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The Legacy of Del F. Dayton
I just want to set the record straight about the family owned business. My parents and uncle started our business in 1956. Thomas Dayton was a baby in diapers at that time. He writes a story that my father, Del Dayton, did not have much time for the business, because...
What a Gem!
Purple Gem Rhododendron is a small leafed rhododendron with a compact habit. It grows an average of approximately 2 1/2' high x 3' wide. The flower is a periwinkle blue or violet. Very winter hardy. Come in and see this special Purple Gem of a Rhododendron!
Here we go again!
Another cold night forecast for Northeast Ohio Friday night into Saturday morning. The sky will be clear and still. temperatures expected at or near freezing 31°-33° F. Cover blooming and tender plants if you must. Good Luck!
Getting our orders this year
Its Been a year trying to get things in, such as nursery stock, tropicals, which are not getting shipped, or orders get cut. Even our new Tiffany lamps order will not be available until the end of June. Our Roses at the nursery are budding and getting ready to bloom....
Another Cold Night!
Protect tender plants again tonight! Temperatures will hover around 32° F again! Use protective frost covers , a sheet or newspaper to cover. Never use plastic! Good luck!
Get your bloom on with Rhododendron Blue Baron!
This lovely, compact, small leafed rhododendron will grow an average of 3 feet by 3 feet. It likes sun or part shade. Such an intense sapphire blue color!
Beware! Cold Air Mass!
A cold air mass will be over Ohio Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning this week. Possibly with 1 - 3 inches of snowfall for northeast Ohio. Snow will protect and insulate tender growth on trees and shrubs.
What’s In Bloom!
Magnolias have begun to bloom the past few weeks with the extremely warm weather. Red Buds are showing blooms and the Dogwoods are just beginning to bloom at our nursery. Such spectacular color in the landscapes now for all to enjoy!
Whats Happening This Week
We are busy finishing potting hanging baskets and pots of annuals, and perennials this week, as we wait for more deliveries on fruit trees, and nursery stock which were delayed. Blooming perennials this week that are looking good: Aquilegia Kiragami mix, or Columbine....
Pruning Roses
There is still time to prune roses before they break dormancy. Late winter is the best time to do so. Do not prune once the new growth is 2 - 3 inches long. fall pruning is necessary only when plants are extremely tall to prevent wind damage during winter. Prune our...