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Did you know…

Southern Homes & Gardens has a full servicelandscape installation division? 

Our designers, Sonny Hodges and Richard Woods, are degreed professionals with emphasis on horticulture and landscape design.  They have the  knowledge to choose the correct plants to use for the unique soil and climate conditions of Montgomery and the surrounding areas - allowing personal selections to be made in order to best suit each client’s needs.  And with over 50 years combined experience, our designers can customize your landscaping needs confidently. 

 FREE landscape estimate   Meet one-on-one with one of our landscape design professionals for approxiamately 45 minutes and receive a ‘ball park’ cost to upgrading your curb appeal.   There will be no charge for this estimate and you are under no obligation to contract them for the recommended work.

 Whether you are considering selling your home or just want to be the envy of the neighborhood, landscaping is imperative to making your home look more inviting!

 If you’re considering any type of outdoor planting, always remember that Fall is the most ideal time of year to do so!

 *plants are dormant

*the ground is still quite warm

*roots can better establish

*winter rains

 Protect Your Investment   Properly maintaining any well-landscaped space is critical to it’s longevity and success.  Our landscape designers can design and install an irrigation system to perfectly protect your investment – simply call them today to schedule an estimate!

For more information, or to schedule your FREE estimate call SH&G Landscaping at (334) 386-4060. 

View their portfolio, read client testimonials and more by visiting them online:

www.shglandscaping.com

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{  Join Jerry Thrash of Rosemont Gardens, as he demonstrates how to decorate for the holidays utilizing various themes and materials – all while offering helpful tips, tricks & techniques to making an effortless transition from Fall to Christmas!  Holiday decorating inspiration abounds in this annual favorite seminar, so be sure to bring a camera, notebook…or both!  Free admission – Arrive early for best seating }

Deck the Halls { like a pro }:

 Early starts, Inspiration, Learning Curves & Devising a Plan

It’s October.  You might be wondering how on earth anyone can begin to think about decorating for the holidays – before those sweet ghosts, goblins, princesses & fairies come trick or treating, right?  We know.  However, after the holiday rush (somewhere around New Year’s perhaps?) you silently vow to yourself . . .

“ I’ll start much earlier next year! ”

So – let’s make it happen this year…start early.  Start now.  Start by finding inspiration -  just stop into our Vaughn Road store to browse our ‘living’ look book (catalogs are so blah anyways!).  You’ll find a store full of various themes, decorations, colors, textures –  all things merry & bright!    As you browse, you’ll notice we tend to break tradition using unconventional items and materials in our looks – we love being inspired by various avenues and we hope you are too!  We love hearing customers’ reactions to  the different looks and themes each year – some are decidedly bold enough to replicate an entire look at home, others are not.  Many customers love certain aspects of the look and want to incorporate it at home, but are unsure how to work it into what they have already.   Finding your decorating ‘comfort zone’ and learning curve is when the real magic happens {we love this part}:

Decorating is as individual as you are – be inspired by what you love!

Needing a little more structure?  Someone to show you the ‘how-to’ part of it all?  We’ve got it your secret weapon right here…

  Meet Jerry Thrash, our talented creative designer, beloved by many here in the River Region (including many First Ladies’ ofAlabama!) and instructor at our FREE seminar this Saturday (“Holiday Decorating”, 10am – Vaughn Rd. location only): 

Jerry Thrash started his career in the floral industry at Rosemont Gardens Florist & Gift Shop in 1980 during his tenure atAuburnUniversity inMontgomery.  Post graduation, Jerry and his family opened Sylvia’s Flowers inPrattville,Alabama – operating until its closing in 2001, after which Jerry forged ahead in freelance floral design.  Jerry re-joined theRosemontGardens family in 2003 as the creative designer responsible for seasonal floor designs in addition to implementing and executing special event designs.  Jerry’s 30+ year career in the floral industry includes creating thousands of unique floral designs for weddings, receptions, and various special events includingAlabama’s Governor’s mansion.  Jerry’s expertise has also driven him to lead various workshops for hundreds of community-based groups and organizations as well as teach continuing education classes at Auburn University Montgomery.  

Got a design question for Jerry?  Contact him by calling Rosemont Gardens at (334) 834-7731.    

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TKO…what does it mean?

Total knock out. 

TKO’s  are most often referenced with the sport of boxing – when one opponent delivers a single blow so magnificent to the other, it knocks their rival in the ring out cold.  Aside from boxing, we can safely assume that most of you have used the phrase “a total knock out” at least once in your lifetime.  If you have, chances are that most folks around you knew exactly what you meant by it – that you encountered someone or something possessing such powerful attributes,  real ‘wow factor’, that is caused you to  figuratively (or literally) knocked off your feet. 

We’ve been known to deliver TKO’s of our own too…just more of the gardening kind – not so much with jabs or fierce right hooks!  Our version of a TKO definitely packs a punch – but with color and strength instead.  Our TKO’s are a surefire way to garners you the heavy-weight title of ‘wow factor’ among envious neighbors and passers-by.

Meet the SH&G ‘TKO’,  staff favorite and all-time heavyweight champ….

Single-bloom Red variety: Rosa 'Radrazz'

The Knock Out® Rose.

Along with being the toughest bloom on the block, it also means having some serious swagger, real wow factor:

¨      blooms Spring until frost

¨       easy to grow

¨      low maintenance

¨      great disease resistance

Single-bloom Pink: Rosa 'Radcon'Double-bloom Red variety: Rosa 'Radtko'