Monthly Archives: October 2014

Keeping Birds Happy during the Winter

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Oakland Nursery

People would not think that Northwest Ohio is exactly a premier winter hangout, but some birds think so. Many of the birds which nest in the Arctic areas come down to Ohio during the winter. So to keep your birds … Continue reading →

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Caught Off Guard!

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Oakland Nursery

Without revealing my exact age, I should be old enough by now and know what is coming. Yet once again, Mother Nature surprised me. Autumn sprang out of summer like a rabbit, skittering across the landscape at break-neck speed, stopping … Continue reading →

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GETTING THE LANDSCAPE READY FOR WINTER

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Oakland Nursery

In recent discussions with customers we have been getting a lot more questions concerning exactly what to do to prepare plants, the garden, and the landscape for winter. Hopefully this broad overview will help provide some essential information and direction. … Continue reading →

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WARM UP WITH FALL COLORS

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Oakland Nursery

Orange, red and gold leaves, sunny days with blue skies, pumpkins, mums and pansies; the colors and scents of fall make the change of seasons exciting and encourage us to look forward to soup in the crock-pot and cozy nights … Continue reading →

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