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Weeping Willows Thrive in Wet Areas

Weeping Willows Thrive in Wet Areas     Many of us have places in our landscapes where it’s constantly wet. We always say “plants breathe through their roots”, which means that poorly drained sites are bad for most plants since air can’t travel through wet soil. However, there are some plants that thrive in swampy conditions, including the magnificent Weeping Willow.     Everyone loves the classic “weeping willow” when it’s reflected in a pond or lake, its graceful branches brushing the water. Willows

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Knock-Out Roses – Pruning & Care

Knock-Out Roses – Pruning & Care    The perfect time to cut back shrub roses, including the popular “Knock-Out” series, is when they are just starting to sprout new growth. The new shoots in spring will tell you where the plant is strongest. It’s important to be patient; if you cut roses too soon, or in the fall, they will die back from your cuts and need corrective pruning later. If you prune too early, late frosts could shock tender new shoots.     The early spring “haircut” we’re about to describe, plus

In-Demand Jobs Week 2021

In-Demand Jobs Week 2021In-Demand Jobs Week will occur May 3rd through May 7thLt. Governor Husted announced today that In-Demand Jobs Week will officially take place May 3rd through 7th.   In-Demand Jobs Week is designed to promote Ohio’s most in-demand and fastest growing industries through statewide hiring, education, and training events. This year, In-Demand Jobs Week will feature all of Ohio’s top jobs, including critical jobs, which focus on the health and well-being of Ohioans such as child

Using Ornamental Grasses in Landscapes

Using Ornamental Grasses in Landscapes     Ornamental grasses make excellent screen plants to hide unsightly propane tanks and air conditioners, or for privacy around patios and decks. They develop faster than shrubs. Professional designers mix a variety of grasses with perennial flowers and woody plants, sometimes massing them for showy effects.  Grasses range in size from tiny pillows less than a foot tall to huge clumps over ten feet tall. They come in a range of colors from dusty blue to pink and

Dry Needling Now Available at Ohio Valley Manor

Chamber Member ZenBusiness Forms 100k Businesses During Pandemic

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZenBusiness, a one-stop-shop to form, run and grow a business, today announced that more than 100,000 micro businesses have been formed using the platform since the onset of the pandemic - allowing these individuals to transition to full time entrepreneurship and follow their dreams. Business formations were on the rise before the pandemic, but over the past year the team at ZenBusiness has seen a micro business renaissance take hold, with their customer base exploding as

Ponds - Keeping Water Clear

Ponds - Keeping Water Clear       With the arrival of spring, those of you with water features are getting them ready. Summer is the most challenging time of year for pond and water feature enthusiasts. Keeping pond water clear and clean in 90 degree heat with sixteen hours of sunlight takes some advance preparation. This is because water temperature is the key to controlling pond algae. There are many tricks for keeping pond water cool, and you should use as many as you can.     One way is with water

January TechCred Round Funds Nearly 5,000 Credentials, Program Updates Announced

  March 16, 2021 January TechCred Round Funds Nearly 5,000 Credentials, Program Updates AnnouncedNext application period opens April 1stLt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the results of the January round of TechCred, which will provide the opportunity for Ohioans to earn nearly 5,000 technology-focused credentials.The most recent TechCred application period closed at the end of January. Today, 384 Ohio employers were

Changes in OSHA are On the Way

Changes in OSHA are On the Way Gary W. Hanson- American Safety and Health Management Consultants     With the change of every administration in Washington, there comes a change in government policy. With this change there will be no exception. This includes OSHA will look very different under the Biden Administration.     President Elect Biden was endorsed for the presidency by more then 40 unions. They are interested in stricter standards, increased compliance officers and increased penalties.

Apply Now for USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

USDA Rural Development is seeking applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)  In brief, the USDA Rural Development REAP program is designed to assist rural, small, for-profit businesses and agricultural producers install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements to their operations. These types of improvements can help eligible applicants control energy costs and improve the overall profitability of their operations. The grant program can cover up to 25% of the

Weed Control in Landscapes

Weed Control in Landscapes       Weeds are the biggest challenge for landscape gardeners. There’s no single magic solution to weed control in your landscape, but if you understand weeds you can defeat them using a simple system of controls. First you need to know some weed basics.     There are three basic kinds of weeds; Annual, biennial and perennial. Annual weeds come up from seed each year and die before winter. Biennial weeds grow the first year and bear seed the second year, and then die. Perennial