This past week the heavy rains have been about one mile north and one mile south of the nursery with about no rain at the nursery! The nursery stock has been growing nicely as well as the weeds which makes for constant weed control in the outside sales yard as it is good fodder for […]

No doubt with the 2-4 plus inches of rain this past week, newly planted flowers and gardens will definitely not need watered and hopefully the rainy period will abate with some sunshine and a good weather pattern of one inch of rain per week. The newly planted trees and shrubs here at the nursery are […]

As it goes, we’re still taking plants from the growing areas to the overwintering houses to get ahead on the season and the fact that temperatures have cooled down to allow the plants to be shoved together. The mum business is all but finished as supplies everywhere of quality mums have dried up. More perennials from our […]

As the temperatures finally warm up and sunshine returns, the stock of plants overwintered are thirsty for water as well as for spring.  Water is probably one of the most important elements of the nursery business and huge amounts of it are needed during the growing season. Planting of thousands of herbaceous perennials goes on […]

The extreme warm up after sub zero temperatures has allowed us to ventilate the plant storage huts, do spot watering and apply another round of fungicide. Ventilation during periods of a thaw is key to keeping the deadly gray mold called Boytrytis from rotting the plant’s live tissue in the storage huts. Work is proceeding […]

Amazingly, spring flowering bulbs are emerging everywhere as abnormally warm temperatures continue to push the spring season. Surprisingly, the severe freezes of last Friday and Saturday did not seem to bother the flowers as even the narcissus showing flower buds don’t seem to be affected. Tulips though have been ‘tested’ by deer in some areas […]

The Fall Festival is over for another year and now it’s the Barberton Mum Fest.  Tune into WAKR 1590 a.m. or 93.5 f.m. to listen in about everything mums as I interview the folks that plan far ahead to make the Fest happen. Trimming of the tree hydrangeas has begun including the shrub types in […]

Boxwood is one of the most popular evergreen shrubs. It is easily grown in different soil types as well as sun or shade.  They are very dense and lends itself well to hedges and accent plantings.  Please read our tip sheet for planting Trees & Shrubs for planting information. Annual thinning brings light and air […]

Not only are they an enjoyment to watch but birds and butterflies play a very important role in pollination, distributing seeds and helping to control unwanted insect pests.   To begin attracting them to your yard and garden, you must provide sources of food, shelter and water.   Food can be provided in the form of nectar, […]

This past week, consolidation of nursery stock has begun in the back storage houses and some of the stock displayed such as some of the hydrangeas and Japanese maples have been moved into winter storage and much more this week will be moved into winter storage with the final finish we are hoping by November […]

Read more from Proven Winners Read more from The Ohio State University What is it?  This disease organism which became widespread in Ohio in 2012 grows under the leaves and on the stems of impatiens which eventually cause severe leaf drop and death of its host plant.  What other plants are affected?  While other plants […]

While we have done much to reduce our environmental impact to produce beautiful products without degrading the environment, our quest never ends. With the addition of water recycling rain water capture, solar panels and beneficial insects for insect control in the greenhouse and the omni rated calcium chloride for disease control, more is in store. […]

There are three basic types of clematis; ones that produce flowers on this year’s growth (new wood); ones that produce flowers on the previous year’s growth (old wood); and those that produce flowers on both new and old growth.  Knowing the variety you have is essential in order to know the proper pruning technique.   (see below) […]

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