Monthly Archives: March 2013

Fertilizing Your Lawn

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

At this time we have fresh snow on the ground and unseasonably cold temperatures, but spring weather is quickly approaching, and our customers have been preparing for it with much anticipation! We have had many questions about lawn fertilization. We recommend … Continue reading →

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Growing Potatoes in Your Back Yard

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

Designate a space which will have 6 or more hours of full sun. Amend your soil with com-post or manure 4 to 6 inches deep. Your planting circle should be 3 to 4 feet in diameter. In early Spring, space … Continue reading →

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Easy Seed Starting: Get a Jump on Warm Weather Planting

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

Here in Central Ohio, we’re just starting to get little hints of Spring, but the weather is still temperamental enough that we’re looking at about another six weeks until we can put certain vegetables in the ground. In the meantime, however, … Continue reading →

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Spring Fever Inspired by Oakland Delaware

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

Through the years we have come to realize that working in a family-owned retail garden center is one of the best ways to truly experience Ohio.  We constantly work with and adapt to the state’s lovely bipolar weather conditions. Much … Continue reading →

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Why Hire a Landscape Architect or Landscape Designer?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

What do you imagine your yard to be when you look out your window? Is it a formal garden, with clean lines, perfect symmetry, and well manicured plants? Or is it a lush outdoor entertainment space with a stone patio, an … Continue reading →

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Home Grown Potatoes in Container

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Oakland Nursery

If you’re a beginning gardener or have been an avid gardener for years, here is a project that can produce bushels of fun for you and your children.   Container gardening is becoming more popular because of space and time restraints … Continue reading →

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