Spring flowering Trees and Shrubs

Spring blooming trees and shrubs are beginning to bloom. And those showing the color lavender or various shades of purple to hot pink are striking.

One of the best ways to learn about insect and disease problems that effect plants is a hands-on approach. OGIA Hosted one of 5 remaining Walkabouts for Industry Professionals.

It’s sad to see more trees headed for the burn pile. Some will die a slow, painful death. Others will suffer from pruning wounds, wrong selection, but most will eventually perish!

We are in the midst of our spectacular spring flower show. In spite of the rain and cold, get out and enjoy!

Peak flowering in Northern Ohio reveals some curious plants that seem to have different color flowers on the same tree. What’s happening? One word……..Reversion?

Spring has arrived. Will the March snows hurt my plants? It All Depends on Where You Stand! Literally! The short answer is probably not. The long answer it depends more on cold temperatures than on snow.

Spring….The Good, The Bad and The Ugly We celebrated the first day of Spring yesterday. It is a beautiful time of year. A time of rebirth, renewal, beauty. However, lurking in the background are the Bad and the Ugly!

It all happened at once this year. Forsythias, Magnolias, Dogwoods, Serviceberry are all blooming near the same time.