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Wolf Creek Botanical Garden

maximios — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:33:56 +0000

The creation of a botanical garden on ten acres of land adjacent to the existing nursery on Cleveland-Massillon Rd. in Norton, Ohio is a never-ending project! The land’s diverse topography lends itself to the planting and construction of various gardens such as those on a steep slope, bog gardens, shade gardens, formal gardens, naturalized gardens […]

Growing Green

maximios — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:36:27 +0000

At Dayton Nursery we believe in respect for our planet and do not want to be part of environmental degradation. This is a major reason why we have installed an “Ebb & Flow” bench system in our greenhouse. Since all the water and fertilizer for the plants is captured and recycled, less pressure is placed on local […]

The Bluebeerry Bash Was A BIG Success!

maximios — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:42:28 +0000

While rainy weather threatened the Blueberry Fest early Saturday morning, skies began to clear and by 9 o’clock, there was no rain in sight. A good time was had by all young and old with music, hay rides and the bouncy house for children. The bouncy house was particularly popular as it seemed full all […]

Pollinators

maximios — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:32:30 +0000

The recent planted pollinator garden planted in late spring on the south entrance of the Owl Barn is doing its job. Bumblebees, honeybees and butterflies are frequent visitors on a mixture of Crocosmia, Allium, Hibiscus and annuals such as lantana among others. It is an example of a small garden which is a nurturing station […]

Poisonous Plants to Pets

maximios — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:21:42 +0000

Thank you to the Humane Society of America and Proven Winners for this information. Four-legged companions enjoy the outdoors as much, or more, as their human friends. If you share a yard with a pet, use containers to keep fragile flowers out of harm’s way, and plant rugged perennials, such as Ajugas, Heuchera, and Ivies […]

Pesticide Use in Agriculture Increases Crop Yields or Maybe Not

maximios — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:36:12 +0000

Last autumn in the United Kingdom, strips of wild flowers were planted through crop fields that it is hoped will function as a nursery for wild insects that will attack insects harmful to a variety of four crops. According to the article published this past January in the newspaper The Guardian, the trial is run […]

It’s Fall Sale Time

maximios — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:35:17 +0000

Today is the beginning of our yearly Fall Clearance sale for Garden Club Members only. For early risers, the nursery opened at 7:30 this morning and will remain open for our usual weekly close time of 7 p.m. Tomorrow, the nursery is open until 6 p.m. Early-to-visit Garden Club Members will be treated to a […]

Trees Tolerant of Salt Spray | Dayton Nursery

maximios — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:56:19 +0000

Aesculus pavia, Red Buckeye Chionanthus virginicus, White Fringetree Fraxinus americana, White Ash Gleditsia triacanthos, Honeylocust Juniperus virginana, Eastern Red Cedar Koelreuteria paniculata, Goldenraintree Magnolia virginiana, Sweetbay Magnolia Pinus thunbergiana, Japanese Black Pine Populus alba, White Poplar Quercus alba, White Oak Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak Quercus rubra, Red Oak Quercus palustris, Pin Oak Robinia pseudoacacia, Black […]

Landscape Design | Dayton Nursery

maximios — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:50:12 +0000

Looking to refresh an existing landscape or create a new one from scratch? Dayton’s Landscape Design team can assist you in creating the perfect new space! Our designers can compose an attractive, unique and functional plan that will set you apart from the typical neighborhood landscape. We offer three distinctly different professional landscape design services to suit your […]

Seasonal

maximios — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:49:31 +0000

As the seasons change, so does Dayton’s. From the rush of spring shopping to the subdued summer months and the opening of the Owl Barn Market, you will find color everywhere! Fall brings seasonal decorations and our famous Igloo mums plus our annual Fall Festival. The end of the year starts the holiday season which […]