As we go into another spring and another growing season, the Staff here at Mill Creek Nursery would like to pause and say ‘THANK YOU’ to the many customers who continue to come back to see us, year after year, for all their planting and landscaping needs. And also to those of you with growing families who have taken Mill Creek Nursery with you from your first home to the next, over the years, including us in your efforts to make each yard as attractive and enjoyable as you can. And as your families have grown, so has Mill Creek. The confidence, support, and trust you’ve placed in us, by including us, is one of the nicest compliments that a company could receive from its customers. So, to you, we once again say ‘THANK YOU’!

Our Spring Hours are now in effect. They are Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM ’til 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM ‘til 4:00 PM.

We’ve been very busy here at Mill Creek, no matter what the weather has dealt us. Many changes and improvements have been made to our Sales Yard to facilitate making your plant browsing, planning and purchasing experience much more enjoyable. You’ve got to come see it!

New pathways have been installed to more clearly define the different plant groups along with signage explaining the growth requirements and habits for each shrub, tree, ornamental, evergreen and perennial as well. We have a large selection of Ornamental and Shade trees in the Sales Yard ready for your consideration. These include:

• Prairiefire and Robinson Crabapples with flowers ranging from bright carmen-pink to a dark pink with both varieties exhibiting attractive purple to dark bronze green foliage
  
• Ornamental Chanticleer and Autumn Blaze Pear trees are starting to open their flower buds and will look great during these first couple weeks of May. And don’t forget, both of them have FANTASTIC fall color as well! These are always excellent selections in a landscape design.
  
• Autumn Purple White Ash provide some great shade during the summer months and color up to a rich purple, burgundy in the fall; a nice alternative for those of you who already have enough Maples!
  
• We’ve also brought up some Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilacs - Talk about fragrance! When these start blooming you can’t help but notice them - they’re wonderful!
  
• Consider a Green Mountain Sugar Maple for superior fall reds and oranges if you have a nice well drained location in your yard. It’s a newer, hardier variety of Sugar Maple that shouldn’t be overlooked!

Here are some of the other Shade and Ornamental trees in the yard, as well as Evergreens (Big and small):

All of these plants are above ground and are ready for new homes, possibly in your yard! If you’re unsure of exactly which tree or shrub would best suit your needs feel free to talk to either Mike Greco, the Owner, or David Sheppard, the Sales Yard Mgr. They both have had years of experience working with landscape plants, and of course, Mr. Greco is a Licensed Landscape Architect and Designer for those of you who are ready to tackle some landscaping projects. We’re here to answer your questions and be of help to you, any way we can!

Our 50 acres of fields are open to the public, to view our in-ground plants as well. The benefits of selecting from hardy, locally grown stock is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss when it comes to landscaping your yard. We encourage customers to view the plants in the fields at different times of the year, and see the changes occurring seasonally. Personal, hand selection of your plants in the fields is encouraged, and incurs no extra charge to you.

While at the Nursery remember to review many of the exciting new container-grown shrubs that Mill Creek Nursery is growing this year. The ease of handling and planting container-grown shrubs is worth considering.

This year Mill Creek is also offering many new and unusual perennials and annuals. Some of these will be on display in the mixed container plantings that we will be presenting for sale approximately May 15th.

While here, stop and talk to Mike Greco about the hardscapes and stonework jobs he’s doing this year, as well as the design and installation of Water Gardens, and their ease of maintenance.

SPRING AND SUMMER WATERING CONSIDERATIONS

The winter just completed was very dry. We experienced insufficient snowfall to properly protect plants, or raise our water tables. Inadequate spring rains have also done little to remedy this shortage.

Looking forward, we are anticipating another dry summer, similar to last year. Therefore, NOW is the time to begin watering your landscape - don’t wait until June or July, when new growth puts even more stress on a plant that has been moisture-deprived since early spring. Remember that it is important to water new plants, as well as established plants. You’ve made an investment in the plantings in your yard; now protect that investment. And if ‘Mother Nature’ decides to put in a surprise appearance with some well-deserved rain, consider it icing on the cake!

MAY MONTHLY SALES SPECIALS-FOR NEWSLETTER MEMBERS ONLY

Customers’ must present their copy of this newsletter at time of purchase. These special sale items can only be purchased at these sale prices on these days during May, as noted above. + Sale price does not affect installation costs. Purchases involving delivery or installation by Mill Creek Nursery must be a minimum total goods purchase of $400 or more. Sale prices are in effect, on the applicable days, whether Mill Creek Nursery plants the tree, shrub, etc. or not. These sale prices are effective on retail purchases only - not wholesale. Prices good only on in-stock merchandise. Sale prices may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon or discount offering. Any deviations from these guidelines are at the sole discretion of Mill Creek Nursery.

If your Holiday schedule permits, make sure to stop in on May 23rd thru the 25th. We will be having Memorial Day Sales Specials on a number of plants - Don’t miss out on the savings! However, we will be closed on May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Save this coupon for purchases in April & May, more coupons coming in future Newsletters!

If you should have any questions regarding any of these topics, please feel free to stop in at Mill Creek Nursery and ask any of the Sales staff - they’ll be more than happy to help you. Also, please take a moment and stop by our Growing Tips page for more helpful information on plants & gardening.