May 18, 2022
Caring For Tropical Hibiscus
A GREAT ADDITION To Any Garden Tropical Hibiscus is a great addition to any garden, deck, or patio constantly rewarding you with big, beautiful blooms throughout the spring and summer growing season. Learn how you can keep the blooms coming with these tips. Nothing says summer like the big vibrant leaves of a tropical hydrangea […]
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May 18, 2022
How To Grow Asiatic Lilies
THEY FLOWER & MULTIPLY FAST asiatic Lilies The Asiatic lily (Lilium asiatica) makes a perfect plant for landscape design. One of the hardiest and most popular type of lilies grown, this true lily when planted correctly, produce long-lasting flowers. They are the first lilies of the season to flower (early summer), and they multiply fast. MVG Asiatic […]
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May 18, 2022
How To Grow Catmint Nepeta
LONG BLOOMING & HEAT TOLERANT catmint If you’re looking for a perennial that is long-blooming, heat tolerant, and easy to grow, try catmint (or Nepeta). These plants are good for mass planting or edging and are suitable near vegetables as an insect deterrent — especially for aphids and Japanese beetles. How To Grow Grow catmint […]
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May 17, 2022
Pollinator Plants For Ohio Gardens
HELP RESTORE POLLINATOR Populations Not only are pollinator gardens lovely to look at, but they provide a vital source of food and shelter to the pollinators who in turn are vital to the production of many food crops and are essential to the survival of many native plants here in Ohio. Here are some tips […]
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May 17, 2022
How To Grow Salvia
HARDY AND NON-HARDY Salvia In the plant world, Salvia is a huge group of plants that includes both hardy and non-hardy species, spring and summer bloomers, those that are just a foot tall, and others that can grow to be shoulder height. Although part of the mint family, they’re commonly known as sage plants, and […]
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May 16, 2022
How to Grow Asclepias
OTHERWISE KNOW AS Milkweed Asclepias include over 100 species of evergreen or deciduous perennials adorned with small clusters of flowers that are irresistible to butterflies and pollinators. Asclepias Four species of native milkweed are found in most states: the Whorled Milkweed, Common Milkweed, and Swamp Milkweeds, and Butterfly Weed. They will thrive in a wide […]
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May 13, 2022
Watering Outdoors
DIFFERENT PLANTS HAVE DIFFERENT Watering Needs A lack of moisture can cause a flower or vegetable garden to wilt and produce very few – if any – blooms. Overwatering plants can cause disease and the drowning of plants. Whether you have annuals, perennials, vegetables, or flowering shrubs, knowing the best way to water these plants […]
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May 12, 2022
Shade Gardening
YOUR GUIDE TO Beautiful & Colorful Gardens Beautiful, colorful gardens can be grown in shady areas when proper plant varieties are chosen. Preparation and care of a shade garden is similar to a sunny garden except for watering habits. 2 Varieties There are two basic variations of light for shady areas: Light Shade:• Areas shaded […]
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May 11, 2022
Geraniums
YOUR GUIDE TO Growing Geraniums Few plants offer as many options as geraniums. With over 300 species, they’re available in a wide range of bloom colors and types, foliage, and even scent. They range in size from a compact 6 inches to several feet of blooms. Popular Varieties The four most popular varieties of geraniums […]
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May 11, 2022
Japanese Maples
ADD A STRIKING FOCAL POINT To any Landscape! Japanese maple trees can provide a striking focal point, be the perfect plant to set off a large container, or grow into an impressive bonsai specimen. There are hundreds of Japanese maple varieties that come in various sizes with a large assortment of leaf shapes and colors […]
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