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Cultivating a Garden in Clermont County
Clermont County is a great place to garden, but the soil often needs some work.
“We have pretty heavy clay soil in most parts of our county,” says Gary Gao, county extension director and horticulture educator for the Ohio State University Extension office in Clermont County. “Clay soil has a lot of mineral nutrients, but the bad news is it retains a lot of moisture. You have to add compost and organic matter to improve soil conditions.”
The growing season for warm-season vegetables and flowers typically starts around the second week of May and runs through late October or early November – and sometimes to mid-December.
The average January high temperature is 38 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low is 19 degrees. In July the average high is 87 degrees, and the average low is 63.
A variety of grasses grow well here, as long as they’re watered well during the summer months.
“One of the best grass types is tall fescue because it’s draught-tolerant and requires much less maintenance than Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye grass,” Gao says.
Selecting plants that are native or well adapted to the area makes the gardening process a whole lot easier – and more enjoyable.
“If people have gardening questions, they can just call our office and we’ll try to answer them to the best of our knowledge,” Gao says.
The extension office also offers educational programs throughout the year, master gardener classes every other year, soil analysis, publications, a gardening DVD and other resources.
For more information visit http://clermont.osu.edu.
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