Bonide Repels All: The Ultimate Solution for Deer Repellent – Available at Strader’s Garden Centers

Gardeners and homeowners know the challenge of keeping deer and other wildlife away from their plants, especially as the seasons change and food sources in nature become scarce. If you’re searching for a reliable solution to protect your garden, Bonide Repels All is a highly effective, all-natural deer repellent available at Strader’s Garden Centers. This […]
Embrace Autumn: Decorating Your Home with Fall-Inspired Houseplants and Dried Arrangements

As the vibrant colors of autumn emerge and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home decor. A wonderful way to capture the essence of the season is by incorporating houseplants that showcase rich autumnal hues alongside dried plants that evoke the warm, earthy tones of fall. By blending both live […]
Brighten Your Autumn Decor: Neon Pothos – The Perfect Fall Houseplant Available at Strader’s Garden Centers

The Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’) is a stunning variety of pothos known for its vibrant, chartreuse-yellow leaves that can instantly brighten up any space. It’s an easy-care, hardy plant, making it ideal for both novice and seasoned plant owners. Here’s a breakdown of its characteristics and why it would be a perfect addition to […]
Guide to Dutch Bulbs for Ohio Gardens: Tips & Varieties from Strader’s

Dutch bulbs offer vibrant colors and delightful scents that can transform your garden into a springtime paradise. For gardeners in Ohio, understanding how to properly plant and care for these bulbs is key to ensuring a successful and beautiful garden. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get started. Planting Dutch Bulbs: Basic Instructions Timing […]
The Great Squirrel Battle for the Bulbs

Autumn is the catalog time of year, when gardeners devour and drool over the spring-blooming bulb catalogs, eagerly fantasizing about next year’s flowerbeds. We picture drifts of crocus and gaily swaying tulips, lush daffodils and glorious hyacinths. Snowdrops, irises, daylilies… Ah, the garden will be great this next spring. Then we remember last spring – […]
Winter Pond Prep Checklist

Your pond can be an attractive and valuable focal point of your landscaping, but it can also be a delicate one. As winter approaches, certain steps should be taken to ensure plant and fish survival so your pond will still be at its best next spring. Clean Out DebrisUse a netted scooper, a rake, your […]
Strader’s Top Ohio Trees & Shrubs for Stunning Fall Foliage

As autumn casts its vibrant hues across Ohio, enhancing your landscape with trees and shrubs that offer brilliant fall foliage can create a stunning display. Choosing the right plants not only adds beauty but also ensures that your landscape thrives in Ohio’s climate. At Strader’s Garden Center, we offer a selection of trees and shrubs […]
Precious Pollinator Bulbs

Did you know that spring blooming bulbs are vital to our precious pollinators’ health and even their existence? After a long winter of hive hibernation and diminishing food reserves, honeybees will set out on warm, early-spring days seeking nectar and pollen to feed their hungry colony. It’s not only crucial that they have plenty of […]
Fall Lawn Care

Fall is the best time of the year to overseed your existing lawn or establish a new lawn. If your lawn is a bit thin, has bare patches or needs good care, now is the time to take care of it so it can become thoroughly established before warm temperatures arrive in spring. Overseeding A […]
Fall Container Gardening Ideas: Brighten Your Porch with Strader’s Plants

As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade, fall offers a new palette for gardeners looking to bring warmth and beauty to their porches and patios. Fall container gardening is an excellent way to celebrate the season, especially in Ohio’s planting zones (5b to 6a). By selecting hardy, cold-tolerant plants, you can create stunning […]