Egglaying begins soon after adults emerge from the ground and mate. Females leave plants in the afternoon, burrow 2 to 4 inches into the soil in a suitable area, and lay their eggs. Females lay 1 to 4 eggs every 3 to 4 days for several weeks – a total of 40 to 60 during […]

After finishing up all plant orders for spring of 2018, now is the time that we’re working on 2019 items. Previews of new plants for 2019 appeared at the nursery trade show in Columbus two weeks ago and included numerous introductions by Walters Gardens of Zeeland, Michigan. Then there are the never ending new introductions […]

The Mum Fest as always was a big hit in Barberton even with the twist of hot summer-like temperatures into the 90ºF range.  The heat combined with the extreme dryness has taken its toll on the yards and gardens alike.   Unfortunately, September is the best lawn renovation time but without rain and cooler temperatures, germination […]

How strange an April with about 3-4 inches of snow last Friday and a low of 26º F at the nursery and the very next day it’s sunny and warm! Many shipments of stock are arriving from Lake County growers as well as being moved out of the overwintering huts. Unfortunately, many customers have been […]

This past week was the week of vacations! At any given point there were at least 2 employees on their well-deserved summer vacation but with that said, work around the nursery still must commence. This past week we potted up thousands of perennials including hosta, daylily, candytuft, coral bells, shasta daisy and more. These perennials are some of […]

Staking provides a young tree with support it needs until the trunk is strong enough to hold it’s canopy upright.   Careful attention must be paid to the way a tree is staked – if improperly done, staking can weaken a tree and cause serious damage and deformity.  Though, most newly planted trees will grow better […]

Fairies have long been fixtures in fables, myths and ancient folklore.  They are believed to bring good luck, prosperity and good health to those who own the gardens they inhabit. Fairies are shy, yet playful creatures that frolic in the garden when you’re not looking.  You may even wake up to your garden in disarray […]

Dayton Nursery is owned and operated by Tom Dayton with an extended family of over 15 full-time employees plus 10-20 additional part-time seasonal employees who are dedicated to giving you the best service and timely advice.  Many of our full-time employees are certified by the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association. We invite you to visit […]

Controls diseases such as powdery mildew and a gray mold called botrytis Use on susceptible home crops such as squash, cucumbers, other veggies, herbs, certain flowers and others. A sprayer full of the product will last a long time as it doesn’t degrade easily, allowing you to keep the same sprayer full of product all season […]

These beautiful blooms only last a day, hence the name “Day” lily.   They provide a long season of colorful blossoms and attractive foliage, and ask little in return.  Few perennials are as tough, long-lived, or pest-free.  Daylilies do, however, benefit from being dug up and divided every few years, a process their natural toughness […]

While temperatures have cooled significantly, no rain has fallen in the area for at least a month as lawns and gardens are starting to show their thirst. At the nursery, the recycled rain water that is stored is running low so that water from Van Hyning Run of less desirable quality has to be let […]

With the annual meeting over, now the real work begins as bare root orders of roses have arrived to be quickly pruned and potted as well as a whole slew of perennial plugs and bare root plants. Planting in our production house makes it pleasant as the temperature is about 55º F. The perennials will […]

The Christmas cleanup is accomplished although many repairs and maintenance projects remain. We had donated our last 10 Fraser Firs to Grace Church of Norton as they have a large congregation and a better chance in finding a family in need of a tree on Christmas Eve. We are closed today and begin our shutdown for […]

Aconitum, Monk’s Hood Artemisia, Wormwood Asarum canadense, American Ginger Asarum europeanum, European Ginger Aruncus, Goat’s Beard Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’, Swamp Milkweed Aster novae-angliae types, Hardy Aster Astilbe x arendsii, False Spirea Astilbe chinensis, False Spirea Astilbe japonica, False Spirea Astilbe simplicifolia, False Spirea Athyrium felix-femina, Lady Fern Brunnera, False Forget-Me-Not, Alkanet Caltha palustris, Marsh Marigold Chelone obliqua, […]