Is It Too Late to Deadhead Spring Blooms?
It’s not too late to deadhead spring blooms in June! In fact, removing spent flowers now can encourage reblooming, tidy up your garden, and help perennials conserve energy for next season. Is It Too Late to Deadhead Spring Blooms? Introduction Spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, columbine, and bleeding...
Arborvitae Care Guide
Evergreen Privacy and Structure That Lasts All Year Arborvitae (Thuja spp.) are some of the hardest-working shrubs in Northeast Ohio landscapes. Fast-growing, low-maintenance, and evergreen, they’re ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and formal borders. But to keep them dense and healthy, they need proper spacing, watering,...
Spring Flowers That Benefit Most from Deadheading
Many spring-blooming flowers benefit from deadheading, especially if you want to encourage reblooming, prevent self-seeding, or help bulbs store energy. Popular plants like tulips, daffodils, columbine, bleeding hearts, and peonies are all worth a trim once blooms fade. Which Spring Flowers Benefit from Deadheading? Introduction As your spring...
Boxwood Care Guide
Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are one of the most popular shrubs in Northeast Ohio — and for good reason. They offer year-round structure, tolerate regular pruning, and fit beautifully into both modern and traditional landscape designs. This guide walks you through choosing, planting, and caring for...
Hanging Baskets 101 for Cleveland Homeowners
Hanging baskets are a simple, eye-catching way to add color and height to your outdoor space — whether you buy one premade or design your own. With the right plant combinations, container, and care routine, your baskets can thrive all season long, even in Cleveland’s...
Plants That Will Thrive In Your Cleveland Garden Every Year
Creating a thriving Cleveland garden takes more than just good soil and a sunny spot. It requires choosing plants that match the unique conditions of Northeast Ohio’s climate. By focusing on native and well-adapted species, you can ensure a vibrant garden while supporting the local...
Embracing Edible Landscaping
Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted not only by a beautiful landscape but also by a bountiful array of edible delights. Embracing edible landscaping allows you to combine the beauty of ornamental plants with the practicality of growing your own food. In Cleveland,...