Ace Hardware of Central Illinois

Locally Owned, Nationally Known                                                        August 2016


 


       


  
   

        

Ace Hardware of Central Illinois has 11 locations to serve you. Visit one today or go to our website at http://www.acesetsthepace.com
You can also click any of the store pictures below to go to the store website.
 
214 North Walnut
Springfield, IL 62702
217-528-5673
Manager: Brock Bailey
 
 
900 West Morton
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-9563
Manager: Mickey Bourne
 
1713 Spresser
Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-3325
Manager: Shirley Niethe
 
1600 Wabash
Springfield, IL 62704
217-787-5100
Manager: Alan Miller

 
204 East College
Normal, IL 61761
309-454-5413
Manager: Kelly Warning
207 West Main
Havana, IL 62644
309-543-2638
Manager: Nichole Jones-Way
 
111 East 1st North
Carlinville, IL 62626
217-854-2564
Manager: Chad Strubbe 
 
521 North Kickapoo
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-735-1458
Manager: JR Bailey
 
1200 North Main
Chatham, IL 62629
217-483-4085
Manager: Gerardo Campos
 
300 Springfield
Hillsboro, IL 62049
217-532-6677
Manager: Kristel White
 
203 Livingston
Pontiac, IL. 61764
815-842-2966
Manager: Tina Hammer
 


104 Watters
Dwight, IL. 60420
815-584-2954
Manager: Donovan Warning
 
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Bloomington Normal McLean

County Chamber of Commerce

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Carlinville Community

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Chatham Area Chamber

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Greater Taylorville Chamber

of Commerce
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Havana Chamber of Commerce
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Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

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Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

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 Lincoln Logan County Chamber of Commerce

www.lincolnillinois.com

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Springfield Chamber of Commerce
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 Pontiac Chamber of Commerce
www.pontiacchamber.org


Dwight Economic Alliance
www.dwightalliance.org
 

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Dear ,

Can you believe it's August already! It's almost time for the kids to head back to school and if you have a garden you are probably showing off how big your tomatoes are to all your friends. And if you are looking for a Fantastic Bargain, we have a 67% Off Plant Clearance Sale going in 3 of our locations (see details below).

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lso visit our Pinterest and Facebook pages for valuable information, quick breaking specials and timely news. We have included some icons and links in this issue that will take you directly to our pages.

Sincerely,
George W. Preckwinkle and Lucy E. Stafford


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Shelly's Hot Item of the Month

Plant Clearance Sale
Limited to stock on hand

Plants available in Lincoln, Hillsboro and Springfield Wabash Ave locations only.

Does not apply to Mums

Does Not apply to previous purchases

No rainchecks or special orders

All sales final


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August Gardening Checklist

                  A little TLC will prolong garden color

By August, the garden is at its peak, but you can lengthen bloom times with a little thoughtful care. Instead of seeing your delphiniums go to seed and your pansies and violas turn into raggedy little plants, you can prepare them for a last blaze of glory before the first frost arrives and ends your gardening activities for the year.

* Water—August, in many parts of the country, is hot and humid. The weather can be unpredictable too, with thunderstorms, high winds, or punishing rains. Or it can be dry as a bone. The only cure is water, and enough of it, deeply, with a thorough soaking to completely saturate roots and cool the soil. A dilatory spray once a day won't cut it. That just dampens the surface, and may burn leaves and surface roots. Water in the evening as the sun is going down and use the time to commune with your plants. They'll be happier and you'll enjoy the quiet time.

* Mulch—Beds that are drying too quickly may need a new blanket of good mulch. Adding a rich compost and topping it with a good mulch will both feed your plants and reduce evaporation. Roses are particularly fond of coffee grounds which make an excellent mulch. If you are not into the organic approach, you can apply fertilizer now.

* Start autumn annuals from seed—Your new mulch and compost are also a great medium for sowing fall annuals like cornflower, annual gypsophila, or phlox. Sow pansies in a shaded seedbed for next spring if you want a wide range of rich color. And since there is no such thing as too many delphinium, now is the time to start them from seed. Check our plant list for August seed sowing.

* Deadhead—Another vital task is deadheading your plants and removing dead leaves. This little clean up project can revitalize plants that are looking a bit ratty. At the same time, if you want to save seed, you can mark seed pods with a bit of bright string.

* Stake tall plants—If you haven't already staked your dahlias, you might want to do it now. Be careful of the tubers though. Staking earlier (like when you plant) prevents damage to tubers and roots, but if you don't stake, they may wind up with heavy heads laying on the ground...a very sad sight.

* Transplant iris—If you didn't divide your iris after blooming, now is a good time. Over grown, tightly packed iris may not bloom next spring. Work soil thoroughly and reset young divisions.

* Cut back delphinium—Once your delphinium have finished blooming, remove spent blossoms, work in compost (or feed), and sit back and enjoy the fall show.

* Cut back—Lots of plants get leggy by August. Petunias, nasturtium, sweet alyssum can all be stimulated to grow with a little trimming here and there as well as a dose of fresh compost or plant food.

* Spray—If you are growing tomatoes, you can pick the suckers, put them into a blender with water, and spray your roses with the solution. The solanine in the tomato leaves will discourage blackspot. Make sure your roses have plenty of ventilation and are not crowded. Your tea roses will rest this month. Mulch, compost, or feed, and water deeply. They'll reward you with extra vigor until the weather turns.

* You can also combat aphids on chrysanthemum and nasturtium with a nicotine solution.

* Plant—There is no flower more spectacular in color or form than Oriental Poppies. Plant these rich perennials now for a show next summer.

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       JR's Plant of the Month

Growing Chrysanthemum Flowers: How To Care For Mums
www.gardeningknowhow.com

Chrysanthemum flowers are a classic addition to brighten the autumn garden. Growing mums is not complicated once you learn the basics of chrysanthemum care. Where you live, however, will somewhat determine how to grow chrysanthemums.

How to Grow Chrysanthemums in the Garden

Growing mums successfully in the garden first depends on choosing the right chrysanthemum flowers. Attractive florist mums are sold widely, but are not suitable for growing in the garden as they have a limited root system. Caring for potted mums is another worthwhile endeavor for the gardener should this be the case.

The right chrysanthemum flowers for your garden will come from a diverse selection of hardy or garden mums. When growing mums, you’ll find plants that are dwarf to giant, in colors from white and yellow to the deepest burgundy and purple. Some cultivars bloom in late summer, while others bloom as late as October.

Plant your hardy chrysanthemums in spring in northern areas, as they are more likely to survive the winter once established. In southern areas, mums may be planted in either spring or autumn, though fall offers the greatest benefit of avoiding summer heat.

In all areas, chrysanthemum flowers should be planted in well-draining soil. When learning how to grow chrysanthemums, you’ll find they’re adaptable to soil types, but do best in organic soils.

Mums also prefer a sunny spot in the landscape. Chrysanthemums will grow in partial shade, but may get leggy when reaching for sunlight. Shade grown plants will have weaker stems and exhibit less flowering.

Chrysanthemum Care

After following these growing suggestions, you’ll want to practice the most important technique of how to care for mums: pinching [2]. When growing mums, this simple practice ensures the most abundant show of late summer and autumn blooms.

Begin pinching back growing mums when new growth is 4 to 6 inches, removing the stem above the second set of leaves. This directs the growth downward and ensures your chrysanthemum flowers don’t bloom too early. Continue pinching new growth on all shoots through June. This plant material may also be rooted as cuttings for additional mums for the garden. Some of the newer chrysanthemum cultivars do not need pinching, but most benefit from the practice.

Other tips on how to care for mums include fertilizing in spring with a time release fertilizer and planting them far enough apart that the plants get good air circulation. Also plant mums where they are somewhat protected from windy conditions, as in a bed sheltered by a building. A heavy layer of fall mulch is appropriate chrysanthemum care in areas that experience winter freezing.

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August Monthly Coupon

Save $5 on your next purchase of $25 or more. Limit 1
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August Sales Flyer


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