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Watters Garden Center of Prescott Valley’s Monsoon Madness plant sale is here, and you won’t want to miss out on these amazing summer deals. Only the smart gardener can score some irresistible bargains.

Enjoy savings of 25% to 65%: 50% off selected plants and flowers, 30-70% off flowering shrubs, 50% off summer perennials and up to 70% off large trees! Grape vines and roses are also discounted.

If you’ve been thinking about making a landscape addition to add more seasonal excitement to your yard, now is the time! In our area, Labor Day is the official start of fall planting, and that means we still have two months left in our growing season. Whether you’re planting some of last season’s plants or new plants, the plants will have plenty of time to develop an extensive root system before winter.

A perennial’s chances of success definitely increase when planted during the monsoon season. Many plants that bloom in late summer and fall are especially happy at this time of year.

Get in as early as possible. Limited quantities go quickly because savvy gardeners know how to use these mid-season sales to their advantage.

This article was written by Ken Lain. He can be found throughout the week at Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Rd in Prescott, or through his website at . WattersGardenCenter.com or Top10Plants.com.

For more gardening tips from Watters Garden Center, read the Mountain Gardener column on Signals A Z.com.

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