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Create the perfect outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining
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Outdoor Oasis Kick start
summer and take a seat
on our fabulous, new patio
sets and check out our great
outdoor accessories.
See pages 8-10
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Inside:
02. It’s in the Pot Container gardening is
all the rage this summer. We’ll teach you how.
06. Grass is always Greener Make your
neighbors and your lawn green with these easy steps.
11. Inner Beauty Ready to decorate?
We are. Petitti’s fine line of home decor is fresh
and perfect, from fine dining to fine furniture!
14. Total Knockouts Read all about
the bloom you’ve been waiting for.
15. Garden-ready Companions Achieve
the perfect balance of beauty and purpose while
embracing the green movement.
16. Summer Savings, Just for You
That’s right - clip these hot coupons and start saving!
17. New in ‘09 Check out these new plants for
your garden and our newest products, too.
21. Save the Date! Check out the events our
Petitti Garden Centers have planned for spring.
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Rochester Dining Collection Intricate scroll
work is the feature of our Rochester collection, an
element reminiscent of Vintage cast iron furnishings.
This design detail takes on an updated look when
introduced into our comfortably sized all aluminum
chair back frames. The ensemble offers a full array
of seating arrangements, casual bar seating, family
sized rectangular sets and gathering height party
sized collections. No matter the occasion, you can
be sure of durability and the highest quality frame
construction.
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04. For Your Taste Buds & Pocketbook Angelo’s
Farm Market offers tasty vegetables - and savings.
nother long
and cold
winter in
Northeast Ohio
is officially
behind us and, at last, Spring
has finally arrived! Now it’s
time to start thinking about
being outside because great
weather and great days are
ahead of us. We couldn’t be
happier about introducing so
many new and exciting things
for you in 2009! Thank you
for your patience, support and
feedback over the last year
while we were working on
giving our magazine a fresh,
bold, new look filled with much
more content.
In this edition, we introduce
our gorgeous Outdoor Living
furniture and accessories, along
with the hottest new products,
annuals and perennials of ’09.
You won’t want to miss the
article about my Farm Market
plants, featuring one of our
family’s favorite recipes! We
also give great tips on how
to spice up your patio with
beautiful container gardens.
Be sure to check out our home
and kitchen sections, full
of stunning furniture, home
accents, servingware, gourmet
spices, dips, desserts and more.
Last, but certainly not least,
our Reward Member coupons
offering 12 exclusive discounts!
We are always striving to
serve you better! By locally
growing our own plants, we can
ensure they are of the highest
quality and best value. We have
recently taken steps internally to
grow more efficiently. We have
invested in a renewable energy
boiler to heat our greenhouses,
and have implemented stronger
water recycling programs
throughout all of our growing
facilities. Our staff is continually
trained on the newest products,
plants and gardening solutions
in order to better assist you with
all of your home and gardening
needs. We are 100% committed
to working hard in order to create
the best experience for you every
time you visit us.
We hope that you enjoy the
magazine and that you use it as
a resource guide all season long.
Make sure to visit us online at
www.petittigardencenter.com
for the latest product, plant, event
and sale information. Whether
you’re looking for inspiration,
creative ideas or informational
tips, we hope you come and visit
us soon! Most importantly, we
hope you have fun while you
discover and celebrate all the joys
of gardening!!!
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Happy Gardening,
Angelo Petitti
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COVERSTORY
It’s in the pot
Let your imagination run wild and create a container garden
full of your favorite plant varieties.
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Reporting: Lynn Boland & Jessica Untch
ontainer gardening is a great
way to add a splash of color to
your landscape. Use creative
combinations of annuals,
tropicals and perennials to frame
an entryway, enhance seating areas on your
patio or fill a gap in the garden. Containers also
provide a way to garden in small spaces, such
as on the porch or balcony of an apartment or
condo.
Here’s how to get started: First choose a few
containers that reflect your personal taste or
match the style of your home. You can even use
recycled objects to be more imaginative and
eco-friendly.
Some examples include:
• Decorative ceramic or colorful plastic pots
• Window boxes
• Hanging baskets
• Recycled items: old shoes, watering cans,
suitcases, wheelbarrows, etc.
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Once you have chosen your containers,
consider the amount of sunlight your garden
receives. This is important in selecting plants
that will thrive in a particular location. Full
sun means at least 6 hours of direct light per
day, while partial sun equates to about 4 hours
in the morning or afternoon. Shade container
gardens would be placed on a covered porch
or under the canopy of a large tree. Our
knowledgeable staff can help you pick out
the right combination of plants to suit your
particular needs.
Designing your container garden can be fun
and rewarding. Here are a few simple design
principles:
• Create height or a central focal point
• Use trailing plants to add visual interest to the
outside of the pot
• Add blooming flowers to fill in with color
(annuals or perennials)
• Contrast textures by using different types
of foliage
Don’t be afraid to try something new, different
or exotic! For example, tropical foliage plants
like Crotons or Caladiums can make a bold
statement in containers. Plants like Lantana,
Fuschia, and Petunias can be used to attract
butterflies and hummingbirds.
Decide on a color theme to accentuate your
outdoor living areas or to create a mood. Hot
colors like red, bright yellow and orange are
stimulating, while cool colors like blue and
purple tend to have a calming effect. You can
also choose whether to mix colors for a fun,
exciting look or use one color to reinforce a
theme. For example, using soft yellow or white
can inspire a sense of relaxation.
Once you’ve had the excitement of selecting
your plants and containers, go ahead and plant
them. You will need potting soil, fertilizer
and some sort of drainage material. For large
containers, styrofoam peanuts or empty water
bottles can be used at the bottom of the pot to
reduce weight and help water drain away from
the root system. Once your drainage material is
in place, fill the pot halfway with Petitti Potting
Soil, arrange your plants and then fill with
additional soil or Petitti Planting Mix. Finish by
adding fertilizer and watering well.
Maintain your container garden by checking
soil moisture daily, reapplying fertilizer as
needed and cutting back overgrown plants
mid-season. Change out spring and summer
plants with mums in late August to enjoy color
all season long. Be sure to check out our featured
container gardens and Angelo’s soil recipe on
page 3.
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When planting a 12"/14” pot, mix together:
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< 1 tablespoon of Osmocote (green cap)
< 1/2 tablespoon of Soil Moist
Thoroughly mix this with Petitti Planting
Mix or Petitti Potting Soil and then pot
your annuals, vegetables and herbs in
containers with good drainage.
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a Zonal Geranium 'Pinnacle Hot Rose'
b Diascia 'Darla Light Pink'
c Perilla 'Magilla Purple'
d Angelonia 'Serena White'
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b Coleus 'Kong Mosaic'
c Dracaena Spike
d Begonia 'Non-Stop'
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creative and
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gardening.
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ne of our most exciting,
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hand-selected, vegetable and herb
favorites that will entice and inspire all
colors of gardeners’ thumbs!
Think of Angelo’s Farm Market as an
economic stimulus package in your
own back or front yard: Growing your
own fresh produce favorites without the
high ticket price at the grocery store.
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Growing Green, Saving Green
Tomatoes Cucumbers Peppers
Plant
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$2.69
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Petitti’s will offer more than 75 varieties of tasty
tomatoes, perfect peppers, bountiful broccoli,
heirlooms and those hard to find international
favorites. Also included will be several compact
plants best for use in container gardens, along with
the best disease resistant types. These varieties
have been selected to represent some of the most
high-yielding, productive vegetables available on the
market today. They are designed to help every chef
make that favorite recipe, special sauce or marinade.
Grill them out on the patio, can them for the winter,
or just enjoy them f­ resh off the vines.
A few of Angelo’s all-time favorites are:
• ‘Peperoncino’, a small, 2-4″ long, light green
pepper from Milan, Italy that is super sweet picked
green or red, vigorous growing on compact plants,
and the most delicious fried with Italian sausage
and onions.
• ‘Juliet’ is an All American Selections (AAS)
winner for being one of the sweetest, crack and
disease resistant, plentiful cherry tomatoes
available on the market to date.
• ‘Genovese’ basil is a large leaf, green type
that is succulent and has a rapid replenish rate. It
features a strong taste perfect for pesto, salads,
sauces and dried seasonings.
• ‘Sweet Cluster’ tomato is the same as those
expensive vine tomatoes at the grocery store, yet is
considerably less expensive to grow at home! Each
vine-cluster holds 6 to 8 perfectly round, red, 4 oz.
fruits that are juicy and tart.
• ‘Corno di Toro’ is an incredible Italian stuffing
pepper; a long, sweet, heirloom horn-type that are
delicious green or red.
Need even more for your taste buds? We share
more than just the recipe seen here - simply sign up
for our e-mail blasts online at
www.petittigardencenter.com. Follow the links to
Petitti Rewards Member and update your Reward
profile with your e-mail address today to receive
many more delicious, mouth-watering Petitti family
favorite recipes.
(Angelo’s Farm Market will be available at all
seven Petitti locations.)
Contact us online @ petittigardencenter.com
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The Grass is Always Greener
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reporting by Roger Bolger
hen assessing your home’s curb appeal, few things have as
much impact as the lawn. A green, lush lawn is inviting
and conjures images of family fun and enjoyment of
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the outdoors. A patchy, weedy lawn suggests this home does not quite
measure up to the neighbors. Fortunately, the grass can be greener on
your side of the fence with only a few easy steps each year.
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Start With The Soil
To have beautiful, green grass above ground, you
must have deep, healthy roots below. One of the
leading causes of poor lawns in Northeast Ohio
is our heavy clay soil which limits the growth of
roots. Clay particles are very small and tightly
packed, preventing air, water and nutrients from
penetrating easily, and limiting the ability to
support root growth. Normal lawn use will make
the problem worse by compacting the soil even
further. The best solution is to aerate your lawn
with a motor- or human-powered tool that removes
plugs of soil and leaves them on the lawn surface.
These thousands of holes serve as channels for air,
water and fertilizer to reach deeply into the soil,
and the extra air space relieves compaction. Take an
extra step and top dress the lawn with one quarter
inch of Michigan peat or compost to add organic
material and further improve the soil’s texture.
Lawns can develop a buildup of old grass roots,
stems and crowns that limit the availability of
water and nutrients to the roots. This layer is called
thatch, and it is easily seen in a piece of sod dug
from the lawn. Between the grass and the darker
soil will be a brown, fibrous band of thatch. If this
band measures half an inch thick or more, your
lawn needs help. Again, the best solution is core
aeration to punch holes in the thatch and deposit
soil plugs on the surface to help break down thatch.
Top dressing will accelerate this process.
interfering with growing new grass from seed.
Existing weeds like dandelions, ground ivy, clover
and chickweed are eliminated by Ortho® Weed
B Gon MAX® products and Bayer AdvancedTM
All-In-One Weed Killer. Apply these products in
later spring when weeds are growing vigorously.
These products are designed to kill only broad
leaved plants, so they are completely safe for grass.
Fertilizer actually helps the weed killer work better,
so don’t forget your second application of fertilizer
around Memorial Day. A weed and feed fertilizer is
a great way to accomplish both in one step, but be
sure to apply it to a wet lawn so the weed control will
stick to the weed leaves.
If you have undesirable grasses in the lawn, they
will have to be killed and replaced with new seed.
Coat the blades thoroughly with Roundup® or
Espoma Earth-tone® 4n1 Weed Control to eliminate
the bad grass. Once the patch is thoroughly brown,
put topsoil over the patch and sprinkle on some
grass seed.
What’s Bugging You?
Lawn grass likes to grow, but in order to do so, it
must have food. It is important to feed your lawn
regularly to maintain a healthy green color and
thick cover. Most lawns do best when fertilized
four or five times each year. A simple solution
is to use a lawn fertilizer program that features
four feedings appropriate for each time of year.
These programs often have additional ingredients
that will help keep your lawn free of weeds and
insects. Traditional lawn fertilizers are high in
nitrogen to maintain a dark green color, with just
enough potassium and phosphorus to keep the
lawn healthy and avoid excess that may run off.
Organic lawn fertilizers are gaining in popularity
and offer some of the same weed control benefits
as traditional fertilizers. Though organic fertilizers
are bulkier, the extra carbon-rich material aids in
maintaining better soil texture.
Thick and healthy lawns keep out weeds, but they
can invite insect pests to a glorious feast. If your
lawn is developing brown patches in summer for
no apparent reason, you might have bug problems.
Scotts® Step 3 fertilizer contains an insect controller
that eliminates the problem when applied around
July 4th. Ortho® Bug-B-Gon® MAX® granules also
cure most insect infestations, or for an organic
treatment, spray the lawn with Espoma Earth-tone®
Insecticidal Soap. Many fungal diseases mimic
the appearance of insect damage, so if you have a
mysterious brown spot in the lawn, get an expert
evaluation. Take a piece of sod that is half brown
grass and half green grass to your neighborhood
Petitti Garden Center, and our Lawn and Garden
experts will identify the problem and solution for
you free of charge.
Grubs are the sneakiest of insect pests. They feed
on your lawn’s roots from below the soil where
insecticides can not reach. They eat all summer
before doing enough damage to show up as brown
spots in late August or September. By then, you
already have a damaged lawn and large grubs
that are difficult to kill. Prevent grub sabotage
by applying Scotts Grub-Ex® or Bayer SeasonLong Grub Killer® in June. For organic control
of Japanese beetle larvae, a lawn grub you may
encounter, use Milky Spore Spreader Mix in June.
A Weed is a Plant out of Place
Should I Start Over?
Crabgrass is the bane of lawn-lovers everywhere,
but did you know that all crabgrass comes from
seed that sprouts in the spring? An application
of fertilizer with crabgrass preventer is the
first step in four-part fertilizer packages, and it
should be applied when forsythias are covered
with their yellow blooms. Scotts® fertilizers use
pendimethalin to kill the crabgrass seedling
when it first sprouts, and Espoma Organic® Weed
Preventer accomplishes the same thing with corn
gluten. Both of these products will also kill grass
seed, so do not apply them where you plan to plant
new grass. Scotts Step 1 For Seeding® contains
siduron, which will control crabgrass without
Unless your lawn is more than 50% undesirable
grasses and weeds, you do not need to start
over. Begin using the procedures and products
mentioned above, and you will soon eliminate any
problems and may then sow grass seed to fill in
bare or thin areas. If you need to start over, kill
off the entire lawn with Roundup or Espoma
Earth-tone® 4n1 Weed Control. In either case,
prepare the area to be seeded by coating with a
thin layer of topsoil, or by scratching the surface
with a rake. Scatter the new grass seed lightly
and evenly over the area and water thoroughly to
moisten the soil several inches deep. Now keep
the soil surface moist (when the soil turns light
Feeding Frenzy
FLEX YOUR
CURB APPEAL
P
ut down the drill – you don’t
need it! Instead, reach for your
gardening shears and make
your home’s value grow.
Studies done by GE Money last spring
show landscaping can increase a
home’s value by 15 percent, despite
today’s current recession. “Today’s
economic environment and slow housing
market may cause homeowners to
question whether improving their home
is a wise choice,” they say. “According to
studies spanning decades, the answer
is a resounding yes – especially when it
comes to outdoor remodeling.”
So head to your local Petitti Garden
Center today and invest in your
future. Our stores are equipped with
knowledgeable staff to help you put
down roots and make your house a welldressed home with curb appeal.
brown it needs water) until the new grass is well
up. Mow as needed, never taking off more than
one third of the blade at a time. Otherwise keep
off the new lawn area for three or four weeks.
A Cut Above
One of the easiest ways to keep your lawn at its
peak is to follow proper mowing practices. Do
not cut grass too short. This stresses the grass
plants, overheats and dries the soil, and provides
opportunities for weeds to invade. Mow at a
height of approximately 3 inches throughout
summer, and mow before it reaches 4½ inches
tall. Let the clippings lie on the lawn to return
moisture and nutrients to the soil. A dull lawn
mower blade leaves a jagged brown edge on the
grass, so sharpen it each spring and fall. Avoid
mowing the lawn when wet, but keep in mind
it is better to mow a wet lawn then to let it grow
too tall and have to cut off too much at once.
Get in the habit of keeping your lawn fed and
healthy, and you will prevent most problems that
frustrate your neighbor and yourself. Now the
grass will always be greener in your yard!
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Oasis
Outdoor
2009 Patio Trends
•Gathering Height Dining Tables & Chairs
•Round and Square Dining Tables so everyone can see each other
•OutduraTM & SunbrellaTM Designer Fabrics
•New Trend in Frame Finish Color: Rich browns and chocolates
•Classic Trend in Frame Finish Color: Charcoal black
•Deep Seating frames featuring suspension seating and webbed seat
bottoms for high comfort and support
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Fieldstone Deep Seating Collection (left)
Relax and enjoy the luxurious, resort-style comfort this
collection has to offer. Each All Weather Wicker piece
has been handwoven over aluminum frames, using the
highest quality polyresin strands. It offers a subtle air of
sophistication while requiring little to no maintenance.
Shown: Fieldstone double glider, sofa, swivel chair,
ottoman, conversational table and end table
Rave Collection (below)
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You’ll be getting rave reviews after a night of entertaining
with this fine collection. Built to withstand crowds, this set
features rust-proof aluminum frames with a durable resin
weave.
Shown: Loveseat with cushions, coffee table with beveled
glass top, ottoman with cushion
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t’s no secret Spring is in full swing at Petitti’s.
Our spacious Home and Garden Centers set
the stage early for enjoying warm relaxing
days on the patio and sharing perfectly
appointed evenings under the stars.
We are excited to announce the arrival of our 2009
Outdoor Living Collections, offering the largest array
of styles and sizes in Northeast Ohio. Stop in and
browse our elegantly inspired showrooms; which
feature the finest quality Cast Aluminum furnishings,
comfortably inviting All Weather Wicker sets and
American made wrought iron pieces. With so many
selections, you’re sure to find one that’s right for
you! Let one of our talented associates at our Avon,
Strongsville, or Oakwood Village locations assist you
in creating the lovely outdoor living space you’ve been
dreaming of all winter and make sure you pick up all
the accessories you need to complete your new oasis!
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OUTDOORACCESSORIES
Light
Displays
L
ight up your
nights with these
fabulous, oil gas
torches, free of flying
embers and sparks. A
simple click of the lighter
adds ambience to your
garden.
Plush Comfort
M
ix and match our wide
variety of patterns and
colors and add some
couture to your outdoors! With
summer paisleys, stripes and
polka dots, you can achieve the
perfect look for your patio set.
Sizes and shapes vary - visit
our stores and select yours
today.
Shades of Summer
A
void the sun and complete your
patio set with our wide variety of
umbrellas - available in a plethora
of colors, sizes, and shapes - including the
newest trend of rectangle shades.
Outdoor couture for your patio
Fabulous Flooring
R
ain or shine, these rugs
look great outdoors.
These hand-hooked, all
weather rugs are manufactured
to withstand the rigors of
outdoor use. Don’t fear spilled
drinks or food - simply hose
off. Looks fabulous with our
new patio sets! Sizes vary.
Ring around the Fire
G
ather your friends and family on a cool summer
night and enjoy the fire. Our beautifully bronzed,
Farfalla fire pit will add style and warmth to all
of your summer evenings.
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HOMEDECOR
Inner Beauty
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Bring the style and quality you have grown to expect from Petitti’s,
indoors. The 2009 collection of Home Furnishings carries on our
tradition of offering the finest selections from all over the world.
Handcrafted dining tables and artfully adorned lamps are just a few
of the items that make your world as beautiful inside as it is out!
The Santiago Table
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HOMEDECOR
Picnic Pantry
N
eed the perfect spice or
sauce for that dish you are
preparing? Looking for a
quick and tasty appetizer? Head to
the Petitti’s Kitchen Department and
check out our full line of gourmet,
flavorful pantry items, both sweet
and savory, to liven up your meals
and party trays. They are quick and
easy to make too! Items shown
include: Paula Deen’s Chipotle
Barbeque Sauce and Southern Chili
Spice, and Wind & Willow’s Tomato
Pesto Appetizer Mix. Dessert mix
flavors, such as Strawberries and
Creme, Tiramisu and Smores, are
also available to satisfy your sweet
tooth. (Picnic blanket is available
for purchase, too.)
Gourmet Dining
S
et the table and set the bar for high style at the same time. Our beautiful,
white, porcelain dinnerware and serveware are great pieces for year-round
entertaining. Available in various shapes and sizes, these pieces are
microwave and dishwasher safe. They are also oven safe at low temperatures.
Fabulous Flooring
C
ombining centuries old
“hand looming” techniques
with the finest colors, these
rugs create crisp and casual design
perfect for your home. Each rug is
hand finished, carved and detailed.
Available in a variety of sizes.
The Mystique Collection
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Brigthen your Life
A
dd beauty and glamour
to your home decor
with our fabulous Ellio
and Omari lamps, available
in several styles. Features
high design with square bell
shades and stainless steel bases
with golden bronze finishes.
Distressed and black metal
accents make each piece
unique.
G
ive your family keepsakes and other
valuables a great display with this beautiful
Carmel Buffet. Features a solid, deep Acacia
wood construction, three wide doors and drawers,
and a hand-distressed lacquer finish. Also works well
as an entertainment system with your flat-screen TV.
Whatever the need, this buffet fits stylishly. Measures
36”H x 63”W x 20”D. (4 Door Buffet available)
C
elebrate your favorite rich and fragrant wines with this beautiful,
detailed set of art. These oil reproductions feature a hand-applied
brushstroke finish to add to the rustic and original look you and your
family will love. Frames feature a medium brown undertone with dark brown
and black distressing. To add extra interest, each print is raised above the
background. Measures 24”w x 24”h x 2”d. (2 piece set - Chablis art shown)
© 2009 Vera Bradley Designs, Inc.
Contemporary Cabinetry
Cheers to Fine Art
New Summer 2009 Signature Collection
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Celebrate the season
with these stunning roses
Reporting: Elizabeth English
L
onging for roses all season? Wait
no longer. This beloved bloom has
earned its right to be in our homes
and hearts, and its beauty should be
celebrated as long as possible.
The rose is as rich in history as it is
in fragrance and beauty. In fact, the rose has been
tracked throughout history dating back 35 million
years ago with a strong symbolism in Greek
Mythology and early Roman times. The petals,
leaves and fragrance have and are being used in
a variety of ways; for medicinal and relaxation
purposes and as an anti-aging aid, in teas, oils and
perfumes, to name just a few. However, no one can
deny the unmistaken beauty of this flower. If you
are one of the many who have tried planting roses
without luck, read this Top Picks Rose Guide to
help you enjoy a long flourishing season of growth.
Knock Out ® Roses
The best and hardiest of all of the rose varieties
available is the Knock Out® Rose. They are extremely
easy to grow and do not require special care, and
they thrive in almost every area of the country. In
addition, they are the most disease resistant rose on the
market. With stunning flower power and a generous
bloom cycle, they will continue until the first hard
frost, which is very important considering Cleveland’s
unpredictable weather patterns. And as if the news
could not get any better, all of the featured Knock Out®
Roses are black-spot resistant, drought tolerant and
self-cleaning so there is no need to deadhead. Besides
being stunning individually, this rose partners well
among shrubs, annuals and perennials in mixed beds
and borders.
Double Pink Knock Out ®
A favorite variety from year to
year. These full double flowers
are bubble gum pink in color
and are sure to perk up any
landscape. They are very stable
and unfazed by the heat.
Knockout beauties
Sunny Knock Out ®
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Sunny Knock Out ®
This is the newest member,
boasting bright yellow
colors that quickly and
beautifully transition into
a pastel cream color. The
dark, semi-glossy foliage
contrasts with the bright
blossoms. It’s slightly more
compact and upright than
other Knock Out® varieties.
Original Knock Out ®
The Original
Knock Out ®
This shrub rose set
a new standard in
disease resistance with
little to no maintenance
required. The bloom
cycle produces rich
cherry red blooms that
will continue until the
first hard frost.
Growing a
GREENER GARDEN
Achieve a perfect balance
of beauty and purpose
G
Reporting: Noelle Akin
ardening with companion
plants is a time-honored,
growing tradition. Ecofriendly and easy to do,
this practice encourages
happy, healthy plant
growth through the
interactions of one another. Companion planting
can accomplish a number of desired effects - such
as providing protection from insects and disease,
enhancing growth and harvest, and offering shade
through the use of coexisting plants. In the long
run, companion planting may also help you cut
costs on pesticide use and on your grocery bills.
The protective effect of companion planting pairs
herbs, flowers, vegetables and fruiting trees with
other plants that may ward off pests or diseasecausing organisms. For example, Marigolds have
a distinct fragrance and are a well-known repellent
of deer and whitefly, and many a gardener, as well.
They make excellent companions to tomatoes,
roses, peppers and cabbage. Dill is another
protective plant. It attracts beneficial insects that can
help in pollination, but will also consume pests like
aphids. Dill is great to plant near corn, lettuce and
onions, but is not recommended around carrots or
tomatoes. Garlic is not only a great repellent, but a
natural fungicide, too. It is touted to absorb sulfur,
a common component in disease control sprays and
is suggested for use around apple and pear trees,
cucumber, eggplant, tomatoes and celery.
Increased yield certainly has to do with the
protective effect above, but some plants grown
together just seem to taste and perform better. Basil
planted alongside tomatoes is a perfect and delicious
example of this quality. Basil also grows well with
oregano, another Italian essential, as well as cabbage,
beans, asparagus and petunias. Another great plant
>GARDEN JARGON
com●pan●ion plants (n)
Positioning plants together that are reputed to have a
beneficial effect on neighboring plants by discouraging
pests and diseases or improving growth.
ec●o●sys●tem (n)
a natural unit consisting of all plants, animals and microorganisms (biotic factors) in an area functioning together with
all of the non-living physical (abiotic) factors of the environment.
to grow with any Nitrogen lover is beans. The beans
actually fix nitrogen from the air and change it into
a soil nutrient that strawberries, beets, corn, carrots,
potatoes and many more can use.
Another companion planting positive is that
some plants naturally have physical traits that help
them coexist with other plants. Native Americans
used this technique when they planted “The Three
Sisters”- corn, beans and squash. The corn, being
the tallest, would shade the beans and squash. The
beans would increase nitrogen for the other two as
mentioned above, and the squash would provide a
dense groundcover to reduce weeds and help retain
soil moisture. A simply perfect trio! This effect is
also evident with some tougher perennial shade
species like Hosta because they are shallow rooted
and are easily adaptable under large shade trees,
which tend to absorb all of their nutrients and water.
The opportunities to use plants in your own
gardens and landscapes to ensure a healthy
environment are endless. Doing your small
part to ‘create a greener world’ can be a fun,
imaginative way to learn more about your
ecosystem, while also getting more productivity
and bloom for your buck. With the right research
and combinations you will be able sit back, relax
and let nature run its course while bringing a
balanced ecosystem to your landscape.
In our efforts to move towards a
greener world, we are committed
to reducing our use of precious
environmental resources. We have
launched a new email campaign,
allowing us to keep in touch with our
Reward Members on a more regular
basis. These emails will not be replacing
our quarterly magazine, they will be an
additional resource filled with weekly
sale, product and event information.
Do your part to make tomorrow’s world
a better place – update your Petitti
Reward Profile with your email address.
Visit us at www.petittigardencenter.com
and follow the Petitti Rewards Member
link and Sign Up today!
Petitti Garden Centers
– committed to a greener tomorrow!
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NEW FOR 2009
Gear up for Spring’s growing season with Petitti’s new plants
and products — designed to make your garden stand out.
1
Yard Net Lawn
& Yard Insect
Repellent was
developed along the same
lines as Liquid Net for Pets.
It’s made of botanical oils
like lemon grass, cedarwood
and citronella and is family,
pet and landscape friendly. It
creates a 24-hour barrier that
reduces the presence of biting
insects in your yard.
2
Soil Moist Natural
is a grafted starch
polymer made from
corn designed to reduce plant
waterings by 50% and last in
the soil for an entire season.
By holding several hundred
times its weight in tap water,
it readily releases the water
back to the plant as the soil
dries out. It is completely safe
and biodegradable.
3
Converted Organics
Lawn & Turf is an all
natural, odorless, slowrelease food for your lawn. It
is eco-friendly and safe for
people and pets. Derived
from food waste and organic
matter, it supports your lawn
soil, growing healthy grass.
N-P-K ratio of 8-1-4 lasts up
to 10 weeks, meaning less
fertilizer applications per year.
>PRODUCTS
5
Biodegradable
Bamboo Pots are
perfectly stylish for
plants indoors and out.
Formed from melting
bamboo, which is a
pollution-free process,
they use a fast-growing,
renewable resource. Pots last
about 3 years indoors and 2
outside. Never worry about
contributing to landfills.
6
Rainforest Ecological
Sprinklers have a
durable, patented design
with one moving part. They
reduce water consumption
by 33%, compared to other
oscillating/impact sprinklers!
They evenly cover 20-1,900
sq. ft. with a fine gentle rain,
effective for seedlings, lawns
and landscapes. Works on
20-90 p.s.i..
7
4
Liquid Net for Pets, The Ultimate
Pet Insect Repellent is an all
natural repellent safe to use on dogs
and cats. It has no pyrethrins and no DEET,
but is just as effective for repelling ticks,
fleas, mosquitoes, black flies and other
biting insects. It’s non-greasy and is the Pet
Product News 2008 Editors’ Choice Award.
From water-saving to eco-friendly
dinnerware, we have everything you need
CowPots: The Pots you
Plant are biodegradable,
non-toxic, odorless
pots perfect for seed starting,
transplanting, home and
propagation. Made from U.S.
dairy cow manure, they are safe,
easy to use and beneficial for
roots a nd soil. They last up to a
16-week period (out of the soil)
and will biodegrade within a
month.
8
Algreen Aqua
Rain Barrel adds
a contemporary,
but functional, twist to
conserving water! Ultimately,
it h
elps to save you money by
reducing water consumption.
Rainwater is naturally low
in salt and chlorine, which is
great for watering indoor and
outdoor plants and washing
cars and windows.
9
grénware from
ecosource is fun,
stylish, ecologically
friendly dinnerware!
Beautiful, contemporary
design made from rice,
coconut and straw that is
durable and contains no
dyes, plastic or petroleum
products. Use for up to 5
years, then compost in the
garden! Dishwasher safe.
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NEW2009
>PERENNIALS
Add value to your home with the year-round
color and vibrancy of Petitti’s new perennials.
1
Digitalis ‘Dalmatian Series’ is another F1 hybrid that is fast
to flower its first year. It is sturdy, producing multiple stems, and it
possesses intense colored flowers that attract the cottage gardener
in all of us! It’s also deer proof and part-shade tolerant.
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NEW2009
2
Heucherella ‘Dayglow Pink’ coupled with Hosta
‘American Halo’ (not pictured) are an unbeatable
shade combo! ‘Dayglow Pink’ foamy bells have
brilliant rose-colored flower spikes in spring, with cut,
chocolate-centered foilage. ‘American Halo’ performs best
in early summer with blue corrugated leaves surrounded by
creamy-yellow bands and pure white flower spikes.
3
Aster ‘Vibrant Dome’ is a local discovery of Bobbie
Schwartz in Shaker Hts. This brilliant pink, yellowcentered aster is a sport of the popular ‘Purple Dome’
with the same excellent disease resistance, compact, m
ounding
habit, and late season show, growing 15" tall by 15" wide.
5
6
4
Dicentra ‘Ivory Heart’ displays graceful white
hearts above delicate, ferny blue foliage. It is a
tough cookie, flowering from May to September
and appreciating part-sun to shade. It is cold tolerant to
-40 degrees F and is f ragrant, too! ‘Ivory Heart’ grows 12"
tall by 12" wide and is deer resistant.
Coreopsis Big Bang ‘Full Moon’ (not pictured) & ‘Red Shift’ appear
to be some of the largest flowering coreopsis blooming July to frost. Each
growing 24" tall by 18” wide, they perform best in full-sun, well-drained
soil, are a good cut flower, deer resistant and one of Angelo Petitti’s favorite plant families.
Penstemon ‘Pike’s
Peak Purple’ is
companion to
Penstemon ‘Red Rocks’
and has showy concord
grape flower spikes growing
18" tall by 15" wide that are
vigorous, long blooming
and attractive to both
hummingbirds and
butterflies, in addition
to being bunny and deer
resistant.
7
Gaillardia
‘Commotion Tizzy
& Frenzy’ are hybrid,
blanket-flower varieties
with unusual, fluted petals
in changing colors of terra
cotta, russet-red and golden
yellows. They both grow 1824" inches tall and wide and
are excellent for sunny areas,
blooming non-stop from
May to October.
8
Juncus ‘Twisted
Arrow’ is an
unusual
multi-species with
both curly and ‘Blue
Arrow’ rushes growing
harmoniously together!
This slow growing, 30"
tall specimen grass is
excellent in sunny, wet
soils, containers and is
definitely a conversation
starter.
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NEW2009
1
TigerEye Gold is one of the best performing B
lack-eyed Susans or
Gloriosa Daisies on the market! It is a striking variety, the first and
only F1 Rudbeckia on the market. It offers a uniform habit, 16-24"
tall and wide, bold 3" flowers and great resistance to powdery mildew.
> ANNUALS
2
Vinca ‘Cora Punch’
is touted to be the
best of the Cora
Series with its bold, pinkpunch color, fabulous
disease resistance and non-stop flower cycle.
Growing 14" tall by 22"
wide, it is the perfect
annual for hot, full-sun
gardens and containers,
and it is also deer resistant!
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3
Zinnia ‘Profusion
Double Series’ are
four fabulous, double
flowering Zinnias (cherry,
golden, fire & white) that
are so prolific they cover
their spent flowers with
new buds before you have a
chance to deadhead them!
They grow 12" tall and wide
and are great for garden
masses or containers.
4
Add a fresh pop to your garden this year! Our new,
colorful annuals await you at your local Petitti Store.
Lobeila ‘Westhoff
Series’ boasts of the
advancements in
breeding more heat tolerant,
humidity proof Lobelias.
‘Hot Tiger Eyes’, ‘Purple
Star’ and ‘Hot Waterblue
Improved’ won’t melt in the
summer and have a strong,
mounding growth habit for
hanging baskets and mixed
containers.
5
Geranium
‘Horizon Series’
offers technically
advanced disease
resistance, uniform, 12"
tall habit and distinctive
bloom colors for the
landscape or container.
Any plant lover will enjoy
these seeded Pelargonium
for strong, compact and
sturdy foliage.
6
Dianthus
‘Diana Series’ is
a spectacular mix
of 12 different colored
flowers ranging from the
award winning ‘Diana
Crimson’ to picotee pinks
and purples. They are
compact, growing 8-10" tall
by 12" wide and perfect for
masses of non-stop color.
SAVETHEDATE
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
APRIL
Thursday
Friday
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It’s National Garden Month,
and Petitti’s has everything
you need & more. Stop in now!
20
21
Fertilize
perennials, trees
& shrubs with
Plant-tone® &
Ironite®
Prevent weeds
from growing in
your landscape &
garden by applying
Preen®
23
22
Celebrate Earth
Day by planting
your favorite
shrub from a
local Petitti’s!
MAY
06
01
Did you know it’s National Pet Week?
There’s no better time to treat your
pet to a new toy or treat from the
Petitti Pet Center. (And bring them
in - our stores are pet friendly!)
07
19
26
Petitti’s Spring Open House (con’t)
If you missed it the first weekend,
don’t fret! Stop in now to check out
the newest plants and products!
Use Miracle-Gro®
Start your
container veggie
garden with Petitti
Planting Mix, Soil
MoistTM &
Plant-tone®
Sunday
Petitti’s Spring Open House
See all the new garden goods for
2009! Check out our new products,
annuals and perennials, and talk
with our knowledgeable staff!
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Apply Bayer
AdvancedTM All-InOne Rose & Flower
Care to feed and
protect your roses
Celebrate Spring! Garden with your
kids & send us your proudest garden
photos with your family! They could
appear in future magazines!
05
Saturday
Quick Start® when
planting new trees,
shrubs, perennials
or annuals.
08
Slowly acclimate
your tropical plants,
tender bulbs and
seedlings outdoors.
02
03
>
Miracle Gro Day! Informative & fun for
the entire family! Attend informational
seminars and receive discounts,
coupons and expert advice.
09
10
Mother’s Day
Flowers make the
perfect gift for
mom on her day!
Your Friends are Our Friends!
Did you know that all of our 7 Petitti Garden Center
locations are pet friendly? Bring your pets with you
while you stroll through our garden centers.
Pamper your pooch with our
wonderful selection of:
care products . toys . collars . rain jackets
leashes . plush beds . accessories and more!
Visit the Bone Bar at Avon for the tastiest
gourmet dog treats around town - we
promise your pup will not be disappointed.
Petitti Pet Centers:
Avon
33777 Chester Road
Avon, OH 44011
440.937.0690
Oakwood Village
24964 Broadway Avenue
Oakwood Village, OH 44146
440.439.6511
Make your pet a Petitti Pet!
Stop by our Avon or Oakwood Village Petitti’s with
a picture of your pet enjoying the outdoors and we
will add your photo to our Petitti Wall of Pets.
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25018 Broadway Avenue
Oakwood Village, OH 44146
Avon
Boardman
Middleburgh Heights
Oakwood Village
Richmond Heights
Strongsville
Tallmadge
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Don’t just grow green with Petitti’s - dress green, too!
Deta
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These stylish, recyclable f lip f lops by OKAb are great for working in the garden on hot summer days.
Available in a variety of colors and sizes at our Avon, Strongsville and Oakwood Village locations.