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August 2006 Landscape Calendar

• August is the time of year to start taking cuttings from annuals you want to overwinter indoors. Your plants are healthier and will root faster now than later in the season. Some plants to consider overwintering are coleus, geraniums, wax begonias, impatiens, fuschia and herbs.

•This is the time of year to dig and divide spring-blooming perennials so they have time to become established for the next growing season.

•Avoid late season (August and later) pruning and fertilizing of trees and shrubs. This helps reduce soft growth that will be damaged by cold weather and frost.

•Remember to water consistently in the heat of the summer. Some perennials, especially astilbe, will do poorly if allowed to dry out.
It is also important to water tomatoes consistently, this will prevent blossom end rot, a condition tomatoes succumb to when watering is not consistent. Blossom end rot leaves the bottoms of tomatoes looking black and unhealthy.

•Oriental poppies go dormant and become leafless by mid-month. It is a good time to transplant them.

Contributors:
www.gardenminnesota.com
Fairview Gardens
320-229-2281

Pahl’s Market
952-431-4345

What’s Happening?

Mittelstaedt Brothers marks 20th anniversary

> Congratulations to Mittelstaedt Brothers Construction, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The company has built more than 700 homes and has been a recipient of multiple awards from the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. To learn more, contact Mittelstaedt Brothers Construction at 651-322-4140 or visit www.mittelstaedtbros.com

The Golden Brush.net hosts open house in new showroom

> Mark your calendar for the Golden Brush.net’s open house at its new Minneapolis showroom,10 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday, August 31. The Golden Brush.net is a professional network of skilled artisans specializing in fine cabinetry, high-quality wood finishes, faux finishes, and custom closets. The new showroom is at International Market Square, Suite 547. Stop by, or visit www.thegoldenbrush.net

Relax in Scandia Furniture’s ergonomically correct recliners

> New at Scandia Furniture is Fjords seating by Hjellegjerde. The Fjords collection offers a choice of reclining sofas and chairs with either high or low backs. The ergonomically correct seating supports the spine in all the right places, making for a wonderfully comfortable seating experience in fabric or leather. For more information, visit Scandia Furniture at www.scandiavalue.com.

The Tile Shop opens new showroom in eastern metro

> The Tile Shop will be opening a new location in Woodbury Tuesday, August 1. The 12,000-square-foot showroom is the company’s sixth addition in the Twin Cities and its 35th nationally. A grand opening is planned in September. Visit www.tileshop.com for a showroom location near you.

Stock up on landscape supplies at Patio Town’s Super Saturday Sale

> It’s time to make a list of landscape supplies and head to Patio Town for its August 5 Super Saturday Sale. Look for big savings on retaining wall and paving stone products, and get ideas for using them from many outdoor displays. While you’re there, check out Patio Town’s fine imported teak furniture. For directions, visit www.patiotown.com.

It’s time for Linder’s Perennial Sale-A-Bration

> Visit Linder’s Greenhouses & Garden Center for deals on perennials during its annual Perennial Sale-A-Bration, Thursday, August 10–Monday, August 21. Linder’s has great perennials to choose from, including coneflowers, hostas, and daylilies. Stop in while your favorites are 25 percent off. For directions, visit www.linders.com or call 651-488-1927.

Rosemary Merrill joins Sawhill Custom Kitchens

> Rosemary Merrill has joined the award-winning design team at Sawhill Custom Kitchens & Design. Merrill’s background in art and graphic design brings a fresh, unique perspective to her design work at Sawhill. Meet her at Sawhill’s showroom in International Market Square in Minneapolis. To learn more, call 612-338-3991 or visit www.sawhillkitchens.com.

Tour a renovated 109-year-old farmhouse in Excelsior

> A historic Excelsior home, built in 1897 and recently renovated by International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) designers, will be open for tours in October. Once considered a teardown, the house was restored after a 2004 sale. During “Design in the Community: IFDA Presents Historic Excelsior,” October 6–8, step inside and see the renovation that has transformed the home’s interior into a beautiful classic. Visit www.ifda-mn.com for details.