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 [...]
Is your plant looking different?
Have you noticed an unsightly growth on your plant? Plant Gall is an abnormal growth that develop on leaves, twigs, roots or the flower of many plants. Gall can appear as lumps, warts, balls or [...]
Planting and Watering Tips
Plan Before Planting Choose the best plants to fit your landscaping. Consider: Soil quality (acidic, basic, heavy clay, etc.) Drainage (standing water, dry soil, etc.) Sunlight (full sun, shade, etc.) Estimate the height and diameter [...]
Planning your Edible Garden
Site selection is very important in planning your edible garden. Here are some important tips on selecting the right location for your garden: Full/mostly full sun Good drainage Limited competition from nearby trees Easy access [...]
Rohr’s Annual Bonsai Show
Mark your calendars! This Memorial Weekend, Saturday May 28th and Sunday May 29th is our Annual Bonsai Show. The Akron Canton Bonsai Association will be at our Portage St. location on Saturday, 5/28 from 9:00a-5:00p [...]
Soil for Container Gardening
Looking for a great soil for container gardening? The Baccto Veggie Mix is what you need! BACCTO® Veggie Mix features a natural organic fertilizer in a blend of natural dark, rich, reed sedge peat and [...]
Jack’s Classic Petunia FeED
Jack’s Classic® Petunia FeED was originally developed for the professional grower. Designed for plants that are inefficient when taking up iron up from their root zone, this special formulation provides essential amounts of Iron (Fe) [...]
Tree & Shrub of the Week – Week of 4/24/15
Seiryu Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum "Seiryu") Height: 12-15' Width: 10-12' Unique Characteristics: Irregular, vase shaped growth. Deciduous. Bright green foliage (cut/lobed leaf) turns brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall. Moderate speed of [...]
Spring Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs
Spring is a great time to fertilize, especially with “young” trees and shrubs. As the plants come out of winter dormancy, they need a boost to give the needed nutrients to develop new growth. When [...]