SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Sep 24, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) —
When springtime bulbs start to appear for sale in September in
garden nurseries, Janet Moyer Landscaping (JML) begins its annual
“chillin’ time” to prepare fall bulbs for spring flowers that will
bloom in their clients’ gardens.
“Because winters around the San Francisco Bay Area are not cold
enough to simulate winters in other parts of the country, we need to
give the bulbs a little help,” says Janet Moyer, company founder and
co-owner. She notes that while last year’s bulbs in the area will
come up again, most of them will be small and short. In particular,
tulips, hyacinths and freesias need a good chill before planting.
Each year, Janet and her team head out to purchase more than 6,000
bulbs to fill four large refrigerators at the business office on
Valencia Street. They buy an assortment of pre-selected and packaged
bulbs that make it convenient to plan a specific collection for each
client’s garden, according to size, palate and quantity. This also
helps take the guesswork out of the task.
“Bulbs bloom at different times so we select an assortment for a long
season of color,” Janet explains. “We might plant about half at one
time and wait two weeks or so to finish so the bloom show will be
extended.”
Daffodils do not need a chill to bloom again the following year. They
actually multiply and add more blooms if they are not located in a
soggy place over the summer.
“We hope to have had our first rain when we start planting the bulbs
from Thanksgiving through December to make the earth softer to dig
in,” says Janet.
Janet also points out that fall is a good time to consider how well
your garden has performed this year while it is still fresh in your
mind. What grew especially well? What didn’t? Were there any
surprises or things to do differently for the new year? Planting in
the fall allows plants to establish themselves and get sturdy roots
before performing. Planning for spring can make the dark days of
winter seem shorter.
About Janet Moyer Landscaping
Founded in 1990, Janet Moyer
Landscaping is an award-winning, full-service landscaping company
based in San Francisco, CA. It has designed and installed more than
475 unique and customized gardens in San Francisco’s varied terrain.
The company specializes in the creation of custom residential
landscapes that address the unique challenges posed by San
Francisco’s climate, significant grade changes and architectural
constraints. Owned and managed by Janet Moyer and Michael Hofman, JML
applies sustainable practices to its residential landscape design,
installation and maintenance services. In 2010, JML received
recognition for its work in designing and installing the first
“teaching garden” for children at a public library in San Francisco.
For more information, visit
www.jmoyerlandscaping.com or call
415-821-3760; and become a member of the JML community at
http://www.facebook.com/janetmoyerlandscaping and
http://www.twitter.com/jmoyerlandscape .
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