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Why Plant in the Fall?
Why Plant Trees and Shrubs in the Fall? Fall is a great time to plant for many reasons. The main reason is plants are shutting down their tops for the season and getting ready for…
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Fall Gardening Tips
Fall Gardening Tips It’s Fall in Cincinnati! Our garden experts are answering your most common questions and providing their fall gardening tips. Should I still water my plants in the fall? If your yard receives…
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Are Mums Perennials in Cincinnati?
It’s Fall and time to answer one of our most frequent fall questions, “Are mums annuals or perennials in Cincinnati?” While there are mums considered Zone 6 hardy, we sell them as cold-hardy annuals. What…
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What are the best trees for fall color?
Best Trees for Fall Color As you take a drive through Cincinnati in the fall, any nature lover becomes a bit mesmerized by the cornucopia of autumn-hued foliage painting the landscape. We gave our tree…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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What is the best time to water plants?
The common question is, “What is the best time to water new plants?” Here are some general tips on when and how to water plants: The most common way to water new trees and plants…
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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…
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