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Fall Can be Perfect for Planting Trees
Most young trees sold are what landscapers refer to as "bare root" trees. They can be planted in spring, but "bare root"
Oct 25, 2017


Fall Clean Up—7 Easy Tips!
As the growing season comes to the end, you will want think about putting the plants to sleep for the year. Here are some easy tasks to reme
Oct 24, 2017


Preparing Healthy Soil Conditions
Often our clay soils hold moisture or prevent excess water from draining away. Let M.J. prepare healthy soil conditions for success in your
Sep 15, 2017


Butterflies & Caterpillars—Backyard Miracles!
Milkweed is the host plant for Monarch butterflies. This means that it is the only plant the female butterfly will lay its eggs on. The Milk
Sep 15, 2017


Should I Be Aerating My Lawn?
Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots
Sep 15, 2017


Plan for Future Color
This time of year, we encourage you to take a few minutes, think about spring color, and plant fall bulbs. This is a small effort will pay o
Aug 21, 2017


Instant Fall Color
The changing track of sunlight in your garden allows you to create a seemingly whole new garden in autumn. Mix mums with other fall annuals
Aug 21, 2017


Japanese Beetle Issues
This is turning out to be a more significant year for Japanese beetles in central Ohio than we have had in a few years. Favorite hosts are
Jul 25, 2017


Grass Seeding
Does your lawn need a little make over? Perhaps it has been damaged by pests, damaged by your four-legged friends, or too many weeds are dri
Jul 25, 2017


How Much Should You be Watering?
Most people seem to either do too much or too little... but remember Mother Nature can take care of a lot of the guess work for you. Read th
Jul 24, 2017


Can Your Lawn Handle the Peak of Summer Heat?
There are some tips and tricks we suggest to help maintain a healthy, intact lawn during the extreme heat of the summer...
Jun 23, 2017


Bugs to Watch
If you have columbine in your garden, look out for columbine sawfly (Pristiphora rufipes). If numerous, they can devour all the leaves, leav
May 23, 2017


Caring for Boxwood & Psylid
If you have Boxwoods, you may notice what looks like tiny bits of snow on the plants. When you look up close you will notice that they are l
May 23, 2017


Choosing & Planting those Annuals!
Remember to wait until the threat of frost is gone and the soil has warmed to 60 degrees. Try Sunpatiens, Dragon wing Begonias or Cabbage Pa
May 23, 2017


Plant Wand vs. Spray Nozzle?
If you are using a spray nozzle to spray water over your plants, let’s rethink your watering technique! Many people think that a plant wand
May 22, 2017


Mowing Properly in Spring
Delivering care to your lawn at the right time and in the proper way is crucial for preparing grass for the intensity of the summer growing
Apr 19, 2017


Oh, the Crabgrass...
We're here to help keep your lawn free of grassy weeds! Grassy weeds are common in many home lawns, BUT they can be treated—even with no
Apr 19, 2017
Temptations as Spring Temperatures Arrive!
With the temperatures warming up, here are a few helpful landscaping pointers (and temptations) for you to consider:
Be careful with the urg
Apr 18, 2017


Spring Pruning of Roses
Rejuvenate Roses with a Hard Annual Pruning. Prune to shape and clean out—dead wood and worn out branches, along with weak and spent...
Mar 13, 2017


Think Summer Annuals!
Six more weeks of winter? Ha. We're making plans for annual flowers! On Ground Hog’s Day, both Buckeye Chuck and Punxsutawney Phil saw...
Feb 17, 2017
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