Winter doesn’t have to be a lost season for your garden, especially with native plants. Many of our warm-weather favorites also have beauty and purpose to show after the growing season is over.
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Now through the first frost is just about the best time to plant shrubs and trees. But, as woody plants go dormant, you may find yourself hesitant to pick any
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It was just announced that common privet (Ligustrum vulgare) will be added to Ohio’s list of invasive plants beginning on January 1st, 2026.  All sales, propagation, and distribution of the
Privet – Ohio’s Newest Listed Invasive Species Read More »
During brutal cold spells like we’ve experienced this week, do you stop to wonder how the birds in your landscape are faring?  As a native plant gardener, it’s likely that
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Looking to add a little color to your yard? Â Something that will stun each fall for years to come? Â Thankfully there are natives of just about every shape and size
SHRUBS Black Chokeberries (Aronia melanocarpa) Black Chokeberries are an Ohio native shrub that stands between 4 to 6’ tall. In early May they provide clusters of cheery white and pink
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Figure 1. Inkberry (Ilex glabra) Boxwoods, with their compact form and dense evergreen foliage, have been landscaping staples for decades.  While they provide great structure, they don’t perform any other
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