Skinner Garden Store

Today is the Day! Come out and enjoy amazing food and tantalizing libations! The trucks will be here from 12-5! Also check out all the sales going on! Today only get 50% off all pottery and 20% off all fountains! There are a lot of other amazing sales going on too! It will be a hot one but well worth your time!! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

THIS SATURDAY! We are so ready for our Summer Fun Day! Bobby's Food Co. food truck will be there, along with Oasis mobile cocktails, both from 12-5pm! And we hope you'll be there, too! Grab your friends and family and come see us!

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Let's celebrate summer together! Saturday, July 13th at Skinner Garden Store!

https://www.bobbysfood.co/big-boyz check out the menu for Saturdays food truck! We are excited to see everyone! And don't forget we will also have Oasis mobile cocktail truck here to cool you down! 12-5 Saturday Garden Store

Wow! Check out the Martha Stewart is adding to her garden this year. Then come check out the ones we have for you to add to yours!

Beautiful Perennials from Monrovia - The Martha Stewart Blog For impassioned gardeners, it's so rewarding to plant interesting specimens and watch them grow and flourish. Yesterday, I received a large assortment of beautiful plants grown by Monrovia, a wholesale plant nursery specializing in well-nurtured shrubs, perennials, annuals, ferns, grasses, and conif...

Three cheers for this red, white, and blue container combo idea from ! ❤️🤍💙 We especially have to "salute" the way they give options for every plant in their plan. For example, for the big red flowers in the middle, they suggest either a Jazzy Jewel® Ruby Hibiscus, Grace N' Grit™ Rose, or Sunvilla™ Giant Red Mandevilla.

Look for this and more ideas to "Summer-ize Your Containers" in their guide, available free here: https://go.monrovia.com/summer-ize-your-containers-guide

FROM OUR BLOG, THE DIRT: WHO LOVES YA, BABY?!
--Pollinator Gardens--
What is a pollinator exactly? A pollinator is an insect that moves pollen from the male anther of the flower to the female stigma of a flower. The movement of pollen must occur for the plant to become fertilized and produce fruits, seeds, and young plants.

A pollinator garden contains plants designed to attract and support pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Most pollinator plants are annual and perennial but there are also some shrubs that act as pollinator plants. Pollinator gardens benefit the entire ecosystem, including humans, wild animals, and insects. Without pollination, life would simply not exist.

If you are wanting to create a pollinator garden here are a few steps to creating the perfect one! …

READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.skinnergardenstore.com UNDER THE "GARDEN ADVICE" TAB>BLOG

OR BY CLICKING HERE https://skinnergardenstore.com/blog/who-loves-ya-baby

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After all that rain, things are really growing. Come on in today and grab select markdowns on all kinds of plants, shrubs, and trees that are ready to go in the ground or pots! The temps this week should stay in the 80s. Oh! And we are excited for our Summer Fun Day coming up on July 13th! You gotta join us for all the activities! See the pic on this post for more details!

FROM OUR BLOG - The Dirt: Who Loves Ya, Baby!

I’m bald. Now, I’m not Kojack bald (if that reference doesn’t mean anything to you, you may be too young... Google it...it will make sense), but let’s just say, the grass is pretty thin up top.

I used to have hair. I even sported a mullet for a brief period in my younger days, but that was back when mullets were cool. Trust me, they used to be seriously cool!

But now I definitely need to wear a hat to keep from sun-burning the roof. I didn’t go bald all at once. Things up top have just slowly faded away over the years.

Ironically, just because you’re bald, doesn’t mean you don’t still need to get haircuts. And that brings me to the point of all this nonsense. My hair person just retired.

I can’t remember exactly how I ended up in her chair for the first time. I think it was a referral from a friend, but it was so long enough ago, that I can’t even remember. Regardless, she has been cutting my hair for over thirty years and now I’m on the hunt for someone new.

Growing up, Mom used to take my brother and me into town to the barbershop. We went to one in North Topeka and our guy was Smiley. I’m not sure how he got his nickname, but I can make a pretty good guess.

I was a little small for his chair, so he always had to put his booster in it for me. I remember the chair had a padded footrest. I couldn’t reach that either.

I haven’t been to a barbershop since those childhood days, but now that I’m looking for a new person to keep me looking presentable, I think it’s time to hunt one up. As I’m sure my wife would confirm, I’m not the best at embracing change, but it looks like a little is coming my way.

I bet I won’t need that booster seat anymore.

We’re still plugging away at the nursery. We’ve been having some hot and humid days, but fortunately, those have been balanced out with some pleasant days and the occasional rain. The world outside is still pretty lush and green. It’s hard to complain about that.

It’s still okay to plant. Remember, as long as you can keep things watered, things will be fine. Don’t let the month on the calendar detour you.

—Cameron Rees

Visit the link here to read the whole Blog entry https://skinnergardenstore.com/blog/who-loves-ya-baby

Have a happy and safe 4th of July! See you on the 5th!

Special event at Skinner Garden Store!!! Mark your calendars!

Pruning lavender depends on which type you have. Learn how and when to prune English, French, and Spanish lavender with this guide from .

How and When to Prune Different Types of Lavender How and when to prune lavender varies depending on the type of lavender you’re growing. Here are tips for the three most common types of lavender.

Wishing all of you a safe and fun 4th of July holiday! We'll be closed for the day, but back in action on July 5th!

MOLE REPELLENT
In our last newsletter, I wrote about dealing with moles. Shortly after that issue went out, a customer reminded me that I forgot to mention mole repellent. The repellent she was referring to uses castor oil as the active ingredient. She said she gets several years of control with just one application. That’s not bad!

The mole repellent we carry, Fertilome MoleGo, uses that same castor oil and is labeled for repelling moles as well as voles, gophers, armadillos, skunks, groundhogs, ground squirrels, and other borrowing animals. It doesn’t list a specific...

Click the link https://skinnergardenstore.com/blog/violins-cows-tears
Or head to our last Blog entry on our website for the full article, containing more mole repellant and removal tips and strategies from our fearless leader, Cameron!

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Do you have a cut flower garden? 💐💐💐 Let us know in the comments if you're a first-timer or long-time fan of growing your own bouquets!

Newbie or not, we think you'll be inspired by how Cathy at got started with a few "easy pickings" like 🌻🌻SunBelievable® , 🌹🌹Grace N' Grit™ , and 🌼🌼Evolution™ , all from our pals at .

Grit and Polish: A Growing Passion for Flowers The Grit and Polish husband-and-wife home renovation duo tackle many an indoor project at their Washington State farmhouse. Since one of Cathy’s favorite finishing flourishes is a jug of freshly-cut flowers, a cutting garden in their family-friendly backyard was a natural fit.

"THYMELY" ADVICE: Bagworms are back!
It’s that time of year again... Maybe you’ve noticed a few signs that your trees have unwelcome occupants. No, I’m not speaking of the obvious furry ones. Bagworms are starting to hatch and with that comes all kinds of problems.

The bagworm is the caterpillar stage of the bagworm moth. It produces a spiral-shaped cocoon around itself as it feeds on over 128 different types of trees and shrubs, most notably junipers, arborvitaes, and spruce.

From late May to early June, these larvae begin emerging from these bags and begin moving around, getting caught on the wind, or unintentionally moved by us. They will almost immediately begin feeding and building their own protective bags. As they grow, they move about the tree and feed more. About mid-August, they will stop feeding and attach their bag to a twig on the tree, close it up and begin pupating.

When they have started hatching, it’s time to treat.

We recommend Fertilome Spinosad. It’s highly effective and best of all, it’s organic. Other options include Hi-Yield Garden and Farm Insect Control or if you have a lot of spraying to do, like a long windbreak, use Hi-Yield 38 Plus. Hand removal of bags is also an option but be patient... it will take a while!

Keep in mind, that the more mature bagworms get, the harder it is to control them, so react quickly. A quick response will also minimize the feeding damage you end up having.

These pesky insects are troublesome but with some help from your friends here at Skinner Garden Store, we can find the right tool to get the job done.

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We’ve got lots of great markdowns on plants, trees, and shrubs throughout the garden center, but a special shout-out on ALL remaining potted maples, which are now 50-75% OFF! This includes popular varieties, like the Japanese Maples, Red Maples, and Autumn Blaze Maples, as well as specialty varieties, like the Paperbark Maples, Miyabe Maples, and more. These are great-looking trees at 50%-75% off. If somebody’s been on the fence about buying a maple for their yard, this is a good opportunity to get it done!

DON'T FORGET! Our loyalty rewards redemption period for SUMMER is happening now through July 3rd! If you've saved up your Skinner Buck$, now is a great time to bring them in and get some special additions to your lawn and garden! If you aren't familiar with our rewards program, take a look at how it works in the pics attached! It's a valuable way to save money on improving and maintaining your outdoor spaces while also supporting our locally-owned, family-run store. We appreciate your business! Thanks!

SELECTING PERENNIALS (From our Blog, The Dirt)
Hi everyone! Misty Brown here from Skinner's... Here at the store, June is all about perennials! With so many to choose from, how do you know where to start? First, determine if your desired area is sunny or shady. Knowing the answer to that question is most important! Then, think about how big or small you want the plant to be and/ or what colors you prefer. Once you have that information, come on in and we can help with the rest. Follow the link below to read the whole article and learn more about one of my favorite recommendations…

https://skinnergardenstore.com/blog/violins-cows-tears

Or got to our website www.skinnergardenstore.com and choose GARDEN ADVICE>BLOG from the dropdown menu and click on our most recent entry.

FROM OUR BLOG - The Dirt: Violins, Cow Patties, and a Few Tears

It brought tears to my eyes... Last weekend I had a chance to attend the Symphony in the Flint Hills. Attending this event has been on my bucket list for years. I’ve always enjoyed music, but I really love the prairie, and I always figured this event would be a fun combination.

It didn’t disappoint!

The day was beautiful, and so were the Flint Hills. The native prairie was lush and green and loaded with colored wildflowers. They were blooming everywhere! And then hidden right out in the middle of this amazing landscape, a temporary tent city with a concert pavilion nestled into the background.

It was so out of place and yet so perfect.

When the concert started, the Kansas City Symphony took us for a very special ride. Their music combined with the breathtaking view was magical. It brought tears to my eyes.

And then, special guest vocalist, Katharine McPhee joined the performance.

I’d never heard of Katharine McPhee prior to this event. My wife reminded me I needed to get out of the garden once in a while! She informed me, Katharine was a runner-up on American Idol many years ago and has since established herself as a successful singer-songwriter and actress.

I don’t get out much.

I learned that one of the performances that led to her success during her American Idol run was her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I’ve since watched it, and it’s good, but her performance last Saturday night, somewhere over the middle of the Flint Hills, with the Kansas City Symphony playing along with her was magical!

And I couldn’t help but tear up.

There were other moving moments, including a background cattle drive accompanied by the music of the symphony and a group sing-along to our state song, Home on the Range. Those were both pretty cool, too.

It was an amazing experience. I’ll be back.

I’m a sucker for our native prairie. I love it! I don’t think I ever really appreciated what green was until my drives back to college through the Flint Hills showed me what happens to the fire-blackened hillsides after spring rains, warm weather, and a little bit of sunshine combined to create the perfect storm. That green sets the bar.

I also learned around that same time, what looks like a just sea of green is so much more.

The prairie is a rainbow of color!

If you allow yourself the chance to stop the car and step into that green ocean, you’ll discover the prairie is a lot more than just green grass. It’s also a colorful spectrum of wildflowers. As I’ve taken time to learn even more about our native prairie, it’s deepened my appreciation of how amazing this blend of grasses and wildflowers really is. It’s the perfect garden.

If you’d like to add a little bit of that wildflower color in your own garden, now’s a great time to scout ideas and plant some additions. Whether you’re planting native wildflowers or their perennial garden cousins, there’s a rainbow of color out there for you to enjoy in your own garden.

And the pollinators will be happy too!

—Cameron Rees

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host and landscape designer Mike Pyle Design shared his expert tips on creating inviting front yard spaces (Fire pits? Yes please!) with . "I think it's important to come home to something that you're proud of," says Mike.

What curb appeal upgrade are you dreaming of? Talk to us about how we can help!

Design School: Small Projects for Big Curb Appeal Join us in a conversation with HGTV host and landscape designer, Mike Pyle, as we look at his front yard re-do and discuss how to make small changes in your front yard to achieve big curb appeal.

Hard to believe but “spring done sprung” and it’s suddenly summertime, so it’s time to wrap up those spring projects.

Hey folks, it’s Cameron from Skinner’s. Remember, the rule of for planting...as long as you can dig the hole (the ground isn’t frozen)…and you can find the plant you want to plant…and you can care for it after planting, you absolutely can plant.

Bottom line, once you get things planted, Keep. Them. Watered. I plant all summer at home. Yes, it’s hotter, but things still transplant and establish nicely, as long as you keep them watered.

We still have lots of perennials, ornamental grasses, evergreens, trees, and shrubs available at Skinner’s. We’re still shipping fresh nursery stock in. And lots of our plants have reduced prices, from 20 to 75% off!

We’re still in our Summer Skinner Buck Redemption Period through July 3rd. Use them during this time to save up to 50% off your purchase at Skinner Garden Store. We’re right off Highway 75, just north of the river on Lower Silver Lake Road.

Who here knows about Hellebores? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
Most gardeners we know love these winter bloomers, but if they're new to you, here are a few reasons to come in to Skinner Garden Store, Inc to find them:

🚫🦌 Ultra deer-resistant
🌿❄ Large, green leaves in every season
🌤🌥 Shade tolerant
😍🌺 Those flowers!

These varieties are all from the Ice N' Roses® series from 🤍💕♥

Don’t miss out on 20-75% OFF select items throughout the store, including 50-75% OFF
ALL MAPLE TREES!

MAPLES 50-75% OFF! ...We’ve got lots of great markdowns on plants, trees, and shrubs throughout the garden center, but a special shout-out on ALL remaining potted maples, which are now 50-75% OFF! This includes popular varieties, like the Japanese Maples, Red Maples, and Autumn Blaze Maples, as well as specialty varieties, like the Paperbark Maples, Miyabe Maples, and more. These are great-looking trees at a deep discount. If somebody’s been on the fence about buying a maple for their yard, this is a good opportunity to get it done!

Our Bee a Winner Giveaway is your chance to win a free pollinator plant from us! Come on in to Skinner Garden Store, Inc for your chance to win.

FOR FATHER'S DAY...Plant some memories with Dad! We've got lots of discounts and you can even stack your savings using your Skinner Buck$... our Summer Skinner Buck$ Redemption period started June 10th and runs through July 3rd. During this period, bring in your Buck$ and use them to pay for up to half the purchase price of anything in the store. That’s savings your dad would be proud of!

Wow 🤩 talk about a fresh color for the ! Check out the latest webinar recording from for all the details on this and other plant palettes to try this season, including full plant lists: https://monrovia.me/4crfDdd

Want more help choosing color combos? Come on in to Skinner Garden Store, Inc and we can help.