Maybe you want to share your love or advice about caring for hostas, orchids, bonsais, water lilies or other plants. Maybe you want to learn more about them.
Several local clubs are here to meet those needs. You’ll find information on just a few of these types of organizations based in the Dayton area, some basic plant care and info on how to get involved or to learn more.
Bonsai
If you love bonsai plants, you might want to learn more about Bonsai Dayton. The group formed in the 1970s with a mission “to share information among members and the public and to bring a greater awareness of the art of bonsai,” said Bonsai Dayton vice president John Porterfield.
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Summer is here! Rising temperature is signaling to head outside and find out cool ways to beat the heat. On a hot day, diving into swimming pool is best way to cool off and have fun. This Summer bring ProSeries above ground pool and increase excitement in your backyard. Enjoy splashing and swimming in cool water without crossing your budget line with this discount offer. Sears is offering ProSeries frame pool (24ft X 52in) for $699.99, instead of regular price $899.99. So, shop now and save $200 instantly.
This ProSeries pool sets standard for luxury with its modern design and enhanced strength.
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Now that your lawn is on its way to being green and lush, it is time to accent your gorgeous lawn with a garden. Nothing adds to the landscaping of a home like some colorful flowers and well positioned bushes and plants.
Prep the area
Whether you are adding to an existing garden or creating a new one, it is best to get an early spring jump on maintaining those areas. Rake and turn over the soil now before the plants to grow and you must work around them.
If starting from scratch, use a flat spade to dig up any grass or vegetation from the desired area. Add some organic fertilizer or composted material and turn over the top 8 inches of soil. Be sure to rake the top to level it off.
Location, Location, Location
Pay close attention to the areas of your yard that get lots of direct sunlight and/or no sunlight at all and plant the correct type of flower/plant for your climate and yard.
Head over to your local nursery to discuss your ideas with an expert. Not only are the local nurseries knowledgeable in the plants they carry but they only carry the types of plants that thrive in the area you live in. This makes it easier to choose the correct variety for your home and lifestyle.
Pay Attention to Timing
Since New England is a tricky place to time the planting of various flowers and vegetation, try Better Homes & Gardens Gardening by Region Guide. I found it helpful because it offers a timeline on what to do and when to plant to avoid a mishap.
(Read the full post about ‘Lawn Maintenance Blog Series: Part 3 – Accent your Lawn with a Garden’…)
We have a program at Thos. Moser called Customer-in-Residence (CIR), which takes place monthly from April through November each year. We just wrapped for May, and our David Moser was reminded of how inspiring it is to watch the professionals who take time from their busy schedules to travel to Maine and make furniture. Here’s how the program has made an impact on his thinking:
“I’m always enthused to hear what they have to say at the end of their week because most times they speak about how “big” the experience was for them, which blows my mind because we are talking about people who’ve reached the stratosphere in their careers in finance or management, manufacturing and myriad other professions.
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