Though spring brings May flowers, the best time to plant trees is in the fall, according to John Purcell of JP Landscaping in Bethesda.
As luck would have it, the season is also the best time to buy trees, shrubs and perennials at drastically reduced prices.
Here’s a roundup of current sales from four local garden centers.
American Plant, Bethesda, www.americanplant.net
Save 40 percent off all shrubs, trees (excluding Alberta Spruce) and perennials through Nov. 20. Also save 50 percent off mums.
Behnke Nurseries, Potomac, www.behnkes.com
Save 50 percent off all trees with 75 percent off those in a special clearance area through Nov. 16. All perennials are on sale for $4.
Mums, pansies and bulbs are on sale at “managers special” prices. For more info click here.
Johnson’s Florist and Garden Center, Kensington and Olney, www.johnsonsflorists.com
Save 50 percent to 75 percent off trees, shrubs and perennials; 20 percent off mums; and 30 percent to 50 percent off garden décor: statuary, trellises, fountains, furniture and select supplies.
Sale continues through the end of November or when the plants and decorative items are gone.
Potomac Garden Center, Darnestown, www.potomacgardencenter.com
Look for 50 percent off trees (excluding Green Giant arborvitae), shrubs, roses and perennials; 40 percent off fountains and statuary; 25 percent off outdoor pottery and more.
For a list of specials click here. Sale ends Nov. 17.
