PLANT WARRANTY
All of our 3 gallon or larger shrubs and trees purchased at regular prices are covered by a three (3) month limited warranty. We will replace a plant that was purchased at regular price one (1) time only, provided you have your original receipt and you bring in the plant with the roots intact. If you purchased ample quantities of soil conditioners and fertilizer (at regular prices) at the same time you purchased the plant, the limited warranty will be increased to six (6) months. The limited warranty will not apply to plants that are damaged or dead as a result of customer negligence (including but not limited to: over/under watering, spraying accidents, or pet damage) or acts of mother nature (including but not limited to: flooding, wind, or insect infestation). Whether or not a returned plant is covered under the limited warranty shall be at the discretion of Tanners Creek Garden Center. Plants purchased at a discounted rate are not covered under any warranty in any situation.
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For the best results, plant your butterfly garden in full sun keeping in mind to plant the tallest flowers behind the short ones. Make sure you use a good blend of nectar & host plants. If you do not use host plants you will see fewer butterflies. Host plants are necessary for the caterpillars to feed as they are unable to travel to find food. Be prepared for these plants to be consumed. You may want to find a location near your nectar garden that is not highly visible as most people do not wish to see their plants eaten by insects.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE INSECTICIDES!
THEY WILL KILL
THE BUTTERFLIES YOU’RE TRYING TO ATTRACT.
Nectar Source
Shrubs
Butterfly Bush, Lantana, Abelia, Vitex, Clerodendrum
Perinnials
Verbenas, Garden Phlox(Paniculata), Sedum(Spectabile), Goldenrod, Coneflower (Echinacea), Joe Pye Weed, Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa)
Annuals
Zinnas, Impatiens, Pentas, Cosmos, Vinca
Host Plants (specific)
Parsley, Fennel (Black swallowtails)
Milkweed (Monarchs)
Violets (Fritillaries)
Sassafras (Swallowtail)
Wild Cherry (Tiger Swallowtail and Red-spotted Purple)
Passion Vine (Gulf Frillary)
Spice Bush (Spicebush Swallowtail)
Wisteria (Silver-spotted Skipper, Long-tailed Skipper)
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Deer resistant does not mean deer proof. All plants can be consumed if the right conditions exist. The lists below contain plants that deer typically will pass over for other preferred plants. As a general rule you should try to choose plants that are fragrant, spicy or toxic.
Trees & Shrubs : Amelanchier, Arbovitae, Barberry, Boxwood, Butterfly Bush, Colorado Blue Spruce, Common Dogwood, Cotoneaster, Forsythia, Honeylocust, Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Japaneese Red Maple, Juniper, Kousa Dogwood, Lilac, Potentilla, Privet, Pussy Willow, Red Maple, Red Oak, Sassafras, Sourwood, Spirea, St Johns Wort, Sweet Gum, Tulip Poplar, Viburnum, Weigela and White Oak.
Perennials : Astilbe, Ajuga, Balloon Flowers, Bee Balm, Black-Eyed Susan, Bleeding Hearts, Catmint, Coneflower, Coral Bells, Coreopsis, Cranesbill Geranium, Crocus, Daffodil, Dianthus, Iris, Lambs Ear, Ornamental Grasses, Phlox, Russian Sage, Salvia, Sedum and Yarrow
Annuals : Ageratum, Cosmos, Dahlia, Dianthus, Dusty Miller, Foreget-Me-Not, Geranium, Marigold, Morning Glory, Nasturtium, Pansy, Petunia, Salvia, Snapdragons,
Herbs : Basil Parsley, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme
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Salt Tolerant
The plants on this list will tolerate varying degrees of salt tolerance from surviving in salty soil to being subject to salt spray and some sand blasting. Please research the specifics about the plant and location before trying to incorporate them into your landscape.
Trees & Shrubs:
Black Pine, American Holly, Bayberry, Inkberry, Shore Juniper, Bald Cypress, Sweet Gum, Persimmon, Loblolly Pine, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Eastern Red Cedar, Beach Plum, Yaupon Holly, , Hawthorn, Rosa Rugosa, Arrowood, Chokeberry, Clethra, Highbush Blueberry, River Birch, Smooth Hydrangea, Red Oak, Swamp White Oak, Serviceberry, White Cedar
Perennials:
Switch Grass (Panicum), Virginia Creeper, Hardy Hibiscus, Goldenrod, Blanket Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, Echinacea, Daylily, Lantana, Liriope
Annuals & Vines:Ivy Geranium, Portulaca, Coleus, Vinca, Bougainvillea, English Ivy
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Wet/Flooded Sites
Most plants do not like wet feet (sitting in water for extended periods of time). Some plants can tolerate fluctuations in soil moisture better than others or even tolerate short periods of flooding for a few days. If flooding occurs frequently or for extended periods you need to choose plants that are adapted to these conditions. The plants listed in the flooding section can be used in wet sites as well.
Wet:Red Maple, Inkberry, Virginia Sweetspire, Amelanchier, Mountain Laurel, Arrowwood, Fringetree, Smooth Hydrangea, Sweet Gum, Hardy Hibiscus, Daylily, Bayberry, Bee Balm, Fothergila, Potentilla
Flooded:
River Birch, Sweetbay Magnolia Black Gum, Swamp White Oak, Bald Cypress, Clethra (Summersweet), Highbush Blueberry, Red Chokeberry, Winterberry, Carolina Allspice, Green Ash, Pin Oak, American Elm, Dawn Redwood, Swamp Maple(Silver Maple), Willow, Red Twig Dogwood, American & European Cranberry
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Drought Tolerant
All plants need water to survive. The plants we have listed below once established can survive with minimal care. It does not mean that they need zero water through extended periods of drought. Drought conditions can also occur in the winter months, if a plants roots freeze when they are dry it will kill the plant. It is vital that some moisture be present in the winter; the ice acts as insulation for the roots.
Trees & Shrubs:
: Fothergilla, Arborvitae, Yucca, Juniper, Oak, Redbud, Bayberry, Beautyberry, Caryopteris, Pine, Barberry, Abelia, Butterfly Bush, Boxwood, Cotoneaster, Elaeagnus, American & Japanese Holly, Nandina, English Laurel, Pyracantha, Spirea, Euonymus
Perennials:
Daylily, Echinacea(Coneflower), Black Eyed Susans, Lavender, Gaillardia, Heuchera, Hibiscus, Bee Balm, Catmint(Nepeta), Ornamental Grasses, Russian Sage, Salvia, Sedum, Ice Plant, Columbine, Red Hot Poker, Yarrow, Goldenrod,
Annuals & Vines:
Ageratum, Snapdragons, Zinnia, Salvia, Marigold, Dusty Miller, Pansy, Sunflower, Alyssum, Verbena, Portulaca, English Ivy, Periwinkle, Wisteria, Honeysuckle
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Urban Gardening
The smallest of areas can provide you with an opportunity to have vegetables or beautiful flowers. Fortunately, plants only have three requirements – soil, water, and light. They don’t even need to be planted in the ground they can easily be grown in containers.
Containers range from hanging baskets to large wooden barrels. Here are a few things to keep in mind when using containers. Make sure the pot you choose has adequate drainage. Small pots restrict the root area and dry out very quickly. The size and number of plants to be grown will determine the size of the container used. For example, most flowers and shallow rooted vegetables like, lettuce, spinach, radishes and most herbs require no more than eight inches of soil to grow well, while tomatoes , and carrots need at least 12 inches of soil. Five gallon buckets are great for planting deeper rooted plants.
Purchase a good quality potting mixture. When you add soil to the container, leave a 2 inch space between the top of the soil and the top of the container. Since potting mixes drain rapidly, nutrients will be washed out of the container as its watered. Lighter mixes will require more frequent fertilizing than heavier mixes. It's a good idea to use a diluted liquid fertilizer at every other watering. Make sure to check the pot frequently for water.
Your container garden will need at least five hours of sunlight each day. Many plants benefit from even more. The amount and kind of sunlight needed varies depending on the plant. Some plants prefer to be in direct sunlight and some prefer indirect sunlight.
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