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Who is Mike McGroarty?

Updated : February 12, 2025
Duston McGroarty, 1983

This is my story: (It’s a little on the ugly side.) I grew up in the small town of Perry, Ohio.  Not much in Perry except plant nurseries, and we have about 100 wholesale growers within about a 10 mile radius of my house.  I still live within a mile of where I grew up…. Click here to read more…

15 Fast-Growing Trees to Transform Your Yard Quickly

Updated : March 23, 2025

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Young trees planted in organized rows, sunny landscape.

If you’re the kind of person who wants to see results fast, then fast-growing trees might be exactly what your yard needs. Whether you’re looking to add privacy, shade, or just boost your property’s curb appeal without waiting a decade — this guide is for you. We’ll walk through everything you need to know: why… Click here to read more…

King Arthur Nursery, LLC, Oakville, Missouri

Updated : February 7, 2020

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Green Giant Arborvitae Rooted Cuttings.

Hello! My name is Kevin Schwab and, along with my wife Christine and daughter Emily, own and operate King Arthur Nursery, LLC. The Schwabs are Members of Our Backyard Growers Business Center which is why his nursery is being featured here. We are located in metro St. Louis, Missouri in a very accessible area of… Click here to read more…

Abbotswood Potentilla, Growing, Propagating and Selling them.

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'

Abbotswood Potentilla is awesome plant!  It’s easy to grow, easy to care for, super easy to propagate and it really easy to keep it looking nice in a landscape. Abbottswood, like most Potentilla is a prolific bloomer.  It starts blooming in June and blooms all summer long right on into fall. Hardy in zones 3… Click here to read more…

How to Make Your Own Awesome Potting Soil.

Updated : October 17, 2015

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Mike's Dagwood Sandwich Potting Soil Ingredients System.

Potting Soil has to be the most confusing thing ever! Really it is.  You look around on the Internet and you find recipe after recipe after recipe for potting soil.  And they vary a lot and for the most part they are very different. The worst thing about all this variation? Very few of these… Click here to read more…

Growing Grapes

Updated : June 17, 2024

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Why am I posting about this now? Because in Ohio, it is time to prune your grape vines! Plant your cuttings in the spring to grow more grape vines! Like most plants, grape vines really like rich soil that is fairly well drained. However, they will grow well in soils heavier than most ornamental plants… Click here to read more…

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Young trees planted in organized rows, sunny landscape.

15 Fast-Growing Trees to Transform Your Yard Quickly

Posted On March 23, 2025 By Duston

The Donkey Bucket Challenge (Watch Video)

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How to Make Money Growing and Selling Mums (Chrysanthemums)

Posted On September 28, 2024 By Duston

Hydrangea cuttings stuck close together.

My Month-By-Month Plant Propagation Guide

Posted On August 24, 2024 By Duston

Mike’s Plant Farm Spring Ad

Posted On May 15, 2024 By Mike

Mike’s Big Perennial Bed by the Month.

Posted On April 27, 2023 By Mike

$180.00 per Square Foot? Is it really possible?

Posted On March 28, 2023 By Mike

Rooted cuttings of variegated weigela in bunches to harden off.

Over Wintering Rooted Cuttings.

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

Mike's Big Perennial Bed.

Mike’s Big Perennial Garden

Posted On January 8, 2023 By Mike

A Profound Thank You from Mike.

Posted On September 1, 2022 By Mike

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