Spring is slowly emerging, and that means it’s time to start getting ready for gardening. Perhaps you’ve already made your way into the garden to clear out beds and pull overwintered weeds. Or maybe you’re still in the dreaming phase of gardening, imaging perfectly trimmed hedges and beds filled with beautiful blooms.
Whatever your current state, it’s time to get started! Most years, Ohioans can expect the gardening season to last from March to late November — plenty of time to experience the satisfaction of getting your hands dirty and enjoying the fruits of your labors. Expert gardeners know that success isn’t just about what you plant, but where and when you plant.
Berns Garden Center’s knowledgeable staff can help you every step of the way. Whether you’re an old hand or a novice, Berns is bound to have just what you’re looking for in terms of service and locally grown shrubs and flowers.
How does your garden grow?
Berns Garden Center knows how to grow things. Al and Cherie Berns founded Berns Greenhouse and Garden Centers in January 1956. At the time, their one-acre plot of land on Yankee Road held only one greenhouse and a modest home.
Today, Berns is open 360 days a year and is staffed with an army of knowledgeable employees. Each year they grow and test hundreds of plants in their own greenhouses, looking for the varieties that will thrive in the region.
But before you get started, here are a few tips for preparing your garden beds:
- Clean out your garden beds. Get rid of dead leaves and pesky sticks. Make room for perennial regrowth by trimming old blooms and sweeping back mulch.
- Prepare your soil. Mix fresh compost into existing soil so your new flowers and shrubs can get a strong start.
- Prevent weeds and crab grass with a little preemptive treatment. Put down crab grass preventer as soon as you can. Next, lay several layers of mulch to keep weeds at bay.
Shop Berns’ spring collection online
Geranium Fantasia, Hydrangea Bobo, Petunia Easy Wave, oh my! Last, but certainly not least, comes the fun part — buying and planting your new blooms.
Berns Garden Center may have a long history, but it’s certainly not stuck in the past. Their online ordering option puts the plants of your dreams a click away.
You can browse the spring collection from the comfort of home, select your plant type and quantity and add them to your shopping cart. When you’re ready to check out, go to your shopping cart and choose your pickup. The Berns Production Greenhouse will then grow the plants per your customized, online order. When it’s time to pick them up, simply drive to the Berns Garden Center, park in an online pick-up spot, scan the QR code located on the spot sign and a Berns Garden Center employee will bring your order to your car.
With Berns Garden Center, your spring gardening needs can be met quickly and easily. To ensure the best selection, begin planning your spring garden today. Pre-ordered products will be ready for pick-up the first week of May.
