Trimming Roses
Trimming Back Roses What's safest way to trim knockout roses and Rose of Sharon, how far back should they go, and when? Right now, it is a good time to trim both those [...]
Phenology Calendar
Phenology Calendar & Uses Phenology has been around for a long time. It's a way to gauge the weather and the temperature in correlation with plants and animals and insects and what's going [...]
Burning Bush
Spring Care - Burning Bush Burning Bushes are popular landscaping plants that bring a vibrant color to your yard. This is the time to cut it back! There is risk that you could [...]
Trimming Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas: Type and Trimming It's the time of year to trim your hydrangeas for shape. Depending on which variety you have, it depends on how aggressively you want to prune. Either way, you [...]
Soil pH – The Importance of It
What is Soil pH? The pH scale measures acidity or alkalinity of the soil. The scale runs from 1 - 14. Most plants grow between 4.5 and 8.0 pH, 5.0 is considered a high [...]
Herb of the Week – June 23rd
Herb of the Week - June 23rd Chocolate Mint Chocolate Mint smells and tastes amazing, like an after-dinner mint! It is great for recipes calling for a chocolate and minty flavor. Mint likes full sun [...]
Bonsai Show 2018
Mark your calendars! This Weekend, Saturday June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd is our Annual Bonsai Show. The Akron Canton Bonsai Society will be at our Portage St. location on Saturday, 6/2 from 9:00a-4:00p and [...]
FEEDING YOUR EDIBLE GARDEN
Looking for a great fertilizer for your garden? We have options for you! Stop in to either of our locations (Everhard Rd or Portage St) to speak with an expert on feeding your vegetable garden. [...]
Herb of the Week – April 29
This week we are highlighting Genovese Basil Genovese Basil has large leaves with a spicy clove fragrance and flavor. It is great in sauces, salads, meat dishes and wonderful for pesto. It likes full sun [...]