The Hardest Houseplants to Kill
Is your green thumb more like a brown or black thumb? That doesn’t mean that houseplants aren’t for you. It just means that you need to be a little choosier about which plants you decide to care for....
View ArticleWhy you should plant leafy greens in movable planters
Leafy greens and other lettuces are some of the easiest and healthiest plants to grow. They make an excellent starter plant to any kitchen garden, and growing them in containers means you can plant...
View ArticleHow to properly select appropriate planting sites for annuals and perennials
Chances are your garden typically contains a vibrant mix of annuals and perennials. But how do you choose an appropriate place for each type of plant? Follow along as we dive into the individual needs...
View ArticleGarden hygiene (the importance of keeping garden beds clean)
What do you do when your home starts to get cluttered and disorganized? You start cleaning until you have everything back in place. But sanitation isn’t just for inside your home. Garden beds also...
View ArticleIdentify 10 of the most important annuals and perennials native to southwest...
When planting in Ohio, there are so many native plant options. Your garden should be a mix of annuals and perennials. And the good news is that you can choose from a wide variety of indigenous, native...
View ArticleYour Garden Planning Checklist
Believe it or not, winter is the perfect time to plan your spring and summer garden and develop your garden planning checklist. With the foliage of summer gone, you can really see what your garden...
View ArticlePlant Spotlight: Cyclamen is the Perfect Winter Flower
Most of the time, winter is devoid of flowers. Yet, there are some flowering plants that love winter, such as cyclamens. In fact, cyclamens are often sold during the winter because these colorful...
View ArticleBest Springtime Festivals in Dayton 2024
Spring is upon us, and we’re excited for our first Pansy & Viola Festival on March 23rd – March 30th! We’ll have some fantastic guests, live music, food, contests, flower discounts, and more. For...
View ArticlePlan Your Garden Now: What Will You Grow?
Spring is about to hit, which means that now is the time to plan your Ohio garden. Spring in Ohio is exciting, but gardening can be overwhelming, especially for beginning gardeners. There are so many...
View ArticleNo, It’s Not Too Cold to Plant Pansies
It’s still pretty cold here in Ohio. But, that’s okay, because the cold weather doesn’t have to stop your gardening! You can plant cold-hardy pansies and violas in the early spring in Ohio. But what...
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