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, […]
Bringing Home Gold and Silver at the 2026 International Plantscape Awards
Oakland Green Interiors is proud to share that for the third year in a row, we received international recognition for our plantscape projects here in central Ohio! Each year, the International Plantscape Awards celebrate innovative, impactful plant design from companies around the world, and we are honored to have two of our recent projects recognized […]
If You See It, Squash It: The Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly is a non-native, highly invasive species that has steadily moved from the East Coast to Ohio and has now fully infiltrated Franklin County. […]
Plan Ahead: Custom Holiday Decor Starts in Summer
Why Summer Is the Smartest Time to Start Your Holiday Décor Planning We get it—holiday lights and ornaments are probably the last thing on your mind when it’s 85° and sunny. But here’s an insider secret: summer is the best time to start planning your holiday décor. And when your installation is custom-designed, early conversations […]
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 […]
Spring 2025 Planting Preview
Spring 2025 Planting Preview: Our Team’s Favorites, Plus New Varieties for the Season As winter fades away and the first signs of spring emerge, it’s time to refresh outdoor spaces with vibrant, seasonal plantings. Spring plants not only bring a welcome burst of color after the muted tones of winter, but they also set the […]
Fabulous Plant Designs That Earned Prestigious Recognition
by Anne Evans, Columbus Underground Columbus-based Oakland Green Interiors has once again been awarded and recognized nationally for their biophilic plant designs. The company has left their mark all throughout the city and were recently awarded three awards at the International Plantscape Awards Gala held January 23, 2025 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. “These awards are […]
The Power of Street Planters for Elevating Our Urban Environments
Columbus Underground Warm weather has officially arrived in Columbus, and with it, busy sidewalks, stores, and patios. As we slide into summer, we’re sharing how we use landscape design in urban settings to boost the use and enjoyment of these well-used spaces. Urban container planting transforms places where traditional plants-in-beds landscaping isn’t feasible or practical, providing […]
Oakland Green Interiors Bringing the Outdoors In Across the City
by Kelsey Lawrence, Columbus Underground These dark, colder months can be tough on many people’s mental health. With less daylight and access to greenery, it’s no surprise when moods tend to shift in a negative direction. Local plant shop Oakland Green Interiors is combating this common phenomenon by creating biophilic installations for businesses in Columbus […]