Pansies can be a short-lived perennial?
Ohio winters are long and cold and make us SO excited for spring. But sometimes spring flowers take what seems [...]
1:18 am 1:18 am
2:36 pm 2:36 pm
Getting Pumped Over Pumpkins
October is Pumpkin Month! Fall is symbolized by great warm colors and harvest abundance. One of the most symbolic icons [...]
1:15 pm 1:15 pm
The Mid-Summer Gardening Blues
You’ve been a busy gardener. You’ve planned, you’ve gotten down and dirty preparing your soil, you’ve added all the goodies [...]
8:00 pm 8:00 pm
Houseplants
Houseplants thrive in indoor conditions but can also perform well in outdoor containers. Houseplants can liven up any room with colorful [...]
2:38 pm 2:38 pm
History of the Jack O’Lantern
There is a connection in folklore and popular culture between pumpkins and the supernatural, so it’s no wonder that carving [...]
10:49 am 10:49 am
Refreshing Rosemary Lemonade
Did you know rosemary is good for more then seasoning your meals!? It also keeps mosquitoes away!! Put some cute [...]
12:00 pm 12:00 pm
Attracting Pollinators
Pollinators are an important part of any garden as they play a critical role in the reproduction of the vast [...]
3:31 pm 3:31 pm
The Best Basic Butternut Squash Soup
There are many variations of squash soup but the best soup starts with the best basic ingredients and these [...]
8:49 pm 8:49 pm
Cutting Gardens
If you enjoy fresh flowers in your home, planting a cutting garden may bring a new level of pleasure to [...]
12:00 pm 12:00 pm
Rain Gardens
Proven Winners Echinacea PowWow Wild Berry Spring is on its way and here at Hook’s we are [...]
1:00 am 1:00 am
Soil Basics and Hook’s Tips
It is time to delve into the dark dirty secrets of soils! This series of blogs are dedicated to demystifying [...]
1:09 pm 1:09 pm
Early Spring Planting
Watch for early spring frost, freeze or just plain cold nightly weather. If you have an early itch to plant [...]
1:54 pm 1:54 pm
Pro Tips for Growing Strawberries at Home in Ohio
March and April are the perfect months to get back to gardening, especially if you’re planning on devouring some fresh, [...]
4:26 pm 4:26 pm
Perennials
It's time to look forward to spring! Are you already thinking about your garden? We'll be ready for you! Here's [...]
10:32 pm 10:32 pm
Annuals Make Big Impact In Garden!
Need to fill in flowerbeds quick? Want low maintenance flower beds? Choose high impact annuals such as Kong Coleus, Wave [...]