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10 Tips on Bringing Plants Inside for Winter
This week, we share “10 Tips on Bringing Plants Inside for Winter.” If you’ve been growing your tropical and non-hardy plants outdoors, it is time to prepare them to bring indoors. By beginning the process…
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What is the best time to water plants?
The common question is, “What is the best time to water new plants?” Here are some general tips on when and how to water plants: The most common way to water new trees and plants…
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Straw Bale Gardening
We’re all familiar with container gardening and the many benefits it has to offer. But here’s another exciting option to growing plants in pots, straw bale gardening. Why not grow plants in straw or hay…
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How to Care for Hydrangeas
Are you wondering, How to Care for your Hydrangea? Natorp’s hydrangea growers provide their expert advice from growing over thirty different types of hydrangeas in Cincinnati soils. Sunlight Most will do best in morning sun…
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How to Choose Shade Plants for the Garden
As gardeners, we love our plants and want plants that will survive and thrive in our gardens. By choosing the right plants for your shade garden, the shady area of your garden can become your…
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Magnolia Trees
From their glossy leaves to their fragrant flowers, magnolia trees are stars of the landscape. The magnolia comes in an assortment of colorful blooms from butter colored to vibrant pinks. While the fragrance and petals…
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Spring Gardening Questions
Spring Gardening is here in Cincinnati! It’s time for spring gardening! Our garden experts are answering the most popular spring gardening questions. “How soon can we start planting our tomato and pepper plants?” One of…
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Annabelle Hydrangea
How do you bring the charm of the cottage garden to your home? We asked one of Natorp’s horticulturalists, Sherrie Wilson for her tips for achieving the cottage garden look and she discussed her favorite…
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The Worlds Hottest Peppers
One of our growers’ goal on the nursery is to grow the worlds hottest peppers for the garden. And, if there is a new King of Heat, we will grab some seeds and grow it!…
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How to Water Your Container Garden While On Vacation
In Cincinnati Gardening Made Simple, we answer, “How can I keep my container garden watered while on vacation?” 6 Tips to Watering Your Container Garden 1.) If possible, group your plants indoors or out in…
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