Resources
An assortment of .PDF documents wth gardening tips on a variety of topics, plant lists, event schedules, and more. Don't see what you are looking for? Please let us know, so we can continue to add content that is valuable to you!
John Scott shares his tips for fast and easy container vegetable gardens to get the most from each pot!
Employment Application
Christmas
Bulbs
Herbs
Sunbelt Rentals
4119 Industrial Lane
Dayton, Ohio 45430
(937) 429-3444
Equipment to make your garden, lawn, and landscape work easier. Aerators, slit-seeders, tillers and more.
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Green Velvet Sod Farm
Knollwood is proud to offer Green Velvet grass seed blends, designed for the Mami Valley growing conditions. Their website has several helpful calculaters for conversions and calculating area measurements.
Green Velvet Sod Farms of Dayton specializes in growing several varieties of turfgrass sod, and offers a multitude of fertilizers, seeds, and turfgrass supplies throughout Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana.
News Talk Radio WHIO
Garden Talk Radio, Saturdays from 6-9 a.m.
Hear Knollwood's John Scott Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. discussing current gardening tips and trends.
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OSU Extension - Greene County
County Extension Offices provide answers and resources to Ohioans on a wide range of topics, including gardening, lawn care, environmental issues, and more. They are locally supported by the county Master Gardener Program.
100 Fairground Rd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Phone: 937-372-9971 or
937-426-1779, Press* (Fairborn Only)
Water Gardening
Projects and Theme Gardens
Perennials
Rewards Program
The new Garden Rewards program is easy and full of benefits for you! Instead of collecting Bonus Bucks to use in only June or September, we keep track of your purchase points and simply mail you a $5 gift certificate for every $100 you spend! You can use them every day of the year with no "only 50% of your purchase" limitations. Every dollar counts; anything over $100 goes towards your next certificate! (Your Garden Reward(s) certificates are typically mailed the first week of the month.)
Click here for all the details. Rewards points are non-transferable, and may not be used as payment on House Accounts.
Annuals
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Beaver Creek Wetlands Association
P.O.Box 42
Alpha, Ohio 45301-0042
(937) 320-9042
The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association seeks to protect the wetland ecosystem in the Beaver Creek watershed through partnerships, community networks and public education. BCWA promotes the use of these protected areas for education, research and recreation.
Trees, Shrubs, and Roses
Pre-employment applications may be completed and returned in person to our front desk. Thank you for your interest!
Culinary Containers 1
Suggestions for mixed container combinations based on use.
OSU Extension - Montgomery County
County Extension Offices provide answers and resources to Ohioans on a wide range of topics, including gardening, lawn care, environmental issues, and more. They are locally supported by the county Master Gardener Program.
1001 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45409
Phone: 937-224-9654
Fax: 937-224-5110
Email: mont@cfaes.osu.edu
Container Water Gardens
Patio container water gardens.
Fairy Gardens
Fairy Garden lore, tips, and techniques.
Vegetables and Fruits
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants
Deer and rabbit resistant plants, including annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees and shrubs.
Culinary Containers 2
More mixed herb container suggestions.
Houseplants and Tropicals
OSU Ohioline, Yard and Garden
A wide selection of fact sheets produced by OSU on a variety of topics.
Through Ohioline, you have access to the hundreds of factsheets, bulletins and other educational materials covering a wide array of subjects --- such as agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, community development, 4-H and youth.
Water Garden Plants
Types and uses of various water plants.
Hypertufa Stone Containers
Instructions for making classic stone trough containers.
Black Walnut Toxicity
Black Walnut trees can have a toxic effect on the plants around them; list of plants that will grow around your Black Walnuts.
Black Walnut Toxicity
Black Walnut Trees can have a toxic effect on the plants around them; list of plants that will grow around your Black Walnuts.
Hardy Garden Mums
Planting and growing tips for hardy Garden Mums.
Growing, Storing, and Using Fresh Herbs
Flavor profiles, food matches, storing, and more.
African Violets
African Violets and Gesneriads growing and care.
Blooming Time of Perennials
Approximate blooming schedule of popular and common perennials.
Christmas Tree Care
Care of both fresh cut and live, balled and burlapped Christmas trees.
Hummingbird Gardening
Tips and plant lists for attracting hummingbirds.
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants
Deer and rabbit resistant plants including annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, and shrubs.
Carnivorous Plants
Fun facts and care of carniorous plants.
String Gardens
String Gardens are a form of Kokedama, which is in turn a form of Bonsai. Easily made, they are beautiful hanging indoors or out or placed in a tray as a table or window piece.
Butterfly Gardening
Tips for attracting butterflies; plant list.
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants
Deer and rabbit resistant plants including annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, and shrubs.
Poinsettias: Reblooming
When and how to "re-bloom" your poinsettia.
Gardenias
Care of Gardenias.
Terrariums
Steps and techniques for growing a terrarium.
Container Contenders
Seminar handout about basics of container gardening using perennials and annuals; lists of compatable plants for different environments.
Houseplant Care, Clean Air Plants
Houseplants that provide cleaner air, as well as photos and treatment of common pests and how to prepare plants to come indoors for the winter.
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants
Plant lists of deer and rabbit resistant plants from annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, and shrubs.
Repotting Houseplants
Tips for successful repotting.
Deer Resistant Perennials
Plant list of perennials that are least likely to be attractive to deer.
Terrariums
Instructions for creating a terrarium.
Fall Checklist
Fall tasks for a healthy, successful garden and landscape.
Groundcovers
List of suggested groundcovers with light requirements.
Growing Clematis
Growing and pruning tips for different typs of Clematis.
Hummingbird Gardening
Tips and plant lists for attracting hummingbirds, including annuals and perennials.
Late Summer and Autumn Color
Must-have perennials to extend your blooming periods well into fall.
Native Plants
Defining "native plants"; list of varieties Knollwood may carry throughout the year.
Perennials in Containers
Tips and suggestions for using perennials in containers.
Perennials of the Year
Award-winning, must-have perennials as voted by the Perennial Plant Association.
Winter Squash
Using and storing winter squash, pumpkins, and gourds.
Planting Basics
Simple steps for successful planting.
Sedums and Succulents
Growing these drought and heat resistant plants in your garden and containers.