DIY CARE GUIDES
Wilt Pruf
If your planting has broadleaf evergreens (boxwoods, inkberry, hollies, rhododendrons, etc) and roses this product is a must. Think of it as chapstick for this material, preventing moisture loss and die back in the windy, cold winter months. Warranty does not cover damage from acts of nature, including this moisture loss which is called “desiccation.” Application is simple and safe! Please follow labeling instructions and expect to do three applications a winter. If you prefer to outsource this service, please contact our office for a quote or email kerry@downerbrothers.com.
Master your Garden Program
This program is ideal for aspiring gardeners or those who wish to maintain their gardens on a short budget. This program involves having one of our horticulturalist in the gardens, teaching how to assess the soil, deadhead, prune, train, complete end of season cut backs, etc. In these sessions, you will gain hands on experience and gain feedback on the health of your plant material. Each 45 minute session is $85.00 and can be booked by contacting our office or emailing us. We highly recommend these on a monthly or seasonal basis to allow for digestible sessions in terms of content and the opportunity to complete work when seasonally appropriate.
Anti-Deer - liquid fence
This product can shut down the free salad bar in your gardens that bunnies and deer love! For deer in winter months, vulnerable plant material includes arborvitae (with the exception of Green Giant arborvitae), rhododendrons, hollies, mountain laurel, yews, andromeda, boxwoods, evergreen azaleas, roses, leucothoe, etc. For deer and bunnies during the growing season, vulnerable plant material includes hostas, roses, aster, sedum, black eyed susans, ferns, many bulbs, all materials mentioned above for winter month care, etc. Application is simple and safe! Please follow labelling instructions and expect complete multiple applications a season. If you prefer to outsource this service, please contact our office or email kerry@downerbrothers.com for a quote.
