Things to Come

Hey Everyone,

Big things are in the air this time of year.  Winter is almost over and Spring is on the horizon.  We still have sleds, heaters and dog blankets (jackets actually). We also insulation for pipes and covers for outdoor faucets if you still need them.  Winter Carhartt is still available too - jackets, long sleeve shirts, toboggan hats and thermals and more.

But if you're done with winter and looking ahead to warmer times, we've got great things in store for you.  For gardeners, most of our vegetable seeds are in the store now.  Fruit trees and berry bushes aren't far behind (sometime this week actually).  We also have Bonnie plants for this time of year on our shelves.  Of course, right now is perfect for seed potatoes, onion sets, broccoli, and cauliflower. 

If you're thinking about your lawn, there are a couple of things to keep in mind.  First should be Pre-emergent.  We have Fertilome's Step 1 - Crabgrass Preventer Plus Lawn Food in both a 20 and 40 pound bag covering 5k or 10k square feet respectively.  We also have Hy-Yield's Turf & Ornamental Weed & Grass Stopper in 35 and 12 pound bags with the same coverage.

If you have some "dead" spots you'd like to have covered until you're able to reseed, we have rye grass that will do the trick for this time of year.  KY31, Creeping Red and Titan turf-type fescue are in stock too, but it's a bit early for those.

For all of the above, you should really be thinking about getting your soil tested.  We have the soil sample packets here at the store.  The County Extension Agent will send your sample to UGA and they will send you a printout of what your yard or garden needs to be its healthiest.

We also have the tools you need to help your garden grow.  AM Leonard has top of the line lawn tools including pruners, shovels, rakes and more.  Don't forget gloves and aprons.

Of course, if yard work isn't your bag, we offer Lawn Maintenance service as well as installations.  Let us do the work and you enjoy the benefits!

I think the beginning of Spring is filled with anticipation and excitement.  I, for one, can hardly wait for it to get here.  We look forward to seeing you at Lavender Mountain Hardware & Garden.  Let's have a great year together. 

Sincerely,

Joe Maravilla - Store Manager