Austin Lake Greenhouse and Landscaping

08/22/2024

40% Off All Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials!

07/23/2024

07/11/2024

The dreaded Japanese Beetles are here again! Things I’m learning about them is the Winsome fly is their main predator in Japan that keeps them in check. Cilantro flowers help bring in the Winsome flies.
The Winsome flies are starting to move in from the Eastern states.
I drop the flies into water and feed to the chickens.

07/10/2024

Please take the time to vote.

Vote Now for the Best of Burnett County
The polls are open now through Sunday August 4 at 5 p.m.
Vote for your favorite people, places and things each day.
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06/30/2024

We want to wish all of our customers a Happy and Safe 4th of July!🇺🇸
Our Hours this week will be
Monday-Wednesday 9:00-5:00
Thursday, July 4th 🇺🇸 Closed
Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 2:00
Sunday Closed

06/16/2024

I learned something new today about if some of your plants in the garden are not looking right.
Depending on where you get your compost, especially if it has manure in it, this could be the issue.
Grazon is an herbicide used in some pastures and hay fields to control certain weeds.
The manure from these fields should not be used in compost for your vegetable garden. It harms certain plants.
Root veggies and brassicas are NOT affected.

Michael recently left me a heartbreaking comment on one of my previous posts about…

05/30/2024

05/10/2024

Spring Hours

Mon thru Friday 9-5
Saturday 9-4
Sundays 10-2

We have lots of Beautiful Blooming Outdoor Plants and Beautiful Floral Arrangements for Mother’s Day!
We also have lots of Yard decorations and Bedding Plants, Trees, Shubs, Perennials and Gift Certificates!

02/09/2024

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Valentines Day is Tomorrow,Wednesday February 14! ❤️
We will have Beautiful Roses 🌹
Mixed fresh flower Bouquets💐
Candy, Plush Animals, and other wonderful gifts for that special someone ! Call 715-866-7261 to schedule delivery or pickup!

12/11/2023

Check out our awesome Wind Spinners!
Makes a great Christmas 🎁 Gift!

11/30/2023

Shop local for your Christmas decorations and gifts!
We have beautiful poinsettias, blooming plants , fresh pine wreaths, porch pots and accessories to make your own if needed , beautiful decor and much more !
Also Gift Certificates are a great idea too!

09/28/2023

Good Information on how much sunlight your houseplants need. It list each type of light and the common houseplants that do best in that situation !

Light levels for plants. How much light does my houseplant needs and what is the difference between direct and indirect light? Light levels for plants explained.

09/26/2023

It’s that time of year again where people bring in their plants. If you have soil gnats, here’s a way to eliminate them.

​​​​​​​​​ routine begins at 6:30. UPDATE: Water from the top when using treatment. In this episode I share how to get rid o...

09/26/2023

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/2022/09/06/nows-a-great-time-to-fertilize-your-lawn/

If you fertilize only once per year, the most important time to fertilize is now, around Labor Day into early September! Apply no more than one pound of actual nitrogen per 1000 square feet per application.

09/22/2023

Tender bulbs (like cannas, callas, dahlias, and more) are expensive to replace every season. Which is why preparing them for winter storage is a common fall activity. If you’ve never overwintered bulbs, we’ve got you covered! Check out this UW Extension article covering everything you need to know to successfully save your bulbs before winter’s wrath.
https://bit.ly/3PwPbnI
Photo: Susan Mahr

09/15/2023

One of the best things about gardening is that the work is never done, and there's always an opportunity to try again 💚😊

09/15/2023

I roast mine at a 400° oven, stir every 30 minutes. It’s ok to get a bit of char on them, adds flavor. I use my food processor to purée after they’re roasted. No need to peel, just remove core and any bad spots. The food processor will blend the skins and seed so you hardly notice them.

09/15/2023

You can mulch trees at any time of the year, but when you do, avoid doing this. It's a common mistake and can hurt your trees 💚

07/14/2023

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07/14/2023

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06/06/2023

The sparse rainfall and hot, humid weather we've experienced in Wisconsin has created optimal conditions for powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is a plant disease that appears exactly as it sounds—infected plants look like they are covered in powdered sugar or talcum powder. On most ornamental plants, the disease is merely a cosmetic issue, but it can be a big problem for vining crops in the vegetable garden. If you're dealing with powdery mildew on your plants, check out this helpful publication by UW-Madison Plant Pathology: https://bit.ly/43MhmVg

📸 Image by Susan Mahr

04/13/2023

04/12/2023

Thinking about getting your soil tested this spring not sure where to start? We've got you covered at the UW Soil and Forage Lab. https://uwlab.soils.wisc.edu/soil-samples/

Standard analysis is $15 and includes soil pH, % organic matter, phosphorus and potassium, as well as lime and fertilizer recommendations. Instructions on where and how to send in the sample are on this submission form:https://uwlab.soils.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/02/lawngarden-1-22.pdf

Or you can check out other DATCP Wisconsin Certified Soil Testing Labs here:https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/NMSoilManureLabs.pdf

Photo credit: Susan Mahr