We are pleased to announce the opening of a Retail Nursery Center at our Clear Lake location. Check out our Nursery Sales page for details on Plant and Landscape products that are now available.
Our Grand Opening will be Saturday, May 19. Refreshments will be served throughout the day, and KLSS - Star 106.1 will be broadcasting live from 1-3 pm. There will be sign-ups for giveaways and coupons offering special savings.
Country Landscapes, Inc. continues to offer Design + Build landscaping services from our Clear Lake location. Please call our toll free number to arrange for a complimentary consultation appointment.
Latest news
04.24.2012 09:53 AM
New Retail Nursery Center Now Open at our Clear Lake location!
03.29.2012 04:34 PM
Current Business Hours
Design Centers and Business Office
Monday-Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Nursery Sales in Ames
Monday-Saturday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Retail Nursery Center in Clear Lake
Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
03.26.2012 04:47 PM
2012 Plant Price List
Our 2012 nursery price list is now available (attached below). Stop in today!
03.26.2012 10:09 AM
2012 Hardscape Price List
Check out our Hardscape Price List to get an overview of the product we carry, along with current pricing.
08.15.2011 03:22 PM
Daylilies at Country Landscapes in 2011
Click here to find a list of daylilies we carry. You'll be able to see the many colors available, as well as which daylilies are repeat bloomers, approximate plant heights and bloom times.
06.17.2010 09:25 AM
Japanese Beetle Information
Please read the attached handout for detailed information.
06.17.2010 09:12 AM
Watering Basics for your Plant Material
Basic Watering Rule (BWR)
Always check the soil moisture around the base of the plant (under the mulch) prior to watering. If the top 1" of the soil feels wet, there is no need to water.
First growing season (installation)
Trees: Leave hose at the base of the tree and turn water flow on to equal the width of a pencil. Leave on tree for 20-30 minutes. Repeat every 7-10 days during summer months. Newly planted trees may require more if it is hot and dry. (See BWR)
Shrubs: Using a watering wand, hold water on each plant for a count of 20 seconds, repeat if necessary (i.e. extreme dryness, slope which causes water to run off, etc.). Check shrubs every 4 or 5 days during summer months. (See BWR)
Perennials (1 gallon, 6" & QT size): Same care as shrubs-may need watered every other day. (See BWR)
Perennials (3-4” pots): Check these EVERY day during hot, dry weather and less frequently once weather cools down. Hold water on plants and count to 10, repeat if necessary. (See BWR)
Next spring and beyond
Most plants will need no additional watering but will benefit from a deep soaking (as described above for the first growing season) after a few weeks of dry weather.
Additional Instructions
- Give your trees and shrubs one last deep soaking around Thanksgiving to help them overwinter.
- Treat your evergreens, rhododendrons, boxwoods and similar plants with Wilt Pruf ® around Thanksgiving. This will help prevent moisture loss (which causes browning / yellowing needles).
Irrigation systems
If you have an irrigation system installed in your landscape, monitor the watering time and frequency closely. Try to run it at the minimal amount of time so your landscape plants are not over-watered. Irrigation systems should be set to provide 1” of water per zone, once per week. Any irrigation above and beyond this rate endangers your landscape plants and voids the warranty.
Plants that need to dry out between watering
Rhododendrons, Russian Cypress, Junipers, Evergreen Trees, Sedum. Never water if soil is already moist.
Plants to keep moist
Endless Summer Hydrangea (when blooming), Summersweet, Itea