Monthly Archives: June 2013

New Shrub Varieties for the Landscape

There’s more to the landscape than the good old evergreen yew and forsythia. Here are a few new varieties of landscape shrubs that Oakland thinks will stand up to the rigors of central Ohio weather and soils. Incrediball Hydrangea®. Enormous … Continue reading

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Songbirds in your Summer Garden

One of the great joys of the summer is to relax and take in the sights and sounds throughout your garden. Songbirds visiting your feeders and water features will provide hours of this enjoyment. Success in attracting birds is less … Continue reading

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Creating a Summer Flower Bouquet

Follow Along with Michelle Damron,Oakland Nursery’s Floral Expert, And Create A Bright and Beautiful Summer Bouquet By Laura Planisek, laura@oaklandnursery.com You will need: To begin the project, Michelle recommends using: Garden Pruners and a sharp Paring Knife A container. For Michelle’s project, … Continue reading

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KEEP THOSE FLOWER BEDS LOOKING GREAT!

As the first day of summer fast approaches, it’s time to really enjoy your gardens.  Whether it be your annuals, perennials, or roses, the work is never truly done. While your plants look great now, there are some things you … Continue reading

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JUNE IS PERENNIAL GARDENING MONTH!

Early June, my favorite time of the year. The beginning of the summer when summer is gentle and new, full of lush greens, clear blue skies dabbed with cotton candy clouds, when fresh earthy and herbal scents mingle in the … Continue reading

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