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Straw Bale Gardening: A Unique, Easy Solution for Cincinnati Gardeners
We’re all familiar with container gardening and its many benefits. But have you heard about straw bale gardening? This innovative approach lets you grow plants in straw or hay bales, offering a flexible, eco-friendly option…
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Essential Summer Plant Watering Tips for Cincinnati Gardeners
In this week’s edition of “Cincinnati Gardening Made Simple,” we’re tackling the heat with essential summer watering tips to help keep your plants thriving, even in hot weather. Summer Watering Tips for Healthy Plants During…
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Are Mums Annuals or Perennials in Cincinnati? Expert Guide to Growing and Overwintering Mums
Are Mums Annuals or Perennials in Cincinnati? It’s fall, and one of the most common questions we receive is: “Are mums annuals or perennials in Cincinnati?” As Cincinnati’s larger mum grower, Natorp’s experts answer your…
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Top 9 Showy Shrubs for Cincinnati Gardens: Fall Planting Guide
Fall is the ideal season for planting, especially for trees and shrubs. Planting shrubs in the fall allows for excellent root growth, giving them a head start for the next growing season. We often hear,…
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Best Trees for Fall Color in Cincinnati: Top Picks for Vibrant Autumn Landscapes
Fall in Cincinnati is a magical time, with trees turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. If you’re a local gardener or nature enthusiast, you might want to bring some of this breathtaking autumn…
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7 Essential Tips for Successful Raised Bed Gardening
Raised bed gardening is an excellent way to grow vegetables and herbs, offering key benefits for both plants and gardeners. With warmer soil and enriched growing conditions, raised beds extend the growing season and make…
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How To Choose the Right Maple Tree
Maple trees, native to North America, have long captivated people for their beauty and versatility. Indigenous communities first tapped the maple for syrup and medicinal uses, while early settlers prized its wood for dyes and…
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10 Ideas to Transform Your Fall Garden with Mums: A Cincinnati Gardener’s Guide
Looking to elevate your Cincinnati garden this fall? Chrysanthemums, or “mums,” are the ultimate fall flower, offering rich color and variety to bring your garden to life. At Natorp’s Nursery, we cultivate over 80 varieties…
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Top Vegetable Gardening Questions for Cincinnati Gardeners
Top Vegetable Gardening Questions for Cincinnati Gardeners Cincinnati gardeners love growing their food, and with various climates and seasons, there’s plenty to cultivate all year. Here are some of the top questions gardeners ask about…
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How to Create a Stunning Perennial Garden in Cincinnati, Ohio
If you want to create a stunning perennial garden in Cincinnati, Ohio, you’re in for an exciting journey. Planting perennials isn’t just about placing plants in the ground; it’s about crafting a seasonal showcase of…
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