the Dirt

What happens when a community of gardeners shares their passions, horticultural know-how and best kept secrets? You get the Dirt on gardening.

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How-to: Create a Potted Arrangement

Container gardens are perfect for ease. But that doesn’t mean that they lack impact. Learn from one of the best container garden designers out there, TJ Vogt, and find out what he means when he says why do what you can overdo!

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Recent Posts

March 1, 2026

Come work with us!

Do you love caring for plants and people? Then join Grandma’s family!   We’re hiring part-time seasonal Garden Helpers and Customer Service Helpers, as well as full-time seasonal Garden Center Support Crew and Landscape Technicians.   Garden Center Helper You are the go-to person for our customers! You’ll help them find the right plants for […]

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August 26, 2025

A Little Mum Magic

As often as we can, we love to make a trip to the mum farm. Just a morning’s drive from Grandma’s, our mum supplier is a local, family-owned business, nestled in the heart of Ohio. And a visit with them is a little bit of magic! The growing fields are truly breathtaking. Wandering around the […]

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June 4, 2025

Your backyard oasis is waiting

The backyard can be a haven. A quiet space to read a book. A place for kids to play and discover. A gathering spot on a pleasant evening. Here are a few of our staples to help creating a welcoming and pleasant garden haven.   Start with perennials Trees and shrubs have the wonderful job […]

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Guides

Here at Grandma’s we want you to succeed in your garden. There are few things as gratifying as a successful crop or bed, and few things as frustrating as an unsuccessful one. Here are a few resources to help your garden grow! Come in and visit us for some one-on-one expert gardening advice, and sign up for our newsletter, Grandma’s Grapevine.

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