is open Monday thru Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am-5pm. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=249 Jun 28 2010 02:00PM All our Hanging Baskets that are regularly $19.99 are on special! Buy two hanging baskets for $30. http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=273 Jun 29 2010 05:14PM Summer is here and so are our 4th of July specials! Need to perk up your flower beds or patio pots? All our jumbo one gallon annuals are on sale 5 for $15 (Reg $5.99). All fresh hanging baskets are 2 for $30 while supplies last (Reg $19.99). Thinking of putting in a perennial garden? Get together with either Linda, Karen or Jeanine in our perennial department and let them inspire you to transform that "not so nice" space into a magnificent one! Right now our perennials are Buy 4 get the fifth one free and all Clematis plants are 25% off! For an added bonus, our Annual Black Eyed Susans are buy one and get one free to add a punch of color in your perennial garden! Our greenhouse is packed full of beautiful annuals waiting for you to take them home. To help you celebrate the holiday weekend, we have an explosion of deals for you! All our tropical plants are 20% off to get you started with a bang. Add sparkling colors from our Dalhia's 3 for $15 (Reg $5.99), Passion Flower vine on sale for $19.99 (Reg. $29.99) or a flat for $10.99 (Reg 16.99). To make a big boom, our large Elephant Ear plant will be $19.99 (Reg. $29.99) and our smaller one is on sale for $10.99 (Reg $14.99). It's also a great time to plant trees and shrubs. We have some great deals on beautiful azaleas (20% off) and St John's Wort are buy one-get one free! http://www.ricesnursery.com/news-detail.php?newsid=239