Friday, June 25, 2010

Summer Sale




It's officially summer! Time for backyard barbeques, outdoor birthday parties and family picnics! Add vibrant color to your landscape with Schaefer's Summer Sale and impress your friends and family!

SAVE 50% on annuals and perennials! Choose from hundreds of gorgeous plants, including our geraniums and hanging baskets.

SAVE 25% on nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, rose bushes and evergreens!




Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Celebrate Roses




June is National Rose Month! It's time to celebrate our national flower! Here are some Fun Rose Facts -
  • The rose became the official flower of the United States in 1986.
  • Roses are native to North America.
  • Roses have been around for about 35 million years.
  • 60% of the roses grown in the United States are grown in California.
  • 150 million rose plants are sold to gardeners around the world each year!
  • The rose symbolizes love and beauty.

How to Celebrate National Rose Month -

  • Plant a new rose bush in your garden.
  • Send roses to someone you love. Roses are the perfect way to say "I love you."
  • Treat yourself to a colorful bouquet of roses.
  • Relax in a bubble bath filled with fragrant rose petals.
  • Visit a local rose garden or simply take time to enjoy your own rose garden.

The Meanings of Various Rose Colors -

  • Red - love, true love, beauty, desire, respect, courage, unity
  • Deep Red - admiration, embarrassment
  • White - spiritual love and purity
  • Yellow - joy, friendship
  • Lavender - love at first sight, enchantment
  • Light Pink - grace, gentility, sympathy, admiration
  • Dark Pink - thankfulness
  • Peach - immortality, modesty

If you're looking to celebrate National Rose Month by planting a rose bush in your garden, Schaefer's has a beautiful selection for you! Roses are easy to grow and add an elegant look to any garden.