Category Archives: Low maintenance

Plant bio: Snake plant

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Oakland Nursery

Plant bio: Snake plant – Sansevieria Snake plant, sometimes more interestingly referred to as Mother in law’s tongue, is a low-maintenance indoor plant. One of my favorites, because it can put up with a variety of situations and does not … Continue reading →

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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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Planting bulbs in the Fall for Spring rewards

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson As a mother of two young children, planning ahead and following through as planned is a sweet rarity. There are always well meaning intentions to do more, get more done whether around the house or being more … Continue reading →

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3 Key Factors to Achieving a Low-Maintenance Landscape

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Oakland Nursery

 by Kate Wilson Haha! Now that I’ve roped you in with the hot term LOW MAINTENANCE, let’s get on the same page. Low maintenance in no way equals NO maintenance. For those who are less enthusiastic about working in their … Continue reading →

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Trendy Tillandsia: Air Plants!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Oakland Nursery

by Kate Wilson Tillandsia, more commonly known as air plants, are a great low maintenance addition to your interiors! Their natural habitat is up in the treetops among the orchids and ferns, cousins with Spanish moss. Hanging out in tropical trees, … Continue reading →

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