Gardening news from Mischler’s

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Pansies are outdoors at Mischler’s!

Spring is coming and panies have been growing in Mischler’s greenhouses. These charming flowers are now outside, ready for you to take home.

Pansies are a cool weather annual. They don’t mind cool temperatures and they can tolerate some frost. That’s why you can put a pot of pansies outside and leave it out.

Stop in to Mischler’s for the first batch of this year’s pansies.

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Look for early herbs at Mischler’s

The list of herbs is getting longer at Mischler’s:

• Oregano 
• Chives
• Winter savory
• Sage
• Rosemary
• Basil
• Cilantro
• Parsley, curly and flat
• Spearmint

Cold-tolerant herbs such as mints, parsley and sage are looking great. Cold-tolerant veggies such as lettuce, broccoli, and Swiss chard can be planted outside now, but be prepared to cover them if it drops below freezing to keep them looking their best. Tender herbs like basil, rosemary and cilantro are ready, too, but must be kept in the house until temperatures outside stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The perfect gift for the gardener

Would your gardening friend like new houseplants this winter or prefer to splurge on annuals in spring?

It’s hard to know, but you can cover all your bases with a gift certificate from Mischler’s.

Gift certificates are valid for two years from the date of purchase. This is great for the gardener who wants a lovely fresh cut flower arrangement now or for perennials later in the growing season.

The recipient can use the gift certificate for anything from Mischler’s Floral Shop or Garden Center any time of the year.

Stop by Mischler’s at 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville and purchase gift certificates in any dollar amount for all your gardening friends.

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See the expanding bonsai collection at Mischler’s!

Whether you are already a bonsai hobbyist or just starting out, stop in to see the collection at Mischler’s.

Bonsai (pronounced bone-SIGH) is created by pruning and training a tree over a period of years to keep it small while giving it the form and shape of a mature tree. You don’t have to wait years to enjoy a bonsai; you can purchase a bonsai at Mischler’s that is already established.

Trees for indoor bonsai include Schefflera arboricola, a broad-leaved evergreen shrub, and varieties of ficus, jades and more. Trees for outdoors include juniper.

Mischler’s also stocks bonsai tools.

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New offerings in houseplants

Our houseplant offerings have been refreshed! Stop in and pick up some plants for your next indoor garden project.

Plants boost your mood and add a cool vibe to your indoor space.

We have large floor plants all the way to beginner-sized 3-inch pots.

For beginners, try a spider plant. It makes loads of pups (little spider plants). Pop them into some soil & share with friends.   

If you have lower light conditions, try peace lily, snake plant or something in the Chinese evergreen family.

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Check out the Plant Finder

Search for shade perennials or vegetables or whatever you need in your garden with Mischler’s new Plant Finder.

The Plant Finder isn’t a current inventory list; it’s an informational tool that can help you create a list of plants for your next project and provide you with detailed plant information.

If you don’t see a certain plant, it may not have made it onto the Plant Finder yet.

If you want to know if a plant is currently available, call Mischler’s at 716-632-1290.

The Plant Finder isn’t a current inventory list; it’s an informational tool that can help you create a list of plants for your next project and provide you with detailed plant information.

If you want to know if a plant is currently available, call Mischler’s at 716-632-1290.

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Succulents: Easy & beautiful!

Succulents are easy to care for– they thrive on neglect! Overwatering even one time can rot the roots and kill the plant, but they can bounce back from drying out. If your container has good drainage and you don’t water too much, your succulent will be happy.

You can find small and large succulents, slow and fast growers, and succulents with fascinating leaves. Photo courtesy Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses

Mischler’s offers 100 varities of succulents! Find them in their signature clay pot in two sizes: three-inch and six-inch pots.

Most require full sun (especially in winter) but some, like varieties of jade and aloe, can handle indirect light.

Some succulents grow slowly, which makes them perfect for windowsills or desks. Others grow quickly and make good statement plants.

There are all sorts of leaf shapes available, including rosettes, spikes, tubes and soft scalloped edges.

There are so many succulents to choose from. Here are highlights of just a few varieties:

• • Echeveria: These popular rose-shaped plants tend to stay compact. They need full sun.

• • Kalanchoe: These fast-growing succulents are enjoyed most for their foliage, but do have interesting blooms.

• • Haworthia: Many of these have translucent windows on leaf ends. They prefer indirect light and are slow-growing.

• • Senecio: This genus includes the popular ‘String of Pearls’, but also includes upright shrub-type plants.

• • Aloe: This genus includes the “burn plant” Aloe vera, but also many lovely decorative varieties.

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