SPOTLIGHT on SWEET PEET

For years we've promoted the benefits of using Aged Pine Bark as soil amendment & mulch for perennials, roses, trees and shrubs. It's a great way to add benefical organic content & amend heavy soils like clay. However, it's just a bit too acidic for plants like vegetables and annuals. Here's the answer: Sweet Peet!

Sweet Peet is 100% organic, and pH ideal for growing tasty vegetables & colorful annuals! Made from composted virgin wood shavings used in horse bedding, with the benfeits of composted horse manure, it is further enhanced with an infusion of natural plant tannins. These tannins are microbe rich - enhancing the benefits of organic gardening, help moderate pH (which optimizes nutrient uptake), and helps moderate moisture, releasing it as plant need it. As a mulch, it helps retain moisture, reduce weed growth, feeds the soil as it decomposes, and optimizes results. We believe combining this with Master Nursery's Bumper Crop  in the soil make an unbeatable growing environment for happy, healthy, super-productive crops!

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SPOTLIGHT on Wall Play Spores - NEW for 2012!

Indeed, the first question asked is: "What are they?" These enigmatic little pods are a very stylish way to mount epiphytes (air plants) to any surface you can put a screw into - like a wall, a frame, a piece of driftwood . . . When they first arrived, I mounted half a dozen of them in under five minutes - So easy! With them, the creative potential for displaying & growing air plants is nearly unlimited, and can turn any surface into an instant living artform! Simply drill a pilot hole, screw the spore in place, position your air plant, and secure it with a stick, wire, or in this case, we used a chop stick - Perfect! These are some of the easiest plants to grow - and great for kids! You can now grow air plants anywhere that has bright but indirect light. Simply mist them a couple times a week, or remove them, run them under the tap & replace them. With the broad range of sizes, colors, and textures of epiphytes available, there is no limit to the fun & creative possibilities! 

SPOTLIGHT on LIVING WALLS 

They're fresh, they're green, and they're totally vertical! And they're showing up everywhere! Sometimes referred to as "Green Walls", they take gardening in a whole new direction, and elevate it to a living artform. Here's a way to paint a wall (or any vertical surface) with plants - indoors or out! Living walls have been around for a few decades, typically in posh office buildings or botanical gardens. But now, we have everything you need to do it in, on, or around your own home! Even more astounding is just how easy they are to create! These modular units are easy to plant, come in a variety of sizes, and can be expanded to fit or fill virtually any vertical surface. The range of plants suitable for vertical wall planters is so vast, they can be designed for any exposure, and color & texture can be as varied & dramatic as you wish. For even more versatility, they can be hand watered, or easily fitted with manual or automated irrigation systems. Oh - and here's a good thing to know - the main line we carry is Made in Michigan! We have several of these "hanging around" our Troy store, so stop by & check them out. We also offer free standing modular vertical garden units to create living walls or dividers where walls don't exist! Of course, as always, we'll be glad to guide you through the process & help you with suitable plant selection.

We offer classes & workshops on vertical gardening, so check our Events Schedule often! 

SPOTLIGHT on MINIATURE GARDENS

Miniature gardening has never been more popular than it is today! We offer such a vast array of miniature plants & accents, it is a world wide open to unbridaled creativity. They're super-fun to make, and can easily be tailored for any area or exposure - inside or out! Imagine an entire landscape - your dream garden - in the palm of your hand, on a table, plant stand, or even in the ground! Anything is possible! While they aren't new, they are enjoying a huge resurgance, with gardeners of all ages discovering & exploring the world of miniature gardens. We can help you select the right plants for your conditions, and once that's done, its all about having fun! There are no hard & fast rules here - let your creative spirit be your guide. There are many facets to this miniature art, from Alpine Troughs & Rock Gardens, to Fairy Gardens, Railroad Gardens, or just Miniature Gardens. Here's your chance to experience the journey first hand, of creating the garden you always wanted, but don't otherwise have the room or resources to bring to life. Anyone can do it, and its ideal for anyone, even in very limited space, like an apartment balcony, and can even bring the joy of gardening to those who can't manage maintaining a full size scape.  Stop by our Troy store to see what its all about, get inspired, & unleash your creative side. You can also browse many of our miniature accents on line, or check out our on line gallery of miniature gardens.

We offer several classes and workshops on miniature gardening (typically in February & March - when you've got that itch to grab a shovel but other forms of gardening just aren't possible) so be sure to keep tuned into our Events Schedule! 

SPOTLIGHT on SUCCULENT WREATHS & TOPIARY

These dimensional living art forms are super easy to make, and even easier to care for! With as many varieties of succulents as Telly's carries, there's almost no limit to the colors and textures available. What takes minutes to create, can last for years, and we have all the supplies you need on hand, year-round! Its no wonder these botanical beauties are getting so popular! There are plants to accomodate growing these inside or out, all year long, and they make the perfect living botanical accent for the door, window, or set on a table - even as a centerpiece for a table setting. Of course, they can be round, like a traditional wreath, but they can also be square, rectangular, or totally three dimensional like a kissing ball for the overhang, a mushroom for the side-table, a basket with a plantable handle, or even a cornucopia with your favorite plant spilling out! Astound your friends with your own creations, or pick up one of our pre-planted wonders - they make perfectly thoughtful gifts. 

Just give them a sunny spot, and watering is as simple as a gentle dunk in a sink or tub of water once a month. Its that easy. One of those plants getting to big? - Just pinch it back! An errant basketball broke off a few & left a whole? - Just stick them right back in! Need a change? - Check out our constantly changing selection of succulents! And, of course, we also offer several workshops on creating these easy, beautiful art forms, so keep in touch with our Events Schedule!