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Golden Curls Willow

Updated : August 3, 2021

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Golden Curls Willow

Golden Curls Willow, Salix matsudana tortuosa The Golden Curls Willow, also called Corkscrew Willow by some,  is a fun and interesting tree with an elegant and graceful appearance. This Golden Curls Weeping Willow is in my front yard.  At the end of the growing season, I always trim it up about as high as I… Click here to read more…

Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud Tree

Updated : January 17, 2021

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Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud Tree

I love this tree!  -Mike McGroarty     The Lavender Twist Weeping Redbud tree is an awesome specimen that everybody should have in their yard.  The photos you see here are The Lavender Twist that I had in my front yard of the house we just sold. Redbud trees have an interesting way of displaying… Click here to read more…

Zoysia Grass. Is it a good thing or not?

Updated : March 13, 2020

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Zoysia Grass... is it good or bad? Read more to find out...

I wrote this article about Zoysia grass and sent it to my newsletter list.  Living in the north I truly am not much of an expert on Zoysia grass so I did a little research to write this article. But once I sent the article I received feedback from my subscribers.  Some it very positive… Click here to read more…

How To Divide Ornamental Grasses

Updated : July 4, 2018

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Between real early spring and mid April is the ideal time to divide ornamental grasses, depending upon where you live.  But the key is to get them divided before they start growing for the season. Just dig up the clump and cut, chop or saw the clump into small pieces.  There really is no exact science… Click here to read more…

How to Prune a Japanese Maple Tree

Updated : May 20, 2015

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Let’s talk about when you should prune your Japanese Maple tree.  The ideal time to prune a Japanese Maple tree is as soon as it needs pruning, if you don’t, they get straggly and not that attractive. STEP ONE: Disinfect your tools so you don’t spread disease. Because this is such a small tree, hand… Click here to read more…

How To Edge A Bed

Updated : November 25, 2014

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Landscape Design Ideas

Updated : November 25, 2014

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How To Ball and Burlap Dig A Tree

Updated : November 25, 2014

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How To Prune An Ornamental Tree

Updated : January 14, 2020

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Wanted: People Who Would Like to Get Paid to Grow Small Plants from Home

Enhance Your Landscape With Roses

Updated : November 20, 2014

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These are the Miniature Roses in our landscape.  I hope you enjoy the short video.

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Mike McGroarty sucks at landscape design.

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That's what he told me. He said my landscape design skills totally suck. Or something to that effect. Last summer when I did a post about landscape lighting some helpful visitor to my website suggested that I stick to growing plants because I was a … Read Full Article

Japanese maples balled in burlap.

How to put a ball and burlap on a bare root tree that has been previously dug.

One of the most important things you need to learn as a gardener is that there is a digging or transplanting season that has a beginning and an end. Digging season starts in the fall, usually around Thanksgiving, after deciduous plants have lost their leaves. … Read Full Article

Mike McGroarty interviews a successful backyard grower from Tennessee.

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See more photos and learn more about Nathan and his nursery here. Questions, comments, mean things to say? Post them below and I will respond. Until then, by any and all means stay inspired! I often share this quote with Our Members . . . “Until one … Read Full Article

Red Prince Weigela

Red Prince Weigela

Red Prince Weigela is one of the best selling plants that I grow. I guess it's the striking red flowers that attract attention that make it such a great seller. Red Prince grows well in zones 4 through 8. Red Prince loves full sun but it will also … Read Full Article

Bare Root Japanese Maple Trees about to be Heeled in.

Digging and storing bare root trees for later potting.

These are rules for digging trees and other plants. Only dig trees or plants when they are dormant. Here in Ohio dormancy occurs usually right before Thanksgiving, after we've had at least on night with temps down around 28 degrees F. or lower.That's when … Read Full Article

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