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May 3, 2022
Early May Weather
RECOMMENDATIONS For Planting Early May in Ohio can bring anything from 80°F days to inches of snow on the ground. It is recommended to keep an eye on the forecast paying special attention to the nighttime lows as well as knowing what temperatures your plants will thrive at. May 15th It is recommended to wait […]
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April 27, 2022
Going Bananas
TROPICAL PLANTS For Your Garden Banana trees are some of the top tropical foliage plants for the summer patio garden. There are hardy versions like the Musa basjoo which can be planted outdoors and overwintered outside with assistance as well as tropical varieties that are easy to grow in a pot and bring indoors for […]
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April 18, 2022
What is a Hoya Kerri?
A LIVING HEART PLANT Showing Love A Hoya is a living heart plant that keeps showing love all year long. Scientific Name: Hoya kerrii CraibCommon Name: Sweetheart Hoya, Sweetheart Plant, Valentine Hoya, Porcelain Flower, Heart Leaf, Lucky Hearts, Wax HeartsCare: Bright direct to indirect light, Water every 2–3 weeks, Pet friendly Semi-Succulent Hoya kerriis are […]
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April 14, 2022
Vinca Care
THE VERSATILE VINCA Trailing or Upright Vincas are a versatile annual to add to your garden. Depending on the variety it can be either trailing or upright. The trailing vincas are a great option as a spiller out of a container or hanging basket. The upright vincas make fabulous fillers in containers or garden beds, […]
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April 14, 2022
How to Grow Tomatoes
IN OHIO For The Best Yield! Tomatoes are warm-season plants and should be planted only after the danger of frost has passed unless you are prepared to protect them in the event of a frost. Typically, that date for the Miami Valley in Ohio is May 15. Determinate vrs Inderterminate There are over 10,000 varieties […]
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April 9, 2022
Shade-Loving Perennials
SELECTING THE RIGHT PERENNIALS For Colorful Spaces When choosing shade-loving perennials for your garden, it’s important to note how much shade each specific plant prefers. If a full shade flowering plant receives more light than it can handle, foliage burn, leaf curl, or wilting could be the result. Levels Of Shade Part shade, shade, deep […]
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March 31, 2022
Potted Flowering Bulbs
AFTER THEY FINISH BLOOMING Will they Return? After those bulbs finish flowering many wonder if it’s possible to place the plants in the soil so they will bloom next year. The short answer is yes, but some of these bulbs will return better than others. Tulips and hyacinths, for example, always look their best the […]
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March 31, 2022
A Glossary of Gardening Lingo
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH Gardening Lingo Familiarizing yourself with horticultural terms can help you better understand the different characteristics and needs of plants and methods for success in growing them. Here we’ve put together a vegetable gardening glossary for your enjoyment. Terminology Acidic: A soil, compost, or liquid with a pH between 0 and 7.0 (on a scale of […]
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March 31, 2022
The Benefits of MVG’s Fertilizer Water
BLOOMIN’ REWARDS MEMBERS Receive Free Fertilizer Water Did you know that Bloomin Reward Members can receive free fertilizer water at MVG?! This is the same fertilizer water we use on all of our lovely growing plants. To take advantage of MVG’s free fertilizer, just bring empty jugs or water bags with you on your next […]
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