In the Garden Blog

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Ron Wilson

Summer Watering Tips

In this week of Cincinnati Gardening Made Simple, we address that it is HOT! and share some important summer watering tips to keep your plants looking great. Summer Watering Plant Tips During the heat, you… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

How to Protect Your Plants from Cicadas

Cicadas will be arriving in Cincinnati in Mid-May or June for 4-6 weeks. A big concern is their damage to plants and trees. They do not have mouths and cannot feed on your plants. Instead,… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

How to Protect Your Plants from Frost

Are you wondering how to protect your plants from frost? We are making Cincinnati gardening simple with these plant saving tips: What plants need protecting from frost? If you have already planted tender annuals, tropical… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Fall Gardening Tips

Fall Gardening Tips It’s Fall in Cincinnati, Here are your answers to the most common fall gardening questions that are coming to our horticulturalists. How long should I be watering my plants? As you go… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

10 Tips on Bringing Plants Inside for Winter

This week, we share “10 Tips on Bringing Plants Inside for Winter.” If you’ve been growing your tropical and non-hardy plants outdoors,  it is time to prepare them to bring indoors. By beginning the process… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

When is the best time to water plants?

A common question is, “When is the best time to water new plants?” Here are some general tips on the when and how to water plants: The most common way to water new trees and… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

9 Must Have Shrubs to Plant this Fall

Fall is for planting, especially trees and shrubs. By planting shrubs in the fall, you are allowing for excellent root growth. This time of year, we often are asked, “What is a showy shrub for… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Native Plants

Why Grow Native Plants?  Natives are easy to grow and beneficial to our local environment and help conservation efforts. In addition, to local wildlife. What are Native Plants? Plants considered native are those that originated… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Straw Bale Gardening

We’re all familiar with container gardening and the many benefits it has to offer. But, here’s another exciting option to growing plants in pots, straw bale gardening. Why not grow plants in straw or hay… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

How Create a Perennial Container Garden

How to Create a Perennial Container Garden Looking for new ideas for your container garden? Why not create a perennial container garden with plants that come back year after year. Often times, these containers can… Continue Reading