What’s New in the Gardens
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PLANTS:
ORIGINAL DESIGNS • OUTDOOR PLANTED CONTAINERS
Tin Bucket Succulent Wreath
This tin bucket succulent wreath is our new design for the spring season. Planted with assorted succulents, it is a great way to freshen up your outdoor area.
Herb Plantings
March is the perfect time to start planting herbs, so we have made it easy and done the work for you. Choose from our extensive selection of assorted herb plantings that will look great on your patio. Enjoy fresh herbs from your garden to your dinner table.
GARDENING ACCESSORIES • TOOLS
DeWit Tools – Real Tools For Real Gardeners
We have imported the finest gardening tools for Holland. They will make a sharp addition to any toolshed and come with a lifetime guarantee!
Felco Pruning Shears
Pruners and Trowels for Spring. Plant your flowers and trim them for your kitchen vase when they are blooming!
Premium Folding Tomato Cages
Set up your tomato growing for the ultimate success. Our top of the line cages will remain sturdy in any conditions and last for years to come.
GARDENING ACCENTS • DÉCOR
Ceramic Toadstools
Beautifully designed and locally sourced ceramic toadstools will bring beauty and magic to any garden.
Garden Feather Spinners
Inspired by Nature – Add some movement to your garden in spring with these corrugated steel garden spinners. Find them by the Farmhouse restaurant hill and scattered throughout the nursery.
SOIL & FERTILIZERS:
Malibu’s “Bu’s” Compost and Potting Soil
The Best Compost for Spring! It repairs your soil’s ecosystem, saves water and serves as a source of humus for planting and managing soil health while also emanating energetic life forces to vitalize your vegetables, plants, flowers, lawns, gardens, farms and our earth.
Down To Earth Citrus Mix
Down To Earth™ Citrus Mix 6-3-3 is specially formulated with primary and secondary plant nutrients plus selected micronutrients that promote lush new growth, abundant green foliage and bountiful blossoms and fruit.
SEMINARS, EVENTS & WORKSHOPS:
Tomatomania
March 2 – 8
Garden-to-Table…In March with David Rizzo
Sunday, March 8 at 10 AM
Celebration to Welcome Spring into your Garden & Home
Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22 from 9 AM – 6 PM
Hanging Succulent Orb Workshop with Onita Castillo
Tuesday, March 24 at 5 PM
Nature Gardening • Behind the Scenes at Sherman Library & Gardens with Ron Vanderhoff
Saturday, March 28 at 9 AM
CA Friendly Gardens Contest
Enter to WIN $1,500!
NOW – MAY 24
BLOGS:
Tips for California Friendly Gardeners
VIDEOS:
Tomatomania 2018
How to Plant and Grow Tomatoes with David Rizzo
Everything You Need to Grow Great Tomatoes with Scott Daigre
Growing Tomatoes on the Coast with Scott Daigre
Preparing the Soil for Your Tomato and Vegetable Garden with Steve Goto
SERVICES:
More of Our Favorites
Poinsettias
Poinsettias Roger’s Exclusive Signature Poinsettias are stronger, bloom longer, and have more vibrant color. The Signature 3 Bloom has [...]
Staircase Lupine
Staircase Lupine Our buyers have sourced some exceptional blooming lupine to celebrate the New Year. Grab yours before they [...]
Pre-sprouted Spring Flower Bulbs
Spring pre-sprouted bulbs are finally here! Get a head start on your Spring flowering garden by planting them now [...]
Native Plants
Now is the perfect time to plant native plants. Receive 30% Off your favorite California Native Plants, like [...]
Monarchs and Milkweeds, What Gardeners Need to Know
UPDATE: Roger’s Gardens no longer sells or recommends tropical milkweed. The nation’s leading Monarch conservation [...]
Rose Starters
Roger’s Gardens has the largest selection and the newest varieties of premium Early Season Roses. They are all grown [...]
Off the Beaten Path | RG’s Unique Plant Finds
Cousin It Swamp Oak
Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' Cousin It is an unusual and [...]
Tiger Aloe
Aloe variegata Classic sword-shaped thick leaves, uniquely marked with white [...]
Mount Everest Senecio
Senecio ficoides ‘Mount Everest’ Like Blue Chalksticks, on steroids. Senecio [...]
Bright Star Yucca
Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia ‘Walbristar’ Boldly colored rosettes of strappy [...]
Black Diamond Shell Pink Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'Black Diamond Shell Pink' Black Diamonds are a revolutionary [...]
Black Diamond Red Hot Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'Black Diamond Red Hot' Black Diamonds are a revolutionary [...]
Black Diamond Lavender Lace Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'Black Diamond Lavender Lace' Black Diamonds are a revolutionary [...]
Royal Purple Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ Dramatic, long-lasting, pinkish purple, smoke-like airy [...]
Variegated Cassava
Manihot esculenta ‘Variegata’ The stunning foliage on this tropical shrub [...]
Soil Recipes
Containers
Old & New Soil – Lasagna Method Layering
STEP ONE
Biology – Choose one this crop season
- John and Bob’s Maximize – Use 1 to 11/2 cup per plant, once a crop
- Worm Gro (Worm Casting) – Add 1/4 cup and layer over entire surface
- Malibu Compost – Add a one inch layer over entire surface
STEP TWO
Soil Conditioner
- John and Bob’s OPTimize – A palm full per plant, once this season.
STEP THREE
Fertilizer
- John and Bob’s Nourish Bio SoIl – add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, once this crop season
- Jong’s Grow Better – Add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, every month.
- Down To Earth (All Purpose) – Add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, every month
STEP FOUR
Top Cover – Choose one this crop season
- Roger’s Gardens Premium Planting Mix
- Garden and Bloom Planting Mix
- Garden and Bloom Harvest Supreme
New Soil Tips
- Add potting soil 60% to the top of container.
- Add the first three amendments. (No need to mix)
- Add remaining soil to fill container to about an inch below the lip.
Old Soil Tips
- Remove old plant or plants
- Add the first three amendments (No need to mix)
- Add potting soil to fill soil level to one inch below the lip of the container.
Containers
Old & New Soil – Lasagna Method Layering
STEP ONE
Biology – Choose one this crop season
- John and Bob’s Maximize – Use 1 to 11/2 cup per plant, once a crop
- Worm Gro (Worm Casting) – Add 1/4 cup and layer over entire surface
- Malibu Compost – Add a one inch layer over entire surface
STEP TWO
Soil Conditioner
- John and Bob’s OPTimize – A palm full per plant, once this season.
STEP THREE
Fertilizer
- John and Bob’s Nourish Bio SoIl – add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, once this crop season
- Jong’s Grow Better – Add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, every month.
- Down To Earth (All Purpose) – Add 1 to 11/2 cups per plant, every month
STEP FOUR
Top Cover – Choose one this crop season
- Roger’s Gardens Premium Planting Mix
- Garden and Bloom Planting Mix
- Garden and Bloom Harvest Supreme
New Soil Tips
- Add potting soil 60% to the top of container.
- Add the first three amendments. (No need to mix)
- Add remaining soil to fill container to about an inch below the lip.
Old Soil Tips
- Remove old plant or plants
- Add the first three amendments (No need to mix)
- Add potting soil to fill soil level to one inch below the lip of the container.