Autumn is for Planting!
A lot of people associate spring as the best time for putting new plants in the ground, but autumn may be much easier on both the plants and the gardeners.
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Plant Asters, not mums!
Around this time every year, the mums arrive. You see them everywhere, from hardware stores to grocery stores. They do provide color, sure. However, they don’t do much more than
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Seeing Purple and Gold!
Prairie with asters and goldenrod We’re reaching the time of year when many of our favorite perennials are done blooming for the year, and floral resources get harder for insects
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Summer flowers!
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) – Bright red flower spikes bloom in late summer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and long-tongued bees including bumblebees. They prefer wet to moist soil, and can grow in
Summer Planting Tips & What We Do to Help Plants Succeed
We’re about to transition from July to August… which is often the hottest time of the year. Don’t let that intimidate you out of planting now though. Plants may require
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Drought Tolerant Plants – for Shade and Sun
Summer droughts can be some of the toughest times for gardeners, especially those with naturally dry soil, or on upland sites. Here are some drought-tolerant plants to consider adding to
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Spring Flowers!
Doll’s Eyes (𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘦𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘺𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘢)Doll’s Eyes, also called White Baneberry, makes a statement in a woodland garden with both its flowers and its fruit. Standing 1-3 feet tall, the plant will
It’s not too early to plant native plants!
There’s no need to wait until May to plant our native plants! Unlike many non-native annuals, perennials, or some garden vegetables, there’s no risk of planting native plants “too early.”
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Maintenance Mutual Benefits
Now that our gardens are settling down for the year, what kind of maintenance should we be doing to benefit both the gardener and wildlife? ● Leave the leaves! Leaf
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Shrubs and Trees to Plant this Fall
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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