New Albany Garden Center
5211 Johnstown Road New Albany, OH 43054 | p: 614-917-1020 | f: 614-917-1023
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January in Central Ohio is for planning, indoor seed starting, tool maintenance, and final dormant pruning; focus on clearing debris, applying mulch for plant protection, planning spring projects, starting seeds indoors, caring for houseplants, keeping bird feeders full, and ensuring your irrigation is winterized to prepare for spring growth.
At some point, we will get more of the snow that we have a perennial love/hate relationship with. During these times, make sure we look after our plants and trees. After the snowfall, dust the snow off your shrubs and bushes, and tree branches that can be safely reached. Often, there will be a broken branch or branches that split during the storms. If this happens, you should make the effort to get it pruned off to prevent peeling or cracking that results in further damage.
Ice is another opportunity that our trees and shrubs may encounter damage. If we do get ice build up on the foliage and branches, don’t pull icicles or break ice off leaves or branches. The plant is highly susceptible to breakage when covered in ice, so it is best to let it melt off naturally and prune if necessary to repair any damage.
While the temperatures are brutal and the wind causes a sting on the bare skin, here at the nursery, we are inside, buzzing with activity. We are receiving all the fun products and items for your spring gardening. We would love to have you come by, say hi to old friends, and take some early peeks into the new offers. These slower days afford our knowledgeable staff some extra time to help answer questions. We always want to talk about plants, no matter what time of year!
So, enjoy the season! Start some seeds indoors and watch them grow to be ready for spring. Because before you know it, (Mid to late February) the fruit trees and smaller container trees arrive, and we get to do this all over again!
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5211-B Johnstown Road New Albany, OH 43054 | p: 614-573-8648
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