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Cincinnati Plant Experts & Garden Advice

Get trusted, local guidance from Natorp’s Plant & Garden Experts. From selecting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers that thrive in Greater Cincinnati (Zone 6) to helping plan your landscape design, our team enables you to make informed, beautiful choices.

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Tina Hines, General Manager — Cincinnati Plant Advice & Garden Coaching ina Hines — Cincinnati plant expert and garden coach

Tina blends charm, humor, and deep horticultural knowledge to make plant decisions simple and stress-free. An avid local gardener, she quickly narrows options to what thrives here and shapes your ideas into a plan that fits your yard and budget.

  • Garden Specialties: beginner-friendly plant lists, seasonal color, container design, native & pollinator plants, front-yard refreshes

Dave Couch— Edible Gardening Expert Dave Couch — landscape plant selection and long-term garden planning

Looking to grow food with confidence? Dave is our edible gardening expert, with deep knowledge of fruits, herbs, tomatoes, and peppers. He helps make kitchen gardens and edible landscapes feel approachable and rewarding, whether you are starting small or expanding into a more productive growing space.

  • Garden Specialties: edible gardening, fruits, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, kitchen gardens, productive planting plans, seasonal care, harvest-focused growing

 

Alan Cohen — Tropical & Houseplant Expert | Stress-Free Garden Makeovers & Details That Matter Alan Cohen, Cincinnati Houseplant and Tropical Expert

Overwhelmed by choices? Alan makes big projects feel easy, guiding you through each step with clarity and confidence. As our Tropical and Houseplant expert, he brings a sharp eye for detail to every space—layering textures, timing blooms, and refining the finishing touches so your landscape feels cohesive, personal, and polished from the first weekend to the final flourish.

  • Garden Specialties: tropical plants, houseplants, cohesive plant palettes, walkway and entry plantings, container combinations, color sequencing, finishing touches, annual planting

David Marsh — Personalized Planting Plans & Practical Solutions David Marsh, planting plan specialist

David creates warm, inviting outdoor spaces that reflect your taste and budget. He pairs superior service with straightforward guidance—from shortlists of the right plants to practical steps that deliver beautiful, durable results.

  • Garden Specialties: budget-smart plant lists, privacy screens,family-friendly yards, sun/shade matching, problem diagnosis & replacements

Serving: Greater Cincinnati • Mason • West Chester • Montgomery • Loveland • Blue Ash• Hamilton

Plant & Garden Expert FAQs (Cincinnati)

Do you offer virtual or on-site consultations?

Yes—email, virtual, and on-site options are available depending on your project and location.

Which plants perform best in Greater Cincinnati?

We recommend trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals that are proven to thrive in Zone 6. Tell us your sun, soil, and goals; we’ll build a shortlist. See our Collection!

Can you help diagnose plant problems?

Absolutely. Share photos and symptoms—we’ll identify likely causes and suggest treatments or replacements.

Do you install what you recommend?

Yes. Our design & installation team can deliver, plant, and finish the job.