Ohio winters can be quite harsh. Trees and shrubs face a range of threats including cold, dry winds that dry out the trees, heavy snow that breaks branches and limbs, and freezing temperatures that burn plants’ leaves. Luckily, these can all be prevented with the right planning and effort. Newly planted shrubs and trees… Read more »

  Ask different people when is the best time to plant trees in Ohio and you’ll get different answers. Most will automatically reply that spring is the best time for planting simply because it’s the most common time. But what about the rest of the year? Many arborists and landscapers agree that planting trees in… Read more »

  If you have ugly brown spots or bare patches on your lawn, or you’re growing a new lawn from scratch, the best time of year for grass seed planting in Ohio is coming up soon. Five Seasons Landscape Management explains the different types of grass seed, how to plant it for optimum results, and… Read more »

  Summer is almost here and the trees have finally filled out, providing comforting shade from the sun and privacy from nosey neighbors. But wait. Why does one tree look small and puny and another has no leaves? What am I doing wrong? You don’t have to have a degree in horticulture to grow healthy,… Read more »

With spring comes yard work. It’s inevitable. But it can also be satisfying watching all your hard work blossom and bloom around you. An important part of Columbus, Ohio, landscaping that most people don’t think about in detail is mulch. After all, what is mulch? And why should you mulch your garden and landscaping? We… Read more »

As commercial landscapers, people often ask us how to treat a lawn in the spring, and our reply is not as much how, but when. Living in Columbus, Ohio, it could warm up to 70 degrees in February and snow as late as April, so it’s imperative to time it right and wait until your… Read more »

Five Seasons Landscape Management welcomes you to come see our beautiful Greek garden at the Columbus Home and Garden Show 2017, where this year’s garden theme is Regions of the World.   Inspired by classic Mediterranean style, our Greek-inspired garden is highlighted by a cobalt blue, dome-topped pergola supported by ionic columns, meant to resemble… Read more »

  Nothing is more flavorful and delicious than home-grown food. Even though it’s still cold outside, if you’re thinking about planting a vegetable garden, you can start planning – and growing – your seeds now in the comfort of your home. Want to Grow Your Own Seeds Indoors for a Vegetable Garden? Here’s How! Why… Read more »

As we enter late November and the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, one thing becomes increasingly clear: winter is coming. And along with the cold weather comes frost and ice, both of which can wreak havoc on your plants and shrubs. But don’t worry. Winter may be considered the “offseason” for gardening and… Read more »