Summer Plant Preview: 5 Plants We’re Excited About This Season
It’s May, which means it’s almost time for our team to begin summer plantings! Exterior containers in the Midwest shift quickly with the season, especially in a climate like Columbus where ever-changing weather demands plants that can perform. Each year, our team looks for new varieties that can not only handle the climate, but bring something […]
Interior vs. Exterior Plant Maintenance: Why They’re Not the Same
Interior and Exterior Plant Maintenance: Why They’re Not the Same (and Never Should Be) A common question that we’ve been getting lately is whether interior and exterior plant maintenance are the same thing. It’s a fair question. Can the interior horticulturalists just take care of the exterior plants while they’re at my office? After all, […]
Why DIY Exterior Planters Often Fail in Commercial Spaces
Spring is the perfect time to freshen up commercial entrances with new exterior planters. A few containers filled with seasonal color can seem like an easy upgrade, as it adds instant curb appeal. However, exterior containers in commercial spaces operate very differently than garden beds or plantings that you can create at your house. Exposure, […]
Meet your Marigolds: The Path to Planting
It takes a lot of planning, coordination, and care to get our vibrant spring flowers into containers across Central Ohio. While our goal is to make the final product look effortless, there’s a whole story behind each installation. We checked in with Kevin Johnson, Greenhouse Manager at Acorn Farms, to give you a peek into […]