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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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
Work marches on at our new home on Curve Road. One of the biggest problems that we needed to solve at this new location is just how sunny it is.
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Serviceberries (Amelanchier spp.) American Red Plum (Prunus americana) Choke Cherry (Prunus virginiana) Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) After seeing Callery Pear bloom throughout the state in late March and early April,
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Black Knot is a common plant disease of the genus Prunus (Plums and Cherries), with all Prunus species susceptible to varying degrees. This includes native species such as Wild Black
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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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Our Hop Trees (Ptelea trifoliata) are now available and look amazing. Best of all, however, they are loaded with Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) caterpillars! We would love for all of
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< 1) Hackberry Emperor butterfly (Asterocampa celtis) that landed on one of our hats during the last week of June.Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a tough and adaptable medium-sized shade
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The Ohio State University adopted the nickname the Buckeyes in 1950. Our state made the Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) the official state tree in 1953. Yet it was during the
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