Every Gardener
Needs a Rain Gauge
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If there’s one small investment that can make a big difference in your garden’s health, it’s a rain gauge. These handy tools are affordable and easy to use. Weather apps and news reports offer city-wide averages, but rainfall can vary dramatically from one backyard to the next, even within the same city! Too much water can be just as harmful as too little. By measuring rainfall, you’ll know exactly when to supplement with a hose or sprinkler. You’ll make smarter watering decisions, and give your plants the best chance to thrive.
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You can plant nearly anything during the summer, as long as you monitor rainfall and provide supplemental water when needed. A rain gauge takes the guesswork out of summer gardening. We carry a selection of quality rain gauges in the garden center, whether you're seeking a straightforward tool or something a bit more whimsical to brighten your beds. Let us know if you’d like a recommendation! We love matching people with the right tools for their gardens.
How much rain is enough? Here’s what you need to know:
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- Small amounts of rain—less than ½ inch in a single event—are rarely enough to soak the soil deeply. Most established trees and shrubs need about 1 inch of water per week, delivered slowly so that it penetrates to the roots.
- Every plant needs supplemental water for at least its first year, even drought-tolerant varieties.
- If your rain gauge shows less than 1 inch of rain in a week, it’s time to water, especially for new plantings.
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Give New Trees the Best Start
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Watering is especially important if you’re adding new trees to your landscape. We’re excited to offer a fresh selection of homegrown trees this month, almost all grown in air pruning or root trapping containers for the healthiest root systems and the best chance at long-term success in your landscape. Our current lineup includes:
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Maples
Redbud
Venus dogwood
Ginkgo
Honeylocust
Tulip tree
Magnolias
Crabapples
Blackgum
Oaks
Ivory silk lilac
Baldcypress
Elm
Contender peach
Common persimmon
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These trees are carefully selected and nurtured to thrive in our local climate. Whatever you're planting this summer, whether it's trees, shrubs, annuals, or perennials, just add water (and a rain gauge to track it!)
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Get More Green for Your Garden
with Hardy Bucks!
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Great news, gardeners! If you earned Hardy Bucks this spring, or in previous years, your rewards are ready to bloom into savings.
Starting this week, you can redeem Hardy Bucks to cover up to half the cost of all retail merchandise, whether you're shopping at the Garden Center or at Stone Market. The redemption period runs from July 15th to August 15th, so mark your calendar, and enjoy mixing and matching your finds all month long. We'll be stocking the yard with some special finds all month, as well!
Not only are you getting the best value for your dollars, but every plant, paver, and garden good is just a little sweeter when you know you earned it.
Happy gardening!
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