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The greenhouse and nursery will open for the season on April 2nd. Although we are not a mail order greenhouse, we know that many experienced, new to the area, and just getting started gardeners like to plan ahead and come out with a list of possibilities in hand. Our Availability List Pages provide pictures along with cultural information so gardeners can familiarize themselves with the shrubs, perennials, and annuals we offer through the season.  I've started to cull through my notes and remember highlights of conversations with customers so we can duplicate procedures, policies, and products that were successful and make every effort to avoid repeating mistakes. One of my favorite books is Don't sweat the small stuff...and it's all small stuff. It keeps me tuned into my own emotions and reminds me to be thoughtful of other people's feelings. In business however, we do have to sweat the small stuff. In no particular order of priority, I see the need to: I look forward to the challenges that every new season presents and hope our customers will continue to shop our strengths, overlook our shortcomings, and offer advice on how to improve our business. Hope to see you in April...and May...and June...and July, Marvel Colorscapes is offering a class through Great Basin College on Saturday April 24th from 2-4. The class will focus on the use of landscape trees, shrubs, and perennials for this area. The charge for the class is $5 to cover GBC admin. costs. For more information head to: GBC Info. Wondering about the 5 day forecast? Check out The National Weather Service Click the "Back" button to return to Colorscapes. Some design ideas to ponder as spring edges closer. Develop the landscape by small, defined areas/rooms rather than taking on the entire landscape in one season. This includes creating a shady sanctuary where you can sit comfortably, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Within each area, create strong focal points, where the eye can naturally land/rest. Vistas can be framed with openings between tall 12-25' shrubs. Privacy screens can be created with 6-8'densely planted shrubs that also serve as a perennial garden backdrop. Garden edges need to be clearly defined using durable, long-lasting material. Likewise, utilize inorganic materials to create long-term, low-maintenance walkways and pathways that allow for ease of movement through and to developed areas. Repeat successful plantings throughout the landscape to achieve continuity. Favorite plantings in our landscape include: Friuting and fall foliage shrubs, drifts of 24-36" perennials, and xeric groundcovers. Also, repeat successful hardscape materials to achieve similar continuity. Hardscapes include: House, Shed, Deck/Patio, Walkways/Driveways, Gazebo, Arbor, and Fencing. Common hardscape materials include: Wood, brick, concrete, vinyl, and metal. Design manageable gardens in scale to surrounding hardscapes, including your home and overall lot size, then choose plants that are in scale to the size of the garden. Determine the best method of irrigation prior to planting. Lawn areas are high water use areas and will always need summer irrigation. We use less water on our lawn areas since installing a sprinkler system that can be adjusted throughout the growing season; no more set it and forget it. Lawn areas are flat rather than sloped to avoid runoff and are on programable zones. Gardens with established (two-three years after planting) trees, perennials, and shrubs are on soaker hoses with programable timers and only need weekly watering through the heat of summer. Avoid overestimating the amount of time and energy you will be able to devote towards maintaining your landscape: Start with the right plant in the right spot. Avoid underestimating the sensory satisfaction and tranquility that can be acheived by spending time outdoors, surrounded by nature, and a beauty that you created to enhance your outdoor living spaces.Every season offers new challenges and our customer's feedback is even more important to us now that everyone is spending their hard-earned dollars more carefully. After viewing our website, we would appreciate your taking a few minutes to complete an online customer survey so we can improve product quality and customer service. Note: Taking the survey will close this website address. Click here to take our 'Help Us Grow' survey About Us In the Greenhouse Marvel's Page Availability List Shrubs Availability List Perennials Availability List Annuals 
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