GRAF'S TIPS & TRICKS
At Graf’s we want your plants to continue to bring you joy season after season. This section is fully of tips, tricks and stories to help you turn your thumb green!
Perennials for Fall Interest
Gardening doesn’t end after Summer. Your garden can come to life during Fall and Winter. Read on to learn about plants with unique flowers,
Hardy Hibiscus: how to select and care for them + what to plant with them
At Graf’s, we adore hardy Hibiscus – we even have them in our flower beds! By late summer, their big blooms are a welcome sight
Why should I fertilize my plants in early spring?
It is time to get outside and prep your gardens for spring and summer growth! Below, find the information about fertilizing your plant babies in
Monarch Butterflies are Endangered
Save the monarchs! Learn about native plants they need to survive and how you can help. Below, find the information about monarchs and what you
Native Plants that Thrive in Ohio
Save the pollinators! Learn about native plants and how they can help. Find our favorite varieties below. Visit us to see what Native Plants we
Graf’s Best Tips for Growing Vegetables in your Garden
Add a little zip and zest to your summer meals + cocktails with garden fresh herbs! Here are our best care recommendations and tips! Featured Products
Peperomia Party! Learn all about Graf’s favorite Pet-Friendly plant.
We love these playful house plants that come in many different colors with unique leaf shapes! All of them are PET FRIENDLY too! Find our
Halloween-Ready Houseplants
These houseplants don’t need a costume to be ready for halloween! Their naturally occurring leaves and stems have them ready for Spooky Season, every day.
Graf’s Fall Pruning Guide
GET MORE BLOOMS IN THE SPRING – FOLLOW OUR PRUNING GUIDE Fall days bring cooler temperatures and changes in our gardens. Our perennials and shrubs
Transitioning your Houseplants for Fall!
If your houseplants have been outside for the summer, it’s time to bring them in for the cooler season. You can shop our houseplants online
Perennials for Tough Spaces
Sometimes we have spots in our garden that are just troublesome. Here is how we like to approach solving garden problems! Identify what type of
Deer Resistant Plant Guide
When choosing plants, ask “What is candy to deer?” What plants do deer enjoy eating? Deer love narrow-leaf evergreens and show a preference for hostas,
Make your Backyard Mosquito Free with Plants
No one wants to swat away mosquitos while they are enjoying a barbeque, reading a book, or just sitting out and enjoying a drink. Grow
Herb Gardening 101
Add a little zip and zest to your summer meals + cocktails with garden fresh herbs! Here are our best care recommendations and tips! Featured
How to Plant Shrubs and Trees
You’ve made the exciting choice to plant a new shrub or tree! Congratulations! Not sure what to do now that you are home and ready
Pet Friendly House Plants
Don’t let your cat or dog keep you from enjoying houseplants and the benefits they provide! Choose a plant that is safe for your pet
Houseplants Help Heal & Relax
How to get the most out of your plants! Houseplants don’t just look good. They make us feel good too – both mentally and physically.
Houseplants for beginners!
Indoor Plants don’t just look good – they make us feel good mentally and physically! You can shop our houseplants online or in store, 7
Graf’s Holiday Plant Care Guide
Holiday plants are simply stunning with their rich colors, unique flowers, and festive foliage. Get our tips for caring for all these Holiday plants, below.
Succulent Care 101
Let’s dive into the world of succulents and explore these beautiful foliage forward plants that reward you with vibrant colors, uniquely shaped leaves, and occasionally
Planting Perennials for Late Summer
The recent temps have been quite the roller coaster ride, sometimes making gardening a bit of a challenge. Despite the weather, there’s still plenty of
Hydrangeas 101
There are more hydrangeas than meets the eye! Discover new hydrangea varieties for your garden and learn how to best take care of the hydrangeas
Saying Goodbye to Mrs. Graf
The Graf Family announces with great sadness the loss of our beloved mother and grandmother, Mrs. Janice Graf. Working side by side with her husband
Butterfly Gardening
How to Attract Butterflies to your Garden Creating a butterfly garden is an exciting and rewarding endeavor! It is easy to invite butterflies to your
Plant Watering 101
Plant Watering 101: Plant Watering Tips and Tricks When we experience hot summer temperatures, we have to change the way we are watering. Here are
How to Improve your Garden Soil- Get Ready to Dig Into the Dirt!
One of the most important, but often overlooked aspects of planting landscape and garden beds are soil amendments and soil preparation. The plants in your
Open for In Person Shopping
Yes, we are opening the shop for in-person shopping! Gov. DeWine deemed garden centers as an essential businesses during these difficult times. We look forward
The Benefits of Mulch
The Perks of Mulching: Put the finishing touch on your outdoor masterpiece! As we kick off our early season Mulch Madness Sale, it seems appropriate
Shop Online with Graf’s
Dear Friends- As we face coronavirus together in our community, we wanted to share an update with you on what we’re doing here at Graf’s.
How to Grow Air Plants in Ohio
Air plants are perfect starter plants for those with a fear of houseplants – they’re easy to grow and care for! So you’re probably saying
The Benefits of Houseplants
House plants don’t just look good- they make us feel good mentally and physically. At our garden shop, we carry a wide selection of house
How to Start Seeds Indoors – Beginning Seeds Make Simple
How to Start Seeds Indoors Starting seeds indoors sounds like something you should know how to do since you’ve planting them since you were in
How to Keep your Poinsettias Pretty
How to Keep your Poinsettias Pretty If you have purchased poinsettias for your home or have received one as a gift, here are a few
Tips for Overwintering Plants
Tips for Overwintering Tropical Plants We have experienced beautiful weather this fall, however, sometime in the next few weeks we will most likely experience colder
Attract Butterflies to your Garden
Creating a butterfly garden is an exciting and rewarding endeavor! It is easy to invite butterflies to your area by gardening with their needs in
Garden Cocktails and Beverages
Garden Cocktails and Beverages Summer is in full swing and it’s a great time to create garden cocktails and beverages that include fresh herbs and
Plenty of Time for Planting
From the desk of Lisa Graf… One of the most common comments I have heard in the garden center this week is “I am so
Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Pumpkin Decorating Ideas We love fall and everything that comes with the season. Changing leaves, gorgeous colors, cooler temperatures, apple cider, blooming mums, pumpkins and
How to Use Plant Props
From the desk of Lisa Graf… How to Prop Up your Plants It’s time to prop up your perennials as they come into bloom. Droopy
Container Gardening Tips and Tricks
From the desk of Lisa Graf… Container gardening is one of my favorite types of gardening because you can grow and enjoy plants in places
Gardening Ideas for Families + How Lisa Graf Grew to Love Gardening
How Lisa Graf Grew to Love Gardening + Family Garden Ideas I often ask people that enjoy gardening how they learned to garden and they
How to check if perennials and shrubs survived winter
Is it alive? Will it come back? How long should I wait? Here is how to check if your perennials and shrubs survived winter! We
Flowers for Spring and Easter
Flowers for Spring and Easter Despite the rainy weather, the has sun been brighter, the days are longer and we’re all anxiously awaiting the opportunity to
We are ever so thankful…
We are ever so thankful… As the outdoor gardening season comes to a close, we look back on the season with gratitude and Thanksgiving. Thinking back
Tips on Planting Fall Bulbs
This week has brought us an Indian summer with warm temperatures and sunshine. It is a great time to get out into the garden and
Cooking Class & Happy Hour Recipes
On Wednesday, August 12 we held a cooking class where local cookbook author and herb aficionado, Judi Strauss, taught us three cool summer dining recipes.
Akron Garden Tour Recap 2
Recently, Lisa, Karlie and Emily had a fun rainy day going on a local garden tour that is put on by the Summit County Master Gardeners!
Akron Garden Tour Recap
This past Saturday, Lisa, Karlie and Emily had a fun rainy day by going on a local garden tour that is put on by the
Garden-Inspired Summer Party Ideas
Here are our favorite garden-inspired summer party ideas. With 4th of July just around the corner, we started thinking about how we were all going to
Overcome Weather Challenges in the Garden
How to Overcome Weather Challenges in the Garden Lately, we have been experiencing a variety of weather patterns including high temperatures, storms and rainfall that
How to water plants when it’s hot out
We have been experiencing high summer temperatures this week and that changes the way we water. Here are our favorite tips and tricks on how
Gardening in June – There’s Plenty of Time
Lisa Graf writes… One of the most common comments I have heard in the garden center this week is “I am so far behind” or
What’s bugging you? Treat your garden pests
Lisa Graf writes… What’s Bugging You? Oops, I mean your Plants. We’re starting to see baggies with leaf & insect samples everyday. It’s time to
Spring Gardening Tips and Ideas
It’s already the end of May and we are all wondering where the month went! May seemed to fly by! It was full of graduations,
How to Protect Plants from Frost
Tonight’s forecast includes a chance of possible frost. Here are tips and guidelines for how to protect plants from frost. We have listed guidelines on
How to Grow Herbs in Containers and Vegetable Gardens + Herb Uses and Cooking Tips
How to Grow Herbs in Containers and Vegetable Gardens + Herb Uses and Cooking Tips Do you consider yourself a foodie or do you just
CHRISTMAS BLOOMING PLANTS
Are you looking for ways to simplify or change your holiday decorations this year? I think Christmas plants are such a great way to decorate
10 THINGS TO DO DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Our list of what to plant, to decorate and to enjoy during these festive months 1. Decorate your steps or patio with Graf’s handmade live