In the Garden Blog

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Nikki Natorp

Growing Hosta

Are you planning on growing hostas? They are excellent plant choice, especially for new gardeners because they are low maintenance and a long-living plant. Choosing Hostas for Your Garden Hostas come in a wide range… 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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Nikki Natorp

How to Care for Hydrangeas

Are you wondering, How to Care for your Hydrangea? Natorp’s hydrangea growers provide their expert advice from growing over thirty different types of hydrangeas in Cincinnati soils. Sunlight  Most will do best in morning sun… 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

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Ron Wilson

How to Choose Shade Plants for the Garden

As gardeners, we love our plants and want plants the will survive and thrive in our garden. By choosing the right plants for your shade garden, the shady area of your garden can become your… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Magnolia Trees

From their glossy leaves to their fragrant flowers, magnolia trees are stars of the landscape. The magnolia comes in assortment of colorful blooms from butter colored to vibrant pinks. While the fragrance and petals are… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Spring Gardening Questions

Spring Gardening is here in Cincinnati! It’s time for spring gardening! Our garden experts are answering the most popular spring gardening questions. “How soon can we start planting our tomato and pepper plants?” One of… Continue Reading

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Sherree Willson

Annabelle Hydrangea

How do you bring the charm of the cottage garden to your home? We asked one of Natorp’s horticulturalist, Sherrie Wilson for her tips to achieving the cottage garden look and she discussed her favorite… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

The Worlds Hottest Peppers

One of our growers’ goal on the nursery is to grow the worlds hottest peppers for the garden. And, if there is a new King of Heat, we will grab some seeds and grow it!… Continue Reading