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What are we doing to our trees?

Updated : June 7, 2019

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Mike McGroarty

What are we doing to our trees?  They treat us well, provide us with shade, fruit, and beauty. Why are we so mean to them? I’d like to take a moment and call out Arborist Blair Glenn for the work that he has been doing to educate America about the proper care and pruning of trees. If you… Click here to read more…

Are your plants safe? Is it too warm too soon.

Updated : November 21, 2014

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Is it too warm too soon.  How will it affect our plants. I am not going to sugar coat this. I am deeply concerned about this really, really warm weather this early in the year.  It’s beautiful outside.  Spent some time on the porch yesterday.  It was really, really nice out.  Pam, my wife, had… Click here to read more…

Transplanting Tips

Updated : November 21, 2014

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That should read, “Really Important Transplanting Tips” Get My Backyard Growing System Right Now! It’s only $37.00! Is it spring yet? Not quite, but in some parts of the country it’s getting pretty darn close and I know that you are just dying to get out in your yard and dig in the dirt. But… Click here to read more…

Pruning Rose of Sharon

Updated : August 18, 2015

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  Pruning trees and shrubs, like this Rose of Sharon, tends to be an intimidating process for many people, but it doesn’t need to be. Knowing when to prune trees and shrubs can take some of the guesswork and concern out of this garden chore. Observing a few simple pruning tips will also make the… Click here to read more…

How To Trim Forsythia

Updated : April 16, 2019

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Today I am going to show you How to Trim Forsythia. Here’s an updated photo to show you how well this Forsythia responded to this pruning. Since I pruned it on the video I’ve taken thousands of cuttings from these two plants and pruned them again after taking the cuttings. The above photo is one… Click here to read more…

Pruning Rhododendrons

Updated : December 4, 2014

57 Comments

Here is a video of me pruning rhododendrons

Training Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick To Grow Properly

Updated : January 8, 2015

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Training Japanese Maples To Grow Properly

Updated : January 8, 2015

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Trim Your Bushes WAY Back… Part 2

Updated : August 4, 2020

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More than three years later, here’s what that burning bush looks like now…

Pruning Japanese Maple Trees

Updated : November 25, 2014

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Find out when to prune Japanese maples here.

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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

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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

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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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