MERRY CHRISTMAS

Have a Blessed Christmas!

PICKING BLUEBERRIES

We are picking the huge blueberries on the plants for sale and watching and waiting for the apples, pears and peaches to be ready!  Wouldn't you like to have these trees in your yard?  You can....

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

May 5, 2011.......National Day of Prayer

Pray for God's will to be done in the world, in our country, and in our lives....

14TH ANNUAL EMERALD COAST FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL

Hope to see you at the...
14TH ANNUAL EMERALD COAST FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL at the Milton Campus of Pensacola State College (5988 Highway 90, Milton, Florida)
Festival hours:
Friday, April 8, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BEEN BUSY

We have been so busy the last few weeks that I haven't had time to update the blog or website.  Cliff and I would like to thank everyone who has stopped by and hope you are enjoying the plants you purchased!

Everything has budded out and is blooming, and there is tiny fruit on the trees.  The weather is perfect this weekend for getting out and planting something!  Come see the new varieties we now have.

It's not too late to get started on your edible landscaping!

God Bless!
Kay

HEIRLOOM MULTIPLYING ONIONS

What could be better than these low-maintenance heirloom multiplying onions? Plant them in the ground and they are nearly maintenance free. Plant them in pots and water occasionally. It can't get any easier.

These onions have been in our family for over 40 years. Sweet table onions. Chop and freeze for cooking. Eat them all year. Save money at the grocery store by planting these onions and enjoying them for years to come.

CATCHING UP

Our internet service has been out for a couple of days so I'm busy this afternoon trying to catch up on emails with questions/requests.  I'll respond as soon as possible....we really are too dependent on the internet!
Kay

AVAILABILITY

Until I get the everything listed on the website, here is a list of available edible landscaping plants that we have at this time.

Apple - Anna, Dorsett, Ein-Shemer, Fiji, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Shell
Blueberry - High Bush Rabbit-Eye
Fig - Brown Turkey, Celeste
Grapes - Scuppernong
Japanese Persimmon - Fuyu
Mayhaw - Common, Texas Star
Nectarine - Sunglo, Red Gold
Pawpaw
Peach - Dwarf Elberta, Flordaking, Flordaqueen, Redskin
Pear - Bartlett, Carroll's Heirloom, Keiffer, Leconte, Moonglow, Orient
Pomegranate - Homestead, Kimberly Queen, Russian 26, Wonderful
Plum - Burbank, Bruce, Methley, Santa Rosa, Thundercloud
Jumbo Garlic
Homestead Multiplying Onions


We also have a large selection of spring flowering trees, shade trees, shrubs and perennials.

UPDATING WEBSITE

I'm working on getting the website up-to-date with all the new fruit trees we now have available.

Hopefully I will have it up in the next day or so.  In the meantime, if you are looking for something in particular just give us a call : )

My next project will be improving this blog to be more user friendly...

Kay

AN EARLY SPRING?

The groundhog said we would have an early spring and the last few days have definitely been spring-like.  

The apple trees are blooming and hopefully the buds won't get frost bitten and have to start all over again.  But, it happens every year so it will probably happen again this year.

In the meantime, enjoy the beautiful weather and get outside!  That's what I've got planned for this week...


Kay

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS

How many small businesses have you shopped at this month?

TIME TO GET YOUR PLANTS IN THE GROUND

The sooner you plant the better chance of survival your trees will have. By planting now you are giving the root system time to get established before the drought and heat of our summers. During the winter plants are growing below ground putting out a strong root system. Come by and check out our selection of fruit and nut trees soon!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thank you to all who have helped make 2010 a great year!

May you have a very blessed 2011!

FRUIT TREES

We received a large shipment of fruit trees yesterday.  It will be a few days before we get them all on the website, so give us a call.  We've already sold several so don't wait too long to get the best selection!

These trees will make a great Christmas present that will keep on giving to your loved ones!

Merry Christmas everyone, and God Bless!

WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We at Landscape Plants by Cliff say "Merry Christmas" and have a blessed New Year.

GIVE A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING!

This holiday season give a gift that keeps on giving!  Give something that your loved ones can enjoy for years to come!


Lower your utility bills with deciduous shade trees that provide shade during the summer and let the warmth of the sun shine through during the winter.

Provide food for your family with fruit and nut trees.

In today's economy every little bit helps!

And of course a beautifully landscaped area can be very relaxing after a long day at work.  We have a large variety of trees, shrubs, and perennials.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - RECEIVE 10% off Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26 - 27, 2010

In honor of the first Small Business Saturday, receive 10% off your purchase of all trees, shrubs, and perennials Friday - Saturday, Nov. 26 - 27, 2010.

Small businesses are the heart and soul of America and many are struggling to keep their doors open in today's economy. Small businesses contribute to their local communities and help keep the local economy going. Yes, it's easier to do all your shopping at the malls and the big chain stores, but do they really appreciate your business? Small businesses have a personal interest in meeting your shopping needs. Who would you rather support, the big businesses or main street America? Where can your hard earned money help the most?

Check out our selection of fruit trees, shade trees, spring flowering trees, shrubs and perennials at www.landscapeplantsbycliff.com

Fruit trees:
Apple - Anna, Golden Dorsett, Shell, Native Apple, Crab Apple
Blueberry - High Bush Rabbit-eye
Chinese Chestnut
Chinkapin
Chinese Quince
Fig - Brown Turkey
Peach - Belle of Georgia, Dwarf Elberta, Sun Prince
Pear - Bartlett, Baldwin, Hood, Oriential
Pomegranate - Homestead, Kimberly Queen, Russian 26, Wonderful
Onions - Heirloom Multiplying

All plants guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.

Phone: 686-4164 or 675-1915

WISHING YOU A BLESSED THANKSGIVING

We at Landscape Plants by Cliff wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!

Thank you to all who have purchased plants from us.

God Bless you!

LEARN HOW TO GRAFT

Cliff Martin, Florida Certified Horticulture Professional, and owner of Landscape Plants by Cliff is offering you the opportunity to learn how to graft.  This will be a one-on-one session in which you will learn the cleft or side graft technique.

The cost is $35 which will include all materials needed to graft including one year old rootstock to be used to graft a pear tree (Carroll's Heirloom, Hood, or Oriental) (a $20 value).  The session will be approximately one hour and is by appointment only, on a first come – first served basis.  Appointments are available Monday through Saturday throughout the grafting season.

For more information please call 850-675-1915 or 850-686-4164.

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

Edible landscaping is becoming a very popular way to landscape your yard and is an "earth friendly" way to provide fruit and vegetables for your family. 


Now is the time to plant.  Stop by and talk with me about what type of fruit trees will do well in your yard.  Or you can email any questions you may have and we will respond as soon as possible.


Check out our website to determine which fruit and nut trees, spring flowering trees, or shade trees you may be interested in.  We have a large assortment of sizes in our trees and shrubs to meet your planting needs.

MUCH NEEDED RAIN!

We got 4" of rain yesterday and the plants are really looking good.  Rain water is so much better for the plants.  The rain barrels are full so we can water with that for awhile as needed.  
 

A PERFECT WEEKEND!

 Mild temperatures, sunny skies, and rain on the way!


This weekend is the perfect time to get your fruit trees, spring flowering trees or shade trees in the ground.  Enjoy the day walking around to check out our selection of trees.  Get them planted this weekend and with rain on the way, they won't even know they have been moved.  Perfect conditions! 

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!

You can now follow us on Facebook.  Stop by and leave us a comment.  We love hearing from you!

GETTING READY TO GRAFT

Hasn't the weather been beautiful lately?!  Sunny skies and mild temperatures!  We have had frost two mornings here in sunny Florida.  The trees are going dormant and Cliff is getting ready to start grafting more trees.  This is what he enjoys most of all in working with plants so he is excited about this.  He will also start conducting his sessions where he teaches people how to graft.  This is a dying art (except for the professionals) and Cliff really enjoys sharing his knowledge with others and teaching people how trees are grafted.  If you would like to learn how to graft, just let us know and we will schedule a session for you.  Not only will you learn the art of grafting but you will leave with the tree you grafted!


We have fruit trees for sale that will be bearing fruit next spring and love to see our trees leave with families that will soon be enjoying fresh fruit that they can pick right out of their yard.  Fruit is expensive in the stores so making an edible landscaping is a wise decision, especially in today's economy. Plus, you have the added benefit of knowing whether or not your trees/fruit have been sprayed with chemicals.  All of our plants are chemical free.

We also have a great selection of spring flowering trees, shade trees, shrubs and perennials.

Stop by and see us and get a tour of all the varieties of fruit trees and other plants available.  We enjoy meeting new people and appreciate seeing returning customers and catching up!

This is the beginning of the best time to plant so your plants have time to establish a good root system before the spring growth starts.

We look forward to seeing you!

Kay

HAVE YOU TRIED THE FUYU PERSIMMON YET?

If you've never eaten a Fuyu persimmon, you have got to come by and pick one from one of our trees and try it.  It's nothing like the wild persimmon we all got tricked into biting into when we were a kid.

The Fuyu persimmon has the texture and taste of a firm, slightly sweet apple.  They are best when eaten slightly green because they get sweeter as they ripen.  

Everyone that has ever tried a Fuyu persimmon has bought a tree,  but we don't put any pressure on you if you are not interested in purchasing one.

Google the Fuyu persimmon and read the benefits of the fruit.  It's full of essential nutrients.

THE PERFECT TIME TO PLANT

This is the perfect time to start planting any of the trees, shrubs, and perennials.  Planting now gives the plant time to establish it's root system before it starts putting out new growth in the spring.  The plant is able to concentrate on getting established during the winter which gives it a much better chance to thrive in the coming years.

During the winter, plants are growing underground even though you don't see any growth above ground.  With a well-established root system plants are much more tolerant of the long, hot, dry summers we have.  With the summers we have been having in the past few years, that is a big plus...........less watering!  It is during the second year that you begin to see the most rapid growth.

The weather is beautiful so come out and see our selection of fruit trees, shade trees, shrubs and perennials.  We look forward to seeing you!

PEACHES, PEARS, PLUMS, APPLES and More!

It has been so nice this summer to be able to go out and pick fresh fruit right off the tree!  OK, so Cliff picks it and I eat it  :  )  We don't have to worry about what it's been sprayed with since we use no chemicals, we just have to beat the deer to them!  But it's wonderful to be able to skip the produce aisle at the store.   Cliff did buy some cherries in the store and just about had a heart attack when he saw how much they rang up for.  So we will have cherry trees for sale in a few weeks!  


A lot of people don't realize how many different fruit trees will grow in our area.  Everything we sell will grow in our area.  All of our trees, shrubs, and perennials are guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.  Cliff is very serious when it comes to customer service..........he treats people like he wants to be treated.

With the uncertain economy now, what better feeling than knowing you can provide food for your family at a fraction of the cost in the stores.  And nothing beats the taste of FRESH.  Consider edible landscaping for your home!


Have a blessed weekend!
Kay

GETTING READY FOR FALL

Hope everyone is having a great summer.  It has certainly been a hot one and we are looking forward to cool weather!

We are gearing up for fall and I will be working on the website  and getting more info on the blog shortly. We will have more varieties of fruit trees available this year which should be available around December.

Start making plans for your edible landscaping.  Nothing is better for your family than fresh fruit that you grow yourself. 

We also have some beautiful crape myrtles blooming.  Crape myrtles add color to your landscape all summer and are low maintenance as well.

Of course we still have a great selection of shade trees, shrubs and perennials to meet your landscaping needs.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.  We are looking forward to another busy fall and winter and hope to see you soon! 

Kay

A BUSY TIME OF YEAR

We had a successful three days at the plant show at PJC.  Thank you to all who stopped by!

The week following a show is always busy with people coming by to see our entire selection of plants.

All of the trees and plants are coming out of dormancy and everything is turning green and there are a lot of things blooming now.  The hummingbirds and butterflies are loving all the blooms.

Cliff has been busy watering and weeding, and of course doing what he enjoys best.......grafting.  He has been grafting the Shell Apple and pecan trees.  They should be ready to sell this fall.


Hopefully I will soon have more images and information on the website.  I have found that it is a time consuming task and I have a hard time staying indoors and working when the weather is as beautiful as it has been.  I'd much rather be outside digging in the dirt or sitting on the porch watching the world go by : )

Check back to see what we are up to around here.  I'm hoping to get Cliff to help me with a flower bed that I want to put daylilies in............we'll see!

Have a great week!
Kay

EMERALD COAST GARDEN AND PLANT SHOW

We will be at the Emerald Coast Garden and Plant Show this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the PJC Milton Campus.  Come on out and enjoy the beautiful weather and stop by to see us. 

A SUCCESSFUL DAY!

We had a very successful day yesterday at the Spring Fling at The ARC.  We sold a lot of plants and was very tired when we got home, but it was a good tired after a good day!

SPRING FEVER

Apple Blossoms

Spring is definitely in the air!  The weather has been beautiful and we have had many people here purchasing plants.  The big seller has to be the fruit trees which are beginning to bloom.


All of our fruit trees have a low chill hour requirement which means that the trees must have a certain number of hours below 45 degrees in order to produce fruit.  Every fruit tree that we carry will produce fruit year after year in our area.  Since we guarantee all of our plants, we do not sell anything that will not grow and/or produce fruit in our area.


We have had many people want citrus trees.  We do not carry any citrus trees because unless you have a greenhouse and can control the temperature during the winter, the citrus trees can not withstand our winters, especially when we have a really cold winter like we have just experienced.  Even though we are a licensed nursery and inspected by the state of Florida we do not sell citrus because we refuse to sell anything that we do not feel is compatible with our weather.  The economy is bad enough without us selling something that we feel our customers would just be throwing their money away on.


We truly appreciate all the people that have purchased plants from us and look forward to meeting your landscaping requirements in the future.  We have been extremely blessed with a prosperous winter season and spring is looking even better.  Thank you and may God bless you.

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

Even though it's still pretty cool around LANDSCAPE PLANTS BY CLIFF spring is definitely in the air.  The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and several trees and plants are beginning to break dormancy.  Hopefully we won't have a really hard freeze again to burn the new buds, but in this part of Florida it is a good possibility.


We have had a successful winter season and have sold many fruit trees.  The economy today is really making people think about ways to save money and planting an orchard is a great way to do that.


All of our plants are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase.  Our reputation is based on word of mouth advertising, and we have heard from several different sources that word is getting out about us.  We strive to provide excellent service and are happy to answer any questions you may have.


Come see us soon to get ready for your spring plantings.  

LEARN HOW TO GRAFT

I am offering you the opportunity to learn how to graft. This will be a one-on-one session in which you will learn the cleft or side graft technique.

The cost is $35 which will include all materials needed to graft including one year old rootstock to be used to graft a Fuyu persimmon (a $20 value). The session will be approximately one hour and is by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday throughout the grafting season.

For more information please call 850-675-1915.
www.landscapeplantsbycliff.com

NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT

Now is the best time to plant your fruit trees and shade trees.

By planting now, you are giving your new trees time to establish a good root system while they are dormant.  This way the tree can focus on providing nutrients to the roots before it has to also concentrate on putting out new leaves and growth as the weather warms in a few weeks.

Check out our large selection of plants.

All plants are guaranteed for one year from date of purchase.


Customer satisfaction is our best advertising!

MORE FRUIT TREES AVAILABLE!

We now have an even larger selection of fruit trees available!


Apple -  Anna, Dorsett, Fuji
Brown Turkey Fig Trees
Chinese Chestnut Trees
Chinkapin

Fuyu Persimmon - you can also learn how to graft these - just contact me


Belle of Georgia Peach
Pear -  Common, Keiffer
Santa Rosa Plum
Pomegranate -  Homestead, Kimberly Queen, Russian 26, Wonderful
Rabbit Eye Blueberry

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS!

We would like to wish everyone a very blessed Christmas!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased our plants for gifts for their loved ones!  

PERENNIAL HIBISCUS

Perennial Hibiscus

Pan Hibiscus/Day Rose

(Hibiscus Militaris)

Perennial Shrub / Southern Favorite

Sun / Shade / Well-Drained Soil

10" Red Blooms

Contact Cliff

OAK LEAF HYDRANGEA

Oak Leaf Hydrangea

(Hydrangeaceae Quercifolia)

Deciduous Shrub / 16' x 4'

Sun / Shade / Well-Drained Soil

Contact Cliff

GOLDEN EUONYMUS

Golden Euonymus

(Euonymus japonica)

Evergreen Shrub / Full Sun

Well-Drained Soil / 8'-10' x 4'-5'

Contact Cliff

WEEPING WILLOW

Weeping Willow

(Salix Babylonica)

Deciduous Tree / 40' x 40'

Sun or Shade

Damp to Well-Drained Soil

Contact Cliff

RIVER BIRCH

River Birch

(Betula nigra)

Deciduous Tree / 60' x 50'

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Well-Drained Soil

Contact Cliff

EASTERN REDBUD

Eastern Redbud

(Arbol de amor de oriente)

Deciduous Tree / Sun

Well-Drained Soil

25' x 25'

Contact Cliff

CORAL TREE (also known as Cock's Comb)

Coral Tree

(Erythrina Crista-Galli)

Deciduous Tree / 15' x 10'

Sun or Shade / Well-Drained Soil

Hummingbird Favorite

Contact Cliff

 

CHINESE LANTERN

Chinese Lantern

(Flowering Maple)

(Abutilon Hybridum)

Deciduous Tree / 8' x 4'

Sun or Shade / Well-Drained Soil

Contact Cliff

BRADFORD FLOWERING PEAR

Bradford Flowering Pear

(Pyrus Calleryana)

Deciduous Tree / 50' x 40'

Full Sun / Well-Drained Soil

Fast Growing / Red Fall Foliage

Beautiful Spring Flowers

Contact Cliff

BIG LEAF MAGNOLIA

Big Leaf Magnolia.

(Magnoliaceae Macrop-hylla)

Deciduous Tree / Sun / Shade

30' x 15'

12" - 14" white blooms

Contact Cliff

ASIATIC LILIES

"Mirabella"

(L. asiatica)

Perennial Bulb / 18' x 6"

Sun/Shade/Well-Drained Soil

Contact Cliff 

"Golden Joy"

(L. asiatica)

Perennial Bulb / 18" x 6"

Sun / Shade / Well-Drained Soil

Contact Cliff 

"Star Gazer"

(L. asiatica)

Perennial Bulb / 18" x 6"

Sun / Shade / Well-Drained Soil

Contact Cliff 

POMEGRANATE TREE

(Punicaceae)

Deciduous Shrub or Small Tree

Full Sun / Well-Drained Soil

10' x 4'

Four varieties available:

"Homestead"

"Kimberly Queen"

"Russian 26"

"Wonderful"

Contact Cliff

FUYU PERSIMMON

(Diospyros kaki "Fuyu")

Deciduous Fruit Tree

Full Sun / Well-Drained Soil

15' x 20'

Contact Cliff