Author: Matthew

The Ultimate Guide to Hydrangea Care: Tips for Beautiful Blooms Year After Year

The “Ultimate Guide to Hydrangea Care” provides detailed tips on how to grow and maintain healthy, beautiful hydrangeas. It covers key aspects like selecting the right location with partial shade, ensuring proper watering to keep the soil consistently moist, and choosing well-draining, rich soil for optimal growth. The guide also outlines pruning techniques, explains how to adjust bloom color through soil pH, and highlights the importance of fertilizing and mulching. Additionally, it addresses common pests and diseases, offering solutions to keep hydrangeas thriving year-round.

Roses I’m Growing in 2024 from HeirloomRoses.com

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Roses have long been cherished for their timeless beauty and symbolic significance. In this blog post, I’m listing out the roses I’m growing in 2024 , exploring the distinct characteristics and charm of each variety. From the vibrant Sunbelt Plum Perfect to the classic Lady of Shallot, join me as I uncover the stories behind these captivating blooms.

Selecting the Right Plant

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Is it sunny or is it shady? The best thing you can do before selecting a plant is to know how much sun the location gets. Does the area face north, east, south, or west? Eastern locations are great for plants that need part to full sun but need protection from that afternoon scorching sun.

Be A Proactive Gardener

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It’s All About the Soil Great Soil starts with a solid base. If your garden soils are too wet or compacted, it can be hard for plants to thrive and survive in them – which means you’ll need more than just good drainage when planting! Sandy soils have their own issues with holding moisture and

Caring for Your Garden

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CARING FOR YOUR GARDENLearning how to properly maintain your garden takes patience, time, and effort.WATERING THE GARDEN & LAWNBesides giving a plant proper light for its species or variety, watering is a critical component to plant care. Some varieties are more susceptible to damage due to improper watering than others, but in the first year

Invasive Plants in Ohio

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture has the following plants listed as invasive to protect the natural habitat. No person should sell, offer for sale, propagate, distribute, import or intentionally cause the dissemination of any invasive plant in Ohio.Ohio Administrative Code Section 901:5-30-01 provides an up-to-date listing of these species at all times. Scientific NameCommon NameAilanthus altissima tree-of-heavenAlliaria

Safe Garden Plants

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Safe Plants (Common and Scientific Name)A note on “safe” plants: The plants on this list are generally believed to be safe. However, if you suspect that a child (or adult) has eaten quantities of any of these plants (or any of their parts), or if you notice symptoms such as illness or dermatitis after handling

Poisonous Garden Plants

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Toxic Plants (Common and Scientific Name)TOXICITY CLASS LEGEND (THIRD COLUMN IN TABLE BELOW)Major Toxicity: These plants may cause serious illness or death. If ingested, immediately call the Poison Control Center or your doctor.Minor Toxicity: Ingestion of these plants may cause minor illnesses such as vomiting or diarrhea. If ingested, call the Poison Control Center or your doctor.Oxalates: The

Hydrangea Arborescens – The “Smooth Leaf” Hydrangea

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About the Species The beauty. The grace. The history. Hydrangea arborescens is native to North America. Also called “smooth hydrangea” because of their leaves, arborescens are many gardeners’ favorite. Annabelle hydrangea, an old variety type of hydrangea arborescens that you will still find sold today, dots the landscapes of homes along the eastern United States, particularly New

2021 Garden Year In Review

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Wow! What a transformation a single year can make in the garden. As I went back to edit and create this video I was overwhelmed with emotions. I couldn’t believe how much the garden transformed in such little time. It’s different when you’re doing the work yourself and don’t realize how much is getting done,