Category Archives: Design

Plant bio: Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica)

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

Plant bio: Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica) written by Kate Wilson Black Gum has only recently come across my nerdy plant loving radar. And I’m so glad it has, because it is now in my top 5 favorite trees of all … Continue reading →

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Beautiful & Tasty Herbs for your Garden

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson Yes! You can have hardy, long bloom-time, even steppable, draught-tolerant perennials… that you can eat!  Indeed, many have made even my mediocre home-cooked meals taste decent! We’re talking efficiency here, folks. Not just planting with a purpose, but … Continue reading →

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Plant bio: Deutzia

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

by Kate Wilson Deutzia gracilis is a small growing shrub (2’-5’ tall and wide), native to Japan, that is tolerant of clay soils – which we know all too well about here in Ohio. The largest I’ve ever seen it here … Continue reading →

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Easy Care Fruit Trees and Shrubs

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

by Kate Wilson There’s something romantic in the idea of walking out into your yard and picking an apple off of your own tree and taking a big juice bite out of it! This notion becomes even more intense once … Continue reading →

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Old Shrubs, New Uses

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson It always amazes me how preferred landscaping styles can inspire such controversy. And I’m not here to condone one way or the other; but rather to encourage and hopefully inspire. Whatever your preference, own it. If you … Continue reading →

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Finding Winter Inspiration

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson During these grey days of winter, I’m often day dreaming about my garden. Taking mental notes of what worked well last year and usually more importantly, what didn’t work so well. Where to extend my bed lines, … Continue reading →

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Why Design Matters

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Oakland Nursery

by Kate Wilson Some believe that your yard is a reflection of yourself. And I do like the metaphor…our landscapes are always changing, not just with the seasons but slowly growing and maturing with time. And hopefully we are too. … Continue reading →

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Five Native Spring-Flowering Trees

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Oakland Nursery

by Kate Wilson Not sure what all the native plant hype is about? That’s okay. I’ll let you in on it: besides the whole ecological, good steward of the landscape angle it also makes good practical sense. Native plants are … Continue reading →

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