In the Garden Blog

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Tina Hines

Dragon Wing Begonia

Dragon Wing Begonia: A Must-Have Annual for the Garden What is my go-to annual for the Cincinnati garden? Each season, I find one of my favorite, go-to annuals is the Dragon Wing Begonia. It is… Continue Reading

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Rita Heikenfeld

Horseradish

Horseradish Horseradish has many health-giving qualities. It’s antibiotic and has vitamin C and calcium. A member of the mustard family (sharing lineage with its gentler cousins, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and the common radish) it… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Kids Gardening Ideas

Kids Gardening Ideas Are you looking for ideas to get your kids involved in gardening? The easiest way is through container gardening. What are plant experts’ suggestions for gardening with kids? Container gardening is a… Continue Reading

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Rita Heikenfeld

Growing Lavender and Using it in Your Home

Growing Lavender in the Garden If there’s one herb that evokes feelings of serenity, it’s lavender. On Natorp’s Nursery, there are twelve types growing for the garden! It is a lovely plant in the ground… Continue Reading

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Alan Cohen

A New Peony for the Garden, Introducing Itoh Peony

Introducing a New Twist on a Class: The Itoh Peony The Itoh Peony is a new twist on an old fashion perennial favorite from the Victorian era.  Itoh Peonies are known as an ‘intersectional Peony,’… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

Do Perennials Grow Back Each Year?

A common question from those beginner gardeners, “Do perennials grow back each year?” Yes, they do. Perennials can be an important part of the foundation of your beds and borders. Because they are important to… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

How to Create a Privacy Screen

Need Privacy? Find out how to create a privacy screen. Natorp’s in-store landscape designers are sharing their tips on how to create a  privacy screen that will reduce noise and hide any unsightly views. From… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

25 Things That Will Make Your Garden Amazing

As the weather gets colder here in Cincinnati, we have 25 things that you need to do to make your garden amazing this spring. Top 25 Things to Do in the Garden Provide good soil… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

How to keep squirrels away from spring bulbs?

Every year, we get this question from gardeners, “How do I keep squirrels from newly planted spring bulbs?” Squirrel Proof Your Spring-Flowering Bulbs Nothing worse than spending time and hard work planting spring-flowering bulbs, only… Continue Reading

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Ron Wilson

How To Protect Your Trees from Deer Damage

How to Protect Your Trees from Deer Damage As we look toward the fall and plant new trees, I want to remind you that if you have any signs of deer in your neighborhood, you… Continue Reading