Knupper Nursery & Landscape1801 N. Rand Rd. l Palatine, IL 60074847-359-1080 l www.KnupperNursery.com

October 2016

When it comes to trees, we all know that larger shade maples have some of the most brilliant fall color. But this year, we wanted to discuss some different fall color specimens that we’d like to see more of in the local landscape.

Autumn Gold GinkgoGinkgo trees have been around for more than 200 million years and are some of the hardiest and most versatile trees available. Fan shaped leaves turn a bright golden yellow in fall and will drop all at once – leaving a virtual carpet of leaves in the yard! One tree in China is known to be over 1,500 years old!

Shawnee Brave Bald CypressIt may look like an evergreen, but don’t be fooled. This deciduous conifer (meaning it produces cones) turns a majestic orange and red copper color in fall before dropping its needles. Bald cypress will add a unique and airy texture to any landscape.

Weeping Green Japanese MapleA lot of Japanese maples have dark red leaves during spring and summer, but this shorter weeping green Japanese maple (‘Viridis’), has a bright chartreuse lace leaf foliage color that turns an amazing array of red, orange and gold colors in autumn. By far the most colorful Japanese maples we carry in fall!

These lines of Shakespeare’s Macbeth sound very sinister but were names used to describe plants of the era. Fillet of Fenny snake was the name for the fruit of an Arum plant. Eye of newt can be found in most spice cabinets and is known as Mustard seed today. Toe of frog is not popular in the garden but buttercup bulbs always are which is the same thing. Wool of bat specimens are sometimes brought in by customers concerned about their Holly plants. Here are a few other interesting Old thyme names,

Leaf PeepingOld World Plant Trivia

See our October Enews for more interesting Old World Plant names

Bone of an Ibis BuckthornCat’s Foot Ground IvyCrow’s Foot Wild GeraniumDevil’s Oatmeal ParsleyDew of the Sea RosemaryDog’s Mouth SnapdragonHairs of a Baboon Dill

These lines of Shakespeare’s Macbeth sound very sinister but were names used to describe plants of the era. Fillet of Fenny snake was the name for the fruit of an Arum plant. Eye of newt can be found in most spice cabinets and is known as Mustard seed today. Toe of frog is not popular in the garden but buttercup bulbs always are which is the same thing. Wool of bat specimens are sometimes brought in by customers concerned about their Holly plants. Here are a few other interesting Old thyme names,

•Put on your wooden clogs and grab a bag (or two) of daffodils. It’s time to plant your bulbs!

•Protect your evergreens, including boxwood, azaleas, and rhododendrons from the drying winter winds by applying Wilt Stop in November. This will provide a protective layer on the foliage to help prevent moisture loss.

• Squirrels and raccoons love pumpkins and Indian corn. Spray these fall decorations with Bonide Repels-All, to help keep the critters from redecorating.

• Have you raked up all of your leaves yet? Your lawn is still green underneath them and can use all the light it can get to prepare for the long winter ahead.

• Leave the seed heads on black-eyed susans, coneflowers and ornamental grasses. Not only do they look great in the winter, but they’ll provide food for the birds.

• Before you put away all of your garden tools, make sure they are cleaned. Rusty, non-functioning tools are no fun to play with in the spring.

October Garden Tips

Dig Drop DoneThere is nothing more rewarding than swaths of red and yellow tulips and blue muscari bordering your path or giant alliums bobbing their heads come springtime. Planting gorgeous spring beds is easier than you may

think. Just remember dig, drop, done.

Rather than digging individual holes, which can seem daunting after bringing home 50-60 bulbs, dig large holes and drop your bulbs in next to each other to cut down on your digging time. Cover them up all at once, pat down and you’re done. It’s as easy as that!

Don’t forget to plant your bulbs pointy side up! But, if a few get planted the wrong way don’t stress, usually they find their way up once they start growing. It’s a good idea to plant your

bulbs with Bulb-Tone fertilizer, that way in the spring they can draw from those nutrients as they start growing. Water your bulbs after you plant them as well, this will help the roots get established in the fall season.

Can’t wait to get started? Bulbs can be planted now! As long as you can dig a hole you can plant a bulb. So stop in and see what can be planted in your garden this year.

Tool SharpeningOctober 23 2pm-4pm

Decorating with House Plants

We carry pumpkins, corn stalks, and straw for fall decorating!

Though the houseplant is not native to the living room, there are lots of great plants that work well in the home that will add life and beauty to

any room.Humidity-hungry plants, like ferns and orchids, love steamy bathrooms making them a perfect choice near a sink or shower.

Stage a stand with succulents, which make great house-plants as they need minimal water and care. All you need for these little guys is a sunny window. Plant them together in a bowl or in individual pots to create a mini garden.

Breakup books on a shelf with houseplants. Better yet why not create living bookends?

Corners deserve more than forgotten dust bunnies. Spruce up empty corners with a fiddle leaf fig. Their beautiful broad leaves will turn any

corner into an enchanting forest.

One of the most durable, forgiving and adaptable houseplants has to be the snake plant. This hardy plant

can go weeks without water, adapts to bright or low light and never needs a trim. Perfect for the black thumb gardener as the snake plant is nearly impossible to kill. Try it anywhere in your home.

Craving more houseplant ideas? Look for our October e-newsletters for more inspiration.

Saturday, October 1 10:00 amHouseplants 101Are you wondering how to take better care of your houseplants, or want to learn what options work great in the home? Then this seminar is for you. Join us for a free seminar that covers all of your houseplant questions. Learn about selection, care, repotting, fertilizing, troubleshooting and more.

Saturday, October 8 10:00am Pumpkin Planter PaloozaJoin us for Pumpkin Planter Palooza! Plant up a pumpkin with beautiful fall flowers. This workshop is fun for adults and kids alike. The $25 fee + tax is due at pre-registration and includes a pumpkin, potting soil, and flowers. Don’t forget to bring your gloves!

Saturday, October 15 10:00amFall in Love with Hydrangeas One of the most popular questions we get here at Knupper's is, "When do I prune my hydrangeas?" Well, we have decided to give a seminar dealing with that very question! Stop in to learn about proper pruning, fall preparation and spring maintenance for all hydrangeas. Our Nursery Manager Scott will be on hand to answer your questions and hopefully demystify the hydrangea for you.

Saturday, October 22 10:00amMiniature Garden WorkshopDo you love miniature gardening? So do we! Join us for a fun-filled workshop where we will plant a mini garden inside of an 8” bushel basket! Preregistration is required along with a $39 + tax workshop fee, includes pumpkin, 3 plants, soil, stone, and moss.

Sunday, October 23 2:00pm - 4:00pmTool SharpeningJoe the Sharpener will be accepting tools from 2-4pm only and will get them sharpened on a first-come-first-serve basis. Each tool must be labeled with your name prior to services being rendered. All tools must be picked up the same day as service. Cash and checks only, please.

Saturday, October 29 10:00 amPutting Your Garden to BedOur experts will give you tips on preparing your garden for its long winters nap. Learn which perennials to cut back and which to leave for winter interest. Get advice on pruning, mulching, preparing and protecting your perennials and roses for winter.

Saturday, October 29 1:00 pmZombie Awareness ProgramWondering how to protect yourself during a Zombie apocalypse? Then this seminar is for you. Join up-and-coming filmmaker, Robert Kraybill as he teaches you real world survival tips for surviving the apocalypse.

Calendar of Events

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For the third consecutive year, Knupper’s is hosting the Zombie Awareness Program: a free semi-nar dedicated to educating the public on how to survive the unlikely event of a zombie apoca-lypse.

“What exactly is a zombie; how do you stop them? What happens when civilization crumbles and you’re exposed to the dangers of Mother Nature? How do you survive the end of the world?”

Aspiring filmmaker Robert Kray-bill, founder and leader of The Z.A.P., will answer all of these questions and more; giving you real-world survival tips that will help you prepare for and handle the apocalypse.

1:00pm sharp

Saturday

October 29�

The hour-long program will be held inside the barn: the safest and most zombie-fortifiable location on the property.

This is one seminar you do not want to miss –

it’s to die for.

(Caution: The Zombie Awareness Program is a lecture about how to deal with the cannibalistic casual-ties of a theorized monstrous throwback of biology, and may not be suitable for younger children).

Knupper Nursery & Landscape1801 N. Rand Rd. l Palatine, IL 60074847-359-1080 l www.KnupperNursery.com

Store Hours 10/1 - 10/31Mon-Fri 8:00 - 6:00 Saturday 8:00 - 5:00 Sunday 10:00 - 5:00

The Wonders of StrawFall seasonal displays often include a straw bale used to display smiling pumpkins, but don’t throw away that bale after Halloween. Instead, recycle it! Straw bales can be used in many different ways. For example, use it to keep that muddy walkway dry and keep paws out of the mud. Straw also makes a great mulch as it readily lets water pass through but prevents evaporation and acts as a weed barrier. In the garden, it will do the same but also keeps moisture off of fruit resting on the ground preventing rot. Like a blanket for your plants, it also serves as a great insulator and can help to overwinter tender plants. Did you know that, in addition to all of those great uses, a straw bale can itself become a garden? Want to make your own?

See the October 6th edition of our e-newsletter for instructions on making your own straw bale garden

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For the third consecutive year, Knupper’s is hosting the Zombie Awareness Program: a free semi-nar dedicated to educating the public on how to survive the unlikely event of a zombie apoca-lypse.

“What exactly is a zombie; how do you stop them? What happens when civilization crumbles and you’re exposed to the dangers of Mother Nature? How do you survive the end of the world?”

Aspiring filmmaker Robert Kray-bill, founder and leader of The Z.A.P., will answer all of these questions and more; giving you real-world survival tips that will help you prepare for and handle the apocalypse.

1:00pm sharp

Saturday

October 29�

The hour-long program will be held inside the barn: the safest and most zombie-fortifiable location on the property.

This is one seminar you do not want to miss –

it’s to die for.

(Caution: The Zombie Awareness Program is a lecture about how to deal with the cannibalistic casual-ties of a theorized monstrous throwback of biology, and may not be suitable for younger children).