Spring is here at last!

Finally, our spring weather is here to stay and now we can plant those flowers and vegetables without worrying about another freeze.  Our nursery is bursting with color and has a delightful variety of healthy bedding plants and shrubs for you to choose from.  Stop by and browse our display garden and find just what you need for your garden.

Welcome Fall

Fall has arrived and so have the pumpkins and fall flowers!  We have a great selection of pansies, kale, and mums.  Stop by the Nursery and pick up some pumpkins and fall flowers for your yard.

Flower Gardening in a Mature Yard

Sunday afternoon was planting day at the Hamilton house or should I say potting day.  Since we have lived in the same home for about 30 years, our landscape has changed many times through the years.  Our backyard consists of a very large locust tree, two large Bradford Pear trees, a large Burr Oak tree, two Aspen trees, a pond with a small stream, a small patio, a deck, and flagstone walkways.  Flower beds border the perimeter of the yard and the deck is also surrounded by flower beds.  As the trees have grown, the flower beds have become saturated with tree roots making planting in the beds nearly impossible. Not only are tree roots a problem, but now we have a yard that is mostly shaded throughout the day.  I must say that the trees provide a beautiful canape of appreciated shade with wisps of sunlight peaking through at different times of the day.

So now I must consider how to strategically place all sizes of flower pots throughout the beds to make it flow with the landscape rather than just pots sitting here and there.  I called on my resident landscaper for his design advice.  He gladly obliged me and used his "designer" eye to show me how the pots should be placed and the colors and sizes of plants that would look best in each pot.

The plan is to use an old discarded birdbath as the focal point and place colorfully planted pots mixed with a few in-ground planted perennials and grasses along with a couple of boulders.  And for a final touch, we will add some ground cover and a few trailing annuals to border the bed.

After a quick trip to the Nursery to pick out the perfect annuals and potting soil, it was time to grab the spade and dig in to transform the ugly barren bed into a lovely and aesthetically pleasing flower garden.  When I retrieved my garden tools from the garden shed, my resident landscaper retreated to the recliner to watch whatever is on TV on a Sunday afternoon.  So I was left to enjoy an afternoon of potting some beautiful flowers.  Even though there was a lot of plants to get into the pots, the sound of the water splashing down the waterfall into the pond, the birds chirping in the trees and the dogs playing in the grass made for a lovely afternoon.

As our yard has matured through the years we have had to change how we landscape as well.  Shrubs have been replaced or removed, trees have been pruned, walkways have been moved, but the addition of colorful plants each spring gives the yard the most inviting atmosphere.  Whether gardening in a sunny or shady yard, the color of flowers accent the natural beauty of any landscape.

I will soon post some pictures of this flower bed as soon as my photographer daughter returns from her vacation in Germany.  Happy planting to all.  -Jan

We Have Birdbaths!

Add a little color to your garden with a colorful, glass birdbath. Any bird would be thrilled to take a dip in one of these beautiful bowls. And, if you decide it is too beautiful for the birds then let it dress your table top as a decorative piece. We have two sizes of stands to choose from 3 foot or 1 foot. When you stop in be sure to ask us about our solar birdbaths so your bowl can shimmer throughout the day and well into the night.

The Annual Clovis Home and Garden Show is this Weekend!

While you are out and about this weekend be sure to stop by the Home and Garden Show and see our new line of Tejas Originals. We are now carrying unique products for your outdoor living including kitchens, fire features, and shade structures. Let us show you how we can take your current barbeque space and turn it into your outdoor dream kitchen and living space. Then be sure to stop by our nursery and browse through our design garden to gather ideas for your garden.

We have newly arrived annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. Plus, we have a new selection of garden art, bird baths, and more. 

Hey everyone, we are hiring!!!

We are looking for smart, flexible, creative people to fill full and/or part-time openings at our nursery.

The positions consist of providing exceptional customer service, caring for plant materials, and assisting with all aspects of the greenhouse and nursery environment. A love of plants and flowers and the ability to learn the nursery industry is a must.

Must be willing to approach customers and provide help/suggestions for all their nursery needs, keep our store looking neat and inviting, strong organizational skills, simple math skills, and to work well with our team as well as independently.

Some heavy lifting required, and the ability to work outside during hot weather a must.

If you are interested please call 575.762.5884, email us at mike@hamiltonlandscaping.com, or stop by our store (2001 E. 7^th St.) to fill out an application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Spring Has Sprung

Spring has arrived and with it beautiful weather. The next few days will be perfect for getting out in the garden,  preparing and planning for the spring/summer season.

Our first shipment of plants has arrived! We have a perfect selection for getting that initial burst of color into your garden:

·         Dianthus

·         Marigolds

·         Phlox

·         Pansies

·         Violas

·         Tomatoes

·         Peppers