Porch Talk: Perennial Garden Design

Name: Porch Talk: Perennial Garden Design
Brand: Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery
SKU: 2741382
Price: 10.0 USD
Availability: InStock

This event will be taught by award-winning native landscape designer, Amy Dutt, and will feature hands-on strategies and techniques used by professionals. Topics covered will include correct plant placement, wetland indicator status, shape, flow and balance, weed suppression, seasonal considerations, using texture, and controlling height. - COST $10 (ticket price can be used towards a plant purchase)

Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10am to 11am

Cost: $10 per person (ticket price can be used towards a plant purchase)

Plant Care & Installation Quick-Guide

Proper acclimation and installation are key to your plant's success. Please cross-reference these tips with your plant's specific ID tags:

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Pre-Planting: Store plants in a light-appropriate area on soil or grass (avoid hot concrete or asphalt) and water daily until the soil is saturated and the pot feels heavy. If temperatures drop below 30°F, move pots to a garage or cover them to prevent root freeze.

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Installation: Dig a hole matching the depth of the pot, remove the fabric container, and ensure the plant’s crown or root flare is level with the ground. Fill gaps with soil, water heavily, and apply 2 inches of mulch—keeping it clear of the stem.

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Ongoing Care: Check moisture daily by feeling 1–2 inches into the soil; water deeply at the base if the soil feels dry or warm. Newly installed plants require frequent watering (up to 3–4 times weekly in heat) until fully established, which can take a few months for perennials and up to two years for trees.