{"title":"Laurie's Favourites","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kong-jr-lime-vein-coleus","title":"Kong Jr Lime Vein Coleus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolenostemon scutellarioides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShade\u003cbr\u003e18-24\" height\u003cbr\u003e20-35\" width\u003cbr\u003eUpright habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for mixed containers or in your landscape. If used in a container, this coleus works well as a thriller, potentially also a filler (depending the size of the companion plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown for foliage, these plants do well in Shade conditions, and are sure to be a stunner. Keep protected from afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep this coleus looking its best, here are a few guidelines for care:\u003cbr\u003eDeer resistant\u003cbr\u003eHeat resistant\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly (allow the top several inches of soil to dry out before watering again)\u003cbr\u003eFertilize every 2 weeks (easiest to use a water soluble fertilizer in your watering can on your pre-determined day)\u003cbr\u003eColeus will flower, however, they are grown for foliage. If you like the looks of the flowers, just leave them be. If you don't like how the flowers look, just give them a quick pinch off!\u003cbr\u003eColeus are very susceptible to cold temperatures and water. If the outside temperatures near freezing, it’s best to have coleus covered or moved inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColeus is also adaptable as a house plant! Place it where it will receive approximately 4 hours of sunlight throughout the day (avoiding hot afternoon sun) and enjoy all year round!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riverdene Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44863168872619,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9868\/1259\/files\/dispthumb_e830299f-b6f8-47eb-8647-3d6a5d42f08f.jpg?v=1742784683"},{"product_id":"kong-jr-rose-coleus","title":"Kong Jr Rose Coleus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolenostemon scutellarioides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShade\u003cbr\u003e18-24\" height\u003cbr\u003e20-35\" width\u003cbr\u003eUpright habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for mixed containers or in your landscape. If used in a container, this coleus works well as a thriller, or potentially a filler (depending on the size of the companion plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown for foliage, these plants do well in Sun or Shade conditions, and are sure to be a stunner in any location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep this coleus looking its best, here are a few guidelines for care:\u003cbr\u003eDeer resistant\u003cbr\u003eHeat resistant\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly (allow the top several inches of soil to dry out before watering again)\u003cbr\u003eFertilize every 2 weeks (easiest to use a water soluble fertilizer in your watering can on your pre-determined day)\u003cbr\u003eColeus will flower, however, they are grown for foliage. If you like the looks of the flowers, just leave them be. If you don't like how the flowers look, just give them a quick pinch off!\u003cbr\u003eColeus are very susceptible to cold temperatures and water. If the outside temperatures near freezing, it’s best to have coleus covered or moved inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColeus is also adaptable as a house plant! Place it where it will receive approximately 4 hours of sunlight throughout the day (avoiding the hot afternoon sun) and enjoy all year round!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riverdene Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44863171035307,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9868\/1259\/files\/dispthumb_e543d94a-e1ce-40b1-ac4b-e549cbd47e00.jpg?v=1742784730"},{"product_id":"big-leaf-creeping-wire-vine-proven-winners","title":"Big Leaf Creeping Wire Vine (Proven Winners)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMuehlenbeckia complexa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Sun to Sun\u003cbr\u003e4-6\" height\u003cbr\u003e18-24\" width\u003cbr\u003eTrailing habit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat in containers beds, windows + boxes. 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Honeycrisp and Haralson store for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e4-6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, while McIntosh stores for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e2-3 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eYoung Trees (First 2-3 Years):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply \u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eonce per week\u003c\/strong\u003e to establish roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eEstablished Trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water \u003cstrong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eevery 2-3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e in dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eAvoid Overwatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple trees dislike \u003cstrong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003esoggy roots\u003c\/strong\u003e—ensure good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e No fertilizer needed—focus on root establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eMature Trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eApply a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eslow-release balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eOrganic alternative: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eCompost or well-rotted manure\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen\u003c\/strong\u003e, which promotes leafy growth over fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003ePruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eBest Time to Prune:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eLate winter to early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e before new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eHow to Prune:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eRemove \u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003edead, diseased, or crossing branches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003ea balanced shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring each grafted variety gets equal sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eDo not allow one variety to dominate\u003c\/strong\u003e—prune vigorously growing varieties to keep the tree balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eThin out excess fruit \u003cstrong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eto improve fruit size and reduce branch stress\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003ePest \u0026amp; 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Part of the Proven Winners Superbells collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep this calibrachoa looking its best, here are a few guidelines for care:\u003cbr\u003eAttracts pollinators\u003cbr\u003eHeat tolerant + will bloom all season\u003cbr\u003eNo deadheading necessary\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly (allow the top couple inches of soil to dry out between waterings)\u003cbr\u003eFertilize once a week (easiest to do with water soluble fertilizer in a watering can)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional colours available include:\u003cbr\u003eBlackcurrant Punch\u003cbr\u003eDouble Smitten Pink\u003cbr\u003eDouble Orange\u003cbr\u003eDouble Vintage Coral\u003cbr\u003eDreamsicle\u003cbr\u003eHoneyberry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riverdene Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012534001835,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9868\/1259\/files\/superbells_prism_pink_lemonade_macro_05.jpg?v=1744560277"},{"product_id":"little-lime-hydrangea","title":"Little Lime Hydrangea (Proven Winners)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHydrangea paniculata \u003c\/em\u003e‘Jane’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Lime® Hydrangea is a compact, cold-hardy version of the classic Limelight hydrangea, offering the same dependable performance in a smaller, more manageable size. 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